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Scanway S.A. has expanded its cooperation with Nara Space Technology, one of South Korea’s leading New Space companies, for the third time. Under the new agreement, the Wrocław-based company will deliver two additional optical instruments for Earth observation as part of the NarSha project—the first Korean satellite constellation designed to monitor methane emissions. The latest order increases the scope of cooperation between Scanway and Nara Space to four optical instruments and confirms the Company’s capability to deliver advanced optical payloads on a repeat-production basis for constellation programs.
The new agreement covers the delivery of two additional flight models of Earth observation optical instruments, each consisting of two telescopes.
The total value of the new order amounts to EUR 1.28 million, corresponding to EUR 640,000 per optical instrument.
The contract expansion follows the delivery of the first flight model to Nara Space in early June 2026. That instrument was developed following two years of R&D and airborne testing, which successfully validated the functionality and performance of the telescopes.
Having completed the qualification phase, Scanway is now positioned to fulfill current and future orders for the NarSha constellation significantly faster, supporting a program that could ultimately grow to several dozen satellites over the coming years.
“This latest expansion of our cooperation with Nara Space Technology sends a very important signal to prospective customers, demonstrating that Scanway is becoming a trusted partner capable of supporting constellation programs through repeatable deliveries. The handover of the first flight model in early June marked the completion of approximately two years of research, development, and airborne testing, confirming both the functionality and performance of our telescopes. As a result, we are now able to deliver subsequent flight models much faster, moving toward serial production and supporting constellations comprising several dozen satellites over the coming years,” said Mikołaj Podgórski, COO of Scanway S.A.
“It is also worth emphasizing that Nara Space is just one of several constellation projects we are currently executing in parallel, each with the potential for a comparable long-term order volume,” he added.
The new order represents the latest expansion of the Scanway–Nara Space collaboration within the NarSha program. Scanway will deliver two additional flight models of its Earth observation optical instruments, each comprising two telescopes capable of imaging in both the visible and infrared spectral bands. The instruments will support methane emission detection as part of Nara Space’s developing satellite constellation.
Delivery is scheduled for the third quarter of 2027, with the mission launch planned for early 2028.
The partnership now covers a total of four optical instruments for the NarSha project. The first flight model was delivered on 8 June 2026, while the second is scheduled for delivery by the end of 2026. The newly signed agreement, covering the third and fourth instruments, further expands Scanway’s involvement in South Korea’s first satellite constellation dedicated to methane monitoring.
The NarSha project is being developed by a consortium led by Nara Space Technology and envisions the deployment of a constellation of at least 12 microsatellites. Its objective is to enable rapid and highly accurate detection of methane emission sources, initially across South Korea and, in the future, potentially in other international markets. The consortium comprises Nara Space Technology as project leader, the Climate Technology Center at Seoul National University, the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI), and Scanway S.A.
“NarSha illustrates how the Earth observation market is evolving. Increasingly, the focus is no longer on a single instrument or a single mission, but on building systems capable of delivering high-value data on a continuous basis to end users. Methane emission data can provide significant value for governments, industry, and environmental organizations, while orbital observation enables large-scale monitoring in a repeatable and scalable manner. For Scanway, this project also confirms that our optical capabilities effectively address the needs of customers developing specialized satellite constellations,” explained Mikołaj Podgórski.
The expansion of cooperation with Nara Space Technology aligns with Scanway’s strategic objective of accelerating its transformation into a serial supplier of optical payloads for the global New Space industry. The Company aims to scale deliveries to constellation operators by developing optical instruments for specialized Earth observation missions. Projects such as NarSha demonstrate the growing demand for solutions that can be deployed repeatedly across multiple satellites and successive phases of constellation deployment.
About Scanway
Scanway S.A. is a Polish technology company with over ten years of experience specializing in the optical data value chain, including data acquisition, processing, analytics, and predictive insights.
In the Space segment, the Company delivers both hardware solutions—including optical instruments such as telescopes and cameras—and advanced image analytics. In the Industry segment, Scanway develops image processing solutions, including complete AI-powered quality inspection systems. The Company’s expertise across both business areas is complementary, creating strong technological synergies. Scanway’s mission is to provide customers with comprehensive access to critical optical data across both sectors.
As one of only a handful of companies worldwide, Scanway has developed complete optoelectronic products for orbital Earth observation. The Company executes major space hardware contracts in Poland and internationally, serving both institutional and commercial customers. It also operates STAR VIBE, the longest-operating Polish optical Earth observation satellite.
Scanway’s technologies were featured in the most significant European and Polish space missions of 2024. The Company flew its Scanway Camera System aboard the maiden flight of Europe’s newest launch vehicle, Ariane 6, and delivered SOP200, Poland’s largest space telescope to date (approximately 10 kg), for the EagleEye mission.
In the industrial sector, Scanway has completed nearly 50 quality inspection system deployments. As a technology partner to leading manufacturers, the Company develops proprietary AI-based software solutions and advanced Industry 4.0 applications.
Scanway was listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange Main Market on 27 March 2026.
For more information, visit: https://scanway.pl/
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