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Jena-Optronik is proud to partner with MDA Space for its first ASTRO HP mission.
spacenews.com Oct 12, 2026

Jena-Optronik is proud to partner with MDA Space for its first ASTRO HP mission.

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Jena‑Optronik announced that its ASTRO HP star sensor will fly on a low‑Earth‑orbit mission for MDA Space, a global provider of communications, Earth observation and space‑infrastructure services. The sensor combines the radiation‑hard Faintstar2 detector, fast optics and a compact, lightweight design aimed at small and medium‑size high‑performance satellites. Built on Jena‑Optronik’s proven ASTRO APS3 precision platform and the flight‑qualified electronics and software of the ASTRO CL, the unit is integrated through the company’s ASTROlib middleware, which also adds specialized space‑situational‑awareness functions. According to the firms, the modular optical head delivers next‑level attitude‑determination accuracy and rate capability without requiring platform redesign, allowing customers to balance performance and cost for specific mission requirements. The first flight‑ready version is slated for rollout on this program.

💡 Why It Matters

  • · By equipping MDA Space’s LEO platform with a ready‑made, high‑precision star sensor, Jena‑Optronik demonstrates that advanced attitude‑control hardware can be fielded quickly for emerging small‑sat constellations, accelerating deployment timelines for commercial and scientific missions.
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