autonomous spacecraft

An autonomous spacecraft is a vehicle designed to operate independently in space, capable of making decisions and solving problems without real-time input from Earth. Equipped with advanced computers, sensors, and algorithms, it can navigate, adjust its course, perform experiments, and handle unexpected situations on its own. This enables it to explore distant regions, conduct scientific research, or maintain communications more efficiently, especially when real-time control from Earth is limited by communication delays. Autonomous spacecraft enhance mission flexibility, safety, and efficiency in exploring the vast and remote environment of space.