Developing Artificial Intelligence for Noncooperative Space Operations Using Kerbal Space Program

Developing Artificial Intelligence for Noncooperative Space Operations Using Kerbal Space Program

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2023-09-01-Bulletin-Developing Artificial Intelligence for Noncooperative Space Operations Using Kerbal Space Program.pdf

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October 5, 2023

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The Bulletin;

Abstract

With nearly 9,000 active and inactive satellites in orbit, space has become more crowded and competitive than ever before. Solving nascent problems in this domain — such as avoiding collision with debris or servicing malfunctioning satellites — requires more than just knowledge of orbital mechanics and spacecraft control. In the popular video game Kerbal Space Program (KSP), a team at the Laboratory saw a sophisticated multi-physics simulator capable of modeling all aspects of the aerospace domain. The team used the game engine to develop an open-source library and challenge suite, Kerbal Space Program Differential Games (KSPDG), designed to spur development of AI for a wide range of problems within the orbital domain.

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https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/152377