Modular Space Camera System

lynx4mp

modular solution | TRL 9 | 4MP Global Shutter |
| flight heritage |

What is Lynx4MP

Lynx4MP is a 4MP RGB/Monochrome TRL 9 modular space camera system designed and qualified for space applications. Lynx4MP camera is a modular camera solution with precise image capture timing and on-board storage capabilities.

Proven Flight Heritage

The camera has proven flight heritage through a number of space missions.

Lynx10, a customizable space-qualified Modular Space Camera System with proven flight heritage

CubeSat From Factor

Lynx4MP is mechanically compatible with standard CubeSat form factor. The system has been qualified for thermal vacuum, vibration and radiation tested up to 40kRad TID.

Customizable

Lynx4MP camera backend electronics can be combined with different optical assemblies to suit a range of space applications.

Lynx4mp Specifications

Technical Specifications
Image sensorCMOS Global shutter
Pixel resolution2048×2048 (4 MP)
Pixel size5.5 µm
Spectral bandsRGB Bayer / Monochrome
Image encodingRAW
On-board storage / flash memory800 full-resolution images
On-board RAM30 full-resolution images
Communication / control interfaceUART / RS485
Image / bulk data interfaceUART / RS485
Input voltage / power supply5 V DC
Power consumption2.75 W
Size / dimensions95 mm × 95 mm × 21 mm
Weight / mass255 g
Operating temperature−10°C to 60°C
Recommended temperature for imaging−10°C to 60°C
Total ionizing doseUp to 40 kRad
TRL9

Lynx4mp optical optionS

Lynx4MP-10

Lynx4MP-10 features a 10mm focal length wide angle ruggedized optical assembly. The wide field of view is ideal for space based space asset monitoring and close proximity applications.

Technical Specifications
Image sensorCMOS Global shutter
Pixel resolution2048×2048 (4 MP)
Pixel size5.5 µm
Spectral rangeVIS, NIR
Spectral bandsRGB Bayer / Monochrome
Field of view (degrees)58°
Focal length10 mm
F numberF/1.9 to F/16 (adjustable)
Optical assemblyC-mount, ruggedised
Image encodingRAW
Frames per second13 FPS
On-board storage / flash memory800 full-resolution images
On-board RAM30 full-resolution images
Communication / control interfaceUART / RS485
Image / bulk data interfaceUART / RS485
Input voltage / power supply5 V DC
Power consumption2.75 W
Size / dimensions95 mm × 95 mm × 101 mm
Weight / mass535 g
Operating temperature−10°C to 60°C
Recommended temperature for imaging10°C to 30°C
Total ionizing doseUp to 40 kRad
TRL9

Lynx4MP-70

Lynx4MP-70 features a 70mm ruggedized optical assembly. The camera can be used as an engineering camera, for docking/rendezvous applications or as a low spatial resolution Earth Observation camera.

Lynx4MP-70
Technical Specifications
Image sensorCMOS Global shutter
Pixel resolution2048×2048 (4 MP)
Pixel size5.5 µm
Spectral rangeVIS, NIR
Spectral bandsRGB Bayer / Monochrome
Field of view (degrees)
Focal length70 mm
F numberF/4
Optical assemblyC-mount, ruggedised
Spatial resolution / GSD39 m at 500 km orbit
Image encodingRAW
Frames per second13 FPS
On-board storage / flash memory800 full-resolution images
On-board RAM30 full-resolution images
Communication / control interfaceUART / RS485
Image / bulk data interfaceUART / RS485
Input voltage / power supply5 V DC
Power consumption2.75 W
Size / dimensions95 mm × 95 mm × 111 mm
Weight / mass595 g
Operating temperature−10°C to 60°C
Recommended temperature for imaging10°C to 30°C
Total ionizing doseUp to 40 kRad
TRL9

Lynx4MP-550

Lynx4MP-550 camera features a space grade 550mm focal length optical assembly to support Earth Observation and space based space surveillance / space domain awareness applications.

Lynx550 with optics
ParameterValue
Spatial resolution (GSD)5 m at 500 km orbit
Focal length550 mm
F number6
Spectral range400 nm - 1000 nm (customizable)
Dimensions100mm x 100mm x 250 mm
Weight1.5 kg
Total ionizing doseUp to 40 kRad