Space Machines Company's Optimus orbital servicing vehicle, due to launch in 2026 on a NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) rocket, will employ Lúnasa's StarLogic’ Rendezvous Proximity Operations (RPO) sensor payload.
“We are thrilled to partner with Space Machines Company for this groundbreaking mission,” said the CEO of Lúnasa, Amin Chabi.
“This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our journey to advance in-orbit capabilities. Together, we aim to demonstrate a suite of innovative RPO and satellite servicing technologies that will not only showcase our technical excellence but also lay the foundation for a new era of sustainable space operations. Partnering with a forward-thinking Australian company like Space Machines Company allows us to combine our strengths and expertise, paving the way for more reliable, flexible, and efficient satellite services.”
The Lúnasa StarLogic payload is designed to image on-orbit objects within a one to 20-kilometre radius and provide Optimus with required orbital manoeuvre inputs for docking and rendezvous operations.
“This partnership with Lúnasa marks a pivotal milestone for Space Machines Company as we expand internationally to build the future of space capability and infrastructure," said the CEO and Co-Founder of Space Machines Company, Rajat Kulshrestha.
“Working with strategic partners across AUKUS will help bring Australia’s space contributions to the fore, aligning with the cutting edge of the global space economy as we collectively address the growing issues of sustainable space exploration.”