| Segment | Research | Development | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Observation | |||
| Life and Physical Sciences | |||
| Satellite-based Applications | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Instruments and Payloads | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Spacecraft and on-board Equipment | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ground Segment | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Materials and Processes | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Structures | |||
| Electronic Components | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Software | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Basic Research for Space Technology | ✔ | ||
| Small Satellite Activities |
Profile
General Atomics Synopta GmbH develops and produces complex opto-electronics systems for space and terrestrial use, both as serial products with small or medium-sized numbers, as well as individual productions/prototypes. The focus is on free-space optical communication between satellites as well as between satellites and optical ground stations.
Field of Expertise
The competences of GA Synopta include:
- Consulting in business development and strategic planning
- Public Affairs Management
- Risk and Project management
- Development skills in the fields of: Systems Engineering, Orbit analysis, Atmospheric channel modeling, Optics, Opto-Electronics, Adaptive Optics, Mechanisms, Control Electronics, Communication electronics, Software
- Beam steering and -stabilizing systems
- Optical Ground Stations
- Communication Systems
- Test systems for optical and optoelectronic devices
- Design, development and production of devices for space applications
References
GA Synopta is involved in or responsible for following OGS types:
- ESA Optical Ground Station (OGS)
- Mobile Tesat OGS
- Transportable Adaptive Optical Ground Station (T-AOGS)
Synopta delivers CPA 135 for Tesat LCTs used in Copernicus/ EDRS, for the following missions:
- EDRS-A and EDRS-C
- Sentinel 1A, 1B, 2B, 1C, 2C, 1D, 2D
