Simera Sense and Infinite Orbits have signed a contract to incorporate Simera Sense’s optical payload onto an Infinite Orbits mission—this collaboration is part of the French governmental program named France 2030 and led by the French Space Agency (CNES).

Under the agreement, Simera Sense will supply its commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) optical payload as a complimentary subsystem to Infinite Orbits’ payloads. This mission is at the forefront of European SmallSat technology, featuring in-situ surveillance sensors.

This collaboration marks a significant step forward in enhancing space surveillance capabilities. The optical payload, part of Simera Sense’s proven portfolio, brings complementary capacities within the set of payloads. This payload will deliver Non-Earth Imaging (NEI) in the visible spectrum, a crucial capability for understanding and monitoring objects in orbit.

Simera Sense’s product portfolio includes the xScape50 (1U volume at 30m resolution), the xScape100 (1.5U volume at 4.75m resolution) and xScape200 (12U volume at 1.5m resolution), all designed for satellite-based, observation applications.

These projects are funded by the French government in the frame of the France 2030 boost plan.

We are extremely proud to be selected by Infinite Orbits for this exciting, game-changing mission. This contract is just the beginning. At Simera Sense, our mission is to continuously innovate. We are a leader in providing reliable and accessible payloads in the new Space market with over forty payloads on orbit. The SSA market is experiencing exponential growth with demands for reliable and sovereign solutions. We will leverage our expertise and heritage in our upcoming SSA-dedicated payload, to be developed in Toulouse, France, to fulfill these market needs,” said Kammy Brun, Managing Director of Simera Sense France.

Our partnership with Simera Sense represents an important collaboration, accomplished by integrating and relaying different sensor subsystems for optical payloads. This joint effort ensures a robust solution designed to meet the growing needs of the market,” said Adel Haddoud, CEO of Infinite Orbits.