ERETS Space and University of RMIT, Melbourne signed WITS Program for Artificial intelligence
Melbourne, Australia – ERETS Space, a leader in sustainable space technology, has joined forces with RMIT University to establish the WITS Program, aimed at revolutionizing artificial intelligence (AI) applications in space exploration. This groundbreaking collaboration focuses on harnessing AI to solve critical challenges in space missions, with an emphasis on debris management and autonomous decision-making.
This partnership with RMIT, one of Australia’s top universities in AI research, aligns with ERETS Space’s mission to make space operations more efficient and sustainable. The WITS Program will leverage advanced AI models, designed to autonomously track space debris and improve spacecraft navigation systems. ERETS Space is already at the forefront of AI development in space sustainability, known for their ERETS-D project, which aims to clean up space debris from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) using AI and autonomous robotics.
“Collaborating with RMIT enables us to merge academic excellence with practical innovation,” said Dr. Abhiram Nair, CEO of ERETS Space. “The WITS Program will significantly advance our capacity to address the growing issue of space debris and ensure safer, more effective space missions.”
Professor Dr. Ke of RMIT University added, “This partnership paves the way for applying cutting-edge AI research in real-world space applications. By combining ERETS Space’s expertise in space debris removal with our AI research, we’re setting the stage for a more responsible future in space exploration.”
The WITS Program marks a significant step in global AI innovation and space sustainability. Both partners aim to integrate AI systems that can operate autonomously in challenging environments, making rapid decisions without human intervention. The focus will be on transparent, accountable, and ethical AI, ensuring that these systems work alongside human operators rather than replacing them entirely.
As part of the initiative, RMIT’s AI lab will provide research support and training, while ERETS will offer practical test cases in orbital debris management. This collaboration reinforces both institutions’ commitment to sustainable space exploration and positions them at the forefront of the next phase of AI-driven space missions.
This initiative continues to build on ERETS Space’s strategy of partnering with global leaders to address the most urgent challenges in space
