Towards Space Edge Computing and Onboard AI for Real-Time Teleoperations

This paper presents a summary of findings related to some current developments and emerging applications of the space edge-computing and onboard artificial intelligence (AI) as discussed at a workshop by the IEEE Future Directions Low- Earth Orbit Satellites and Systems (LEO SatS) Initiative. It focuses on the state-of-the-art AI techniques across various layers of the space communication link, benchmarking of deep-learning models and flight software applications evaluated on embedded processors on board the ISS, a mission for in-orbit experiments of AI and edge computing, and AI safety and security with applications in the context of Dataspaces and satellites for Earth observations.