Rocketry Recovery Subsystem
Recovery Subsystem The recovery sub-team is responsible for the dimensioning and construction of the rocket’s parachutes, as well as the design and manufacturing of two ejection mechanisms. Most high-power rockets need two parachutes for their recovery. The first one is called drogue parachute and it produces the initial deceleration, whereas the second one, the main […]
Aeronautics Structural Subsystem
Structural Subsystem Structural sub team is responsible for the design of the aircraft in cooperation with Αerodynamics Design (aka Aerodynamics) sub team. Structural sub team’s job though does not end there, they are responsible of the materials that are going to be used in an aircraft, the fabrication methods, the assembly and the overall construction […]
Rocketry Propulsion Subsystem
Propulsion Subsystem The Propulsion sub-team is responsible for the rocket’s propulsion system. To achieve this, it is involved in the development of code for simulating both the motor’s as well as the rocket’s performance, the manufacturing of solid propellant and finally, the design and manufacturing of rocket motors. In the pursuit of reaching a given […]
Aeronautics Avionics Subsystem
Avionics Subsystem The “Avionics” subsystem works with anything that is related to an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle’s electronics. Specifically, the subsystem’s primary goal is the creation of proper infrastructures for achieving flight and collecting necessary data during it. This includes the construction and maintenance of the aircraft’s electronics, but also the manufacturing, programming, and calibration of […]
Are you interested in Aerospace? | A.S.A.T.'s Recruiting
“Rockets? Satellites? UAVs? Who manufactures them?” How would it sound, if I told you that a few students are designing a UAV? Yes, you got it right, an innovative unmanned air vehicle, capable of lifting loads and execute a specific mission, while using solar power for its function. How would it sound, if I told […]
Milestone moments | FYS Workshop's Conclusions
Great moments usually do not last for a long time, but they are the milestones in the timeline which when discussed, brighten the faces of the ones involved. Those moments are usually the outcome of hard work and commitment, and such a moment was our participation in the Fly YourSatellite! Selection Workshop 2019. Different Flights […]
Fly your Satellite! One step closer!
For a project to have a specific goal is certainly helping to be able and define its course. Achieving this goal however is another story. In most cases there are huge challenges and obstacles acting as a road block in the success of the project; the differentiation point of a successful project from one that […]
First phase Success brings "AcubeSAT" to the Netherlands to "Fly your Satellite"|Phase 2
On Friday, October 11, our team met with the Vice-Rector of Research and Lifelong Learning, Efstratios Stilianidis. The conversation that followed focused on the development of the “ΑcubeSAT” project. The Vice-Rector approved the proposal’s submission for participating in the ESA’s “Fly Your Satellite!” program, representing the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The proposal was therefore sent […]
A Unique Exhibition Experience: TIF HELEXPO 2019
Our team was in Thessaloniki International Fair from September 7 to 15 to guide people to the most fantastic corner of pavilion 14, to provide them a magical trip to the aerospace! In the fair, we exhibited our three projects: our two air-vehicles, Nephele and Aurora, the rocket “Hyperion” and the nanosatellite, “AcubeSat”. All team […]
Air Cargo Challenge '19, Stuttgart | Day 3
The second day of Air Cargo Challenge 2019 did not go as expected for our team. The cross winds were intense and the challenge for us even greater. The competition today started with Nephele III, which after three attempts failed to take off, because of a rear landing gear failing. At first, Aurora’s performance looked really […]