NASA CubeSat swarm demo
by Terrymiller: NASA
NASA has demonstrated swarm tech in space with several small CubeSats. These satellites collaborated by sharing data and making group decisions after 10 months in orbit. The mission concluded on May 29, 2024.
Transcript (en)
NASA successfully demonstrated swarm technology in space. Swarm technology involves deploying numerous small, autonomous spacecraft that work together in a coordinated manner to perform tasks. These tiny CubeSats were launched aboard Rocket Lab's Electron Rock. After 10 months of orbiting, the spacecraft began working together effectively, sharing data and making collective decisions to achieve their objectives efficiently. NASA also plans to utilize the swarm technology for future deep space exploration missions.
