WASHINGTON — Shield AI, a defense technology firm known for autonomous aircraft software, is venturing into the space sector through a partnership with Sedaro, a startup whose cloud-based simulation tools are used by the U.S. Space Force and major defense contractors. The companies plan to adapt Shield AI’s Hivemind Pilot system for satellite operations, aiming to show how spacecraft could manage more tasks without relying on ground controllers.

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Sandra Erwin writes about military space programs, policy, technology and the industry that supports this sector. She has covered the military, the Pentagon, Congress and the defense industry for nearly two decades as editor of NDIA’s National Defense...