Exobotics and Simera Sense collaborate on hyperspectral imaging

The hyperspectral imager will perform high resolution imaging, at less than 5m per pixel in the 450nm to 900nm range. This will enable collection of space related data which can be utilised across sectors within and beyond the space industry.

Satellite start-up Exobotics has developed a bespoke payload support system to enable the imager to work with a wide range high-speed radios in S, X and Ka bands to improve performance and flexibility in space.

Potential use cases for the hyperspectral imaging technology include monitoring and forecasting crop health, measuring the emissions of pollutants, object detection and more.

The manufacturing of the hyperspectral image is part of a wider collaboration which will later focus on turn-key integrated satellite platforms to improve accessibility to space for customers.

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“We are delighted to be working with Simera to produce and integrate the hyperspectral imaging payload which will provide high-resolution imagery for a variety of use cases for our customers,” said Nadeem Gabbani, founder of Exobotics.

“Reducing the barriers to entry for space is vital for the growth of the wider economy, and many sectors, such as FinTech, mining and agriculture, need to be made aware of the benefits space can bring at an affordable cost. 

“Access to space needs to be cost effective, easy and fast, which is why we oversee the end-to-end design, manufacturing and testing phases for payloads and nano-satellite platforms, which can be achieved in nine to 12 months through our fast track programme.”

Ana-Mia Louw, general manager at Simera Sense said: “Simera and Exobotics have great synergy, and by working collaboratively, exciting solutions are in the pipeline. We look forward to a successful hyperspectral mission launching later this year, and future collaboration with Exobotics, continuously making leading earth observations missions effortless for our clients.”