Science

Pushing the boundaries

Engineering the impossible

Since the dawn of the space age, we’ve engineered some of the world’s pioneering space science missions. We did it by having a deep understanding of scientific inquiry and by finding a way to give principal investigators the data they wanted. If a scientist can imagine it, we can build it. Leading the way in optics and remote sensing, we solve the impossible and help blaze a path through the stars.

Markets Served

Astrophysics & Planetary Science
Exploring the universe, unveiling Pluto’s mysteries, and finding Earth’s twin
Earth Science
Giving Earth its close-up and learning a lot more about home
Instruments & Sensors
Delivering accurate data from all platforms in space, on land, in the air and at sea
Ground-Based Telescopes
Using our space experience for huge mountaintop observatories
Laser/LIDAR Instruments
3D real-time for tactical missions & enhanced features for science data
Weather
Reliable weather space systems that meet specific military and civilian needs

New Horizons/Ralph

New Horizons/Ralph

We built the Ralph instrument which sent back the highest resolution images of Pluto

Suomi NPP

Suomi NPP

This Ball-built spacecraft provides accurate data for weather prediction models

JWST

JWST

Webb is the Earth’s largest space telescope. We designed its optical mirror system

Contact us

Connect with us to find out more about how we support Principal Investiigators

E: info@ball.com