Deployable Observatory Systems

Choose from a range of observatory solutions for the most demanding applications including Satellite and Debris Tracking, Optical Uplink/Downlink, Astrophysical Research or Astrophotography.

That environment demands more agile, deployable solutions that can be dropped in and switched-on whenever and wherever you require surveillance of the sky, up to low-earth-orbit, and everything in between.

Modular sky survey system for space domain awareness in MEO, GEO, and beyond. Operates at your chosen site, eliminating the need for a traditional observatory. Outperforms every commercial provider in cislunar observations at a fraction of traditional observatory costs.

The MOGS-40 and MOGS-20 modular optical ground stations from Sea West Observatories are examined in detail, highlighting their deployable design, advanced gimbal and communication systems, climate control features, and value for modern space operations.

Built by Northrop Grumman and launched in 2021, Webb is the first space deployable observatory. In other words, it traveled to space folded, origami style, inside a rocket and then unfolded i.e., deployed its sunshield and mirrors on its voyage a million miles away to Lagrange Point 2.

This particular example perfectly highlights why Deployable Observatory Systems is so captivating.

Precision-deployable, stable, optical benches that fit inside smaller, lower-cost launch vehicles are a prime example of a technology well within current reach that will yield breakthrough benefits for future astrophysics missions.