A hyperspectral camera ASPECT developed by VTT is on board the European Space Agency (ESA) space mission, Hera, to test the deflection technology of potentially hazardous asteroids.
The University of Helsinki and Aalto University are responsible for data processing, equipment testing, and the scientific design of the mission. Kuva Space has designed the data processing unit of the hyperspectral camera, as well as life-support equipment for both of the CubeSats.
Picture above is the Milani CubeSat in the Hera mission – Milani is one of two CubeSats that will be deployed to study the asteroid system of Didymos and Dimorphos.
The picture above is the hyperspectral camera ASPECT developed by VTT, also attached to the Milani CubeSat.
For more information about the project contact VTT at this link.
More information about the Hera mission.
Images credit: Tyvak International
