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Seraphim Space Enterprise, which does business as Generation Space in the U.S., said the companies are part of its Mission 15 cohort are working on solutions related to launch, orbital defense and dual-use artificial intelligence. One of the 10 includes Ravee Optics (U.S.): Enabling compact laser communication technology for high-bandwidth data transmission between small satellites.

Ravee Optics Limited, located in the city of Oakwood (Montgomery County), was awarded $200,000 to commercialize a thermal image sensor designed to be used in drones, handheld devices, and small vehicles. The compact, infrared systems will allow for 3D mapping and thermal imaging even during inclement weather. The project will holistically consist of design and analysis of the product and integration of the components into supplier-provided modules. The technology is being lic