Liège, Belgium – June 2026 – DELTATEC is proud to announce the successful delivery of a first batch of four flight models of its Thermal Infrared (TIR) Camera Core to Lambda-X for Earth observation applications. A second batch of 5 units has been recently ordered.
This milestone represents an important step in the collaboration between DELTATEC and Lambda-X in the field of space imaging systems. The delivered flight models are integrated into Earth observation instruments dedicated to thermal imaging from orbit.
A Compact and High-Performance Thermal Infrared Solution
The DELTATEC TIR Camera Core is a compact, low-power thermal infrared imaging module designed specifically for space missions. Operating in the 8–14 µm spectral range, the camera core enables thermal measurements of the Earth’s surface, supporting applications such as environmental monitoring, climate observation, and resource management.
Despite its compact size and lightweight design, the camera core delivers affordable imagery with a 1280 x 1204 detector and excellent thermal sensitivity (NETD 50 mK). Designed for Low Earth Orbit missions with a lifetime of 5 years, the system combines performance, robustness, and efficiency, while consuming less than 4 W of power.
The camera core has successfully completed an extensive qualification campaign, including vibration and shock testing, thermal vacuum testing, electromagnetic compatibility verification, and radiation tolerance assessments. These tests emphasize the system’s ability to operate reliably in the demanding space environment.
With flexible data interfaces and adaptable architecture, the TIR Camera Core can be integrated into a wide range of Earth observation platforms.
Strengthening a Strategic Partnership
The delivery of these four flight models demonstrates DELTATEC’s capability to transition from development to qualified flight hardware and confirms the maturity of its TIR technology. DELTATEC looks forward to continuing its collaboration with Lambda-X in the development of innovative optical and imaging payloads for space missions.
About DELTATEC
Founded in 1986, DELTATEC is a Belgian high-tech company specialized in electronic and software system design, with 95% of its production exported worldwide.
With around 100 employees and continuously growing, DELTATEC operates across five business units, including Aerospace, Embedded Systems, Industrial Vision, Video Interface, and Augmented Reality.
In the space domain, DELTATEC has contributed to multiple ESA missions over the past decade, delivering cameras, front-end electronics, readout electronics, and data handling units for programs such as PROBA-2, Solar Orbiter, ALTIUS, CO2M, CSIMBA, ELOIS, as well as upcoming missions like LISA.
DELTATEC combines hardware, software, mechanical design, system development, and manufacturing management capabilities to support complete spaceborne imaging or data handling solutions.
About Lambda-X
Founded in 1996, Lambda-X Verhaert High-Tech is a Belgian high-tech innovation company that designs and manufactures advanced optical instruments and payloads for high-stakes environments.
With around 50 employees and continuing to grow, Lambda-X operates across space, defense, and life sciences business lines.
In the space domain, the company is active in microgravity experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Earth observation, Space Situational Awareness (SSA), and space exploration.
Lambda-X is a reliable partner throughout the entire innovation cycle, from concept to prototype and qualification, and through industrialization into series production. With in-depth expertise in opto-mechanical design, system development, qualification and integration, Lambda-X has a proven track record of projects involving ESA and New Space missions.
Lambda-X Verhaert High-Tech is part of the Verhaert Masters in Innovation group, Europe’s leading innovation service provider with over 300 experts in 7 innovation centers across 3 countries.
Press contact:
Lionel Dutilleux
Marketing Manager
communication@deltatec.be
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