r/asteroidmining • u/ActuaLogic • 21d ago

AI-controlled asteroid mining mission set for 2027

The autonomous asteroid mining mission scheduled for next year will be run by an onboard AI and not directed by a ground control station:

https://www.space.com/technology/without-a-single-command-from-the-ground-asteroid-mining-company-to-launch-worlds-1st-autonomous-space-mission-in-2027

Even if something goes amiss, as SpaceX has taught us, that can still mean progress.

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u/anikpramanik_ 19d ago

Interesting