Orbiting satellite uses AI to reorient itself as a ‘major step towards full autonomy in space’

For the first time, researchers have controlled the orientation of a satellite in space using autonomous AI, a major achievement that could significantly improve the safety and effectiveness of satellites in space.

While Satellites be carried around in orbit Earth Due to the pull of the planet’s gravity, the dynamics of the initial deployment and the controlled propulsion, it is also necessary to adjust the orientation of a satellite. This allows the instruments to point in the correct direction, helps manage the thermal effects of solar radiation, and allows the satellite to be repositioned if necessary.