Infinity Avionics Unveils Aquila: The Next-Generation Space Imaging Solution for Complex Orbital Operations
Infinity Avionics has unveiled Aquila, a next-generation space imaging system designed to support complex orbital operations including proximity maneuvering, robotics, and autonomous spacecraft activities. The company introduced the new solution in March 2026, positioning Aquila as a compact, modular imaging platform intended for missions requiring real-time visual awareness and decision-making in orbit. The system targets applications such as rendezvous and docking, in-space servicing, debris removal, and spacecraft inspection, reflecting growing demand for onboard autonomy and operational visibility across commercial and government missions.
Aquila is a small-form-factor HD and Full HD imaging system capable of capturing and streaming video at up to 30 frames per second, enabling real-time feedback for closed-loop spacecraft control and navigation. The camera supports multiple field-of-view configurations, including 10-degree, 45-degree, and 90-degree optical assemblies, allowing mission-specific customization across spacecraft types and operational environments. The platform is offered in three variants, Aquila-Lite, Aquila-Plus, and Aquila-Pro, designed to scale across different mission requirements and budgets. Interfaces include UART, RS485, and GigE Ethernet, while the compact 50 mm by 50 mm form factor simplifies integration with spacecraft avionics and onboard processing systems.
The unveiling reflects increasing industry demand for onboard imaging to support autonomous operations, particularly as spacecraft undertake more complex proximity operations and in-orbit servicing missions. Applications for Aquila span space domain awareness, in-space manufacturing, robotics, navigation, launch vehicle monitoring, and space logistics, highlighting the expanding role of imaging systems as core spacecraft subsystems rather than secondary payloads. Infinity Avionics, an Australian developer of satellite imaging and onboard processing technologies, is positioning Aquila as part of a broader shift toward autonomous spacecraft architectures and more sophisticated orbital operations.
