Jena-Optronik latest development is a long wave thermal infrared camera for space application, which combines compactness and image correction capabilities with long lifetimes (> 6 years) in geostationary and lower orbits.

The ASTROtir camera is designed for special space based application. Among these are:

• Relative navigation e.g. Formation Flying of satellite constellations, Approach and docking to a space object or satellite

• Inspection of near satellite objects

• Surveillance of satellite surroundings

• Image generation for various applications e.g. Earth Observation, Detection of hot objects in Earth’s atmosphere of on its Ground