The partnership
Astra sees the participation of three public research centers and two private entities. The former are the Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI), the University of Perugia and the National Institute of Astrophysics (INAF). The private bodies are the Bruno Kessler Foundation and Thales Alenia Ltd.
Researchers, post-docs and technologists hired for this project
11 People
36% Women
Structured personnel
85 People
26% Women
How far have we progressed?
Follow the progress of the project, its individual work packages and its tasks.
Project ends on 31 December 2025
Ongoing
It ends on 12/2025
WP1 Advanced technologies for Space industry
In the framework of this WP1, the Spoke and Spoke affiliates will develop innovative technologies of great interest for the …
Ongoing
It ends on 12/2025
WP2 Digital platforms for Space industry
WP2 aims at the realization of shared digital platforms to support innovation in research institutions and industrial supply chains operating …
Ongoing
It ends on 12/2025
WP3 Technology Transfer and Impact Management
This work package will implement an innovative approach to technology transfer for the spoke activities. Thanks to the creation of …
Financial resources
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10.4 Million euro Project's total cost
3.8 Million euro Transferred to the project so far
Last published articles
06 December 2024
Working on trust and reliability of autonomous and intelligent systems
One of the most important tasks of Work Package 2 (WP2) focuses on the reliability of autonomous and intelligent systems. This is a particularly challenging objective, especially when dealing with highly advanced technologies such as those used in the aerospace industry
24 November 2024
Digital Platforms for the "Factory of the Future" in the Space Industry
The second work package of Astra focuses on the development of software supporting research and industrial development in space, leveraging the concept of digital twins
17 October 2024
New Horizons for Observing the Universe with the Crystal Eye
One of the key activities in the hardware development at Astra is the creation of a “crystal eye”, which could shed light on gamma rays. We interviewed Felicia Barbato about this
Latest publications
Conference proceedings
Proceedings of international and national conferences within the Astra project
Peer-reviewed journal papers - Digital platforms for space industry
The 23 publications within Astra WP2