AROBS Polska and Romanian AROBS Engineering will participate in the CRIMSON project (Close Proximity Operations Control Unit Development and Qualification), prepared as part of the Space Safety programme of the European Space Agency.

In this project, ESA is preparing Active Debris Removal (ADR) and In-Orbit Servicing (IOS) missions.

The vehicles developed in this programme will perform operations in orbit such as space debris removal and satellite servicing.

AROBS Polska and Romanian AROBS Engineering will develop a control unit designed to manage precise orbital operations, such as satellite rendezvous and capture.

The unit will interface with cameras, various sensors, process large amounts of data, including image, navigation and control.

'I am proud that our Polish and Romanian Aerospace Engineering teams have been granted the opportunity to participate in the CRIMSON project, funded by the European Space Agency (ESA). This project aligns perfectly with our vision at AROBS Group - pioneering advancements that contribute to a cleaner and safer space environment. I look forward to seeing our teams innovate and excel in this endeavour', says Voicu Oprean, CEO of AROBS Group.

According to Michał Szwajewski, CEO of AROBS Polska, the selection of AROBS Group to participate in the project is 'a consequence of our long-term strategy in developing highly reliable and innovative solutions'.

'Within the strategy vision we are taking part in projects which support sustainable space business development and clean space is one of these elements. The CRIMSON project will allow us to support missions aiming at active removal of space debris and satellite in-orbit servicing. Thanks to great cooperation within AROBS Group, we can build self-standing products and assure interoperability along different technologies', Szwajewski says.

The AROBS Group has 12+ years of experience building on-board application and platform software for various space payloads and systems.

'The project represents a significant step forward in our capabilities within the aerospace sector, as this is our first HW&SW solution for multi-sensor and image based autonomous navigation capabilities for the new satellites families. Our focus is on creating a product that meets the evolving needs of the space industry while ensuring high performance and reliability. As we progress, our expertise in embedded software development and aerospace technology will lead us to success in this groundbreaking project', says Cosmin Stanciu, Business Group Manager at AROBS Engineering. (PAP)

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