Key highlights

Orion12MP is a 12 Megapixel RGB/ Monochrome camera back end electronics unit which can be combined with application specific optical assemblies. Orion12MP is suitable for a range of space applications such as Earth observation, space based space surveillance, and docking/rendezvous applications based on the selected optical assembly. The camera provides high FPS image capture capability with on-board non-volatile data storage options. Orion12MP is designed leveraging a modular methodology providing the ability to customize the camera with different sensors and interface options with reduced engineering effort and cost. The system has been qualified for thermal vacuum, vibration, and shock.

Applications

  • Space asset self monitoring
  • Space situational awareness
  • Earth obervation 
  • Non-earth imaging
  • Rover and lander applications 

Key features

  • CMOS Global Shutter image sensor
  • 4096 x 3072 pixel resolution
  • Up to 100 frames per second at full resolution
  • 256 Gbytes on-board memory
  • Customisability

Customization

  • Customisatble lens options
  • Customsable optical filter options
  • Can be provided with custom radiation shields 
  • Firmware customisation to support specific mission CONOPs

Testing & qualification

  • Thermal Vaccume
  • Vibration (NASA GEVS)

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Last updated: 2026-06-12

ORION12MP Camera

9TRL

lead time: 4 to 6 mo

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Technical specs

flight heritage
2025 yr
spectral band
400 to 1000 nm
spatial resolution
5 m
focal length
550 mm
mass
0.5 to 1.5 kg
operating temperature
-10 to 60 C
power consumption
3 to 6 W
frame rate
< 100 fps
image sensor type
cmos
pixel size
5.5 µm
image sensor resolution
12 MP

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