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High-Performance Scientific Space Imaging Platform

URSA for UV, VUV, EUV, SXR

Flexible architecture for advanced space imaging

URSA is a high-performance imaging system for space applications, built on greateyes’ proven imaging platform architecture with established space heritage from our partnes at XCAM Scientific who are experts in demanding mission environments.
 

Combining greateyes’ expertise in high-performance imaging and spectroscopy systems with a modular platform concept and XCAM Scientific’s extensive heritage in space imaging, URSA enables reliable system design across a wide range of space imaging applications. The architecture supports flexible configuration, multi-sensor integration, and efficient system-level implementation.

Designed for adaptable mission use, URSA provides a scalable solution for Earth observation, remote sensing, space situational awareness, and scientific missions. With sensor options covering the full visible spectrum through the NIR, UV, VUV, EUV, and extending to Soft X-ray (SXR) photon energies up to 2 keV and beyond, URSA delivers exceptional sensitivity across an extensive photon energy range.

greateyes is renowned for its high-performance scientific-grade cameras, featuring ultra-low-noise electronics and deep cooling technology. This expertise continues in the URSA platform, which combines a scientific CMOS sensor with low-noise electronics and optional deep cooling to ensure optimal detection of weak signals and precise measurement of visible and high-energy photons.

Features and Benefits

Proven Space Platform

  • Based on a modular, flight-oriented imaging & read-out architecture with expertise from greateyes and XCAM Scientific
  • Modular platform approach enabling flexible configuration and scalability
  • Designed for reliable operation in demanding environments

Multi-Sensor Capability

  • Supports integration of multiple sensors including high accuracy and large area technologies
  • Flexible system design for mission-specific requirements
  • Adaptable to a wide range of imaging applications

High Sensitivity & Low Noise

  • Ultra-low noise electronics & single-photon sensitivity
  • High quantum efficiency for weak signal detection
  • Optimised for high dynamic range measurements

Wide Spectral Coverage

  • High sensitivity in visible, UV, EUV, XUV and SXR
  • Suitable for photon energies up to 2 keV and beyond
  • Direct photon detection for high-energy applications

Customisable

  • Sensor configuration and spectral optimisation
  • Interface and system integration
  • Mechanical and thermal design

Platform Concept

URSA is based on a modular imaging architecture enabling flexible combination of sensors, electronics, and opto-mechanical components.

This platform approach allows:
 
  • Rapid adaptation to mission-specific requirements
  • Integration into complex system environments
  • Support for multi-application imaging scenarios
  • Wide variety of sensors with further integration from XCAM Scientific

The architecture provides a robust and scalable foundation for a wide range of advanced imaging systems in space environments.

Applications

  • Earth observation and remote sensing
  • Space situational awareness
  • Scientific imaging and spectroscopy
  • In-orbit monitoring and servicing
  • XUV & SXR imaging of space-based phenomena

URSA - Proven Architecture for Space Imaging

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