Aster in Space

We want to thank PhotonFirst for not only providing the payload to our mission, but also for doing so with such enthusiasm and expertise! Together, we pushed the limits of photonics and space engineering, turning ambitious ideas into reality. Your dedication and partnership have been invaluable in advancing this mission and setting new benchmarks in technology. Here's to breaking new ground and reaching new heights!

Als je, zoals ik, van technologie houdt en ook werkt in een technolgische omgeving, dan word je dagelijks getracteerd op pareltjes van projecten. Zo ook die van de TUe studenten van Aster in Space en een van mijn opdrachtgevers, PhotonFirst. Voor PhotonFirst heb ik hun partnership met Aster verwerkt in een blog. Dan is het toch wel heel gaaf om te zien en verwoorden dat hun Fiber Optic Sensing oplossing afgelopen zomer naar grote hoogte steeg 🚀🎈 . In een near-space omgeving, bijna 35 km hoog, met temperaturen lager dan -50 graden Celcius bleef hun technologie werken en konden ze diverse details meten. Wil je meer weten hierover? Check dan de blog in de comments. Wil je meer weten over mij, idem 😜 Hi, ik ben Jacco Overdulve en ik zorg als interim marketing manager dat je niet stil komt te staan, voor maximaal 32 uur per week. Creating progress | Daarom E. Me. Marketing | +31 6-13104117 #b2b #interim #marketing #communicatie #agri #photonics #recreatie #techniek #maakindustrie #freelance #zzp #fractional #ecommerce #groothandel #installatie #beschikbaar #strategie #handson #scaleup

🚀 BOOST goes live! 🚀 We are proud to announce the launch of BOOST, the development platform that will boost student innovation in North Brabant! Thanks to Provincie Noord-Brabant, which has earmarked a whopping 2.8 million euros, MBO, HBO and WO students from across the province can apply for funding for their innovative student teams. This makes it at once the largest funding platform in the Netherlands for student teams! 🙌 👩💻 What does BOOST offer? - Innovation Grant: Up to €40,000 for ambitious innovations! - Kickstarter Grant: Up to €1,500 to start a student team! - Knowledge Platform: An online platform full of information to set up your student team and make it successful! 💡 BOOST connects 10 educational institutions in North Brabant and further expansion is planned. With this, we offer more than 150,000 students in #NorthBrabant the opportunity to participate in student teams and increase the impact of their ideas! 🔗 Check our website and find out how BOOST can help you: https://lnkd.in/epBX-89N 💬 Are you a student in North Brabant with an innovative idea? BOOST has the support you need! Share in the comments how you’d use BOOST to bring your project to life! Avans University of Applied Sciences Tilburg University Fontys University of Applied Sciences l Eindhoven University of Technology Design Academy Eindhoven SintLucas HAS green academy Ter AA Breda University of Applied Sciences Summa #studentinnovation #BOOST #education #studentteams #innovation #grant #talentdevelopment #technology #collaboration #StudentStartups

🚀 Bringing Space Closer to Eindhoven! 🌍 The Aster in Space student team at Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (TU/e) has brought space closer to the city. Their Icarus satellite reached an impressive 34.8 km altitude using a weather balloon. “This test was a key step toward space,” says team lead Fares Abuelhassan, as the team tested crucial components like communication and power. Despite a minor issue with the solar panels, the test yielded valuable insights. Local company PhotonFirst joined the project, testing their photonics technology - an exciting collaboration highlighting Eindhoven's innovation potential for space applications. Brainport’s potential While TU/e doesn’t have an aerospace program, Brainport’s knowledge base and TU/e’s support bring students together with industry pioneers, share knowledge, expertise and learnings, and creating a vibrant community around space exploration in Eindhoven. Congrats to Team Aster! 🌌 Read the full article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/etBQh4FP #SpaceInnovation #Eindhoven #TUe #Aerospace #Brainport

