Advanced Space Technologies Research & Education Center  


Research Technology Focus

The research focus areas align with typical spacecraft subsystems, see the asterisk below. The payload or mission represents the central focus of the research, whereby all of the subsystems support the mission. ASTREC will utilize modern systematic approaches to reduce design time.


Small Satellite Missions

Science & Exploration

  • Space Weather
  • Weather & Atmospheric
  • Space Biology
  • Astrobiology
  • Astrophysics

Engineering & Technology Verification

  • Space Situational Awareness
  • Servicing and inspection
  • Debris abatement
  • Autonomous operations
  • Formation Flying
  • Evolvable/Reconfigurable satellites