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.