Teledyne Technologies announced the introduction of two new space‑qualified CMOS image sensors, the Ruby 1.3M USV and the Emerald Gen2 12M USV. Engineering models, evaluation kits, and integration tools will be available by the end of 2025, allowing customers to begin prototyping and testing the sensors in their own systems.
The sensors were designed and tested in Teledyne’s Grenoble, France facility and have passed rigorous delta‑space qualification and radiation testing, including single‑event latch‑up, single‑event effect, and single‑event functional interrupt assessments. They are delivered as flight models with dual‑screening levels—U1 (ESCC9020‑like) and U3 (NASA Class 3 tailored for image sensors)—ensuring compliance with the most demanding space‑environment requirements.
The Ruby 1.3M USV offers a 1.3‑megapixel resolution, while the Emerald Gen2 12M USV delivers 12 megapixels. Both sensors are engineered for a wide range of space applications, from Earth‑observation platforms and star trackers to monitoring cameras, space‑suit cameras, rover imaging systems, and moon‑lander missions. By combining industrial‑grade CMOS technology with full space qualification, Teledyne expands its portfolio in the New Space market, which is expanding as commercial and governmental space programs accelerate.
A live demonstration of the Emerald Gen2 12M USV will be showcased at Space Tech Expo Europe 2025 in Bremen, Germany, from November 18‑20, 2025. The event will allow prospective customers to evaluate the sensor’s performance and integration capabilities in a real‑world setting.
Teledyne’s new sensors fit into a broader strategy that includes the European TENSIS project, which aims to develop independent space‑imaging sensor technology and reduce reliance on external suppliers. The company’s history of supplying components for more than 260 space missions—including focal plane arrays for the James Webb Space Telescope and the European Space Agency’s Euclid telescope—underscores its expertise in high‑reliability imaging solutions. Frédéric Devrière, Product Manager at Teledyne e2v, noted that “combining industrial‑grade CMOS technology with space qualification enables European and global players to innovate faster and more affordably in Earth observation, planetary exploration, and commercial applications.”
Teledyne’s Q3 2025 financial results, released the day before the sensor announcement, showed net sales of $1.54 billion, a 6.7% year‑over‑year increase, and a non‑GAAP diluted EPS of $5.57, beating analyst estimates of $5.47. The earnings beat was driven by strong demand in the Digital Imaging and Aerospace & Defense Electronics segments, offsetting modest cost inflation in raw materials. The company’s continued focus on cost discipline and strategic investments in high‑return verticals, such as space imaging, positions it to capture growing market share in the New Space sector.
The announcement signals Teledyne’s commitment to expanding its presence in the space market and leveraging its engineering capabilities to meet the needs of commercial and governmental customers. By offering space‑qualified sensors that are also industrially robust, the company is poised to support a new generation of Earth‑observation satellites, planetary probes, and exploration missions, reinforcing its long‑standing role as a key supplier in the aerospace and defense industry.
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