Creotech Instruments signs contract for Phase B1 of the RAVEN project

Creotech Instruments S.A., a Polish space mission integrator listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, has signed a contract with PIAP Space for the execution of Phase B1 of the RAVEN (Rendezvous and Proximity Vehicle for Enabling Multi-Mission) project. Under the agreement, the Company will be responsible for the development and delivery of the HyperSat satellite platform design for the mission demonstrator, enabling autonomous maneuvers, docking, and future on-orbit satellite refueling scenarios.

– RAVEN is a breakthrough project for the Polish space sector, representing the first integrated step toward autonomous logistics and transportation operations, as well as the protection of on-orbit assets. Creotech Instruments’ participation in Phase B1 aligns with our long-term strategy focused on the development of advanced satellite platforms and active involvement in building European capabilities in space operations. Our HyperSat platform will form the foundation for autonomous transport and servicing operations, demonstrating that Polish entities can jointly create advanced, independent space technologies while strengthening the sovereignty and security of orbital infrastructure – comments Grzegorz Brona, PhD, President of the Management Board of Creotech Instruments S.A.

As part of Phase B1, Creotech Instruments is responsible for the development and delivery of the satellite platform design for the RAVEN mission demonstrator, leveraging its long-standing experience in designing satellite systems based on the proprietary HyperSat platform. HyperSat will serve as the technological foundation for an In-Space Transportation Vehicle (ISTV). The scope of work includes: development of the system architecture and preliminary platform design; review and update of technical requirements; development of the mission demonstrator concept; verification of the compatibility of key subsystems; identification of technologies required to meet mission objectives; and assessment of their Technology and Integration Readiness Levels (TRL/IRL).

The HyperSat platform will be prepared to perform autonomous close-proximity operations near other on-orbit objects, enabling future logistics and servicing missions, including satellite transportation, orbital inspection, and activities supporting the protection and sustainability of orbital infrastructure.

The first demonstration mission, RAVEN DEMO I, planned for 2029, will focus on validating technologies required for subsequent stages of rendezvous and proximity operations, including orbit changes, phasing maneuvers, and controlled deorbiting. The mission will also demonstrate the potential of the RAVEN system in the context of satellite security, inspection, and reconnaissance.

Creotech Instruments’ participation in the RAVEN project forms part of the company’s long-term strategy to develop advanced satellite platforms and actively contribute to building European capabilities in autonomous space operations. The project is also a significant step toward strengthening Poland’s position in the RPO technologies and multi-mission spacecraft, while reinforcing the technological sovereignty and independence of Europe’s orbital infrastructure.