Artificial Intelligence in Space - USC's Information Sciences Institute is on a Mission - USC Viterbi

Astronaut Danny Olivas joins ISI's Visual Intelligence and Multimedia Analytics Laboratory (VIMAL) to look for ways to use AI in space. John Daniel "Danny" Olivas, former NASA astronaut and current member of the NASA Advisory Council, has joined the staff of the Visual Intelligence and Multimedia Analytics Laboratory (VIMAL) of USC's Information Sciences Institute (ISI) as Co-Director for AI Initiatives in Space. A veteran of space shuttle missions in 2007 and 2009, he is the recipient of two NASA Space Flight Medals and the NASA Exceptional Service and Exceptional Achievement Medals. Olivas completed five space walks totaling over 34 hours outside of the International Space Station. His expertise in space is rivaled only by his passion for it, and he brings both to his new role.