RAL Space Technologies

Technologies

RAL Space specialises in critical technology associated with cutting-edge space instrumentation and allows us to play a leading role in defining novel scientific instruments.

We provide support to our partners through the full life-cycle of a space project ranging from pre-feasibility/conceptual study through to design, assembly, integration, test and support to operations. We also play a full scientific role on many projects and are committed to quality management of all aspects of its programmes and activities and are certified to ISO 9001:2015. Listed below are a range of some of the technologies we can offer.

For more information please contact: RAL Space Enquiries

Bespoke Products
The Millimetre Technology Group has proven expertise in the design and manufacture of an extensive range of waveguide and quasi-optical components used in the development of millimetre-wave and Terahertz instrumentation.
Imaging Systems
Millimetre-Wave
The Millimetre-Wave Technology (MMT) Group has delivered cutting edge technology for frequencies ranging from 50 GHz to above 2 THz for more than twenty years.
RADAR Systems
At the Chilbolton Observatory, RAL Space provides the research community with sophisticated radar systems for the study of clouds, rainfall and boundary-layer processes.
Space technology exploitation
By providing a variety of routes to exploitation, RAL Space enables its staff and our partners to make best use of their investments in space technology.
Spectroscopy
The Spectroscopy Group carries out R&D on novel concepts and instruments for high-precision laser-based hyperspectral sensing, aiming to pioneer the development of the next generation of sensing systems.