--- title: Optics | Imaging Lenses | Aerospace | Applications | Optimax description: Optics and high-quality Imaging Lenses are at the heart of Aerospace applications, from deep space imaging through to optical telecommunications. image: https://www.optimaxsi.com/hubfs/Coatings-featured.webp --- ## Aerospace Aerospace applications contend with the Earth’s atmosphere. In astronomy and earth observation, it is the opacity of the atmospheric window which poses a problem. Visualizing distant planets, stars, and galaxies requires systems that can see past the light of our own atmosphere. Or, we can use satellite telescopes to completely circumvent the issue. The commercial use of space spans a range of goods and services that underlie key infrastructural systems on Earth. Defense, intelligence, and telecommunications are just a few of the critical aerospace applications that are integral to our way of life. Commercial satellites are central to this interconnected setup; as are the optical components that make these programs possible. Optics and high-quality imaging lenses are at the heart of aerospace applications, from deep space imaging through to optical telecommunications. ![Optical Market Aerospace](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Applications-Header-Aerospace.webp?width=300&name=Applications-Header-Aerospace.webp)   ### Optimax in Space ###### A 25-year heritage in astronomical instrumentation and space flight. ![DART / DRACO](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pdco-dart-rect.webp?width=300&name=pdco-dart-rect.webp) DART/DRACO [![MARS SPIRIT ROVER](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/spirit-rover-rect.webp?width=300&name=spirit-rover-rect.webp) Learn More MARS SPIRIT ROVERLearn More ](https://www.optimaxsi.com/optimax-in-space/mars-rovers-spirit-opportunity)[![Mars Rover Curiosity](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Curiosity_rover-rect.webp?width=300&name=Curiosity_rover-rect.webp) Learn More MARS CURIOSITY ROVERLearn More ](https://www.optimaxsi.com/optimax-in-space/mars-rover-curiosity)[![Mars Perseverence Rover](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Perseverence-Rover-rect.webp?width=300&name=Perseverence-Rover-rect.webp) Learn More MARS PERSEVERANCE ROVERLearn More ](https://www.optimaxsi.com/optimax-in-space/mars-rover-perseverance) ![osiris rex](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/osiris-rex-rect.webp?width=300&name=osiris-rex-rect.webp) OSIRIS REX ![Europa Clipper](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EuropaClipper-rect.webp?width=300&name=EuropaClipper-rect.webp) EUROPA CLIPPER [![Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tess-in-space-rect.webp?width=300&name=tess-in-space-rect.webp) Learn More TESSLearn More ](https://www.optimaxsi.com/optimax-in-space/transiting-exoplanet-survey-satellite-tess)[![Optimax Optics aboard the roman space telescope](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/roman-space-telescope-560.webp?width=300&name=roman-space-telescope-560.webp) Read More ROMAN SPACE TELESCOPERead More ](https://www.optimaxsi.com/news/2022/nasas-roman-mission-completes-key-optical-components)[![Optimax Optics aboard the NASA New Horizons Mission](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jupiter-Fly-By-Horizons-Square-560.webp?width=300&name=Jupiter-Fly-By-Horizons-Square-560.webp) Learn More NEW HORIZONSLearn More ](https://www.optimaxsi.com/optimax-in-space/pluto-new-horizon) ### SCIENCE MISSIONS --- ![Viper](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/viper-rect.webp?width=300&name=viper-rect.webp) VIPER ![Pace](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pace-satellite-rect.webp?width=300&name=pace-satellite-rect.webp) PACE ![Emit Nasa](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Emit-Nasa-rect.webp?width=300&name=Emit-Nasa-rect.webp) EMIT [![JPSS](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JPSS-rect.webp?width=300&name=JPSS-rect.webp) Learn More JPSSLearn More ](https://www.optimaxsi.com/optimax-in-space/joint-polar-satellite-system-jpss) ![CubeSat](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cubestat-rect.webp?width=300&name=Cubestat-rect.webp) CUBESAT [![Optimax optics on board the International Space Station](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ISS-rect.webp?width=300&name=ISS-rect.webp) Learn More ISSLearn More ](https://www.optimaxsi.com/optimax-in-space/international-space-station) ![Lasercomm satellites](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Artemis-rect.webp?width=300&name=Artemis-rect.webp) LASERCOMM SATELLITE ### EARTH ORBITING --- ![Keck Observatory](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Keck-Observatory-rect.webp?width=300&name=Keck-Observatory-rect.webp) KECK OBSERVATORY ![SUBARU TELESCOPE](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Subaru-Telescope2-rect.webp?width=300&name=Subaru-Telescope2-rect.webp) SUBARU TELESCOPE [![EXTREMELY LARGE TELESCOPE](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The_E-ELT-rect.webp?width=300&name=The_E-ELT-rect.webp) Learn More EXTREMELY LARGE TELESCOPELearn More ](https://www.optimaxsi.com/optimax-in-space/mars-rover-curiosity) ![SOAR TELESCOPE](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SOAR_telescope_rect.webp?width=300&name=SOAR_telescope_rect.webp) SOAR TELESCOPE [![SPIRou (Spectro-Polarimètre InfraRouge)](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPIRou-rect.webp?width=300&name=SPIRou-rect.webp) Read More SPIRouRead More ](https://www.optimaxsi.com/optimax-in-space/spirou) ### ASTRONOMY & TELESCOPES --- PRECISION OPTICS FAST & ACCURATE ― ### Optics, Capabilities & Systems At Optimax, we offer complete optical solutions by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and engineering expertise. Our fabrication capabilities span from traditional methods to CNC machining, ensuring we deliver top-tier optical systems, precision optics, and opto-mechanical assemblies that meet your needs. ![Fabrication of Freeform Optics](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Products-Freeforms3.webp?width=300&name=Products-Freeforms3.webp) Learn More OPTICS OPTICS[Read More](https://www.optimaxsi.com/products) ![Optimax Capabilities Coating](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Products-Coatings3.webp?width=300&name=Products-Coatings3.webp) Learn More CAPABILITIES CAPABILITIES[Read More](https://www.optimaxsi.com/products/coatings) ![Optimax Capabilities Systems](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Products-Systems.webp?width=300&name=Products-Systems.webp) Learn More SYSTEMS SYSTEMS[Read More](https://www.optimaxsi.com/products/optical-systems) ### Engineered Solutions At Optimax, we are manufacturing the future, creating the highest precision freeform optics underlying high-tech systems in key markets and applications. 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