Creotech Instruments S.A., the largest Polish manufacturer of satellites, satellite systems, and components listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, has completed the development of a new line of specialized astronomical cameras. The result of these efforts is the CreoSky 6000 – an advanced optical system designed for monitoring near-Earth space and detecting space debris. The product will soon be delivered to its first customer, the Observatory and Planetarium in Teplice, Czech Republic, under a contract worth EUR 196,000.

The CreoSky 6000 camera was developed in response to the growing European demand for the manufacturing of early warning systems against threats to space infrastructure. Its purpose is to observe very faint, fast-moving orbital objects, the number of which in low Earth orbit is rapidly increasing. It is estimated that there are currently over 900,000 fragments measuring between 1 and 10 centimeters, which – despite their small size -pose a serious threat to active orbital infrastructure.

“The CreoSky 6000 is the result of several years of intensive work by our engineering team. We have developed a camera that combines top-tier detection sensitivity with a high level of autonomy, making it an ideal tool for observing faint and fast-moving objects in space,” says Paweł Zienkiewicz, CTO of Quantum Technologies at Creotech Instruments S.A.

“It is a highly advanced system – one of the very few of its kind produced within the European Union. The camera was designed to support initiatives such as European Space Surveillance and Tracking (EU-SST), which are essential for safeguarding space infrastructure.” highlights Paweł Zienkiewicz.

The camera is equipped with an advanced sCMOS light sensor offering a 37-megapixel resolution and a 9-centimeter diagonal, enabling exceptionally precise imaging of low-reflectivity objects. Thanks to its record-low readout noise level of just 3 electrons, the device allows for highly sensitive observations. Its ability to capture up to 22 full frames per second, and significantly more when the field of view is narrowed, enables dynamic tracking of fast-moving objects in orbit.

The CreoSky 6000 operates fully autonomously, without the need for any external control units. It features built-in reprogrammable logic and a dedicated application processor, enabling real-time data processing.

The first unit of the camera, developed based on the CreoSky 6000 SST version, will be delivered to the Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium in Teplice, Czech Republic, where it will be used for precise tracking of astronomical objects. The contract includes not only the delivery of the camera itself but also a complete set of accessories, communication interfaces, a dedicated mounting adapter, and additional services ensuring the reliable operation of the system.

“This is another example of Creotech Instruments’ expansion into the market of highly specialized scientific equipment. We are pleased that our solutions are being used not only in space missions but also in modern astronomical observatories,” adds Paweł Zienkiewicz.

The project aligns perfectly with the company’s long-term strategy, focused on developing advanced optical systems that support both the space sector and scientific research. The company plans to continue expanding the CreoSky product line, with the goal of commercializing it in international markets, including Europe and the United States.

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