Detect nearby objects and avoid collisions

SIGHT upgrades in space satellites with space domain awareness capabilities for collision avoidance

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How it works

Real Time SDA Coverage

Building a satellite is risky, capital intensive, and can take decades. Satellite designs are locked years before launch, which forces companies to make decisions too early, without the right information. Because of long design and build cycles, businesses and governments have to live with the consequences of decisions they made years ago.

Retrofit Onto Existing Satellites

The SIGHT upgrade has its own independent power source and communications. It also features on board data processing. These features reduce dependency on the host satellite, minimizing potential disruptions.

What you can do

SIGHT | UPGRADED DETECTION AND AVOIDANCE
With the SIGHT upgrade, unprepared satellites can be equipped with object detection and avoidance capabilities.
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Identify Orbital Hazards
Enable continuous monitoring of resident space objects (RSOs)
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Avoid Collisions
Protect high value satellites by managing the risk of orbital encounters
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Commercialize Data
Valuable SDA data can become a new revenue stream via emerging data marketplaces

Fast and flexible

With tactically responsive operations becoming the standard, how you deploy an upgrade is just as important as how you build it. That's why we've optimized both our technology and our business model to provide fast, flexible access to upgrades across different orbits.

Staged on Orbit Transfer Vehicle
Access Katalyst upgrades when you need them via ESPAStar, Vigoride OTV, or other delivery methods
Post Launch Retrofits
Katalyst upgrades can be installed in space by multiple robotic servicers
Pre Launch Installation
Katalyst upgrades can be installed on high value assets (HVA) before they are launched

Attachment systems for upgrading unprepared satellites

Should manufacturers prepare satellites for attachments first? Or should they wait for plug and play interfaces? With Katalyst's retrofit attachment system, even unprepared satellites can become a platform for upgrades.

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Mechanical System
(Planned Launch 2025)

Utilizes Launch Adaptor Ring for secure attachment
Compatible with robotic servicers
Compatible with unprepared client spacecraft with

“Universal” Attachment System
(In Development)

Utilizes hybrid of advanced materials
Compatible with Multiple Servicing Spacecraft
Compatible with unprepared client spacecraft on flat

The future of upgrades in space

By 2028, Katalyst will offer a network of distributed and autonomous spacecraft modules that will be fully reconfigurable across LEO, GEO, andLunar domains.

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Retrofit Unprepared Satellites

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Plug and Play Compatible Retrofits

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Self Installing (Autonomous Last Mile Delivery)

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Join the mission

Are you passionate about building a more accessible and sustainable economy in space? Katalyst Space Technologies is the only company designing a complete solution for upgrades in space. You can reach out to partner with Katalyst or join our team.