Lens on Space: Scanway & YPSAT's Collaboration
Scanway, a Polish leading provider of advanced optical instruments for space, shares its motivations and contributions to the YPSAT project. Some key insights are provided by the team to foster successful teamwork with the young and dynamic YPSAT team.
"Projects like YPSat are essential to teach young people in ESA and the companies to cooperate in a fast and agile way, while giving them the opportunity to send their experiments in the biggest European projects (like Ariane-6)." – Mikołaj Podgórski, COO Scanway.
In the dynamic landscape of space exploration, collaboration and innovation are paramount. In this manner, YPSAT team is fortunate to receive assistance from Scanway. Scanway is a Polish provider of payload such as high-resolution telescopes for Earth Observation but also integrated system designed for spacecraft self-diagnostics. The key values they uphold include a commitment to delivering the highest quality products, with a focus on serving New Space companies contributing to the growth of the space sector globally.
This company played a crucial role in the YPSAT project by delivering cameras with controlling electronics. These cameras are designed for observing fairing separation and ESA’s CubeSat deployments from Ariane-6 rocket. Scanway has been involved since the proposal stage, iterating on hardware and software to provide a high-quality product to YPSAT.
Scanway's innovative technology, the Spacecraft Health Scanner (SHS), combines cameras, detectors, electronics, and AI-based software. SHS has been tested in various missions, including STAR VIBE, DREAM, and TRACZ, showcasing its versatility in monitoring different space vehicle processes.
Faced with difficulties such as team turnover in YPSAT, Scanway's unwavering determination was pivotal in overcoming technical obstacles. The teams forged ahead, maintaining their focus on the successful execution of the project.
“Collaborating with the YPSAT team of young professionals brought its own dynamics.” – Vasilisa Svirydava, member of the Scanway team.
The Scanway Team highlighted the importance of agility and cooperation, essential qualities in facing the fast-paced world of space projects. Despite challenges, Scanway expresses constant enthusiasm for being part of the YPSAT project. The collaboration experience provides valuable lessons for future collaborative projects in the space industry, emphasizing resilience and forward momentum.
“We're looking forward to being a part of experiment launched on a biggest and most advanced European rocket!” - Vasilisa Svirydava