Jena, 19.05.2026. The Thuringian space company Jena-Optronik has been honored in the USA for its outstanding performance as a supplier. The US technology group Northrop Grumman presented the sensor experts with the “Global Supply Chain Supplier Excellence Award for Strategic Excellence.”
- Awarded Company: Jena-Optronik GmbH
- Award: Global Supply Chain Supplier Excellence Award for Strategic Excellence
- Awarded by: Northrop Grumman (US Corporation)
- Location of Award Ceremony: Tysons Corner near Washington D.C.
- Background: Strategic partnership since 2002, supply of space sensors
Over Two Decades of Successful Cooperation
The ceremonial presentation of the award took place during an event in Tysons Corner near Washington D.C. Dr. Reinhard Berger accepted the award on behalf of the entire Jena-Optronik team. In his speech, he emphasized the trustful and continuous cooperation between the two companies. The strategic partnership between the Jena developers and Northrop Grumman has existed since 2002.
Technology for Space
Since the beginning of the cooperation, Jena-Optronik has successfully delivered a wide range of high-precision sensors to support numerous international space missions. The US corporation Northrop Grumman was among the very first users of these specialized space technologies immediately after their market launch.
The city of Jena looks back on a long and world-renowned tradition in optics and precision mechanics. Today, the location on the Saale is a significant center for high technology and aerospace in Europe. Jena-Optronik GmbH specializes in so-called star sensors, rendezvous and docking sensors, as well as optical instruments for Earth observation. Numerous satellites worldwide and space missions today navigate safely with the help of precision technology “Made in Jena.”
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Jena-Optronik receives award
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