AWS Announces Generative AI for Space in Paris + Space Force Seeks Automation 🛰️

Live from World Satellite Business Week—AWS launches a new AI team, and more AI innovations shaping the future of space.

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🤖 AI Insights from the Brains at SpaceNews 🧠 Welcome to SpaceNext: AI! We're reporting this week from NovaSpace's World Satellite Business Week in Paris, where AWS announced the launch of a Generative AI for Space team.  Also in this issue: Anduril Industries unveils plans for fully autonomous, AI-powered satellites launching in 2025  The U.S. Space Force seeks AI solutions to automate satellite networks  And don't miss our Bummer AI Fact of the Week—did you know each ChatGPT query comes with a hidden water cost? 💧 Ad Astra et Ultra, Cum AI 🤖🚀 — Brian Berger, SpaceNews editor-in-chief P.S. If you haven't signed up for the SpaceNext: AI newsletter yet, now's the time! Soon, this newsletter will be available exclusively to our opt-in subscribers—don't miss out on staying informed about the latest in space and AI. Sign up today! 🚀 AWS launches Generative AI for Space team Amazon Web Services (AWS) has formed a Generative AI for Space team dedicated to applying AI technologies to the space industry. Clint Crosier, director of aerospace and satellite solutions at AWS, shared the news at World Satellite Business Week on Sept. 18. 🛰️ Focus areas include: On-orbit command and control Space operations Human spaceflight "We see so much value in generative AI that I set aside a specific part of our global team," Crosier said. "This new team is identifying use cases where Gen AI can solve problems specific to the space industry—whether it's on-orbit command and control, space operations, or human spaceflight." Crosier, a retired Air Force major general who led the creation of the U.S. Space Force, said AWS's Generative AI for Space team is working with aerospace and geospatial customers to identify how AI can solve industry-specific challenges. 🔧 Why it matters: AWS is targeting complex space operations where Gen AI could streamline processes and improve decision-making. This initiative could impact both commercial and government space projects by tailoring AI solutions to address unique operational needs in space. "We've come up with a few interesting use cases that we will be rolling out and publicizing very soon," Crosier said. AI Takeaways from SpaceNews Some AI-focused insights from recent SpaceNews.com stories. 🛡️ Anduril's AI Satellites Planned for 2025 What's new: Anduril Industries, known for its AI-driven drones and defense technology, is expanding into space. The California-based company plans to build an unspecified number of fully autonomous, AI-powered spacecraft in-house, targeting a 2025 launch. These satellites will focus on space domain awareness (monitoring space activities) and satellite defense. A launch provider has yet to be announced. 🤖AI Role: Anduril's Lattice software will drive real-time decision-making, automating space asset management with minimal human involvement. Originally developed for defense systems, Lattice integrates data from multiple sensors—such as radar, cameras, and satellite feeds—using AI algorithms to autonomously detect and respond to threats. This capability allows for continuous monitoring and decision-making in high-risk environments, making Lattice essential for space domain awareness and satellite defense. 🛰️ NGA Banks on AI for $290M Satellite Data Contracts The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is committing $290 million over the next five years to enhance AI-powered satellite data analytics through its Luno A initiative. 💎 10 IDIQs Awarded: On Sept. 13, the NGA awarded Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to 10 companies, allowing them to compete for task orders totaling up to $290 million. These companies include: Airbus U.S. Space & Defense Booz Allen Hamilton BlackSky BlueHalo CACI Electromagnetic Systems Inc. Maxar Intelligence NV5 Geospatial Royce Geospatial Consultants Ursa Space Systems 🤖AI Role: NGA is looking for AI solutions that will focus on: Computer Vision for satellite imagery analysis (object detection, pattern recognition). Real-time Data Processing to enable faster decision-making and timely responses to global events. Data Integration across economic, environmental, and military sectors for a comprehensive view of global activities. Predictive Analytics to forecast trends based on historical data, especially for economic and environmental monitoring. 🦾 Space Force Seeks AI to Automate Satellite Networks What's new: The U.S. Space Force issued a request for information (RFI) on Sept. 6, seeking AI solutions to automate its hybrid satellite communications network, which integrates both military and commercial assets. The RFI asks for industry responses by Oct. 6. While no specific funding has been announced, the RFI lays the groundwork for future acquisitions. 🤖 AI Role: AI will be used for network orchestration, automating the allocation of satellite resources in real time. By processing data such as demand, satellite health, and availability, AI will manage network performance and make adjustments autonomously, ensuring optimal operation without requiring constant human oversight. 🎯 Goal: The Space Force aims to build a more resilient, efficient satellite network with enhanced real-time responsiveness. By integrating AI, the network will be able to quickly adapt to changing conditions and reduce the complexity and costs associated with managing multiple satellite systems. Bummer AI Fact of the Week 🌍💧 Feeling eco-friendly with your reusable water bottle? Here's a reality check: every time you use ChatGPT or another AI tool, you use more water than you think. Each 100-word response from ChatGPT-4 consumes around 519 milliliters of water to keep data centers cool—about the equivalent of one small water bottle per query. For all you World Satellite Business Week attendees in Paris this week: those 1-liter glass bottles of Evian on your tables? Each one would cool about two ChatGPT-generated emails! On the Other Hand... If you're binging your favorite Netflix series, you're pouring even more water down the drain. Streaming one hour of 4K content consumes around 15 liters of water due to the energy-intensive demands of processing and delivering high-resolution video. That's enough water to cool 29 ChatGPT queries! About SpaceNext AI SpaceNext AI is a SpaceNews weekly newsletter exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the space industry. We provide concise and insightful coverage on AI's impact on space exploration and technology. How We Use AI While we use AI tools to streamline research and drafting, every piece of content is thoroughly reviewed and refined by me. I think of AI as an assistant that helps gather information and identify trends, but every insight and decision is guided by my editorial judgment. 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