µRVS

The next generation LiDAR: Small, light and eye safe

Development of a new LiDAR sensor, which is going to be lighter and smaller than the RVS 3000-3D.

Within the frame of a DLR project we are - together with several partners - developing new LiDAR technologies, with the goal of a miniaturized space-qualified LiDAR sensor. Due to the selected key components, the new LiDAR will be significantly lighter, smaller and will have a reduced power consumption.

µRVS will be qualified in the upcoming years.

Possible application areas are:

  • rendezvous and docking to cooperative as well as non-cooperative targets
  • robotic in-orbit assembly
  • support of the navigation system for rover or buggy

Europe's new weather satellite ‘MetOp SG A1’ successfully launched into space with space optics and electronics from Jena-Optronik

As part of a new generation of modern weather satellites, MetOp-SG A1 began its journey into space on 13 August 2025 and will collect data on the atmosphere, the world's oceans and the Earth's surface around the clock. The aim is to make weather forecasts even more reliable and to better understand climate change.

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Milestone for climate protection: Sentinel-4 successfully launched into space with space optics and electronics from Jena-Optronik

COPERNICUS is the world's largest space-based environmental mission – Jena-Optronik’s team is proud to support this program with innovations “Made in Jena”.

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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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#30of30

As we are turning 30 years, we a delighted to give you insights on our history as well as future missions with space technology made by Jena-Optronik.

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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

  • SmallSat Conference 2025, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
    August 11-13, 2025
  • Paris Air Show, LeBourget, Paris, France
    June 16-22, 2025