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Space Robotics

In space, reliability is everything. At SoftServe, we design and validate space technologies that withstand the most extreme challenges of lunar, planetary, and orbital environments, so your mission doesn’t fail. 

We address space system design with high-fidelity simulations, digital twinning, hardware-in-the-loop, and software-in-the-loop testing. Our solutions also include AI-driven, agentic control systems and advanced autonomy of space systems.

Transforming Space Exploration With a Simulation-First Approach

We know space, not just IT. With over 20 years of real-world experience and collaboration with NASA, Astroport, Prefixa, Algoryx, and BruhnBruhn Innovation, SoftServe brings proven expertise to your AI-driven space missions. 

Our solutions are built to last: The longest space mission our experts supported ran for 15 years, and we’re just as committed to being there for your projects over time. 
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Reduction in operating costs and improved mission planning with a simulation-first approach
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Lower mission risk and overhead with intelligent, autonomous robotics systems
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Faster time-to-market with pre-built accelerators

Our Capabilities

We build robotic solutions that address the toughest lunar challenges, increase mission durability, and change how robots work in space.
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    Lunar and Planetary Robotics

    We deliver advanced flight control, physics-based simulations, and data processing solutions that enhance exploration robotsʼ and space systemsʼ performance and precision beyond Earth. 

    Our end-to-end accelerators make extraterrestrial soil and rock mining safer and more efficient, supporting resource extraction on the Moon, Mars, and other planetary bodies. We also offer multi-scale XR simulators and teleoperation frameworks, allowing operators to control robotic missions remotely with unmatched accuracy and reliability. 

    Featured insights:

    FREE-FLYING LUNAR DRONES AND THEIR CRUCIAL ROLE IN MOON EXPLORATION 

    L-REX: A NEW ERA OF LUNAR EXTRACTION WITH SIMULATION-FIRST TERRAMECHANICS 

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    Satellite-based Observation

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    Sustainable Space

We deliver advanced flight control, physics-based simulations, and data processing solutions that enhance exploration robotsʼ and space systemsʼ performance and precision beyond Earth. 

Our end-to-end accelerators make extraterrestrial soil and rock mining safer and more efficient, supporting resource extraction on the Moon, Mars, and other planetary bodies. We also offer multi-scale XR simulators and teleoperation frameworks, allowing operators to control robotic missions remotely with unmatched accuracy and reliability. 

Featured insights:

FREE-FLYING LUNAR DRONES AND THEIR CRUCIAL ROLE IN MOON EXPLORATION 

L-REX: A NEW ERA OF LUNAR EXTRACTION WITH SIMULATION-FIRST TERRAMECHANICS 

NASA-backed Innovation for Lunar Missions

SoftServe joins an international team to develop technologies for lunar landing and launch pad construction, part of a NASA-funded project to prepare the Moon for sustained exploration. 
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Robotic Solutions for Space Missions

  • Onboard Compute For Advances Control

    Onboard computing solutions that give space robots advanced control, autonomy, and real-time decision-making. By processing data locally from sensors and navigation systems, we enable faster response times, greater reliability, and reduced dependence on ground control.

  • Lunar Surface Mobility

    Propulsion-engine-lunar mobility solution for autonomous exploration, capable of hovering, terrain mapping, and scientific analysis in the atmosphere-free lunar environment. The space system integrates monocular cameras, an IMU, and visual sensor fusion for SLAM-based navigation, point cloud mapping, and fully autonomous mission orchestration.

  • Moon Scooping

    Lunar regolith excavation with a mobile platform featuring a robotic arm, scoop, and vibratory mechanism for icy soil excavation and ice detection. A simulation-first approach with NVIDIA Omniverse™ and Isaac Sim™, combined with terramechanics modeling, and robotics perception, validates excavation performance and estimates scoop-regolith forces. Real-time energy monitoring ensures efficient operation in moon-like environments. 

  • Multi-Robot Collaboration

    Efficient lunar resource extraction is made possible by a multi-robot simulation ecosystem coordinating excavators, haulers, and thruster-driven drones with AI-powered navigation. High-fidelity simulations in NVIDIA Omniverse™ and Isaac Sim™, combined with advanced terramechanics, physics modeling, and co-simulation tools, ensure mission feasibility in Moon-like environments. New robot types or functions can be easily added. 

