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Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen, to AI Squared, where two minds explore one intelligent future.

I'm Ayush.

Space has always been about pushing limits of science, technology, and imaginations.

And AI is now at the center of how we explore the final frontier.

From autonomous spacecraft to Mars rovers, satellites, and even AI-driven mission planning, artificial intelligence is rewriting the playbook of space travel.

Let's start with navigation.

When you're flying millions of miles away, you can't always rely on human commands from Earth.

The time delay is too big.

Mars rovers like Perseverance and Curiosity rely heavily on AI.

These analyze terrains, pick up routes, and avoid obstacles, basically driving themselves across alien worlds.

And this isn't just Mars.

Future missions to icy moons like Europa or Titan will depend even more on AI to make decisions in environments we barely can predict.

Think of it as a space-age Alexa, but with scientific training.

It can pull up manuals, run calculations, and even provide emotional support during long missions.

It raises a fascinating question.

If we're sending humans on multi-year space voyages, will AI become both co-pilot and therapist?

And if so, how much trust are we willing to give in AI and AI systems?

Back on Earth, satellites powered by AI are helping us in big ways.