Digital twins for the space sector

Posted on 18 Aug 2022 by The Manufacturer

Dr Veronica Martinez, Assistant Professor at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge, explains how new technology is transforming the satellite industry.

As new space tech companies enter the market, particularly in the commercial low-Earth orbit segment, the satellite industry is undergoing a rapid digital transformation. One of the key components driving this change is digital twin technology. Over the past six decades, around 6,000 satellites have been launched into orbit, and space is now regarded, much…

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