Innovation: CNES Launches Challenge on Artificial Intelligence Applied to Space Transportation

PARIS (CNES PR) — On May 25, CNES launched a new call for projects aimed at all organizations (SMEs, start-ups, industrial groups, research laboratories, schools, universities, etc.) with an innovative project to propose on the subject of intelligence. technology applied to space transport by 2030-2040. Candidates, who have until June 12 to submit their project, may be awarded up to 100,000 euros in funding as well as dedicated support within the framework of CNES innovation plans.

The proposed projects will have to apply artificial intelligence to space transport, with the aim of gaining flexibility, agility and performance, as well as reducing recurring costs without degrading reliability. The projects may in particular relate to the development process of the space transportation system, its manufacturing or control process, its operational phase with the ground installations, the flight phase, the operation of flights or even the phase associated with reuse. of the transportation system.

Technological solutions already applied or in the process of being applied in other transport sectors (automotive, aeronautics, rail, maritime, etc.) will be favoured. Candidates will be evaluated according to the interest and level of maturity of their project.
The holders of the best projects will be invited to come and present them on July 12, 2022 during a Pitch Day organized by the CNES Space Transport Department. The most convincing of them will have the opportunity to sign their financing contract the same day, at the end of the session.

For any request for additional information: [email protected]
The application file is available here