Because on such missions the astronauts will need to function largely autonomously, and will need to be proficient in many different areas.

"Let them function autonomously and then return to base."

The resurrection is a hollow one, as all higher cognitive functions are irreparably damaged, although it does function somewhat autonomously.

For now, the only Panamanian military personnel allowed to function autonomously are about 150 traffic officers stationed at intersections.

In addition, a science team on the ground will continue to operate some experiments remotely and gather data from others that function autonomously.

Although technically a part of the fourth university, it largely functions autonomously.

Given the long distances involved, the crew must function autonomously and develop their own work schedules and solve operational emergencies themselves.

The north of the island now functions autonomously from the West Lombok Regency.

So in order to function autonomously, you need to hand over sovereignty, which might make you wonder why you bothered in the first place.

Each launcher has an individual computer, which enables it to function autonomously in case it gets separated from the other five vehicles in a war.