Scanway Camera System (SCS)

The Scanway Camera System (SCS) is a versatile series of vision systems specifically engineered for diverse space applications. Its primary purpose is to support various missions and decision-making processes by delivering high-quality imaging data. Products within the SCS line are capable of supporting critical space activities such as spacecraft monitoring, in-space operations and servicing, and docking missions. The SCS series encompasses a range of products, from basic camera systems designed to record video of process flows to sophisticated machine vision solutions that integrate cameras, storage, and data processing units for acquiring, processing, and analyzing image data. These systems are built for precision, durability, and uncompromising image quality, ensuring flawless operation in orbit and delivering critical data for navigation, inspection, and space observation. The SCS is designed to support a range of in-space applications, including the visual monitoring of deployment events such as solar arrays, antennas, booms, and sails. It can also be used for observing docking and rendezvous maneuvers, assessing the condition of thermal insulation layers, and visually documenting key spacecraft operations. Additionally, the system is considered for future Space Situational Awareness (SSA/SDA) use cases, such as proximity tracking, post-event orbit verification, and anomaly detection. The Scanway Optical Payload (SOP) is a related camera series designed for Earth Observation and other remote sensing applications, compatible with both micro- and nanosatellites. The SOP offers flexible configuration options, supporting detectors across various spectral bands, including visible (VIS), near-infrared (NIR), shortwave infrared (SWIR), and multispectral imaging, and accommodates different imaging resolutions (GSD) to meet diverse mission requirements.