Experts Say AI Can Democratise Rocket and Space Technology

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, ABU DHABI – The development of artificial intelligence (AI) will open up broader access for developing countries to enter the rocket and space industry. AI technology is even said to have the potential to democratise the development of aerospace technology, which has long been dominated by advanced nations.

That view was expressed by aviation observer Stan Rudenko at the Make It In The Emirates (MIITE) 2026 event in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday (9/5/2026).

According to Stan, the integration of AI in engineering and technology development processes will make innovations in the rocket and space sector more open and efficient.

However, he said, practical experience remains an important factor that cannot be replaced by technology. “I believe AI will greatly democratise the building of new technologies. But at the same time, emerging markets still need people with real experience in building and operating systems as advanced as rockets and space vehicles,” he stated in a press release.

Stan explained that the presence of AI can be a major opportunity for countries like Indonesia, which are still building the foundations of their national aerospace industry. With the support of AI-based computational engineering and automation, the design and technology development processes can be carried out more quickly than conventional approaches.