Chandrayaan-3 mission: Know how ISRO is using AI for space missions
Photo Credit: ISRO AI is playing a crucial role in the space exploration field. ISRO has incorporated artificial intelligence (AI) in various missions, including Chandrayaan-3 mission, Mars, and the upcoming Gaganyaan mission.
Photo Credit: ISRO Recently, minister of State Jitendra Singh highlighted AI's vital role in Chandrayaan-3's soft landing and Mars mission, specifically in orbit maneuvering and landing site identification.
Photo Credit: ISRO According to a Mint report, MoS Jitendra Singh said, "Major achievements and outcomes of AI in terms of enhancing space exploration include...interplanetary missions – Chandrayaan and Mars missions, including orbit maneuvering and soft landing of Chandrayaan-3...."
Photo Credit: ISRO AI is integral in analyzing satellite data for India's remote sensing, meteorological, communication, and navigation satellites.
Photo Credit: JAXA Earth observation applications benefit from AI, covering crop yield prediction, weather forecasting, disaster forecasting, land use mapping, and more.
Photo Credit: JAXA ISRO employs AI in ongoing projects such as the Gaganyaan Program, Chandrayaan-3 mission, operational launch vehicles, and spacecraft programs.
Photo Credit: Pixabay The Department of Space is focusing on AI projects, including autonomous trajectory design, health monitoring, and prediction for launch vehicles and satellites.
Photo Credit: Pixabay Satellite data processing aids resource mapping, weather prediction, disaster forecasting, geo-intelligence, precision agriculture, and agroforestry.
Photo Credit: JAXA AI applications extend to humanoid robots, chatbots, space robotics, and smart manufacturing in space.
Photo Credit: Pixabay Collaborative efforts between ISRO and institutions like IITs and IISc contribute to the development of niche AI applications for space exploration programs.
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