AI is now piloting the future of space missions

Space agencies are no longer just exploring the stars they're building spacecraft smart enough to think for themselves. From NASA’s ExoMars to future Saturn moon missions, real-time data analysis using onboard artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping exploration. Machine learning (ML) algorithms help spacecraft autonomously prioritize scientific findings, conserve fuel, and make mission-critical decisions without waiting for Earth.

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But power limits, radiation shielding, and the need to trust AI models remain challenges. With private partnerships and smarter hardware, AI may soon drive life-detection missions across the solar system.