  • Modeling on Synthetic Terrain

    Improve lunar drone mapping and navigation with high-quality synthetic lunar environments. The solution automatically randomizes conditions, adjusting drone positions, stone quantity, shape, and size to generate diverse test scenarios, validate mapping algorithms, and enable reliable obstacle detection for safe landings.

  • Regolith Conveying Solution

    Sustainable lunar oxygen production with a low-mass, simplified system for in-situ resource utilization. The solution addresses challenges like limited testing, production quality, harsh space conditions, and the complexity of scooping and processing lunar resources to support long-term operations on the Moon. 

  • Humanoids on the Moon

    Humanoid robotics for lunar missions, using NVIDIA’s AI supercomputing, OVX™, on-robot runtime, the GR00T N1 model, and VR/XR teleoperations. These semi-autonomous robots can handle assembly, maintenance, and scientific tasks, navigating and grasping objects on their own. This reduces humans’ extravehicular activity (EVA) time and makes operations safer and more flexible.

  • Orbital Servicing and Satellite Maintenance

    Orbital servicing with intelligent control for robotic systems built for precise satellite inspection and component handling in microgravity. With onboard autonomy and co-simulation technologies, these systems enable predictive maintenance, extend satellite lifespans, and provide reliable support for complex in-orbit operations. 

  • Crewed Missions Support

    AI-powered robotics, simulations, and digital twins help astronauts safely handle high-risk tasks. These systems support crewed missions with habitat maintenance, cargo handling, and even emergency response. Whether autonomous or remotely operated, they reduce risk, improve efficiency, and keep missions running smoothly. 

  • Onboard Compute For Advances Control

    Onboard computing solutions that give space robots advanced control, autonomy, and real-time decision-making. By processing data locally from sensors and navigation systems, we enable faster response times, greater reliability, and reduced dependence on ground control.

  • Lunar Surface Mobility

    Propulsion-engine-lunar mobility solution for autonomous exploration, capable of hovering, terrain mapping, and scientific analysis in the atmosphere-free lunar environment. The space system integrates monocular cameras, an IMU, and visual sensor fusion for SLAM-based navigation, point cloud mapping, and fully autonomous mission orchestration.

In the Spotlight

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Multi-Robot on the Moon

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L-REX: Lunar Robotic Excavator

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Lunar Exploration Drone Accelerator

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Synthetic Data Generation

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Partner Ecosystem

As an NVIDIA Elite Partner, SoftServe helps organizations plan, build, and run AI and digital transformation projects. We work with NVIDIA AI tools and platforms for Generative AI, agentic AI, and physical AI to deliver practical results.

Our team has experience in data and analytics, digital twins, visual intelligence, robotics, cloud, and edge computing. We combine this expertise with NVIDIA technologies to support the effective and responsible adoption of AI.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Generative AI
  • Agentic AI
  • Physical AI
  • Robotics Simulation
  • Digital Twins
  • Visual Intelligence

As an APN Consulting Partner, SoftServe’s team of big data engineers, architects, and data scientists supports projects from start to finish, covering ideation, design, assessment, optimization, and implementation. We have strong expertise in building and modernizing solutions with Hadoop, NoSQL, MPP data warehousing, BI visualization, and advanced analytics.

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  • AWS Machine Learning Competency

As a certified Microsoft Solution Partner, SoftServe helps organizations use Microsoft technologies for AI, data analytics, cloud transformation, and AI-driven automation.

We start by assessing your business goals and then design solutions that improve efficiency and agility. We also support cloud adoption to simplify operations and create opportunities for growth and revenue.

Qualified Solution Areas:

  • Data and AI
  • Digital & App Innovation
  • Infrastructure
  • Security

Specializations:

  • Infra & Database Migration to Microsoft Azure
  • Analytics on Azure
  • Kubernetes on Azure

Why SoftServe

32+
Years of award-winning service
20+
Years of experience in space projects
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Years of the longest space mission supported by SoftServe experts
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Our robotics team holds ScD or PhD degrees

Space Robotics and Advanced Automation

SoftServe designs and validates technologies for space missions. On time and within budget, we build science-driven PoCs as well as full-scale deployments of intelligent robots and autonomous systems.
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