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MDA Space to use Jena-Optronik star sensor on low-Earth orbit mission
MDA Space will use Jena-Optronik’s ASTRO HP star sensor on a low-Earth orbit mission.
It will be the sensor’s first mission.
The ASTRO HP is designed for small and medium-sized satellites.
Jena-Optronik says it combines technology from two of its earlier sensor systems with ASTROlib software.
The company says the sensor can provide high accuracy in determining a spacecraft’s orientation and its rate of movement.
Its modular design is intended to let missions adjust performance and cost to their needs.
Jena-Optronik says the first flight-ready version will be prepared for this program.
MDA Space will use Jena-Optronik’s ASTRO HP star sensor on a low-Earth orbit mission.
The mission is described as the sensor’s first ASTRO HP mission.
Jena-Optronik says the first flight-ready version will be rolled out for the program.
The sensor is designed for small and medium-sized satellites and provides attitude accuracy and rate capabilities.
- Who
- MDA Space and Jena-Optronik.
- What
- MDA Space will use Jena-Optronik’s ASTRO HP star sensor on a mission.
- When
- The article was published on October 12, 2026; the mission date is not stated.
- Where
- In low-Earth orbit.
- Why
- The sensor is described as providing attitude accuracy and rate capabilities. The reason MDA Space selected it is not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Jena-Optronik is proud to partner with MDA Space for its first ASTRO HP mission.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Mission orbit
- Low-Earth orbit
- Sensor
- ASTRO HP star sensor
- Sensor maker
- Jena-Optronik
- Mission partner
- MDA Space
- Publication date
- October 12, 2026
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