Terran Orbital’s GEOStare SV2 Captures 3 Years of Success in High-Resolution Imaging
Terran Orbital, a leader in satellite solutions for aerospace and defense, celebrates the 3rd anniversary of its GEOStare SV2 mission, launched on May 15, 2021. The mission, in collaboration with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), has exceeded expectations in high-resolution imaging. Developed under a $6 million CRADA, GEOStare SV2 integrates LLNL's Monolithic Telescope (MonoTele) technology, capturing over 60,000 Earth images and 94,000 deep space images. The mission's success showcases Terran Orbital's ability to produce reliable, high-performance space vehicles and paves the way for future innovations in commercial satellite imagery.
- Successful 3-year mission for GEOStare SV2, launched on May 15, 2021.
- Captured over 60,000 Earth images and 94,000 deep space images.
- $6 million CRADA with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
- Integration of LLNL's Monolithic Telescope (MonoTele) technology.
- Enhanced capabilities like Resident Space Object (RSO) tracking.
- Advanced ground imaging modes tested.
- Mission fosters industry collaboration for future partnerships.
- Showcases Terran Orbital’s high-reliability space vehicles.
- Press release lacks detailed financial performance data.
- No specifics on revenue generated from GEOStare SV2.
Terran Orbital and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory mission exceeds expectations, paving the way for future advancements in commercial satellite imagery
Image Credit: Terran Orbital. GEOStare SV2: Showcasing Terran Orbital's proven expertise producing high-reliability space vehicles.
Pioneering Technology for Compact, High-Resolution Imaging
GEOStare SV2 represents a groundbreaking collaboration between Terran Orbital and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). The space vehicle integrates LLNL's Monolithic Telescope (MonoTele) technology with Terran Orbital's proven expertise producing high-reliability space vehicles. Developed through a four-year,
"GEOStare SV2’s MonoTele technology is producing exceptional high-resolution images in a small, cost-effective package," said Marc Bell, Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer at Terran Orbital. "We are incredibly proud to partner with Lawrence Livermore to accomplish this feat.”
GEOStare SV2: A Platform for Innovation
Beyond capturing over 60,000 Earth images and 94,000 deep space images, GEOStare SV2 has served as a valuable testbed for Terran Orbital. The space vehicle has facilitated critical software updates, including new capabilities like Resident Space Object (RSO) tracking capabilities, and advanced ground imaging modes. This ongoing mission has also fostered collaboration within the industry, paving the way for future partnerships.
"The data collected by GEOStare SV2 has surpassed our expectations," said Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Space Program Leader Benjamin Bahney. "This mission is a testament to the potential of MonoTele technology and paves the way for a new generation of high-performance, small satellite imaging systems."
Terran Orbital: Committed to the Future of Space Exploration
GEOStare SV2’s success underscores Terran Orbital’s commitment to developing cutting-edge small satellite technologies that fuel space exploration advancements. The space vehicle’s achievements have been documented in two industry publications within the past 2 years. Terran Orbital’s reliable and high-performing space vehicles serve a broad spectrum of missions, from Earth observation to deep space exploration, continuously setting new standards. To learn more about the mission, click here: Terran Orbital GEOStare SV2 Mission. To learn more about Terran Orbital’s new SmallSat GEO™ space vehicle, click here: Terran Orbital SmallSat GEO™
About Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Founded in 1952, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory provides solutions to our nation’s most important national security challenges through innovative science, engineering and technology. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is managed by Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC for the
About Terran Orbital
Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com.
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