SK Godelius was recently featured in El Mercurio, one of Chile’s most influential newspapers, in a feature article exploring the emerging opportunities of space mining and the role Chile could play as a global technology provider for future lunar and asteroid exploration missions.

The article examines how Chile’s expertise in mining, robotics, automation, remote operations, and astronomy positions the country to contribute to the next generation of space exploration technologies. Among the companies highlighted is SK Godelius, recognized for applying technologies developed for challenging terrestrial mining environments to future space applications.

In the feature, Benjamín Valdés, Director of International Growth at SK Godelius, explains that many of the technologies already used in Chilean mining—including autonomous navigation, robotic drilling and sampling, remote operation under high-latency communications, and multimodal sensing—are directly transferable to space exploration.

The article also highlights NOMAD, SK Godelius’ autonomous geological exploration and soil sampling robot, developed in collaboration with Eurasian Resources Group (ERG). Originally designed for mining applications in harsh and remote environments, the platform has attracted international attention and has opened the door to conversations with NASA regarding future opportunities in space-related technologies.

According to Benjamín Valdés, Chile has a unique opportunity to become an exporter of technology and specialized talent for the emerging space mining industry. The country’s extensive experience in automation, robotics, and mining in extreme environments provides a strong foundation for contributing to future missions beyond Earth.

The feature reflects the growing recognition of SK Godelius’ innovation capabilities and reinforces the company’s vision of developing intelligent robotic systems that address today’s industrial challenges while creating opportunities in the industries of tomorrow.

Read the full article here.

Note: The full article is available in Spanish.