Distributed Spacecraft Autonomy could enable future satellite swarms to complete science goals with little human help

Distributed Spacecraft Autonomy could enable future satellite swarms to complete science goals with little human help

Astronauts living and working on the moon and Mars will rely on satellites to provide services like navigation, weather, and communications relays. While managing complex missions, automating satellite communications will allow explorers to focus on critical tasks instead of manually operating satellites.

Understanding NASA’s Distributed Spacecraft Autonomy

Software Innovations Empower Satellite Swarms for Future Space Missions The future of space exploration is on the brink of a revolutionary transformation, thanks to advancements in software that could provide spacecraft with unprecedented levels of autonomy. This innovation could usher in an era where swarms of satellites operate with minimal human intervention, achieving scientific objectives […]

What is NASA's Distributed Spacecraft Autonomy?

Software designed to give spacecraft more autonomy could support a future where swarms of satellites navigate and complete scientific objectives with limited human intervention. Caleb Adams, Distributed Spacecraft Autonomy project manager, monitors testing alongside the test racks containing 100 spacecraft computers at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley. The DSA project develops and demonstrates software to enhance multi-…