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Attend a 43-minute colloquium presentation exploring the revolutionary application of AI, robotics, and autonomy in orbital logistics and space infrastructure development. Learn about the transition from space industry's traditional throwaway culture to sustainable on-orbit operations through robotic spacecraft equipped with AI-controlled arms capable of capturing, repairing, refueling, and upgrading satellites in space. Discover how deep reinforcement learning addresses the complex challenges of spacecraft manipulation and dynamic coupling between robotic arms and spacecraft bases, where traditional control algorithms fail. Examine the unique perception systems required to detect, track, and understand orbital objects with minimal prior knowledge, and understand the critical need for space-based infrastructure analogous to Earth's gas stations and tow trucks. Gain insights into the technical challenges of capturing spacecraft with robotic arms in the zero-gravity environment and explore the innovative AI solutions being developed to transform orbital operations. The presentation covers the evolution from reusable rockets pioneered by companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin to the next frontier of reusable and serviceable on-orbit assets, addressing the growing problem of space debris from abandoned satellites. Learn from industry expertise in spacecraft robotics, AI/ML applications for rocket engine health prediction, and the development of flight software for lunar lander engines designed for human moon missions.
