High Performance optical satellite (HP)

The most precise optical satellite

Defence
Earth observation
Space

When every detail matters, ultra-high-resolution optical satellite redefines the boundaries of precision with the best native resolution ever proposed on the market, empowering unparalleled detection, recognition, and identification capabilities.

The best-in-class optical solution available on the market

Sovereignty

Private, secured and reliable system, ensuring full sovereignity in satellite operations and data exploitation
Data collection

Large number of images acquisition over a large area of interest
Agility

Autonomous and smart, the system automatically reacts to situational triggers by planning & processing acquisitions
Responsiveness

Simultaneously acquire & download images to monitor the selected Area of Interest

BACKED BY TRUST, BUILT ON RESULTS

Specifically designed for defense and intelligence applications, the HP Optical Satellite delivers superior recognition and identification capabilities, giving a strategic advantage to customers. Drawing on an extensive heritage of very-high-resolution optical instruments designed and built for the French intelligence satellites (Helios, Pléiades, CSO), and on the unrivalled experience of agile satellites developed for Italian intelligence Radar Satellite (COSMO Second Generation), the Thales Alenia Space's satellite system provides a game-changing solution for customers who demand the highest level of performance and security.