What can AI do for space exploration?

Two-day event to look at AI beyond Earth Feb.11-12 in Houston’s Ion District

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Artificial intelligence that combines advanced sensing and computing with autonomous physical systems is reshaping space exploration.

The In-Space Physical AI Workshop, co-organized by Rice University in partnership with NASA, Purdue University and Vanderbilt University, will bring together leaders from government, academia and industry Feb. 11-12 at the Ion to explore four strategic themes shaping the next era of space activity:

  • AI-enabled missions to Mars;
  • strategic economic presence in low-Earth orbit and cis-lunar space;
  • physical AI for national defense;
  • international collaboration in AI-enabled space exploration.

The program includes expert discussions, posters and presentations, live demonstrations from startups and commercial vendors and networking opportunities.

What: In-Space Physical AI Workshop

When: Feb. 11-12

Where: The Ion, 4201 Main St., Houston, TX 77002

For the full workshop agenda and registration click here.

Media planning to attend the event please RSVP with Silvia Cernea Clark at sc220@rice.edu.

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