Delivering robotic control solutions for space environments and runs a testbed for robots and AI hardening in simulated environments.
Overview
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder(s) | Ewan Reid |
| Ownership | Private |
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Description
Mission Control Space Services Inc. (a.k.a. Mission Control) is building a full-stack (platform, applications and developer toolkits) robotic control solution designed for space environments. Mission Control has been selected to receive NASA funding to test its autonomous terrain assessment system (i.e., one aspect of its robotic stack) for Mars2020 at a Mars analogue site in 2019/2020. (https://creativedestructionlab.com/companies/mission-control-space-services-inc/)
The company also runs the Moonyard, a lunar and planetary test bed for advanced testing of science payloads, operations strategies, exploration technologies dataset building, and mission concepts. Their software operations platform allows clients to run lunar analogue missions remotely or bring equipment on-site for testing.
Recent News & Updates
April 18, 2023
Hakuto-R reaches its first milestone, lunar orbit, with Mission Control's navigation package on board.
We've confirmed our payload is operating nominally, making us the #worldsfirst to deploy deep learning #AI in lunar orbit. #HAKUTO-R will soon land with our #MoonNet onboard, transmitting data products back to #Spacefarer! Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/QAMEJKsJE0
— Mission Control (@MissionCtrlSS) April 18, 2023
February 15, 2023
The Orbital Autonomy Lab expands Mission Control's Academy, which allows students to remotely control robots.
We're excited to officially announce our Orbital Autonomy Lab! This lab will provide a platform to test and validate technology for on #orbit #robotic operations and expand #MissionControlAcademy! pic.twitter.com/hPuVYd2dSn
— Mission Control (@MissionCtrlSS) February 15, 2023
December 11, 2022
As part of the first commercial mission to land on the moon, Mission Control contributed MoonNet, an AI payload that will demonstrate deep learning on the lunar surface. The artificial intelligence will identify geolagical features and hazards to support future robotic missions. The trip will take roughly 3 months.
#LIFTOFF! We're thrilled to announce the successful #launch of the @SpaceX rocket carrying our @MoonNet payload to the surface of the Moon! Read more on this incredible mission: https://t.co/QyzfdReWWn pic.twitter.com/VUbgzjskQd
— Mission Control (@MissionCtrlSS) December 11, 2022
November 17, 2022
Mission Control's flight navigation software will use on-board AI to autonomously control an i.space lander. Usually, data is sent back to earth, rather than making autonomous decisions. This is the first demonstration of deep learning beyond LEO. The launch is expected on November 30.
Can't wait! We're so excited to be a payload on this lander; being the first to demonstrate the use of Artificial Intelligence on the lunar surface! Stay tuned for more updates! https://t.co/FoI3wCgeJ8
— Mission Control (@MissionCtrlSS) November 17, 2022
September 13, 2021
Mission Control's Intelligent Sensing and Perception in Infrared (I-SPI) infrared imaging instrument for lunar rovers is a novel integration with artificial intelligence. The result is a planetary terrain classification that organizations around the world want to leverage.
We loved having ARL's rover at our facility!
— Mission Control (@MissionCtrlSS) September 13, 2021
Our I-SPI science team got useful lunar mission operations experience with a real lunar rover and tested the intelligence features built into I-SPI.
We'd also like to thank the @NRC_CNRC for their support on this joint mission! 3/3
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