Overview
Space Science
When you need superior quality images, we offer high performance cameras for a range of space and science missions. From capturing close-ups of Pluto to relaying images of the surface of a comet, BAE Systems is a leader in advanced imaging technologies. From development to production, our imaging systems are qualified for the most challenging environments and can be fully customized. We make use of the full breadth of our technical expertise to find the best solution from a mission perspective. Starting at the desired end result of your mission enables us to choose and use the right technologies to make your mission a success.
We built the Ralph camera which sent back the highest resolution images of Pluto.
We built the instrument that is imaging Mars in living color like never before.
Chandra’s aspect camera is a state-of-the-art star tracker built by BAE Systems.
Tactical Missions
Your mission is where we start. Our expert mission architects partner with you early, bringing concept trade studies we’ve designed to ensure we fully understand what drives your goals and constraints. We make use of the full breadth of our technical expertise to find the best solution from a mission perspective. Starting at the desired end result of your mission enables us to choose and use the right technologies to make your mission a success.
BAE Systems offers high performance cameras for unmanned aerial systems, fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, and U.S. Navy ships. Our product line of single and multi-band cameras includes both day and night imaging capability, with a variety of sensing technologies and image formats available. Our long range, multi-sensor, modular electro-optical systems provide actionable intelligence for maritime operations.
From development to production, all our imaging systems are qualified for the most challenging environments and can be fully customized. Our low-light level cameras include advanced designs for high levels of performance and include patented technologies for image intensified requirements, which represent a high-performance standard in night imaging.
Learn how our optical system provides critical situational awareness for the U.S. Navy.
Click here to learn more about our work on STORRM's VNS system and Docking Cameras.