Optical Earth Observation Satellite Solutions

EO at High Res

Good enough isn’t good enough. To gain an edge on the competition, you need high pointing accuracy and stability for sophisticated passive and active EO instruments. Comprehensive and up-to-date information on the Earth's conditions means actionable insights to capitalize on your business case.


Unlock Unlimited Optical EO Possibilities with our Initial Configurations

The OmniFlex

OUR BASELINE CONFIGURATION

The OmniFlex is our starting point for all of our customized satellite configurations. We craft high-performance satellite platforms, each one tailor-made, each one a testament to our commitment to innovation.

    • Remote Sensing

    • Satellite Communications

    • LEO PNT

    • Space Tug

    • Custom configurations.

  • Payload-agnostic baseline configuration for single or multi-payload missions

    • Extended design lifetime

    • More payload volume & mass up to 250kg

    • Power into kW range

    • Tailored thrust & delta-v levels

    • Space2Space Data Links


The OmniFlex UltraSharp

HIGH RESOLUTION EO CONFIGURATION

Reflex’s High-Precision (OmniFlex HiPr) platform in combination with an outstanding VIS-NIR payload are developed to enable your very high-resolution (VHR) Earth observation applications.

    • 2D and Stereo Imaging

    • Infrastructure Monitoring

    • Change Detection

    • Border Surveillance

    • Target Detection

    • Disaster Detection and Management

  • Faster revisit time for single satellite or constellation roll-out

    • Extended design lifetime

    • Extended on-board data storage

    • Adapted GSD & swath width

    • Optional secondary payloads for extended missions

    • Tailored thrust & delta-v levels

    • Scalable power system

    • High-throughput Ka/Ku or optical data links


The OmniFlex DataSphere

A CUSTOMIZABLE MULTIPURPOSE CONSTELLATION

A cutting-edge configuration meant for multi-payload satellite constellation means precise object identification and status assessments across land and sea, supporting civil, governmental, and military applications.

    • Environmental monitoring and climate adaptation

    • Disaster management

    • Maritime monitoring and border control

    • Agriculture and Forestry

    • Intelligence, Surveillance,

    • Reconnaissance

    • Infrastructure monitoring

  • A scalable configuration designed with data fusion capability between optical sensors and AIS/IoT payload to extract additional insights

    • Extended design lifetime

    • Extended on-board data storage

    • Scalability of constellation

    • Swap and adapt payloads

    • Add IOT or AIS payloads

    • Adapted propulsion

    • Scalable power system

    • High-throughput Ka/Ku or optical data links


The OmniFlex HiPr

HIGH PRECISION

Don’t compromise on your mission. Unleash the full potential of your payload by providing it with the volume, power, and performance to generate the highest quality data for your use case.

    • Imaging over the entire spectrum, from Visual (VIS) to Infrared (Near-, Short Wave-, Thermal-IR)

    • LiDAR

    • Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)

    • Optical Data Links (Laser Com)

  • A foundation to deploy exotic instruments for the most demanding tasks such as high-resolution atmospheric and ground measurements

    • Extended design lifetime to 7+ years

    • Upgraded power into kW range

    • Tailored thrust & delta-v levels

    • Utilize Optical Data Links (Space2Space) and/or high-throughput X/Ka/Ku-Band RF.

Optical Earth Observation Satellites

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What Are Optical Earth Observation Satellites?

Optical Earth observation satellites use visible and near-infrared light to capture detailed images of the Earth's surface. They provide natural-color imagery similar to what the human eye sees, enabling accurate visual analysis of terrain, vegetation, water bodies, and urban areas. However, the largest flaw in an optical earth observation satellite is that it is limited by weather. If you are looking for imagery that shows you the real world view, then an Optical EO satellite is for you. But if you need to see imagery in all weather conditions, day or night, consider a radar satellite or SAR.

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Why Optical Imaging Matters

High Spatial Resolution: Detect fine surface details for better decision-making when utilizing your data.

  • Daylight Clarity: Capture true-color photos showing earth changes under daylight conditions.

  • Actionable Data: Support mapping, monitoring, and mission planning.

  • Commercial & Government Use: A medium that is trusted by government agencies and corporations worldwide.

Tailored to Your Mission

At Reflex Aerospace, we design and build custom optical satellite platforms that meet your specific observation goals. Whether you need real-time imaging, rapid revisit rates, or secure data handling, we optimize performance to your requirements.

 

Applications Include:

  • Environmental monitoring and climate adaptation

  • Disaster management

  • Maritime monitoring and border control

  • Agriculture and Forestry

  • Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance

  • Infrastructure monitoring

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