Buying Space Photonics
Photonics instruments used in space applications must be highly reliable and resistant to radiation. These instruments are critical for optical sensing and communication between satellites, ensuring robust performance in the harsh conditions of space.
Making Good Purchase Decisions
As the most professional photonics purchasing portal, RP Photonics helps you to not only to find all relevant suppliers (not limited to our advertisers), but also to make good purchasing decisions.
NEW: Structured Decision Process
Purchasing involves a lot of responsibility. We recommend that you apply best practice by using the following structured process: Go through the following expandable sections, complete the form and finally come to a purchase decision. You can then print that to a PDF for documenting the process.
Our article on best practices for purchasing and another one explaining this tool give you valuable insights.
Suppliers for Space Photonics
7 suppliers for space photonics are listed in the RP Photonics Buyer's Guide, out of which 4 present their product descriptions. Both manufacturers and distributors can be registered.
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![]() Diamond the fiber meeting Diamond SAVia dei Patrizi 5 6616 Losone Switzerland | ![]() Explore the frontiers of space photonics connectivity with Diamond, a trusted presence in the space market since the mid-1990s. Within this field, the Mini AVIM® stands out as a beacon of innovation. Certified by the European Space Agency (ESA), it is the only single-channel connector to meet these stringent standards. The AVIM® family provides rugged shock and vibration resistance for single channel fiber optic connectors. With a global reputation, Diamond's connectors are integral components trusted on NASA GSFC projects and beyond. Product-specific web page |
![]() Dowlish Ford Ilminster TA19 0PF United Kingdom See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth B2.303)! | ![]() Our expertise in the design and development of high-reliability space photonics is leveraged to create a portfolio of space compatible products and solutions exploiting our vertical integration capabilities. We realize key building blocks of next-generation laser communication terminals and sensing equipment by integrating components into high-value systems. Within the frameworks of commercial and R&D contracts, we advance the state-of-the-art fiber optic modules. We offer the complete range of related services, including but not limited to:
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![]() 30 Years of Laser Excellence MonocromC/ Vilanoveta 6 08800 Vilanova i la Geltrú (Barcelona) Spain See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth B3.418)! |
Monocrom has been supplying laser technology for the aerospace & defense industry for over 20 years already. We offer LiDAR sources, laser guidance technology as well as efficient pumping sources with outstanding performace in terms of accuracy, reliability and durability. We can provide you with a diode pumping sources, a complete solid-state laser system or laser bar arrays with different architectures according to your needs and technical requirements. A high degree of flexibility and versatility for your developments is guaranteed together with a compliance with the military standard MIL-STD-810. A solid expertise in laser physics and mechanical design together with the use of unrivailed, company exclusive technologies, allow us bring to furtition any product development: from a simple pointing laser device to a complex diode-pumped solid state laser for outerspace exploration. Product-specific web page |
![]() Focused on Possibility. Sheaumann Laser, Inc.5 Federal Street Billerica, MA 01821 United States See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth A2.451)! | ![]() Sheaumann Laser has developed the SheauPac Signature Package. With its proprietary design, it withstands extreme temperature and vibration conditions as encountered in space applications. It is manufactured and assembled entirely in our DoD-compliant facility in the United States. Product-specific web page |
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Other Suppliers
Bright Aerospace Italy |
Deposition Sciences, Inc. United States |
Präzisions Glas & Optik GmbH Germany |