'India's AI lab in Space': ISRO to launch Proba-3 mission aboard PSLV rocket

Produced by: Tarun Mishra Designed by: Manoj Kumar

ISRO's Proba-3 Mission Set for December 4

ISRO will launch the Proba-3 mission aboard the PSLV-XL rocket, with Hyderabad-based TakeMe2Space's MOI-TD as a co-passenger payload.

India's First AI Lab in Space

The My Orbital Infrastructure - Technology Demonstrator (MOI-TD) by TakeMe2Space will enable real-time data processing in orbit, transforming space research capabilities.

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Collaboration with IN-SPACe

IN-SPACe, based in Ahmedabad, has supported the MOI-TD platform, providing testing and validation facilities crucial for its development.

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Addressing Satellite Data Challenges

MOI-TD tackles inefficiencies in satellite operations, such as cloud cover and transmission delays, by processing data directly in space for faster, cost-effective insights.

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Interactive Access for Researchers

Through OrbitLab, a web-based console, users can upload AI models for applications like environmental monitoring, deforestation tracking, and greenhouse gas analysis.

First Research Partners Onboard

MOI-TD has partnered with a Malaysian university and Indian school students, paving the way for greater access to space technology.

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Advanced Features of MOI-TD

The platform integrates AI accelerators, flexible solar cells, and advanced control systems, establishing a foundation for space-based computing technologies.

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Broader Implications for Space Research

This mission aims to revolutionize Earth observation and opens new avenues for computing and innovation in space exploration.