TechCrunch · September 22, 2026 · On the brief until October 6, 2026

AstroForge is putting AI in command of its next spacecraft

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THE AI ANGLE

Diagnosing spacecraft anomalies and executing autonomous flight control

AstroForge built an in-house transformer model called Solo to run its spacecraft autonomously. The software combines traditional control algorithms with neural networks trained on sensor data to fix anomalies during flight. This approach tests whether machine learning can replace ground control teams and expensive antenna networks.

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THE TEACHING ANGLE

Engineers must weigh the unreliability of neural networks against the high cost of maintaining continuous ground communications for deep space missions.

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AstroForge is putting AI in command of its next spacecraft

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