Developing Smart Satellites
Associate Professor Matsuda is working on the development of intelligent satellites capable of autonomous operation in space. These satellites aim to automatically extract scientific data during space observation and respond to environmental changes in space —creating a system that allows satellites to operate autonomously. Today, tens of thousands of satellites orbit the Earth, serving various purposes such as communication and science observation. However, due to the harsh conditions of space, very few satellites are equipped with cutting-edge computers or artificial intelligence (AI). To address this, Associate Professor Matsuda and his group are conducting experiments in a lab that simulates space environments. They are working to enhance the durability of computers against heat and radiation, while also training AI models using over 30 years of space observation data accumulated by Kanazawa University.
Toward Integration into Kanazawa University’s Satellite "IMPACT"
In2023, Kanazawa University successfully launched its original satellite, “KOYOH”, which continues to operate today. Now, Associate Professor Matsuda is planning to install a newly developed computer equipped with AI on the new satellite “IMPACT”. This computer aims to use AI for autonomous satellite operation and intelligent processing of huge scientific observation data, marking a significant step toward smarter space systems. Working in collaboration with researchers and students from the university’s Advanced Space Science and Engineering Research Center, Associate Professor Matsuda continues to push forward with development—aiming to deploy intelligent satellites that contribute to a richer and more sustainable future society.
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