
Qioptiq Space Technology (Now Part of Teledyne)
Unit 2
Kinmel Park, Bodelwyddan
Denbighshire
LL18 5TY
United Kingdom
This facility in Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire, United Kingdom specializes in the manufacturing of radiation stable micro-sheet cover glass for the space industry. Its dedicated glass melter housed in the facilities in the United Kingdom offers a fully integrated manufacturing capability. Furthermore, advanced research and development continue to keep the Bodelwyddan team on the leading edge of space technology.
This site has been supporting space technology since 1970 and offers a unique range of cerium-doped glass components, solar cell cover glass and optical solar reflectors which have been utilized on over 3000 satellites.
The Bodelwyddan facility provides a wide range of qualified coatings developed for both silicon solar cells and gallium arsenide solar cells, and offer an excellent optical solar reflector for thermal control applications. This site continues to be the only supplier to NASA and ESA.