SpaceR Research Group · SnT · University of Luxembourg
Exploring the Frontiers of Space Robotics
SpaceR is a space robotics research group at SnT, University of Luxembourg, led by Prof. Dr. Miguel Olivares-Mendez. We develop autonomous systems for planetary exploration, in-orbit servicing, and debris removal — validated in our on-site research facilities.
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Industrial Partnerships
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Researchers
€11M+
Acquired Funding
What We Do
Research Themes
planetary
Planetary Robotics
Autonomous navigation, terrain traversal, and sample acquisition for lunar and planetary surfaces — validated in our 100 m² LunaLab analogue facility.
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Orbital Robotics
In-orbit servicing, active debris removal, and spacecraft proximity operations — tested using air-bearing platforms in our Zero-G Lab that emulate micro-gravity dynamics.
Learn moremanipulation
Space Manipulation
Dexterous robotic arms for on-orbit assembly, inspection, and grasping of uncooperative targets, combining advanced perception with autonomous control.
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Research Facilities
Active Research
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SpaceR Team
Andrej OrsulaPostdoctoral Researchers
Dario PisantiPostdoctoral Researchers
Francesco GrellaPostdoctoral Researchers
Loïck ChovetPostdoctoral Researchers
Matteo El HariryPostdoctoral Researchers
Raúl CastillaPostdoctoral Researchers
Saki OmiPostdoctoral Researchers
Vittorio FranzesePostdoctoral Researchers
Alex FrantzDoctoral Researchers
Aman AroraDoctoral Researchers
Christos KyriazisDoctoral Researchers
Dave van der MeerDoctoral Researchers
Gabriel GarciaDoctoral Researchers
Georges KremerDoctoral Researchers
Lina Maria Amaya MejiaDoctoral Researchers
Mario Cavero VidalDoctoral Researchers
Oscar MartinezDoctoral Researchers
Ricard Marsal i CastanDoctoral Researchers
Riccardo VivianoDoctoral Researchers
João MagalhãesResearch Support Technicians
Pedro LimaResearch Support Technicians
Zhanna BokalResearch Support Technicians
Raquel RubioAdministrative