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AI4S empowering space science: Research progress, core challenges, and future outlook
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Chi WANG1, 2, Hui LI1, 2, Bingxian LUO1, 2, Fang SHEN1, 2, Dong ZHAO1, Lingqian ZHANG1, Yanhong CHEN1, Dijun GUO1, Jingjing WANG1, Zhi CHEN3
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Chi WANG1, 2, Hui LI1, 2, Bingxian LUO1, 2, Fang SHEN1, 2, Dong ZHAO1, Lingqian ZHANG1, Yanhong CHEN1, Dijun GUO1, Jingjing WANG1, Zhi CHEN3
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  • 1National Space Science Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
  • 2University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, China
  • 3School of Mechanics and Engineering Science, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
Published: 2026-07-28 doi: 10.3981/j.issn.1000-7857.2026.04.00006
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As a forerunner of space applications and the foundation of national space security, space science is entering a new phase characterized by "data explosion, multi−scale coupling, and prominent strategic demands." Traditional research paradigms struggle to address core challenges such as exponential data growth, complex system coupling, autonomous decision−making in deep space exploration, and real−time accurate space weather forecasting. The AI for Science (AI4S) paradigm has emerged as a revolutionary tool for this field, leveraging technologies including deep learning, physics−informed neural networks (PINNs), and causal inference. This paper systematically summarizes the remarkable domestic and international research progress in space science intelligent detection, intelligent recognition, in−depth exploration of mechanisms, and major application practices. It conducts an in−depth analysis of three core challenges: Data infrastructure construction, mechanism−causal modeling, and the implementation of data−intelligent applications. Key solutions such as standardized data governance, physical constraint integration and hybrid modeling, and model light weighting are proposed. Research shows that AI4S has driven a fundamental transformation of space science from "empirical statistics and post−hoc interpretation" to "data−physics collaborative modeling and cognition−driven research." Notable breakthroughs have been achieved globally in on−board intelligent deployment, high−precision planetary landform recognition, and full−chain space weather forecasting. The emergence of several domain−specific large models marks AI4S's entry into a stage of large−scale application in space science. This paper also looks forward to future development trends, laying a solid technological foundation for breakthroughs in space science innovation, support for major space missions, and national space security.

AI4S  /  space science  /  intelligent detection  /  in−depth exploration of mechanisms  /  space weather
Chi WANG, Hui LI, Bingxian LUO, Fang SHEN, Dong ZHAO, Lingqian ZHANG, Yanhong CHEN, Dijun GUO, Jingjing WANG, Zhi CHEN. AI4S empowering space science: Research progress, core challenges, and future outlook[J]. Science & Technology Review, 2026 , 44 (14) : 45 -55 . DOI: 10.3981/j.issn.1000-7857.2026.04.00006
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doi: 10.3981/j.issn.1000-7857.2026.04.00006
  • Receive Date:2026-04-02
  • Online Date:2026-08-19
  • Published:2026-07-28
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  • Received:2026-04-02
  • Revised:2026-05-08
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    1National Space Science Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
    2University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, China
    3School of Mechanics and Engineering Science, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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