Safeguard Your Missions With Cutting-Edge Debris Detection

Plextek is your experienced engineering partner for low SWaP Radar and Sensing solutions designed for space’s harsh environment.

We have a proven track record working with companies to overcome their most demanding engineering challenges.

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Engineering Excellence in Satellites and Space

For more than 30 years, we have helped industry leaders to systematically address strategic challenges, develop creative technical solutions and deliver advanced low-SWaP, Radar, RF communications, software, AI and ML, radar and sensing systems.

Engineering Excellence
  • Cutting-edge low-SWaP solutions
  • We excel in developing advanced RF technology needed for reliable, space-proven sensing and communication systems.
  • Space tech has unique challenges, but we are experienced in developing complex systems suitable for operation in challenging environments mitigating for outgassing, atomic oxygen, radiation events, solar loading & more.
CLEAR mission

Game-Changing Radar for the CLEAR Mission

Plextek Developed a vital radar technology for the CLEAR mission, advancing space debris removal techniques to safeguard operational satellites and spacecraft. Read more…

Space debris poses a significant threat to space missions. Plextek's innovative technology solutions offer precise and real-time monitoring of space debris. This enables proactive identification and tracking of potential hazards, with cost-effective accuracy.

Richard Jacklin, Commercial Lead
Richard Jacklin

Commercial Lead – Space & Satellite

Partner with Plextek – Our Process

Technology Feasibility

Our multi-disciplinary engineering experience from developing hundreds of other systems in other industries means we’re well placed to help you to rapidly evaluate the potential and feasibility of a new technical design or system.

Proof of Concept

Plextek supports your project from early breadboard, flatsat and engineering model, through the extensive test and validation procedures needed before delivering final flight models.

Deployment

Once the preferred or optimal solution is clear we can develop complete products and systems – from the whiteboard to deployment – whilst ensuring integrity for the whole system.

Space debris is a growing problem. As more and more pieces of debris are left in orbit, they can cause collisions with active satellites or even endanger astronauts. The issue of space debris has become so serious that it is now seen as one of the main threats to our future orbital space exploration efforts. And with the increasing number of satellite constellations and space missions being launched, the chances of them falling foul of debris are also increasing. This is why we are so proud to work on this impactful field.

James-Henderson, Lead Consultant
James Henderson

Lead Consultant

Technical Paper – Sensing in Space

Explore the cutting-edge technology of mmWave radar and its impact on space missions, including the detection of orbital fragments, in our technical paper “Sensing in Space”. Gain insights into safety and efficiency improvements, customization options, and performance optimization. Stay informed about the latest advancements in space technology.