IIT Kharagpur student develops innovative AI shield to protect satellites from space debris

An <b>IIT Kharagpur student</b> has developed an innovative artificial intelligence shield designed to protect orbiting satellites from hazardous <b>space debris</b>. The growing accumulation of defunct spacecraft and orbital fragments poses a severe threat to active space missions and global communication networks worldwide.<br><br>The newly engineered AI system aims to detect and help satellites evade potential collisions in real time, enhancing the safety and longevity of space infrastructure. Researchers and space agencies are increasingly focusing on automated tracking solutions to manage the escalating congestion in Earth's lower orbit.<br><br>This technological breakthrough highlights student-led contributions toward mitigating critical space safety challenges and ensuring sustainable orbital operations for future missions.