Author: Scanway
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BREMEN, November 20, 2025 – KP Labs Sp. z o.o. and Scanway S.A., two leading Polish companies in the space industry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Memorandum of Understanding, MoU) regarding integrated optical payloads and onboard data processing systems intended for future space missions.
KP Labs provides advanced hardware and software solutions for in-orbit data processing, including DPUs (Data Processing Units), in-orbit management software, and artificial intelligence-based algorithms that enable autonomous operations. Scanway specializes in high-resolution optical instruments and camera systems for Earth observation and in-orbit inspection, and develops advanced optical payloads as part of the SOP (Scanway Optical Payload, SOP), which have been verified in orbit and have established flight heritage. Under the MoU, the companies intend to combine Scanway’s imaging technology with KP Labs’ computing architecture to create compact optical payloads that acquire, process, and transform image data directly in orbit, reducing the need for data transmission to the ground segment and increasing the operational autonomy of satellites.
The agreement outlines cooperation on common optical payload architectures for satellite platforms, the integration of Scanway optical instruments with the DPU unit and KP Labs software, performance analysis of joint applications for Earth observation missions and in-orbit inspections, as well as the coordination of the development of a technology roadmap and its adaptation to the needs of specific customer missions. The partnership also opens up opportunities to develop solutions for space exploration missions and other applications beyond Earth observation, including those supporting operations in deep-space missions. The optical payloads developed through this collaboration are intended to support commercial and institutional space missions seeking more efficient and intelligent optical observation systems.
– This partnership enables us to combine state-of-the-art optical observation capabilities with intelligent in-orbit data processing. By integrating Scanway’s optics with our onboard data processing ecosystem, we aim to deliver payloads that ónot only collect data, but also interpret it autonomously at the sourceóThis reduces the burden on the ground segment, shortens decision-making cycles, and allows operators to focus on mission objectives rather than processing raw data. As the space sector moves toward greater autonomy and more distributed constellations, integrated optical-computing solutions are becoming essential. Through this collaboration, we aim to provide mission designers with a compact and efficient optical payload architecture that increases resilience, improves operational efficiency and opens up new possibilities for acquiring information in real time, directly in orbit – comments Michał Zachara, COO of KP Labs Sp. z o.o.
– As demand grows for ever-larger imaging instruments and telescopes designed for highly specialized applications, we recognize the need to work closely with suppliers of data processing units (DPUs). We are building a broad and diverse portfolio of partnerships because we need trusted partners ów, from whichóTogether, we can create complementary and advanced solutions. It’s hard to find a better local partner than KP Labs – supported byt, we can effectively compete in European Space Agency (ESA) projects and in other markets—anywhere where the combination of our telescopesóTheir DPU provides the greatest value to customers. It’s worth noting that we’re already working together on We are discussing all projects and further initiatives in parallel, also with ESA – says Mikołaj Podgórski , COO Scanway SA
Both companies are collaborating as part of the CAMILA (Country Awareness Mission in Land Analysis) national satellite constellation program, led by Creotech Instruments S.A. under a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA). The CAMILA program comprises a constellation of Polish observation satellites and ground infrastructure. Scanway supplies telescopes and optical cameras for two satellites, while KP Labs is responsible for the onboard data processing systems, part of the flight software in its DPU, and the EGSE test environment, providing complementary expertise for the mission’s optical segment.
For more information about these companies, visit their websites: https://www.kplabs.space/ and https://scanway.pl/
About KP Labs: Founded in 2016, KP Labs operates in the New Space sector, accelerating space exploration through the development of autonomous mission operations and robotic technologies. The company offers comprehensive solutions, including fully integrated packages of hardware, software, and in-house developed data processing algorithms. KP Labs is participating in 9 space missions and carrying out over 35 projects for the European Space Agency (ESA), NASA, and private clients. The company’s team consists of approximately 80 specialists, and KP Labs holds Research and Development Center status granted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. In November 2024, the company received the President of Poland’s Award in the “SME Leader” category. For more information, visit: https://kplabs.space
About Scanway: Scanway S.A. is a Polish company that has been in business for 9 years. It specializes in the optical data chain, which includes acquisition, processing, analytics, and event prediction based on that data. In the Space segment, it provides both hardware solutions (optical instruments, such as telescopes and cameras) and imaging analytics. In the Industry segment, it offers solutions (products) based on image data processing, including complete quality control systems. The Company’s expertise and experience in both fields are complementary and create synergies. Scanway strives to provide its customers with full access to key optical data in both segments.
As one of only a dozen or so companies worldwide, Scanway has developed a complete range of optoelectronic products for Earth observation from orbit. The company carries out key contracts for space equipment in Poland and around the world, including for commercial clients. It operates STAR VIBE, Poland’s longest-operating optical observation satellite. The company’s solutions have been incorporated into the most important European and Polish space missions of 2024: among other achievements, the company deployed its equipment (Scanway Camera System) on the maiden flight of Europe’s newest launch vehicle, Ariane 6, and supplied Poland’s largest-ever telescope, weighing approximately 10 kg (SOP200) to EagleEye—the largest satellite Poland has ever sent into space.
The company has completed over 40 quality control implementations in the industrial sector. As a technology partner to the sector’s largest manufacturers, it develops proprietary software solutions using AI and advanced applications for Industry 4.0.
In October 2023, the Company made its debut on the NewConnect market. It has fully achieved the goals announced in its initial public offering and is currently preparing to move to the Main Market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. For more information: https://scanway.pl/
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