Payloads & Instruments — Space Hardware Marketplace

Astro Observatory Microsatellite

• MsrpFrom €2,000,000
• Telescope aperture300 mm
• Mission focusAstro observatory - imaging, spectroscopy, stellar classification

Microsatellite configured as an astro observatory with a 300 mm aperture telescope suitable for a range of cameras.

VISION 300 Optical Payload

• Ground sample distance (GSD)5.8 m @ 500 km altitude
• Blue band450 nm center, 110 nm FWHM
• Green band537 nm center, 125 nm FWHM

Space-proven multispectral optical payload for nanosatellites providing 5.8m GSD imagery at 500km altitude across blue, green, and red…

Owl SDA Sensor

• TypeLong-range electro-optical/infrared SDA sensor
• Orbit coverageLEO, GEO, Lunar orbit
• IntegrationHosted payload on customer satellites

Long-range space domain awareness electro-optical/infrared sensor for LEO, GEO, and lunar orbit missions.

Sparrow RPO-D Sensor

• TypeLow-SWaP close-range optical sensor
• ApplicationRendezvous, proximity operations, docking (RPO-D)
• OrbitLEO

Low-SWaP close-range optical sensor for rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking (RPO-D) in LEO.

Thermal Imagery

• Wavelength4.5-5 μm day
• Wavelength (night)3.7-5 μm
• Geolocation accuracy15m CE90

High-resolution day and night thermal infrared satellite imagery at up to 3.5m resolution with 60-second thermal video capability…

AquaBlinkR

Rugged low-power satellite-linked sensor for long-term waterway monitoring, reporting GPS position and water temperature via daily satellite passes.

IONOSPHERIC SENSORS (TRIDENT, OSIRIS, RIO)

• Receiver typeSoftware-based, dual-frequency GPS receiver
• Primary applicationIonospheric disturbance / space weather characterization
• Impact areas monitoredPower grids, GPS position/timing accuracy, tactical communications

Orion's ionospheric sensors provide advanced monitoring and analysis of the ionosphere, delivering real-time data for satellite communications, navigation,…

SPECTRE

• Payload typeMulti-spectral EO/IR optical payload
• Design focusSmall-SWaP (size, weight, power) miniaturized configuration
• Primary applicationsHigh-resolution Earth observation, climate/environmental monitoring, defense weather monitoring

SPECTRE is a next-generation, multi-spectral optical payload delivering high-resolution weather monitoring and Earth observation performance in a compact,…

TRIDENT Doppler Radar Ionospheric Sensor

• Sensor typeDoppler radar, ground-based synchronized receiver network
• Measurement targetTraveling ionospheric disturbances (TIDs), gravity waves
• Key use casesHypersonic object detection, scientific research, surveillance

Doppler radar system that measures traveling ionospheric disturbances (TIDs) in near-real-time.

Ultra-Stable Laser Metrology Systems

• Laser typesUltra-stable continuous-wave, femtosecond sources
• Photonic platformThin-film lithium niobate (TFLN), MOEMS foundry
• Heritage programmeLISA gravitational wave interferometer (ESA/NASA)

Ultra-high-stability laser systems for space interferometry — developed for the LISA gravitational wave detection mission.

LiDAR for Space Navigation and Debris Removal

• TechnologyFlash imaging LiDAR, FMCW ranging
• ResolutionSub-millimetre
• ApplicationsSpacecraft landing, rendezvous, rover navigation, debris removal, ISR

Miniaturized flash imaging LiDAR for spacecraft navigation, rendezvous, rover landing and in-orbit servicing — flown on RemoveDEBRIS; under…

Miniature Atomic Clocks and Timing Systems

• Atomic reference technologyPatented MEMS rubidium vapour cells
• Miniature microwave clockLow SWaP, MEMS-based rubidium reference
• Compact optical clockAll-optical operating principle, rack-compatible

MEMS-based miniature microwave and compact optical atomic clocks for space systems — ACES mission heritage, Safran and Orolia…

Sapphire LiDAR

• Platform typeSpace-as-a-Service / software deployment on in-orbit edge computers
• Underlying hardwareSE-1 / SE-2 Space Edge Computers (Spiral Blue fleet)
• First notable useKaleidEO — first Indian company to demonstrate edge computing in space

Sapphire is a low size, weight, and power LiDAR instrument designed for rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking (RPOD)…

SAPPHIRE Space LiDAR

• TechnologyFMCW (Frequency-Modulated Continuous Wave) LiDAR
• Scanning rangeMulti-kilometre (4.2+ km demonstrated on ground, June 2026)
• ApplicationsRendezvous, proximity operations, space domain awareness, ISR

Space-qualified LiDAR sensor for rendezvous, proximity operations and space domain awareness — multi-km range demonstrated at 4.2+ km…

OrbitView

• Imaging altitude500 km
• Standard price$100 per image
• SatelliteTakeMe2Space MoI constellation

On-demand satellite imagery service — select any location, commission a photo from 500km altitude, download after the next…

SKY CANVAS Artificial Shooting Star

• Particle size1 cm, non-toxic
• Re-entry altitude60-80 km
• Visible radius~200 km

ALE’s SKY CANVAS creates on-demand artificial shooting star events using small satellites that release 1 cm non-toxic particles…

Satellite RF Communication Payload Equipment

• Frequency bandsS-band, X-band, Ka-band
• FunctionsTT&C transponders, data transmitters, channelizers, amplifiers
• StandardsESA ECSS, ESCC qualified

Satellite RF communication payload units — S/X/Ka-band transponders, TT&C equipment, data relay units, and digital signal processing hardware…

StriX SAR Constellation

Synspective's StriX SAR microsat constellation for infrastructure monitoring, disaster response, and land deformation analytics from space.