# ESA awards contract to IRnova-led consortium for T2SL infrared detectors

The European Space Agency signed a contract with a consortium led by IRnova AB, including Leonardo UK and Fraunhofer IAF, to develop high-performance Type-2 Super Lattice infrared detectors for space and ground applications.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2022-04-04
- Status: announced
- Products: Type-2 Super Lattice infrared detectors
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [IRnova AB](https://endata.com/companies/62074.md)
- [European Space Agency](https://endata.com/companies/19997.md) (customer)
- [Leonardo UK](https://endata.com/companies/62075.md) (partner)
- [Fraunhofer IAF](https://endata.com/companies/62076.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [iaf.fraunhofer.de](https://www.iaf.fraunhofer.de/en/media-library/press-releases/esa-contract-award-t2sl.html), 2022-04-04: "This contract reiterates the maturity of T2SL and the willingness from ESA to maintain European sovereignty in state-of-the-art infrared detector supply chain to cover for future needs."

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