Satellite operators, airlines, and scientists often rely on models rather than real operational data measured in situ. Measuring at the exact location of the asset is crucial for scientific objectives as well as for making informed decisions about risk, liability, and compliance.

In the image, energetic protons (broad, large straight tracks) and energetic electrons (thin, long tracks) are visible. Low-energy electrons (small tracks) and X-rays (few pixel tracks) are also resolved and registered (in the bottom right region of the pixel detector behind the X-ray optics).

MinPIX SPACE is a TRL-9 device developed and tested under ECSS standards. Here, environmental testing of a detector for the Gateway Lunar Station (Internal Dosimetry Array instrument) is displayed. It is ready to fly as a payload on your satellite, aircraft, or other platforms. Miniaturized, low-power, under 3 Watts, and vacuum-ready. The device is delivered with a complete instrument data pack, including ICD, DML, and DMPL.

Timepix-based detectors have had extensive space heritage since 2012. Here, you can see them as components of NASA’s HERA Hybrid Electronic Radiation Assessor system on board the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. Timepix-based detectors have recorded radiation on board the ISS and in numerous satellite missions, including CubeSats.