The ASTRO 15 combines a high degree of flexibility with outstanding features for lifetime, reliability and robustness. The sensor is a flight proven, autonomous star trackingMore than 70 flight units of the ASTRO 15 sensor have been ordered for Geostationary Communication / Earth Observation satellites. 30 Flight Models are operating successfully in orbit. The ASTRO 15 has been selected as the standard star sensor for Boeing's 702 platform. Flight models have been delivered for Boeing's Spaceway, MSV and WGS satellites. In addition flight models have been delivered and are operating in orbit for Asian Earth observation satellites and Orbital Sciences telecom platform.
With its autonomous tracking system ASTRO 15, Jena-Optronik is a standard supplier for the 702 satellite platform from Boeing Satellite Systems. The sensor is an autonomous system for deployment on long-term geo-stationary and LEO (Low-Earth-Orbit) missions. Jena-Optronik is the first German company awarded "Supplier of the Year 2006" from the US technology group Boeing. Boeing selected the Jena-based company as one of only 11 chosen from a field of more than 27,000 suppliers in nearly 100 countries around the world. This award from Boeing is the company's premier supplier award, presented annually to its top suppliers for their commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. The winning suppliers were chosen based on statistical measurements of quality, on-time delivery, post-delivery support and cost for performance in 2006.
