SK Godelius is pushing the boundaries of robotics, automation, and remote operations—this time, beyond Earth. Aaron Baensch, Executive Director – APAC, and Fernando Bracco, CEO, recently participated in the NASA-USGS Workshop on Leveraging In-Situ Lunar Resources for Exploration and Science, held at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California.
This multi-day event gathered leading experts from space agencies, research institutions, and technology companies to discuss the future of planetary exploration and the use of lunar resources to support sustainable missions beyond Earth.
No Boundaries Between Earth and Space
At SK Godelius, we have spent years perfecting robotic solutions, automation systems, and remote operations for the mining industry—technologies that operate in some of the harshest environments on Earth. Now, these same principles are proving invaluable for space exploration.
The extreme conditions found in mining operations, from rugged terrains to remote, high-risk locations, closely resemble the challenges of lunar and planetary exploration. Our experience in developing autonomous systems for mining is paving the way for solutions that could play a crucial role in lunar resource utilization and extraterrestrial infrastructure development.
From Mining to Space Exploration
The connection between mining and space may not seem obvious at first, but both industries require:
- Autonomous Systems – Enabling machines to operate efficiently without direct human intervention.
- Ruggedized Robotics – Adapting to extreme environments, whether underground or on the lunar surface.
- Remote Operations – Allowing real-time control and monitoring from vast distances.
- Resource Utilization – Extracting and processing materials in challenging conditions.
Whether it’s a robotic system navigating a hazardous mining site or an automated rover collecting samples on the Moon, SK Godelius is at the forefront of engineering solutions for the most demanding environments—on Earth and beyond.
Bridging Innovation Between Earth and Space
Participating in the NASA-USGS Workshop marks another step in SK Godelius’ journey to expand the frontiers of automation and robotics. We are thrilled to contribute our expertise to the conversation on lunar exploration and look forward to collaborating with space agencies, research institutions, and industry leaders in shaping the future of off-world operations.
At SK Godelius, we’re not just automating mining—we’re automating the future, wherever it takes us.
