Telescopes and Optical Assemblies

At a Glance

Scalable optical platforms

Designed for constellations and flagship systems
Scalable telescope platforms support both high-volume aerospace deployments and world-class astronomical observatories.
Freeform precision at production speed
Deep understanding of freeform surface complexity ensures accuracy without sacrificing schedule or throughput.
History that enables high-quality imagery
Built on a century of Tinsley™ expertise, our optics power landmark programs such as JWST and the Thirty Meter Telescope.
Protected optics for modern battlefields
Windows, domes, and EMI-shielded assemblies preserve optical and RF performance under electronic warfare threats.

Our Products

Refractive Optical Assemblies

Optimized for high-volume aerospace and proliferated space applications, Our telescopes enable rapid, reliable deployment across communication, imaging, and targeting missions.

Reflective Telescope Assemblies

Large-aperture optical systems for space and ground telescopes, built on a century of heritage supporting programs such as the James Webb Space Telescope and the Thirty Meter Telescope.

Telescopes for aircraft and satellites

Select optimal telescope materials for aircraft or satellite for targeting, communication, or imaging. Our telescope technology platform supports at least a dozen types of materials to maximize designs for just about any aerospace telescope application.

Material optimization highlights

Aluminum: Lightweight, cost-effective solutions for inter-satellite communication and fighter jet targeting
Silicon Carbide: High stiffness and thermal conductivity for thin, monolithic structures in LEO environments
Zerodur™: Ultra-low thermal expansion for GEO systems with large temperature gradients

Telescopes for astronomy

We build large telescope mirrors for world-renowned ground and space observatories. Our heritage brand underpins some of the most prestigious astronomical programs, with capabilities spanning fabrication, polishing, coating, and integration of meter-class optics.

Key Features

Meter-class roundels polished to single-digit micron accuracy
Stressed mirror polishing for precise aspherical shaping
Custom two-dimensional profilometry for surface verification
Facilities purpose-built for hexagonal mirror segmentation

ISR&T optical assemblies

We design and integrate next-generation intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting (ISR&T) optical assemblies with motorized focus control and fast-steering mirrors. Our multi-element assemblies deliver durability, precision, and performance from prototype through high-volume production.