Park Technologii Kosmicznych - Badań, Rozwoju i Innowacji Sp. z o.o. w Zielonej Górze

The Space Technology Park – Research, Development, and Innovation (PTK – R+D+I) offers a wide range of services and products supporting the development of space technologies and innovation in the Lubusz region. The main areas of PTK’s activity include:
Research laboratories:

PTK has seven modern laboratories, including:
• Satellite electronics and FPGA systems laboratory
• Clean room for assembly, integration and testing of satellite systems and subsystems
• Center for processing and interpreting satellite data and civil satellite navigation systems
• Laboratory of robotic systems and artificial intelligence
• Laboratory of cryptography and cyber threat countermeasures
• Laboratory of space medicine
• Laboratory of materials enginnering and strength testing
These advanced research facilities enable the testing and development of technologies that are crucial for the space sector.

A. The Satellite Electronics and FPGA Systems Laboratory has the equipment necessary for designing, integrating, commissioning, and testing advanced electronic systems for both space and ground applications. It includes:
• Tektronix oscilloscopes with a bandwidth of up to 10 GHz: MBO64B (4, 10 GHz) and MBO54B (1 GHz, 2x), equipped with spectrum analyzers, arbitrary signal generators, and power analyzers.
• Signal generators: arbitrary (AFG31252, 2x) and vector (R&S SMM100A), enabling testing of circuits operating at frequencies up to 44 GHz.
• SMD/BGA component mounting device (PACE TF1800), equipped with precision positioning systems and controlled thermal profiles.
• Weller soldering stations with a set of hot air soldering irons for soldering and desoldering – 3 sets (WXR-3003, WX-2020, WTH-1).
• Filters for soldering fume extraction (ZERO SMOG TL KIT 1) – 5 sets
• Keyence microscope with up to 1000x magnification, enabling detailed inspection of electronic circuits.
• The laboratory supports the programming, simulation, and verification of FPGA matrices from various manufacturers, offering full support for FPGA implementations in high-reliability projects
Available software includes:
• Vivado and Vitis (Xilinx) for designing and simulating FPGA circuits and embedded systems.
• Libero (Microsemi) for designing and verifying SoC and FPGA.
• Rivera Pro for advanced verification and simulation of FPGA circuits.

B. Clean room for assembly, integration, and testing of satellite systems and subsystems
The laboratory provides an ISO 7 cleanroom environment necessary for the assembly, integration, and testing of advanced electronic and mechanical systems. It is equipped with advanced devices enabling testing and simulation in harsh environmental conditions, covering a wide range of applications – from space technology to other advanced industries.
The laboratory is equipped with:
• Upholtz shaker (35 kN) for testing resistance to vibration and shock.
• Weiss vacuum-thermal chamber (diameter 1.7 m), simulating space conditions, including vacuum and extreme temperatures.
• APFlayer electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) chamber for testing the electromagnetic compatibility of devices, equipped with a sensitive receiver and a set of specialized antennas.
• Tempest measurement receiver for testing highly classified devices.
• Orolia GSG-8 GNSS signal simulator with jamming and spoofing simulation capabilities.
• Rhode & Schwartz ZNA26 network analyzer with built-in ZNA-K1 spectrum analyzer, allowing for testing in the 10 MHz – 26 GHz range.
The laboratory is also equipped with advanced software, including:
• Siemens NX CAD/CAM/CAE for designing and simulating mechanical systems.
• STK for analyzing space and drone missions.
• ANSYS Mechanical and ANSYS HFSS for mechanical, thermal, and high-frequency analyses.
• ANSYS Discovery for early-stage design and simulation.
• Autodesk Inventor for 3D modeling and simulation of mechanical systems.
The laboratory enables a full range of tests and simulations under controlled conditions, useful in projects requiring the highest precision and reliability.

C. Center for processing and interpreting satellite data and civil satellite navigation systems has advanced computer hardware and software that enables comprehensive processing of geospatial data from satellite, aerial, drone, and lidar observations. The center ensures fast processing of large numbers of images and visualization of results, enabling users to obtain accurate geospatial information. The technologies used cover optical, radar, and lidar domains.
The center consists of a server and five high-performance workstations, providing the computing power to process and analyze large data sets. Thanks to integrated software, the center enables modeling, visualization, and analysis of spatial data in both 2D and 3D.
Key software includes:
• ERDAS Apollo – enables server-based processing of geospatial data and real-time publication of results.
• ERDAS Imagine – consolidates remote sensing, photogrammetry, LiDAR analysis, radar processing, and artificial intelligence tools, offering comprehensive analysis of images and spatial data.
• eCognition – an advanced image data processing tool based on an object-oriented approach that generates a hierarchy of object classes.
• ARC-GIS with CityViz module – a geospatial information system enabling spatial data analysis, visualizations, and analysis reports.
• Virtual City Suite – a tool for 3D city modeling, allowing for the creation of digital twins of cities and urban analyses.
• LIMON – a tool for processing lidar data from point clouds, especially from UAV measurements.
The center also offers the ERDAS Apollo geoportal, which allows for the distribution of processed geospatial data, providing quick access to the results of analyses and spatial models.

