The focus of this thesis is on the realization of a modular add-on structural system to actively reduce disturbing vibrations at the camera head within a small satellite system. The disturbance is generated by the dynamic operation of mechanical cryocooler systems which excite the coupled infrared detectors, thus leading to a critical reduction of the sensor system performance. The structural mechanical solution developed within this thesis is based on active disturbance compensation by superimposing actively generated vibrations with out of phase character, exploiting the principle of destructive interference. Three different robust, scalable systems are being developed on the basis of multifunctional piezoceramic actuator systems. These compensation systems can be added to the existing sensor system with only minimum requirements for constructional modifications of the original system and have no need for launch locking devices. The system design is compatible with general space requirements as well as with special requirements for a sophisticated small satellite mission with respect to especially mass, volume and power limitations as well as cost. An adaptive vibration reduction of 53dB is demonstrated, exceeding international acceptance criteria for residual vibrations of modern cryocooler systems by one order of magnitude and leaving system-functional power reserves of the active system. A generalized experimental simulation of launching and orbital operational conditions leads to a successful system qualification with respect to increased ESA test specifications.