Digital Models and AI-Driven Design for Innovative Space Systems

Digital models, generative design, and digital twins are revolutionizing the development and testing of commercial space applications by enabling rapid and cost-effective innovation. These technologies replace traditional physical testing with advanced simulations and virtual testing environments, reducing time-to-market and increasing production efficiency. Digital models allow for precise simulations of how space assets will perform under various environmental conditions, while generative design optimizes component structures for enhanced durability and functionality.

Digital twins, which create dynamic, real-time virtual representations of physical systems, are now evolving beyond basic modeling to support full mission virtualization. By integrating geospatial data, AI, and advanced telemetry, these models provide unprecedented insights into mission impacts, risk mitigation, and operational optimization. This session will highlight how these digital tools enable automated decision-making, enhance operational resilience, and ensure “right first-time” production, driving the rapid development and deployment of next-generation space systems and supporting sustained growth in the commercial space industry.