D. The Robotic Systems and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory is dedicated to research and implementation of advanced control systems for satellite and planetary robots. Satellite manipulators are tested in a zero-gravity simulation environment provided by a 3 x 3 x 3 m pool. The pool allows for precise testing of mobile manipulators in simulated weightlessness conditions, and its automatic water treatment system guarantees high transparency.
The laboratory has a positioning system based on four high-resolution cameras that monitor the position of manipulators and mobile platforms. This system provides accurate measurements and visualization of data necessary for calibration and control algorithm testing.
Bravo 7, a six-degree-of-freedom manipulator from Reach Robotics, proven in underwater operations, is used to test satellite manipulators. The laboratory also prototypes robot control algorithms using the MicroLabBox system from dSpace, which integrates data from sensors and actuators.
The laboratory uses MATLAB software, which enables the prototyping and testing of artificial intelligence and robot control algorithms. With a wide range of toolboxes, MATLAB provides complete flexibility in modeling and simulating autonomous robot and satellite operations.

E. The Cryptography and Cyber Threat Countermeasures Laboratory focuses on researching and implementing technologies that secure data exchange and protect systems against cyber attacks. In view of the widespread availability of the Internet and the enormous flow of information, the laboratory is involved in creating barriers to protect against the interception and use of data by unauthorized persons. It also offers tools to protect electromagnetic signals (e.g., GNSS) from interference and corruption.
The laboratory has advanced systems at its disposal, such as:
• Anti-jamming antenna system: Novatel CRPA antennas (GAJT 410 ML, GAJT 710 ML) and the GAJT AE device, which protect communication systems from external interference in both civilian and military applications.
Cyber threat countermeasure platform that consists of five key elements:
• A threat detection system supported by machine learning mechanisms, automating the response to cyber threats.
• A privileged access management system that secures access to IT resources, including physical and virtual machines, network equipment, and applications.
• Data backup software that provides secure backups.
• A hyperconverged server platform for IT resource management.
• Hardware cryptographic module for data encryption and communication security.
The laboratory offers advanced tools for protection against signal interference and cyberattacks, with the possibility of implementation in both the civil and military sectors.

F. The Space Medicine Laboratory focuses on researching the psychophysical and psychological effects of prolonged isolation, such as those experienced during space missions. Although it does not deal with physiology in microgravity conditions, the laboratory is equipped with advanced systems for monitoring vital signs, brain waves, body temperature, and human cognitive functions, allowing for a thorough analysis of the effects of prolonged isolation and stress on the body.
The laboratory has at its disposal:
• The HR2000 (BST) vital signs monitoring system, which enables long-term recording of parameters such as blood pressure, heart rate, and ECG without restricting the mobility of the test subject.
• An EXG 32 EEG device (ELMIKO) for long-term monitoring and analysis of brain waves during studies related to sensory deprivation and stress.
• A GTC 600 C thermal imaging camera (Bosch) for precise measurement of the body temperature of test subjects in the range from -20°C to +600°C.
• The Biopac MP-160 cognitive function monitoring system, which allows the recording of data on eye movements, facial microexpressions, and other parameters related to cognitive activity.
The laboratory enables comprehensive research into the effects of stressful conditions and prolonged isolation on the human body, which is crucial for space missions and other extreme working environments.

G. The Materials Engineering and Strength Testing Laboratory offers comprehensive testing capabilities, including macro, meso, and micro scale testing. The laboratory serves a wide range of customers, from the machine and automotive industries to precision mechanics and space research. The equipment allows for strength testing, material structure analysis, and resistance testing to external factors.
The laboratory is equipped with:
• Strength testing system enabling static and dynamic tests with loads up to 500 kN, with a high-temperature furnace and temperature chamber.
• Scanning electron microscope (SEM) with EDS X-ray microanalysis and EBSD analyzer for analyzing the composition and structure of materials.
• Keyence VHX-7000 portable optical microscope, offering up to 1000x magnification, for examining surface structure before and after processing.
• Metallographic sample preparation kit (Mecatech SPI SPC DPC polisher and PRESI MECATOME T265 cutter, and Mecapress 3 hot mounting press) for precise material sample testing.
• Salt chamber that simulates corrosion processes, enabling the testing of material resistance in environments with varying degrees of salinity.
• Bruker SkyScan 1275 X-ray microtomograph for observing structural defects in samples.
• Labortech impact hammer, generating energy up to 450 J, used to test energy absorption and material behavior in thermal shock.
• Vibration testing kit and acoustic camera for detecting faults in rotating components such as bearings and motors.
The laboratory supports strength testing and materials engineering, enabling comprehensive testing from macroscopic loads to microscopic structural analysis.

The PTK also has a Drone Center / UAV Pilot Training Center, which provides training services in the field of piloting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the open and specific categories. In addition, it offers specialized services based on multispectral data analysis, as well as ecosystem services including air quality testing.
The Drone Center has the following resources at its disposal:
• Class C0 unmanned aircraft – intended for training purposes.
• Class C1 unmanned aircraft – used for training purposes and for data acquisition for ecosystem services.
• Class C2 unmanned aircraft – used in training, including specialized training in conducting inspections using thermal imaging cameras.
• Class C3 unmanned aircraft – intended for training purposes and the provision of ecosystem services, including multispectral data collection.
• Class C5 unmanned aircraft – used for training purposes in the special category.
• Class C6 unmanned aircraft – used for training purposes in the special category.
• MicaSense RedEdge-P multispectral camera, enabling data acquisition in the following spectral bands: Red, Green, Blue, Red Edge, NIR, and Panchromatic.
• UAV flight simulators used for training purposes.