AOS High-Speed Camera Captures Stunning Footage in Microgravity

9. Juli 2026

The AOS M-VIT high-speed camera has successfully demonstrated its performance in one of the most demanding environments imaginable - aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

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The Experiment: DropCoal

As part of the ESA-funded DropCoal (Droplet Coalescence) experiment, the AOS M-VIT was integrated into an advanced experimental container to record the formation and collision of liquid droplets under microgravity conditions. The project provides valuable insights into fluid dynamics in space and supports future developments for both terrestrial industries and long-duration space missions, where understanding liquid behavior in weightlessness is essential.

Designed by RISE

The experimental container was designed, manufactured, and integrated by RISE, the project's prime contractor. Together with AOS Technologies, the engineering teams implemented the camera-specific firmware, optimized the system for the experiment, and carried out extensive functional testing prior to launch and installation on the ISS. The AOS M-VIT became a key component for monitoring and controlling droplet formation and capturing every event with exceptional temporal resolution.

Built for extreme environments. Proven in space. — AOS high-speed cameras deliver.

The spectacular high-speed sequences recorded during the mission will serve as the foundation for future scientific research and engineering developments. They provide researchers with precise data that would be impossible to observe with conventional imaging systems.

AOS Technologies is proud to contribute to cutting-edge space research with imaging solutions that deliver uncompromising performance and reliability. From automotive crash testing to scientific research aboard the ISS, the AOS M-VIT continues to prove that it performs flawlessly—even under the harshest conditions.