According to @ai_darpa, interplanetary travel is fundamentally a test of logistics and patience, with missions to destinations like Uranus requiring up to 8 years due to the immense fuel needed for deceleration compared to acceleration (source: @ai_darpa, 2026). AI technologies are now being leveraged to optimize mission planning, automate resource management, and develop predictive models that can reduce both fuel requirements and mission risk. These advancements are creating new business opportunities for AI-driven logistics platforms, autonomous navigation systems, and smart fuel optimization, directly impacting the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of space exploration for both governmental and private sectors (source: @ai_darpa, 2026).