Bright Ascension and ERETS Forge Partnership to Boost Global Space Debris Solutions

Bright Ascension and ERETS Forge Partnership to Boost Global Space Debris Solutions
by Sophie Jenkins
London, UK (SPX) Sep 03, 2024

Bright Ascension Ltd., a leading space software technology provider, has formalized a partnership agreement with ERETS Space, a company specializing in in-space debris removal services. This Memorandum of Understanding marks an important step in Bright Ascension's global expansion and highlights its dedication to fostering international collaboration and innovation.

ERETS, a pioneering UK startup with a research and development division in Australia, plans to utilize Bright Ascension's advanced space software technology to create a tailored Value-Added Reseller (VAR) partnership in the region. This partnership will not only bolster Bright Ascension's presence in the Australian market but also aligns with its goal of promoting international cooperation to tackle key challenges in the space industry.

The agreement is a key component of Bright Ascension's Software and Integration Partner Programme, a strategic initiative designed to support the ongoing expansion of the HELIX suite and enhance collaboration with commercial partners across the global space sector. This programme offers multiple opportunities for generating new business and driving revenue growth by targeting both software and hardware technology providers.

"We are excited to start the new journey with ERETS in the Australian market," said Richard Adams, Sales Director at Bright Ascension.

"By merging our expertise, we are expanding our global footprint and driving a positive change within the space industry, helping make spacecraft development substantially cheaper, faster and simpler. This partnership will also offer perspective customers access to additional and fully-integrated mission opportunities such as automating operations or space-based data delivery for actionable insights and intelligence through our upcoming HELIX suite of software products."

Dr. Abhiram Nair, CEO of ERETS Space, expressed his enthusiasm: "We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Bright Ascension to leverage their innovative space software. This collaboration is a significant step forward in our mission towards sustainability in space.

"The advanced capabilities of Bright Ascension's software will be helpful in our mission to track and remove space debris, ensuring safer and more efficient space operations. We believe this partnership will be fruitful in numerous ways, paving the path for a more sustainable and responsible approach to space exploration."