We respond to the needs
of global space economy through Space and Ground solutions
OS stands as a vertical integrator and global provider of optical systems for space, aerospace, ground station and research markets.
Our unrivaled internal manufacturing facilities up to 1.6 m and engineering team capabilities enable Officina Stellare to engage with a wide range of customer demands, from custom, bespoke developments to production of small series.
Propelled by our ability to support full in-house developments, Officina Stellare is your one shop solution, spanning from Earth Observation, Science and Space Situational Awareness optical space payloads, to complete Optical Ground Stations for Defense, Space Traffic Management, Astronomy and Lasercom and Quantum Key Distribution, bolstered by Officina Stellare’s Adaptive Optics solutions and Lasercom and QKD equipment.
Whether you seek demanding optical components or turnkey solutions, our attitude is pivotal for the success of your performance demanding applications.
Earth Observation
is Data for the World
Earth Observation is one of the building blocks of modern Space Economy. The availability of high-resolution multi or hyper-spectral satellite images from orbit, consent operators to gather a wide range of information and data, including data for modern defense, businesses, environmental monitoring, enabling organizations to track daily changes on the Earth’s surface with sub-meter resolutions.
Space Situational Awareness (SSA)
our eyes on the space environment
Space Situational Awareness (SSA) is the ability to accurately characterize the space environment and activities in space. Civil SSA combines positional information on the trajectory of objects in orbit (mainly using optical telescopes and radars) with information on space weather. Military SSA applications also include characterizing objects in space, their capabilities, and potential threats.
SSA requires a network of globally distributed sensors as well as data sharing between satellite owner-operators and sensor networks. SSA also embodies the foundation of space sustainability as it enables safe and efficient space operations and promotes stability reducing mishaps and mistrust.
LaserCom
Empowering Fiber-from-the-Sky Communications
At Officina Stellare, we’re passionate about contributing to shape the space optical communications revolution. Space optical communications – or Fiber-in-the-sky – leverage on optical lasers for the transmission of data and – together with laser ranging and quantum key distribution solutions – are at the forefront of a transformative journey.
Lasercom offers advantages and opportunities that complement and greatly augment the services of traditional -Satcom accomplished by means of Radiofrequency terminals.
Cyber
advanced security applications
Space Situational Awareness (SSA) is the ability to accurately characterize the space environment and activities in space. Civil SSA combines positional information on the trajectory of objects in orbit (mainly using optical telescopes and radars) with information on space weather. Military SSA applications also include characterizing objects in space, their capabilities, and potential threats.
SSA requires a network of globally distributed sensors as well as data sharing between satellite owner-operators and sensor networks. SSA also embodies the foundation of space sustainability as it enables safe and efficient space operations and promotes stability reducing mishaps and mistrust.
OGS
Optical Ground Systems
Officina Stellare is also a leading name in the design and manufacturing of in high-end, turnkey products Optical Ground Stations (OGS) for Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Laser Ranging, and/or Scientific Research. All serve as ground-based facilities supporting advanced observations and communications with space.
While all three types of stations use high-precision optical systems and share environmental challenges, their core objectives—communications (OGS), space object tracking (SSA), and celestial observation (Astronomy)—define their distinct technologies and applications.
Scientific Research
From 80 mm to 1.5 m, Officina Stellare’s optical systems are deployed across laboratory, ground, aerospace, and space environments and serve the fields of Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Scientific Research.
Our extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities and engineering expertise allow us to meet our customers’ unique needs with both commercial and bespoke optical systems.
Defense
Optical systems as precision assets for the Defense Industry
The know-how gained in Research and Development of scientific instrumentation has enabled Officina Stellare to deliver high-tech optical systems for the Defense industry and specifically for high-speed video-tracking infrastructures at strategic test facilities.
Officina Stellare has long been a qualified supplier of optical systems for the Defense industry.
These systems are employed in testing facilities to provide the flight behavior of supersonic targets through very high frame rate videos. They are extremely precise measuring and calibration instruments, having on one hand a very high optical quality and on the other, a mechanical stiffness capable to survive high dynamic stresses.
This type of instrumentation has multiple uses, from the most classic products used for the characterization and development of ballistic targets, to the most modern applications related to safety and Direct Energy technologies.
