The concept of the digital twin has been traced back to the early days of the US space program. During the Apollo 13 mission, the now famous (and often misquoted) line, “Okay, Houston, we’ve had a problem here,” prompted urgent activity and innovation on the ground.
The AI era is transforming the role of DT modeling, making the technology increasingly valuable for designing and operating AI-ready facilities
Steve Blackwell, Vertiv
NASA engineers built what they called a “living model” of the damaged spacecraft using simulations and real-time data. The resulting virtual representation helped diagnose the causes and develop a solution for the astronauts to implement.
What is a digital twin?
