Sidus Space's LizzieSat-3 Achieves Sub-5m Resolution Imagery for HEO USA
Sidus Space's LizzieSat-3 successfully captured non-Earth imagery over Victoria, Australia using HEO USA's Holmes Mk1 sensor, validating integrated multi-sensor performance with sub-5-meter resolution. The platform's bus-level commissioning confirmed avionics, power, communications and guidance systems reliability ahead of full multi-mission activation under a subscription data service contract.
1. Imagery Validation
LizzieSat-3 carried HEO USA's Holmes Mk1 non-Earth imaging camera into orbit and captured its first series of images over Victoria, Australia. The sub-5-meter resolution imagery demonstrates the platform’s ability to support space domain awareness applications and validates the integrated sensor suite performance in an operational environment.
2. Platform Commissioning and Sensor Integration
Bus-level commissioning on LizzieSat-3 confirmed the functionality of avionics, power, communications and on-orbit guidance, navigation and control systems. Integrated payloads, including FeatherEdge and AIS sensors alongside the Holmes Mk1 camera, proved stable and reliable, underscoring the platform’s modular design and advanced manufacturing techniques such as hybrid 3D-printed structures.
3. Next Steps and Commercial Deployment
Sidus Space will proceed with software updates and HEO USA will conduct sensor calibration and image optimization ahead of full multi-mission activation. Data from this phase will refine on-orbit performance and support the launch of a subscription data service contract, positioning the platform for commercial and government space-based analytics deployments.