Planetek has a sound experience in the design and implementation of software for ground and space systems of Earth Observation and Cosmic exploration missions. Its capabilities range from the system definition, the design and development, to the validation and the on-site delivery.

In more than 30 years of experience, we contributed to the definition and implementation of software for space missions, such as IRIDE, AI-eXpress, COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation, PRISMA, Solar Orbiter, µHETsat (or MicroHETsat), ERS, Envisat, Chime, PLATiNO, TRUTHS, Optisat.

Over three decades of experience in the Earth Observation sector, from downstream to upstream, working closely with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the European Space Agency (ESA), makes the company a reliable provider and developer of space systems and software.

Our offer includes both onboard satellite and ground systems solutions, such as: 

• systems and technologies designed to receive and process satellite data acquired by the spacecraft’s instruments, 
• systems and technologies designed to archive, disseminate, publish and share the generated products, 
• as well as, engineering consulting services for new missions definition, feasibility studies, ground control system architecture definition, requirements specification and system design.

Our Space Software Portfolio includes:

• ERMES: The software solution for satellite test, monitoring and control.
• Kadmos: A suite of services that enables the combined and synergistic use of data from various missions.
• EarthBIT: Image visualization and processing tool for EO and scientific data.
• Spacedge: A hybrid space ecosystem for Earth Observation and Earth Intelligence that enables a new satellite as-a-service model to access on-demand in-orbit resources.