17 June 2026 2018 space-based space surveillance startup Look Up has announced a partnership with ground station network Skynopy to automate a low-Earth orbit collision avoidance service (LEO).
Skynopy signed a contract to demonstrate the integration of its stations with the European ATLAS² project (Acceleration Towards LEO Automatic Space Safety). At the first stage, Skynopy must simulate the interaction of the network with the service, contacts of satellites with stations and provide a test environment. The stage should end in the middle 2026 year. If successful, there will be orbital tests with a real satellite and a full demonstration of the almost fully automated collision avoidance system.
CEO and co-founder of Look Up said, that the purpose of ATLAS² is to assist with decision-making, reduce response time and operational complexity. In most cases, operators will retain the final decision on maneuvers. ATLAS² and Skynopy will shorten the chain from threat detection to command from hours to minutes, while maintaining human control.
Look Up, founded in 2022 year, uses its own SORASYS-1 radar in Loser (France), which tracks objects in LEO ranging in size from 10 cm. The company plans to deploy a network of seven radars for sovereign European surveillance capabilities. Skynops, founded in 2023 year, virtualizes access to 17 ground stations and serves approx 10 satellite operators.
The European Union funds approx 70% ATLAS² project (3,4 million euros). The program is already working on the basis of the first Look Up radar and data from other sources, performing risk assessment and maneuver recommendations. Skynopy provides an automated execution layer.
Source: https://spacenews.com