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Completed TRL 5 (started at 3, targeting 5)
“Using AI-powered object detection to improve mission imagery by enabling the automated tracking of objects and crew. This technology will improve situational awareness, crew safety, and mission support.”
Proper implementation of AI/ML techniques can significantly enhance the imagery data provided to our mission teams and make our human exploration missions safer and more cost effective by reducing operational time needed to assess imagery.
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