{"id":5802,"date":"2026-06-24T18:06:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T18:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/?p=5802"},"modified":"2026-06-24T18:06:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T18:06:10","slug":"scanway-and-kp-labs-launch-esa-project-to-develop-swir-telescope-with-on-orbit-data-processing-33559","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/scanway-and-kp-labs-launch-esa-project-to-develop-swir-telescope-with-on-orbit-data-processing-33559\/","title":{"rendered":"Scanway and KP Labs launch ESA project to develop SWIR telescope with on-orbit data processing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Scanway S.A. and KP Labs Sp. z o.o., two leading Polish space-sector companies, have begun work on the ScyLab project for the European Space Agency (ESA). Under the signed agreement, the companies will develop a solution combining a telescope operating in the short-wave infrared range (SWIR) with a Data Processing Unit (DPU).<\/p>\n<p>The project is intended to support the development of proprietary technologies and strengthen the companies\u2019 capabilities in advanced on-orbit data processing.<\/p>\n<p>ScyLab will be carried out under an agreement between ESA and KP Labs, which serves as the project leader. The initiative is scheduled to run for 18 months and is expected to result in an engineering model of the system. Scanway and KP Labs will jointly test the model to verify its observational and operational parameters.<\/p>\n<p>The value of the contract attributable to Scanway amounts to EUR 815,000. The launch of the project triggers an advance payment, while the full settlement is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/scanway-and-kp-labs-launch-esa-project-to-develop-swir-telescope-with-on-orbit-data-processing-33559\/#Scanway_to_develop_proprietary_SWIR_sensor_electronics\" >Scanway to develop proprietary SWIR sensor electronics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/scanway-and-kp-labs-launch-esa-project-to-develop-swir-telescope-with-on-orbit-data-processing-33559\/#Commercial_potential_beyond_the_ESA_project\" >Commercial potential beyond the ESA project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/scanway-and-kp-labs-launch-esa-project-to-develop-swir-telescope-with-on-orbit-data-processing-33559\/#Optical_imaging_combined_with_onboard_computing\" >Optical imaging combined with onboard computing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/scanway-and-kp-labs-launch-esa-project-to-develop-swir-telescope-with-on-orbit-data-processing-33559\/#Cooperation_also_covers_the_CAMILA_satellite_constellation\" >Cooperation also covers the CAMILA satellite constellation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/scanway-and-kp-labs-launch-esa-project-to-develop-swir-telescope-with-on-orbit-data-processing-33559\/#About_Scanway\" >About Scanway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scanway_to_develop_proprietary_SWIR_sensor_electronics\"><\/span>Scanway to develop proprietary SWIR sensor electronics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cAs part of the new project, we will develop proprietary electronics for operating a sensor working in the short-wave infrared range, known as SWIR. The project, carried out jointly with KP Labs, will allow us to expand our technological capabilities, particularly in integrating our own solutions with KP Labs\u2019 Data Processing Unit,\u201d said Miko\u0142aj Podg\u00f3rski, COO of Scanway S.A.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom an optomechanical perspective, the solution is based on our SOP120 architecture. However, in the camera system, we will replace a commercially available off-the-shelf component with our own technology, designed from the outset to work with the DPU. This is a key element of the project. It will enable us to take control of another area of technology and further increase the integration of our proprietary solutions,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The ScyLab project is aligned with Scanway\u2019s strategic technological development priorities for 2026\u20132028, particularly Direction 4: \u201cDevelopment of proprietary supply-chain links.\u201d The strategy focuses on increasing technological independence by developing in-house solutions to replace components and technologies previously sourced from external suppliers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Commercial_potential_beyond_the_ESA_project\"><\/span>Commercial potential beyond the ESA project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Scanway, the project will expand its portfolio with a new technology that can be further commercialised and potentially used in future projects for commercial customers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe project will allow us to expand our portfolio with a new technology intended for further commercialisation, opening opportunities for its future use in projects carried out with commercial clients. At the same time, the continued development of the solution, including potential future stages of cooperation, will depend, among other factors, on the availability of financing from Poland\u2019s contribution to ESA,\u201d Podg\u00f3rski said.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement between Scanway and KP Labs continues cooperation launched in November 2025 under a Memorandum of Understanding covering the development of integrated optical payloads and onboard data-processing systems for future space missions.<\/p>\n<p>KP Labs develops advanced hardware and software solutions for on-orbit data processing, including Data Processing Units, onboard software and artificial intelligence-based algorithms supporting autonomous operations. Scanway specialises in high-resolution optical instruments and camera systems for Earth observation and in-orbit inspection. The company is developing its Scanway Optical Payload (SOP) line, which has already been validated in orbital conditions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optical_imaging_combined_with_onboard_computing\"><\/span>Optical imaging combined with onboard computing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Through the partnership, the companies are combining Scanway\u2019s imaging technology with KP Labs\u2019 computing architecture to develop compact optical payloads capable of collecting and processing data directly in orbit.