Space situational awareness, space domain awareness, debris tracking, surveillance, earth observation

•2560 x 2048, 3.45μm pitch VIS-SWIR technology - Enables highest resolution imaging from 0.4μm to 1.7μm

•CoaXpress interfaceSingle wire - less connectors for slip-ring / systems integration

•On-board Automated Gain Control (AGC)Enables clear video in all light conditions

•Advanced video enhancement and signal processing featuresOptimizing image quality and output in real-time

We offer flight-ready, modified COTS cameras with very short lead times. We also offer custom capabilities including mechanical, optical, firmware and electronic requirements. We discuss each opportunity on a case by case basis to come up with the best solution for our customers. 

Almost 100 of our cameras are now flying in our customers' LEO payloads. Some of our cameras have now been in orbit for over 4 years and still imaging. Our cameras are designed to MilSpec standards, enabling them to survive in harsh environments including extremes in shock and vibration, temperature and radiation. We are happy to shar edetails of these under NDA. 

We operate out of our manufacturing facility in the UK, making over 1,500 cameras per year for a variety of markets and applications. Over the past five years we have worked closely with our space customers, enabling us to improve our capabilities and know-how specifically for space. We can offer the following:

•Extended operating temperature from -40°C to +75°C
•Radiation tolerant – Proven 36 months + in LEO orbits, details under NDA.
•Ruggedised connectors – Single 80-pin connector – other options available
•Class 3a manufactured PCBs with solder standard IPC J-STD-001GS
•Optional conformal board coatings
•Flexi-rigid electronics to fit specific EO space systems
•Customized mechanics finished in space industry recognised conformal coatings
•Vented screws where necessary and options for bonding/staking material
•Flat front or removable lens mounts
•Advanced video enhancement and signal processing features – Optimizing image quality and output in real-time.

Raptor designs and builds innovative, high-quality cameras. We carry a number of accreditations and standards.

MilSpec Standards: All our cameras are designed to MIL-STD-810F and MIL-STD-704F standards
High Quality: We carry the latest quality accreditation BS EN ISO 9001:2015 and IPC Class 3. We have RMAs (returns) of < 2%
Rugged and Compact: Our cameras are designed for EMC & Environmental stress, shock & vibration
Quality Workmanship: Our cameras are built to Class IPCa610, ESD and are RoHS Compliant

Rator operates under strick UK Export Control Guidelines. Depending on the sensor/camera required, we may ask our customers for EUUs and we may need to apply for export licenses. 

Raptor has a direct sales team, as well as working with 3rd party distributors. You can find out moinformation at https://www.raptorphotonics.com/distributors/

We work with customers all round the world from students in universities and research labs through to systems integrators, OEMs and primes. We work with commercial entities as well as goverment bodies across our markets.