Aster Labs Renews Contract As Software Broker

SHOREVIEW, Minn. - Sept. 25, 2019 - PRLog -- Astos provides software for launch, in- orbit, reentry, and interplanetary missions. This software capability fits well with ASTER Labs' space- focused research missions and products. The continuation of Astos software products with ASTER Labs' current offerings enhances the ability to provide hardware and software products and services to a larger space sector.

ASTER Labs is a preeminent innovator of spacecraft navigation technologies. Astos Solutions is internationally recognized for their evolving experience in optimization and simulation solutions through off-the-shelf software serving the space industry, agencies, and research organizations worldwide. Astos products support domains such as space transportation, Earth observation, navigation, satellite communication, space situational awareness, exploration and science.

ASTER Labs' CEO and Founder, Dr. Suneel I. Sheikh said, "We are delighted and proud to continue to represent Astos Solutions' advanced offerings. Our team is excited to support Astos in helping customers leverage these versatile and robust technical features toward their astrodynamics, robotic, and other mission applications"

Astos Solutions' Managing Director, Andreas Wiegand states, "Astos Solutions GmbH is looking forward to continuing the pursuit of expanded market sales with ASTER Labs, Inc. within the United States. We believe the collaboration between our two companies will provide a significant growth opportunity for our product catalogue."

ASTER Labs provides both hardware and software solutions for space and terrestrial applications, full service and support for nanosatellite missions that includes component technical saland support, hardware and software customization support based on project needs, and project development based on research budget and goals.  The new agreement will support research and development from ideation, through test and optimization, to launch, deployment, and operations of a wide range of applications.

Astos Solutions GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany, has its roots in the early 1990's as a university spin-off and was founded in its present form in 2006. The ASTOS® software began at the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) under Prof. Klaus Well. Significant software improvements under Astos Solutions founder Andreas Wiegand produced the commercialized version of ASTOS® in 1999. ASTOS® core activities relate to mission analysis, trajectory and vehicle design optimization, system concept simulation, Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC), pointing error engineering, camera simulation, and magnetic cleanliness.

ASTER Labs, Inc., Shoreview, MN, was founded in 2004 and is a research and development firm that primarily focuses on advanced topics in the aerospace industry. It also provides engineering services and prototype development for numerous customers. Research within the company is concentrated on the analysis of aerospace systems and sub-systems with potential for significant contributions to related technology, such as space vehicle systems, medical sensor development, and personal consumer products.

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