<\/p>\n<p>Such systems are designed to reduce the volume of data transmitted to ground stations and increase satellite autonomy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy combining Scanway\u2019s optical capabilities with our data-processing unit, we want to deliver solutions that not only collect data but also interpret it autonomously directly in orbit. This approach reduces the burden on the ground segment, accelerates decision-making processes and addresses growing market demand for autonomy,\u201d said Micha\u0142 Zachara, CEO of KP Labs Sp. z o.o.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn a world where satellite constellations are becoming standard, the real-time exchange of processed data between satellites takes on an entirely new operational significance,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Podg\u00f3rski said the cooperation responds to growing demand for increasingly advanced imaging instruments and closer integration with providers of data-processing systems.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKP Labs is a natural partner for us. Together, we can develop complementary solutions and compete effectively both in ESA projects and in the commercial market,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cooperation_also_covers_the_CAMILA_satellite_constellation\"><\/span>Cooperation also covers the CAMILA satellite constellation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The two companies are also working together on the national satellite constellation programme CAMILA, or Country Awareness Mission in Land Analysis. The project is being implemented by Creotech Instruments under an ESA contract.<\/p>\n<p>Within CAMILA, Scanway is responsible for telescopes and optical cameras for two satellites, while KP Labs is developing onboard data-processing systems and the mission\u2019s testing environment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Scanway\"><\/span>About Scanway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scanway S.A. is a Polish technology company operating in optoelectronics, image analysis and optical data processing. It develops solutions covering image acquisition, processing, analysis and the use of data for event forecasting.<\/p>\n<p>The company operates through two main segments: Space and Industry. In the space segment, Scanway designs and supplies optical instruments, including telescopes and cameras for satellite applications, as well as analytical solutions for Earth observation from orbit. In the industrial segment, it develops image-data analysis systems used in areas such as automated quality control and Industry 4.0 solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Scanway has developed complete optoelectronic products for Earth observation from orbit. Its solutions have been used in Polish and European space projects. The company operates the STAR VIBE observation satellite.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, the Scanway Camera System was included in the inaugural flight of Europe\u2019s Ariane 6 launch vehicle. The company also supplied the SOP200 telescope, weighing around 10 kilograms, for Poland\u2019s EagleEye satellite.<\/p>\n<p>Scanway debuted on the NewConnect market in October 2023. On March 27, 2026, its shares were admitted to trading on the Main Market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scanway S.A. and KP Labs Sp. z o.o., two leading Polish space-sector companies, have begun work on the ScyLab project for the European Space Agency (ESA). Under the signed agreement, the companies will develop a solution combining a telescope operating in the short-wave infrared range (SWIR) with a Data Processing Unit (DPU). The project is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5803,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"Scanway and KP Labs have launched the ScyLab project for the European Space Agency, combining a short-wave infrared telescope with an onboard Data Processing Unit.\r\n\r\nThe 18-month initiative aims to develop an engineering model capable of capturing and processing data directly in orbit. Scanway will create proprietary SWIR sensor electronics, while KP Labs will contribute its advanced onboard computing technology.\r\n\r\nThe contract value attributable to Scanway totals EUR 815,000. Beyond the ESA programme, the companies see commercial potential for compact and more autonomous optical payloads that can reduce the amount of data sent to Earth and accelerate decision-making in space missions.\r\n\r\nThe partnership also builds on their cooperation in the CAMILA satellite constellation programme.\r\n\r\n#Scanway #KPLabs #ESA #SpaceTech #SatelliteTechnology #SWIR #PolishSpaceSector #EarthObservation","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[9],"tags":[2974,2789,3641,3642,2767,4120,4687,4688,2703,4538,82,48,2822],"class_list":["post-5802","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-companies","tag-artificial-intelligence","tag-beyond","tag-creotech","tag-creotech-instruments","tag-element","tag-esa","tag-kp-labs","tag-michal-zachara","tag-newconnect","tag-scanway","tag-warsaw","tag-warsaw-stock-exchange","tag-wave"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5802","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5802"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5802\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5804,"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5802\/revisions\/5804"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5803"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5802"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5802"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}