About Opto Space & Defense
Opto Space & Defense is a private company headquartered in São Carlos, Brazil, founded in 1985. It works in Earth Observation & Remote Sensing and Avionics & Components.
Brazilian optronics manufacturer — develops space cameras for Earth observation satellites and thermal vision systems for the aerospace and defence sectors.
- Founded
- 1985
Sectors
Locations
View on atlasSão Carlos
HQSão Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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