Creotech Instruments, a leading Polish manufacturer of satellites, and satellite systems and components listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, has announced that its EagleEye satellite has successfully arrived at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, transported by mission operator, Exolaunch GmbH. At Vandenberg Base, Poland’s largest and most advanced satellite to date will undergo final functional tests in the lead-up to integration with the Falcon 9 rocket. The launch is scheduled for mid-year, with the exact date to be announced later by the launch service provider, SpaceX.

“The EagleEye satellite has successfully arrived at the Space Force Base in California, with all transport procedures completed. At Vandenberg, final functional tests will soon be conducted before the satellite is integrated with the SpaceX rocket. We are thrilled and proud to see everything proceeding according to plan. Soon, we will witness a groundbreaking mission that is significant not only for us but also for the entire Polish space industry,” said Grzegorz Brona, PhD, President of the Management Board (CEO) of Creotech Instruments S.A. “The exact launch date will be announced shortly.”

Transported from Poland by air, EagleEye underwent customs clearance at Los Angeles airport before being handed over to Exolaunch for its final leg to Vandenberg.

The satellite was secured in a specialized transport crate designed to protect against shocks, vibrations, and temperature changes, with sensors monitoring environmental conditions throughout the journey, accompanied by specialists from Creotech Instruments on its flight to Los Angeles. Upon arrival, EagleEye was moved to Exolaunch’s warehouse and subsequently transported to Vandenberg Base for further functional tests in SpaceX’s clean rooms before integration with the Falcon 9 rocket.

“The tests aim to ensure that all satellite subsystems are functioning correctly and that the satellite is ready to operate in orbit. We will also conduct additional tests with the separation ring to guarantee smooth integration and separation in orbit the mission,” said Marcin Mazur, EagleEye Mission Manager at Creotech Instruments. “Engineers from Exolaunch and SpaceX will carry out all on-site work with the support of Creotech Instruments engineers.”

It took about three days to transport the satellite from Poland to the USA and complete all customs processes.

EagleEye is the largest and most advanced Polish satellite to date, built by Creotech Instruments leveraging the proprietary HyperSat satellite platform. It is equipped with a Scanway telescope capable of capturing images of the Earth’s surface in visible and near-infrared bands. Additionally, the satellite features an ion thruster to lower its orbit from 510 km to 350 km, enabling even more detailed imagery.

“Our collaboration with the European Space Agency and SpaceX has provided us with invaluable experience and practical knowledge. We are now better equipped to undertake future projects and share our expertise with other players in the Polish space sector,” added Marcin Mazur.

Creotech is Poland’s largest manufacturer and global exporter of space technologies, and specialized electronic components and instruments, including for quantum computers, quantum cryptography, as well as quantum physics and high-energy laboratories.

Creotech Instruments’ shares have been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange’s Main Market since 2022. At the end of Q1 2024, the company reported sales revenues of nearly PLN 5.9m, with equity of over PLN 88m as of 31 March, ensuring the company’s financial stability for the foreseeable future.

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