We invite contributions on recent or ongoing research at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Space Robotics, with a focus on both orbital and planetary mission domains. The goal is to foster discussion and share progress on learning-based methods that improve autonomous decision-making, planning, navigation, and control in space applications. We particularly welcome:
Early-stage or exploratory work
Recent papers (e.g., under review or recently accepted elsewhere)
Contributions from young researchers and underrepresented groups.
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):
Autonomous planetary navigation, mobility and locomotion
In orbit proximity operations (rendezvous, docking)
Spacecraft trajectory optimization (applications on orbital maneuvers, landing,..)
V&V for data-driven systems deployment (sim-to-real, evaluations,..)
AI-based operation scheduling/planning
Space robotics datasets and benchmarks for AI-based algorithms
Submissions should be 2–4 page extended abstracts (excluding references), in IEEE conference format.
We also welcome recent or under-review papers; please clearly indicate their publication status in the submission.
All accepted submissions will be posted on the workshop website (not archival), and presented as posters during the workshop.
A few selected submissions will be invited for spotlight talks.
Submission portal: Paper Upload Page
 Template: IEEE Conference Template – Word & LaTeX
Submissions will undergo light single-blind review by the organizing team. Evaluation will be based on:
Relevance to the workshop theme
Clarity and originality
Potential to spark discussion and exchange
We aim for constructive feedback, especially for early-stage or exploratory work.
A Best Paper Award will be selected by the keynote speakers based on submitted papers and poster presentations.
For questions, please contact:
AI4OPA Organisizing Team — ai4opa@isparo.space
Or visit: https://www.isparo.space/