Space-ng has introduced a rugged, low-cost Hardware Development Kit (HDK) for its space-qualified Sol3 Vision System, alongside a free Software Development Kit (SDK) for evaluation, academic research, and non-commercial use. This open architecture approach aims to make advanced computer vision tools accessible to universities, startups, and aerospace firms.
The Sol3 ecosystem, comprising both hardware and software, will be showcased at the 39th Annual Small Satellite Conference in Salt Lake City, Aug. 10-13, 2025, at Booth #2437. Space-ng Co-Founder and Chief Engineer Steve Bailey will be present at the event.
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