AXIOS April 26, 2024
A raft of startups, companies and governments are trying to develop new chips to unlock AI’s power in space.
Why it matters: The harsh conditions of space have so far limited the use of AI on board satellites that play a critical role in the space economy.
- AI could help fuel growth in the space industry, which some predict will be worth as much as $1.8 trillion by 2035 — on par with the semiconductor industry.
But right now the space industry is in “the Dark Ages,” says former NASA administrator Dan Goldin. “Instead of doing edge computing, it is done in data centers and mission control.”
- “If we want to have a real space industry, not...