Super-Sharp Space Systems

SuperSharp Space Systems, based in Cambridge, UK, is an Earth observation technology company founded in 2017 as a spinout from the University of Cambridge. The company specializes in innovative unfolding thermal infrared (TIR) space telescopes that deploy from small satellites, providing ultra-high-resolution images of Earth's surface at lower costs. SuperSharp aims to enhance climate change mitigation efforts and applications in precision agriculture and urban energy efficiency monitoring. The company's flagship product, the Hibiscus telescope, is designed for in-orbit operations by late 2026. It features a compact 12U nanosatellite design that unfolds to create large effective apertures, achieving up to 10 times better resolution per unit cost than traditional systems. SuperSharp's technology supports a range of applications, including crop yield prediction, urban planning, and climate monitoring, with a planned satellite launch targeted for early 2027. The company emphasizes customer-driven innovation and aims for net-zero carbon goals by 2040.