How It Works
Our innovative technology turns single capability satellites into multi-use capability satellites to make the most of their time in orbit without compromising core mission objectives. Our approach involves completing requests based on another passing satellite rather than relying on a prime location on Earth. We take care of the entire imaging process and all you need to do is point and image.
We developed two telescopic space cameras, Holmes and Adler, designed to be easily hosted as a secondary payload on spacecraft.
Our program has been designed to compliment Earth Observation, Space Logistics and In-Space Servicing applications. We'll use your sensor during downtime and take care of the entire imaging process.
Enter NEI Market
Fast track your entry into the NEI market and realise additional revenue during satellite downtime
Space Sustainability
Support space sustainability by working with HEO to improve satellite efficiency and effectiveness
Focus On Your Mission
Our technology integrates with your existing systems without compromising core mission objectives
Holmes is the world’s first commercial camera dedicated to non-Earth imaging. It is HEO’s first in-orbit imaging system designed and developed to deliver the highest resolution in a compact form on micro-sized satellites. Operating as a hosted payload, Holmes is able to capture resolved imagery of space objects as they fly past the host spacecraft.
Aperture Size
94 mm
Size
274 (L) x 115 (W) x 125 (H) mm
Resolution (GSD)
1.7 m at 500km
Adler is HEO’s second in-orbit imaging system engineered for exceptional spatial resolution on small to large-sized satellites. Operating as a hosted payload, Adler is Australia’s largest space telescope and is optimised to achieve higher resolutions at a much larger frame rate.
Aperture Size
194 mm
Size
480 (L) x 220 (W) x 224 (H) mm
Resolution (GSD)
1.1 m at 500km
Consider applying to join our partnerships program, if your sensors meet the minimum specifications. Have a spacecraft going to space and need a sensor? Reach out!
Pointing error
< 10% of the field-of-view of the sensor
Image resolution (GSD)
< 10m/pixel @ 500KM
Imaging type
Snapshot preferable
Timing error
< 5ms
Telemetry data
Onboard GPS & Sensor Attitude
Sensor tasking
Secure API [optional]
Part of HEO’s mission is to keep space sustainable. Rather than launching our own assets, we foster collaboration opportunities with companies to access existing space-based sensors when they are not in use, as well as building our own imaging systems which will be integrated onto host spacecraft already going to space to improve HEO’s coverage in LEO and beyond.
Our partnerships program offers a new revenue stream for our partners by bringing in business when their cameras are not in use. A single company’s imaging system often does not have enough satellites for timely access to data and to maintain a high revisit rate. We add this additional capability to satellites allowing for them to focus on their primary missions while maximising its utilisation.
If the sensor is commissioned and API ready for tasking, HEO can begin tasking straight away with revenue realised within one to two months.
We work within the off-nadir restrictions of the satellite. However, increasing the off-nadir angle sees increased revenue potential for the partner.
We make simple and easy for everyone operating in the space domain