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  • Astrobiology
  • Planetary Science
  • Artificial Intelligence

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  • Space exploration missions to ocean worlds face significant challenges including extreme environments, long communication delays, and limited bandwidth.
  • Current mission architectures rely heavily on ground-based analysis, which can be slow and inefficient for time-sensitive discoveries.

Discussion:

  • Machine learning (ML) algorithms can enable autonomous science capabilities for astrobiology missions.
  • Onboard data analysis, instrument optimization, and intelligent data prioritization can maximize science return.
  • Real-time decision-making based on data analysis allows for adaptive mission operations.

Key Insights:

  • ML can automate the classification of features, including potential biosignatures and novelties.
  • Autonomous systems can aid in landing site selection and sample targeting and prioritization.
  • Streamlined, ML-driven data processing software can accelerate ground-based analysis.

Outlook:

  • Developing ML and autonomy is crucial for maximizing the scientific yield of future astrobiology missions.
  • These technologies will enable more efficient and effective exploration of ocean worlds and the search for extraterrestrial life.