Cooperating partners

The location of Jena, the German Optical Valley, is endued with unique potential of tradition and experience. The combination of abstract and applied research and science together with a powerful industry is outstanding within Germany.  Besides our regional network we can rely on partners  worldwide.


Weltoffenes Thüringen

Successful space missions and products require people from different nations, cultures and world views to work together. Therefore, we are part of "Weltoffenes Thüringen", an initiative of a multitude of companies and individuals that are committed to a open-minded Thuringia

BDLI

The German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI) is the primary industry representative of the aerospace sector in Germany. As the voice of German aerospace, BDLI engages in dialogue with political institutions, authorities, trade associations and governments at home and abroad.

JenaVersum

is a science and business network located in Jena. Collaboration is the secret of our success. That’s why we’re committed to exciting encounters, lively debate and creative ideas.

LRT

The network LRT represents the interests of companies and facilities in the field of aerospace in Saxony and Thuringia. Jena-Optronik GmbH supports the LRT and Dietmar Ratzsch is member of the board.

Hidden Champion

Technology and world market leader from Thuringia: We are one of the "Hidden Champions" of the Free State. The project is a joint initiative of the Thuringian Ministry of Economics and the Thuringian State Development Corporation.

‘Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’ launched: Equipped with star sensors from Jena-Optronik

With its launch on August 30, 2026, a groundbreaking scientific mission to explore the universe will begin, with high-precision sensors from Jena playing a crucial role in navigation.

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Joint commercial and government robotic mission for space maintenance: Jena-Optronik sensors onboard Northrop Grumman’s MRV

Following the success of the Mission Extension Vehicles (MEV-1 and MEV-2), Jena-Optronik’s sensor technology will also play a pivotal role in the “Mission Robotic Vehicle” (MRV). This mission represents the next innovative leap in in-orbit servicing and satellite lifetime extension.

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NASA honours our contribution to Artemis I

On 3 September 2025, we had the privilege of receiving a special accolade: NASA recognised our company for our contribution to Artemis I. Aboard the first Orion spacecraft, which successfully orbited the Moon in November 2022, were two of our ASTRO APS star trackers.

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Jena-Optronik goes ESA 4S Symposium

For the first time, Jena-Optronik will exhibit at this year’s ESA 4S Symposium in Palma de Mallorca, Spain from 27th to 31st May 2024.

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Space photography

Apollo astronauts as photographers: stunning pictures of our blue marble, the moon and astronauts' lifes 

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Space: It’s all around us

Space inspires us all and creates a wealth of knowledge

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Events

  • ESA Conference on Guidance, Navigation & Control Systems (GNC)
    September 28 - October 02, 2026
  • ESA Industry Space Days
    September 16-17, 2026
  • SmallSat
    August 23-26, 2026