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Enabling Autonomous Differential Drag Control and Attitude Maneuvering Using Onboard Artificial Intelligence (AI) for SmallSat Distributed Space Missions (DSMs)

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Description

This work is in enabling Autonomous Differential Drag Control and Attitude Maneuvering Using onboard Artificial Intelligence (AI) for SmallSat Distributed Space Missions (DSMs). AI systems include autonomous navigation & control, with inputs including location, state, and systems data.

Detailed example

Predictions

AI / analytics pattern

Classical/Predictive Machine Learning: Models trained on data to make predictions or classifications based on identified patterns or relationships.

Automation level / stage

a) Pre-deployment – The use case is in a development or acquisition status.

Expected benefit

Enabling Autonomous Differential Drag Control and Attitude Maneuvering Using Onboard Artificial Intelligence (AI) for SmallSat Distributed Space Missions (DSMs)

Controls / human review

ATO: Not reported; PIA: Not published

Source

OMB 2025 Federal Agency AI Use Case Inventory

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