The RADMOR Space Technology Center (CTK) of the WB Group and Thorium Space have signed a cooperation agreement focused on the construction and development of various satellite platforms, including sensors, software, cryptographic systems, and communication technologies. This collaboration marks another significant step for Poland’s industry towards achieving technological sovereignty in the space sector.
Established in September 2024, the Space Technology Center (CTK) is a Polish industry initiative designed to facilitate the launch of satellite observation and communication systems into Earth’s orbit. The goal is to achieve technological sovereignty and integrate entities specializing in space technologies.
The agreement was signed by Bartłomiej Zając, President of RADMOR, and Gracjan Jakubowski, Vice President of RADMOR, alongside Paweł Rymaszewski, President of Thorium Space. The Gdynia-based CTK specializes in the construction, development, and integration of satellite technologies, while the Wrocław-based Thorium Space focuses on satellite communication systems, including the design and production of integrated circuits used in these systems.
The agreement sets the groundwork for cooperation on projects involving the development of various types of platforms for building telecommunications satellites and their onboard sensors, communication software, national cryptographic systems for satellite telecommunications, and communication equipment and software for ground control stations.
“The Space Technology Center is a shared foundation for many Polish entities to achieve the ambitious goal of independently producing national satellite systems. Our own satellites will ensure Poland’s independence in communication and space reconnaissance. I am pleased that the first company we will collaborate with to build Poland’s technological sovereignty in the satellite industry is Thorium Space,” said Bartłomiej Zając, President of RADMOR S.A.
“This agreement enables Thorium to grow in two key areas – on one hand, we gain access to WB Group’s solutions, such as composites, cryptographic systems, and secure data transmission. On the other hand, we open new opportunities for our systems, such as phased array antennas and satellite communication technologies, including applications related to drones,” stated Paweł Rymaszewski, President of Thorium Space S.A.
“The synergy of resources, competencies, and experience will create an advanced technological ecosystem of strategic importance. This not only enhances national industrial potential but also aligns with the modernization priorities of the Ministry of National Defense,” added President Rymaszewski.
The first phase of CTK’s projects will focus on providing continuous Earth observation data regardless of weather conditions, 24 hours a day. This will require launching a constellation of reconnaissance satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radar (SAR).
The observation system developed by the Space Technology Center will feature world-class solutions integrated with unique Polish cryptographic technology. The project will also include a ground control station for mission management and seamless data reception.
The goal of the Space Technology Center is to ensure full technological sovereignty and strategic security for Poland. While existing solutions will be used in the initial phase, the proposed system complements and extends the current Polish space strategy and ongoing programs.
Source: ManagerPlus
