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
87 People
25% 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
Nearing completion
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 …
Nearing completion
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 …
Nearing completion
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
Here you can find all the information about the project’s financing and track the progressive transfer of funds.
10.4 Million euro Project's total cost
6.7 Million euro Transferred to the project so far
Last published articles
04 December 2025
The Latest Updates on Astra's Progress
The data on the Astra portal has been updated. New progress statuses regarding expenditures and work packages, tasks, and milestones have been released to better understand where the project stands just a few weeks before the deadline scheduled in the timelines.
25 November 2025
The Structural Model of Crystal Eye Takes Shape
Crystal Eye is one of the main focuses (or main pillars) of Astra's Work Package 1. The photos show for the first time the "structural model," the precursor to the Crystal Eye that will be launched into space.
15 October 2025
The Astra survey, the lottery, and participant choices
The preliminary report on the experimental results of WP3C, which involved one thousand people with the aim of understanding the project's impact.
Latest publications
Peer-reviewed journal papers - Technology Transfer and Impact Management
Publications as part of Astra WP3 (updated October 2025)
Peer-reviewed journal papers - Digital platforms for space industry
Publications as part of Astra WP2 (updated October 2025)