ASTRA
ASTRA is the dedicated Research and Development (R&D) branch of North Space. Its mission is to explore the next frontiers of aerospace technology by developing and testing experimental solutions that will power the association's future missions. ASTRA serves as an innovation hub where technical autonomy and creativity meet to solve complex engineering challenges.
Core Research Areas
Advanced Propulsion: Development and testing of hybrid and liquid-fuel motors to move beyond traditional solid propellants.
Active Flight Control: Research into Thrust Vectoring and Active Fin Control to improve vehicle maneuverability and provide active stabilization during flight.
Spacecraft & Satellites: Designing and studying modular satellite systems, including CanSats for atmospheric simulations and CubeSats for potential orbital and technological demonstration missions.
High-Altitude Solutions: Investigation of Multi-Stage Motor designs to reach higher altitudes and the development of Active Landing Systems for controlled vehicle recovery.
Mission Systems: Development of precision hardware such as Airbrakes for altitude control and automated Payload Deployment Systems for reliable separation in flight.
