The company’s portfolio comprises system solutions for manned and unmanned space missions as well as optical systems.

The core technology competence here entails the development of scientific instruments for orbital and interplanetary space missions. Kayser-Threde has a traditionally strong position in the development of instruments for research under micro-gravitation conditions. This entails research apparatus and equipment for the International Space Station (ISS) as well as for unmanned missions with returnable capsules or research rockets.

In the optical systems segment, the focus is on large telescopes, spectrometers and cameras covering the entire frequency range from X-rays to infrared. This is supplemented by specialist activities in innovative optical measuring technology using fiber-optic sensors for space and industrial applications.