Satellites Autonomously Locate Each Other in Space

Technical University of Denmark

In early December, a Christmas gift from the European Space Agency's (ESA) Proba- mission arrived on earth.

Data and footage from the two satellites in the mission confirm that the navigation instruments developed by DTU Space for the mission are exceeding expectations.

Researchers from DTU Space have developed and perfected AI-driven methods and advanced digital camera systems which allow satellites to autonomously identify and locate each other from several kilometers away, meet at a distance of only a few meters, and maintain close, synchronized formation flight with submillimeter accuracy.

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