Plextek Honored with Technology Excellence Stevie® Award for Innovation in Technology

Plextek, a leader in providing exceptional engineering consultancy,  has been named the winner of a Technology Excellence Stevie® Award in the Aerospace Technology category in the second annual Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence.

The Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence recognize the remarkable achievements of individuals, teams, and organizations that are shaping the future of technology across all industry sectors.

Low Earth Orbit is getting crowded, and dangerous. With over 10,000 active satellites and growing clouds of debris, even a particle the size of a grain of sand can threaten billion-dollar missions, global connectivity, astronaut safety, and the future of space usage itself.

Plextek’s cutting-edge mmWave radar is redefining space surveillance. Designed for tough environments where optical systems struggle, like eclipses or dusty lunar terrain, this compact, durable system delivers real-time detection, even down to sub-millimetre debris. Unlike traditional methods, mmWave offers high-frequency, non-impact sensing in a lightweight satellite payload, unlocking a new frontier in orbital awareness.

Richard Jacklin, Space & Satellite Commercial Lead for Plextek reflected on the win, “As NASA and the US Space Force ramp up investments in space situational awareness, and major players like SpaceX, Amazon, and Telesat expand their satellite constellations, real-time debris tracking has shifted from a strategic advantage to an operational necessity. We’re thrilled that Plextek’s innovative solutions have been recognised within such a crowded sector. Bringing new space technologies to market is complex and we’re delighted to receive an award for our efforts.”

Commenting on Plextek’s win, one judge said, “Plextek’s Wave radar innovation is a standout solution for space debris detection and in-orbit operations. It uniquely addresses the limitations of optical systems and sets a new standard in performance, cost, and agility. The adaptation of automotive-grade tech for space is clever and impactful.”

Winners of the awards, named the Stevies from the Greek word meaning “crowned,” will be recognized during a gala awards event on Tuesday, September 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

Details about the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence and the list of 2025 Stevie winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/Tech.