In last Wednesday's edition of het Eindhovens Dagblad: student team Aster! We had the privilege and pleasure of being interviewed by Mascha Geerts-Prins regarding the successful high-altitude balloon mission of our satellite prototype Icarus I ✨🌍 The article provides a nice recap of our space-adventure of last summer and what a student team can mean for you next to your studies(as a student)! Curious? Read it all in the full article now published on ed.nl (Eindhovens Dagblad) and ad.nl (Algemeen Dagblad)! https://lnkd.in/eQebA7iQ https://lnkd.in/e9-eFjAs

We had the privilege of participating in NL MOONSHOTS '24, an inspiring competition founded by astronauts André Kuipers and Wubbo Ockels to drive space innovation. As finalists, our team, Aster, presented our pitch to transform Eindhoven from a Brainport into a Spaceport by fostering collaboration between startups, universities, and major tech companies. In addition, we were honored to showcase the successful launch and recovery of our CubeSat prototype, Icarus, from a high-altitude balloon mission. It was an honor to present our ideas to two esteemed astronauts, Dr. Jan Davis and Ulf Merbold. A special thanks to Jasmina Lazendic-Galloway for arranging and hosting the event. We’re excited for the final results and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such inspiring pioneers in the field!

Join us as 4 members of our team participate in the final round of NL MOONSHOTS '24 tomorrow! 🚀 🚀 During the last year Aster has participated in the moonshots program, where participating teams pitch a smart, incredible, and innovative solution to a societal challenge involving space: the moonshot🌟 🌒 🌟 What our team has come up with? Well, you can see that for yourself tomorrow as one of the final round locations is at none other than the Technische Universiteit Eindhoven! During this day the university welcomes two #astronauts from NASA and DLR! You can get the (free) tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ef3W3Dqp

We’d like to extend our thanks to Cursor TU Eindhoven for providing a platform to share the story of our first-ever mission, Hydrogen, which was a resounding success! This milestone marks the start of an exciting chapter for our team, and there's so much more in store as we continue to innovate and push the frontiers of our field. Curious to see what’s next for our team? Head over to Cursor to learn more about our plans for the future!

🚀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵? 🌌 Join us for an inspiring lecture by Joost Carpay, Deputy Director of the Netherlands Space Office, to explore the incredible advancements in space technology and how they’re addressing global challenges like sustainability and security. He'll talk about cutting-edge projects happening right here in the Netherlands, including innovative use of photonic components. If you could make one decision about space exploration, what would you prioritize? Let us know your thoughts in the comments 👇 1. Expand space travel 2. Use space technology to solve Earth’s problems This lecture is organized in collaboration with student team Aster in Space, the first space-related student team at Eindhoven University of Technology. Don’t miss out—be part of the conversation on how space technology is driving innovation and societal benefits. 📅 Wed. 2 October 🕑 12:40 - 13:20 🗣 Language: English 💰 Free 📍 Blauwe Zaal, Auditorium ✍ BA-students can register for USE/ITEC Reserve your spot via www.tue.nl/sg #SpaceInnovation #TUe #NetherlandsSpaceOffice #SpaceResearch #EngineeringForSpace #tueindhoven #technicaluniversity #ehv #studiumgeneraletue

#MissionAccomplished With great pride and rejoice we like to announce the successful launch and recovery of our #CubeSat prototype 'Icarus' from a high-altitude balloon mission. During the past year, our team has been working on Icarus: a CubeSat-based prototype incorporating a #photonic-based payload from our partner PhotonFirst. The payload is a Fiber Bragg Grating sensor that measures ambient pressure, temperature, radiation, and the mechanical strain and stress of Icarus’ frame all at the same time. In Aster’s mission Hydrogen, Icarus went on board a high-altitude balloon up to ~34 km high. At these heights, ambient temperature can decrease to as much as -43 degrees Celsius. In this way, the CubeSat-based prototype could be tested under extreme conditions. The launch was provided by Sent Into Space in the UK. We would like to thank all the hard work our team has put into the project and of course our collaborators at PhotonFirst and Sent Into Space. A special thanks to Bert-Johan Vollmuller and Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum for the guidance and help given, especially during the initial phases of our Hydrogen mission. With the successful retrieval of Icarus, we are one step closer to bringing space technology, teams, and industry to Eindhoven! #space #Eindhoven #photonics #innovationspace #TUe #studenteam