Fleets of autonomous satellites to coordinate tasks among themselves

Space missions have long benefited from some autonomous operations being carried out aboard spacecraft, but with a sharp increase expected in the number of satellites being launched in the next few years, researchers are using automation and artificial intelligence to make them smarter and more effective. Technology firms and researchers see scope for giving satellites more onboard control, to circumvent difficulties in communicating with Earth and reduce the need for continuous hands-on supervision and interventi More

(Source: Phys.org - Mar 28)