Mikkel

And I'm Mikkel.

In our last episode, we explored AI and the law and justice system.

But today, we're going to take things further.

Literally, we're going to look way up into space exploration.

And the big question we're asking today is, can AI help humanity not just reach the stars, but actually stay there?

That's why spacecrafts like NASA's Dawn Probe and ESA's missions are using AR-driven navigation systems.

These let probes make real-time adjustments to trajectories, saving fuel and avoiding hazards in real time.

Think about it.

Mars is on average 140 million miles from Earth.

Commands from Earth can take up to 20 minutes to arrive.

Without AI autonomy, rovers would crawl at a snail's pace.

But with it, they can explore independently, covering more ground and collecting more data.

AI isn't just in the machines, it's working with astronauts too.

On the ISS, there's an AI assistant called CIMON.

basically a floating smart assistant that helps astronauts with experiments and procedures.

Emotional peace is huge.

Astronauts face extreme isolation.

Imagine being on a three-year mission to Mars.

No fresh air, no earthly comfort, just the same handful of humans in a confined space.

AI companions could help maintain morale.