Organization:Hokkaido Space Science and Technology Creation Center

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Hokkaido Aerospace Science and Technology Incubation Center ( HASTIC ) is a network of space development- related facilities and space-related university laboratories scattered throughout Hokkaido to create and start a new industry utilizing space development technology. HASTIC is a private space organization whose main purpose is to contribute to the development of space development in Japan and foster the next generation of researchers and engineers.[1]

Overview

HASTIC was established as a voluntary organization in June 2002, and was approved as a nonprofit organisation in January 2003[2] with offices in Kita-ku, Sapporo.

HASTIC conducts research and development in five main areas;

  • Sounding rocket launches[3]
  • Satellite remote sensing[4]
  • Space environment utilization (50m drop tower)[5]
  • Solid rocket propellant[6]
  • Space medicine[7]
  • Small uncrewed supersonic aircraft[8]

In addition, HASTIC holds seminars, conducts academic societies, and publishes the public relations magazine "HASTIC News" and "Space News Hokkaido".

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