Optics for space exploration
Exploring the final frontier with HENSOLDTCutting-edge technology for uncharted worlds
HENSOLDT’s expertise in space exploration empowers humanity’s journey to uncover the secrets of our solar system and beyond. Our high-performance optical solutions and sensor technologies have been integral to pioneering missions, delivering reliable performance in the harshest environments and withstanding the extreme demands of long-duration space exploration.
From exploring distant planets to observing the cosmos, our innovations push the boundaries of what is possible.
Precision instruments for breakthrough discoveries
HENSOLDT’s contributions to missions such as the ESA’s BepiColombo mission to Mercury and the JUICE mission to Jupiter’s moons are vital in gathering groundbreaking data. Our laser altimeters provide precise topographical measurements to reveal planetary surfaces and uncover hidden features beneath icy crusts.
In the James Webb Space Telescope, HENSOLDT’s precision mechanisms ensure accurate observations and therefore enhance our understanding of the universe’s origins and the chemical makeup of celestial bodies.
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Pioneering space exploration with HENSOLDT
HENSOLDT’s innovative optical and sensor solutions empower groundbreaking space exploration and deep space discoveries.High-performance optical solutions
HENSOLDT’s optical technologies are essential for observing celestial bodies with extraordinary precision. Our instruments, for example those used in the James Webb Space Telescope, enable scientists to analyse the formation history and chemical makeup of distant stars and planets.
Built for extreme durability, these solutions maintain high performance in harsh space conditions, ensuring reliable data collection.
Advanced laser altimetry
Our laser altimeters support groundbreaking missions such as the ESA’s BepiColombo mission to Mercury and the JUICE mission to Jupiter’s moons. These instruments deliver accurate topographical measurements to reveal planetary surfaces and potential subsurface features.
By mapping icy terrains and rocky landscapes, HENSOLDT’s altimeters help to uncover the secrets of distant worlds and enable future exploration.
Precision mechanisms for deep space missions
HENSOLDT develops advanced mechanisms that are crucial for space telescopes and exploration probes. Components such as filter wheels and grating wheel systems ensure accurate data capture and support missions to the far reaches of the solar system.
This technology guarantees the highest level of optical accuracy and therefore contributes to discoveries about our universe’s origins and evolution.
Reliable solutions for long-duration missions
Space exploration demands technologies that can endure extreme temperatures and radiation. HENSOLDT’s robust sensor systems are engineered for long-term reliability to support missions lasting decades.
From interplanetary voyages to orbiting distant moons, our equipment ensures the success of critical scientific endeavours and provides the data needed to answer humanity’s most profound questions.
Our expertise
High-performance optics for precise observations in extreme space environments.
Advanced laser altimetry for detailed planetary topography and subsurface mapping.
Precision mechanisms to ensure accurate data for deep-space scientific missions.
Robust sensor systems designed for reliability in long-duration space missions.
Key benefits
Maximising performance and valueUnmatched optical precision
- High-performance optics deliver extraordinary clarity in space.
- Essential for analysing celestial bodies with extreme accuracy.
- Built for durability in harsh and challenging space environments.
Advanced planetary mapping
- Laser altimeters provide accurate topographical measurements.
- Key to uncovering hidden features on distant planets and moons.
- Supports future exploration with reliable subsurface data.
Long-term mission reliability
- Robust systems endure extreme temperatures and radiation.
- Designed for long-duration missions across the solar system.
- Ensures continuous performance, even in prolonged deep space operations.