Software and test equipment for space applications: trajectory optimization, mission analysis and safety analyses

Astos Solutions GmbH

Stuttgart · BucharestNew on Amplifa

2006Founded (September)

1989Start of ASTOS development (DLR/MBB)

2Locations (Stuttgart, Bucharest)

About Astos Solutions

Astos Solutions GmbH, based in Stuttgart, is a software and services company for space applications. The company develops and distributes the ASTOS software for mission analysis, trajectory optimization, vehicle design and simulation of space scenarios such as launch, re-entry and orbit transfer. The portfolio also includes LOTOS, DCAP, PEET, GAMAG, ODIN as well as test equipment such as real-time sensor data emulation (LIDAR and camera) and GNC/AOCS check-out equipment. Services include optimization, safety and risk analyses (among others destructive re-entry, launch and re-entry risks according to ESA and NASA guidelines), support, modeling and software training. ASTOS is reference software of the European Space Agency (ESA) and is used by ESA and the space industry. In addition to its headquarters in Stuttgart, the company maintains an office in Bucharest (Astos Solutions SRL).

Site: Stuttgart
Processes: Trajectory Optimization, Multidisciplinary spacecraft design optimization, Mission performance analysis, System concept analysis, GNC design and simulation, Pointing error engineering, Flexible-body multi-body simulation, Real-time 3D animation of space scenarios
Materials: ASTOS, GESOP, LOTOS, PEET, GAMAG, DCAP, ODIN
Founded: 2006
Industries: Space, Space Transportation, Earth Observation, Navigation, Satellite Communication, Space Situational Awareness

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Software development
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Modeling and simulation
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Optimization services
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Safety and risk analyses
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Training and support

Products and Processes

ASTOS

Analysis, Simulation and Trajectory Optimization Software for space applications such as launch, re-entry and orbit transfer.

GESOP

Optimization kernel of ASTOS, also usable as a stand-alone tool for non-aerospace problems.

LOTOS

Software for trajectory optimization of low-thrust orbit transfers.

PEET

Pointing Error Engineering Tool for pointing error analysis.

GAMAG

Software for analysis of the magnetic cleanliness of spacecraft.

DCAP

Dynamic and Control Analysis Package for dynamics and control analysis.

ODIN

Optimal Design Investigation Structural Analysis and Sizing Tool.

Locations

Stuttgart

Head office/Headquarters: development and sales

Bucharest

Office (Astos Solutions SRL)

Inside the production

Nominal altitude profile of a simulation with and without wind

Industries

SpaceSpace TransportationEarth ObservationNavigationSatellite CommunicationSpace Situational AwarenessExploration and Science

Additional services

Trajectory OptimizationMultidisciplinary spacecraft design optimizationMission performance analysisSystem concept analysisGNC design and simulationPointing error engineeringFlexible-body multi-body simulationReal-time 3D animation of space scenariosGravitational modellingMagnetic field identification and compensationSafety and risk assessment (space debris, launchers, re-entry)Real-time sensor data emulation (LIDAR & camera)GNC/AOCS special check-out equipmentModel formulation and preparationTechnical optimization solutionsOnline supportSoftware training (ASTOS, LOTOS, GAMAG, PEET)FAA Class 3 Amateur Rocket support (aerodynamics, trajectories)Destructive re-entry risk analysis

Reference customers

European Space Agency (ESA) – reference software/user of the tools

History

1989
Development of ASTOS (then ALTOS) begins at DLR Oberpfaffenhofen and MBB under the direction of Prof. Klaus Well
1991
Prof. Well moves to the IFR of the University of Stuttgart; ASTOS development continues at the IFR
1996
Andreas Wiegand, founder of Astos Solutions, joins the ASTOS development team
1999
Start of ASTOS commercialization; GESOP available as a stand-alone tool
2001
ASTOS is distributed by the Technology Transfer Initiative of the University of Stuttgart (TTI) (until 2006)
2006
Foundation of Astos Solutions GmbH (September) for development and distribution of ASTOS