Time is a critical aspect of any space mission, and the payload is typically a long-lead item for which the procurement must be planned very early in the process, as its manufacturing is time-consuming. After years of developing the SCOUT product line at cosine, the company has now achieved its goal of transforming the space market by delivering these high-tech instruments with zero lead time. It is now possible to realize a complex remote sensing infrastructure, down to the application, with a ready-to-use spectral imager available for immediate delivery.
Recently we celebrated two more HyperScout models produced in our facilities reaching space. On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, one of cosine’s HyperScout M instruments was successfully installed on the Bartolomeo platform of the International Space Station (ISS) by the station’s robotic arm, as part of the IMAGIN-e mission, and on August 16, 2024, a HyperScout 2 was launched on the SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Transporter-11 rideshare mission as part of the Kanyini satellite, which is currently under commissioning.
Since the groundbreaking launch of HyperScout 1 in 2018, which demonstrated in an ESA mission the ability to process spectral imagery directly in orbit without the need for data downlink, cosine has grown into an industry leader in optical innovation. This scientific success has led to contracts for multiple commercial missions, as well as institutional missions and other international projects, and transitioned into a commercial success. In 2020, HyperScout 2 became the first instrument on a nanosatellite to integrate not only visible and near-infrared hyperspectral bands, but also thermal bands, and artificial intelligence hardware and software, for which it received ESA’s Team Achievement Award in 2022.
The production of the SCOUT line of instruments is now in full swing including HyperScout 1, HyperScout 2 and HyperScout M, making these advanced instruments readily available. Soon, TSCOUT and HyperScout S will also be integrated into the production line. Currently, these are produced only upon order.
Our cutting-edge instruments are now produced in regular batches at cosine’s headquarters in Sassenheim, The Netherlands, and are ready to power-up the spectral and thermal imaging capabilities of your space mission almost immediately. It means that you can pick up your own HyperScout M -identical to the one now on the ISS – the same day you place your purchase order, with no lead time required!
About HyperScout
The HyperScout series is developed by cosine in collaboration with partners, with support from the European Space Agency and the Netherlands Space Office.
The HyperScoutM is the most compact version in cosine’s hyperspectral product line. It’s a hyperspectral imaging camera with VNIR (450-950 nm) channels designed to fit within a CubeSat unit, delivering exceptional capabilities while conserving valuable mass and volume. With customizable operating modes, advanced image processing, and onboard data manipulation, HyperScout M ensures optimal flexibility for both research and operational space missions.
The app-like upload environment allows for the deployment of new algorithms, which can be run in-orbit to address challenging mission constraints.
About cosine
cosine is a leading worldwide company in the development of space instrumentation, such as Silicon Pore Optics for astronomy and remote sensing solutions with onboard analytics for Earth Observation and planetary science. We combine physics and technology to bring out-of-the-box solutions to our clients. We have been developing and delivering innovative measurement systems for space and industrial applications since 1998. Our company operates 1,300 m² of cleanrooms and high-tech assembly facilities to build and test the systems we produce for our customers at our headquarters in Sassenheim, The Netherlands.
