An Astronaut Called a Satellite 'impossible.' With UC Davis, He'll Help Launch It

An astronaut called a satellite 'impossible.' With UC Davis, he'll help launch it

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Not much can surprise someone who partook in four shuttle missions and three space walks during a 36-year career with NASA. Let alone, for someone who has spent their life studying space and space travel, the proposal of a ...

First-Ever AI Self-Monitoring Satellite Set to Revolutionize the Future of Space Exploration

A pioneering satellite designed by UC Davis researchers and Proteus Space is set to make waves in space exploration. Slated for launch in October 2025, the satellite is not only a technological marvel but also the first of its kind to feature an AI-powered self-monitoring system. This satellite will carry out real-time health checks using a digital twin—a sophisticated AI-driven system designed to predict its condition and performance autonomous…

First AI-powered self-monitoring satellite launched into space

A satellite the size of a mini fridge is about to make big changes in space technology—and it’s happening fast. Researchers from UC Davis have created a new kind of satellite system that can monitor and predict its own condition in real time using AI. This marks the first time a digital brain has been built into a spacecraft that will operate independently in orbit. And the most impressive part? The entire project, from planning to launch, will …