Suggestions on Artificial Intelligence Technology Application and Development in Deep Space Exploration

Abstract

The detection target of deep space exploration mission is further and further away from the earth,the time-delay of TT&C increases gradually, and the priori knowledge of the target is limited. Therefore, the autonomous performance of the explorer is increasingly required to implement scientific exploration in a distance,unknown and uncertain environment. With the development and application of artificial intelligence technology, it is necessary and possible to apply artificial intelligence technology to improve spacecraft autonomy in the field of deep space exploration. In this paper, he development of artificial intelligence technology is introduced briefly, the application of artificial intelligence technology in the field of space flight is analyzed. According to the characteristics and application scenarios of the future planning of deep space exploration,the potential demands on the application of the artificial intelligence technology in the task are analyzed, and some views and development suggestions of the applications of artificial intelligence technology to deep space exploration are proposed.

Keywords

deep space exploration / artificial intelligence technology / application demands / development proposal

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