We believe
that everything
can be measured with light.
Comprehensive approach to image handling
We specialize in the optical data chain, providing quality information for data-based decision-making.
About Scanway
We truly believe that everything can be measured with light. Our expertise and competencies in space and terrestrial industries complement each other and create strong synergy.
The Scanway team specializes in the optical data chain, from development of high-quality optical data acquisition systems through basic or advanced processing to deep learning-based data processing.
Our goal is to provide our clients with full access to key optical data – whether it is a quality analysis of a small screw or an observation of the Earth’s surface.
16 m/s
a moving object that we control
5 μm
the smallest defect we identify
540 km
our cameras work in Earth's orbit
TRL9
technology level of our space solutions
Space Cameras
Precision vision for your mission
Advanced optical
instruments for space
Missions
Key missions and project development status
EagleEye, YPSat
STAR VIBE
Space heritage for Scanway Optical Payloads
& Scanway Camera Systems
payloads
delivered
under
delivery
We develop and provide space cameras for remote sensing applications, supporting different types of space missions in various aspects, from Earth Observation, through in-space operations to space exploration.
Own demo mission on
LEO since 2023
2026
going to the moon
Vision Systems
Automated QC for your manufacturing
Vision systems
based on a modular
approach
Proprietary technology
We offer HYDRA solution for complete image data handling. From single pixel to decision. From one pixel to decision
technologyHYDRA
cameras
illuminators
Hardware operation
Data acquisition & processing
Data analysis
Algorithms
- In-house designed DL algorithms
- Commercial algorithms
- SOTA scientific research
- Client’s algorithms
Applications
- classification
- object detection
- segmentation
- anomaly detection
- OCR
- HSI (Hiperspectral)
- image regression
- 3D
Output for Client
Our in-house software for CV
HYDRA
smallest detail we control
We develop and implement vision systems for precise, safe and fast quality control on diverse manufacturing processes.
We adjust the type of system depending on the requirements, production speed and specifics of the challenge: classification, segmentation,
object or anomaly
detection.
CUMULUS, STRATUS, NIMBUS, CIRRUS
Different processes require different approaches. We offer 4 types of vision systems for vision QC control dependent on manufacturing flow specifics.
fastest moving object we can control
Our partners and customers worldwide
Trusted partners and customers for space technology and QC systems for your production.
News
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- Company Growth
- Investors
- News
- Press Release
Scanway Expands Cooperation with Pixxel During Polish Economic Mission to India
Today, as part of a Polish economic mission to India attended by, among others, Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Minister of Finance and Economy Andrzej Domański, Scanway S.A. and Pixxel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their strategic cooperation in advanced optical payloads. The agreement covers the development of new technologies and the joint implementation of projects in international markets. Pixxel is a South Asian customer with […]
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Scanway Joins the International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
Scanway has officially become a member of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) —an international organization bringing together companies, space agencies, scientific institutions, and other entities involved in the development of the global space sector. The decision to admit the company was made on October 5, 2026, during the IAF General Assembly, held as part of the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) in Antalya, […]
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Ethereal Space, Inc. and Scanway S.A. are expanding their partnership in the U.S. and are starting with the NOAA program
The U.S.-based Ethereal Space, Inc. and Scanway S.A. are expanding their collaboration, which began in January of this year, and are signing a supplementary memorandum. The existing partnership involves Scanway’s development of an optical instrument for the satellite constellation being deployed by Ethereal Space as part of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space-Based Environmental Monitoring (SBEM) program, as well as the potential […]
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- Press Release
Scanway launches serial production of at least 14 telescopes for on-orbit security applications for a European customer – contract value of EUR 3.7 million
Scanway has signed an agreement with a leading European company operating in the field of on-orbit security to develop and deliver a series of 14 flight-model telescopes, with an option to extend the order by an additional 10 models (decision by the end of this year). The contract is valued at EUR 3.7 million, rising to approximately EUR 4.9 million if the option is exercised, making it the second-largest contract in Scanway’s history. The agreement […]
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Scanway reports a record backlog of PLN 66.5 million after H1 2026, accelerates business scaling and the development of VHR and DaaS
Scanway has published its financial results for H1 2026, ending the period with a record backlog of PLN 66.5 million, representing a 43% year-on-year increase. In the first six months of the year, the Company generated PLN 9.6 million in sales revenue, compared with PLN 11.1 million in the previous year. The reported result was significantly affected by the execution schedule of the contract […]
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- News
- Press Release
Scanway updates its Strategy for 2026–2028. The Company will join a select group of companies worldwide offering VHR imaging
Scanway S.A. is updating its Development Strategy for 2026–2028, published on 30 September 2025, while maintaining all the key pillars and development directions adopted a year ago. The Company is raising its ambitions in response to faster-than-expected growth in demand, reflected in the current backlog and project pipeline. In addition, the success of the public offering completed in June this year, through which Scanway raised approximately […]
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FAQ
All you’ve been worrying to ask about space cameras
The company provides advanced solutions for both the space and industrial sectors.
In the space domain, it delivers optical instruments for Earth and Moon observation, camera systems for monitoring objects in space (such as the Scanway Optical Payload – SOP and the Scanway Camera System – SCS), as well as proprietary software for image data analysis.
In the industrial domain, it develops advanced vision systems, including 2D, 3D, multispectral, and hyperspectral solutions used in automated quality control and production process monitoring.
