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Mr. Eric Hauck, head of the Catalan government delegation for Southeast Europe, based in Croatia, received the president of the Adriatic Aerospace Association, Mr. Slobodan Bosanac, for a visit on April 18 on the topic of cooperation in the field of space. The Government of Catalonia launched the New Space Strategy program with the aim of establishing Catalonia as a center for innovation and attracting talent in the space economy. One of the leading projects within the Catalan NewSpace strategy is the installation and operation of a small satellite constellation. To date, three satellites have already been launched, with plans for a constellation of more than eight units by 2026. Furthermore, Catalonia is home to Catalonia SpacePort, located at Lleida-Alguaire Airport, which serves as a key hub for NewSpace activities . Our knowledge and R&D ecosystem in the NewSpace domain revolves around institutions such as the NanoSat Lab at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), the Institut d’Estudis Espacials de Catalunya (IEEC), the i2Cat Foundation and the Center Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC ).In the conversation about cooperation, mutual interest in the development of joint projects was expressed, bearing in mind the transfer of technology and science in both directions. Possibilities of involving I and other representatives of the Southeast Europe region were also considered.

One of the challenges for CubeSat is efficient change of orbits, which would enable them to perform important tasks: hunting space debris, choosing remote sensing sites, cooperation with other partners. Dalian University of Technology launched a 12U CubeSat Dalian-1 Lianli with 17kg, Chinese company Cosats Co. Ltd. as the provider of Deployer, HAN Thruster, etc., which successfully tested for the first time the green propellant HAN (Hydroxylamine Nitrate) as the possible future answer for the manoeuvring capabilities of small satellites. HAN propellant replaces very toxic Hydrazine.

The orbit test showed that the propulsion system has a rated output thrust of 0.5N and a total impulse of 500Ns, enabling it to perform orbit control tasks for the satellite in both steady-state and pulse modes. Telemetry data indicated that the engine has been operating normally on orbit, and many orbit-raising operations have been initiated respectively, with the engine operating for duration of 1s, 5s, 60s, and 120s. The orbit has been lifted from a perigee of 325.7km and an apogee of 352.6km on February 26th at 02:00:00 Beijing time to a perigee of 340.7km and an apogee of 373.2km on February 29th at 02:00:00 Beijing time, resulting in an average orbital height increase of approximate 18km (considering an orbital decay of approximate 1km per day, the actual orbital height increase would exceed 20km). Currently, the  orbit raising is undertaking.

Aboard Dalian-1 is a high-resolution multiple spectrum camera, which produced successfully remote photos of Earth (Dalian University of Technology) and the resolution is less than 1m of and 4-meter of multiple spectrum.

 

 

 

Dalian University of Technology Stadium pictured by Dalian 1-Lianli

Visit of A3 to PR China by Prof. Slobodan Bosanac, was initiated by the invitation to give a lecture at the thematic discussion “Industrial talent cultivation” within the conference MYLAKE Aerospace Information Industry International Ecosystem Event 2023, which was held in Chongqing from 20th to 21st. November. At the end of the conference, the stay was extended due to activities in the framework of the existing and signing of future cooperation with partners in the PR China.

The welcome to the conference was given on arrival in Chongqing by the members of the Organizing Committee, employees of the company FutureSpace: Ms. Iris Cai Yun (VP) and Ms. Xiaohong Zhou (Investment Specialist) who provide technical support of the conference. Upon arriving at the venue of the conference, the founder and CEO of the company, Mr. Niu Min, gave a welcome, and a meeting was also held on the topic of future contacts for possible cooperation. FutureSpace is a commercial aerospace ecosystem company, including investment, in orbit delivery, spacecraft, International cooperation etc. This cooperation is possible in many activities of using space for commercial and education purposes, in particular organising visits to sites connected with the space activities, such as launching sites.

“The conference aims to build a global platform of exchange, collaboration, and service for the aerospace information industry, which brings together the wisdom of the global aerospace information industry to collaborate on innovation and development, and enable information to better serve economic and social progress.” The conference participants were top officials of the PR China aerospace sector, state and local authorities, and foreign guests, among others the President of the IAF and the High Representative of the IAA.

As part of the thematic discussion, I gave a lecture  New Space and Innovative Industry in which the main foundations that determine the talents of the industry were presented, and the backbone were the conclusions of the New Space Summit conference, which emphasised the important role of SME in the development of innovations. As an example how a small country like the Republic of Croatia could find its role in the aerospace sector was also given.

The backbone of the visit to Beijing, after Chongqing, was dedicated to establishing close contacts with the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL). The laboratory was established in 2022 by the China National Space Administration (CNSA), Anhui Province and the China University of Science and Technology. The laboratory is an important step towards the implementation of an innovation-based development strategy and strengthening China’s strategic strength in science and technology, with a focus on strengthening international cooperation in the development of aerospace activity. It is expected to conduct scientific and technological research focused on major national projects in the field of deep space exploration.

The visit to Beijing began with a reception on 24-th November at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in the People’s Republic of China by the advisor to the Embassy mrs. Bisera Fabrio. I was  accompanied by Mr. Ling Fei, Deputy Director of International Cooperation Center of DSEL and Mrs. Liu Yakang, Project Manager of International Cooperation Center of DSEL. The central topic of discussion was the presentation of DSEL and the projects on which they are active and are planned. By signing the Cooperation Agreement, these projects are open to our participation, but also to be the mediators to non-A3 members from Croatia and the region. In this context, a brief overview of A3’s activities as well as segments were given in which cooperation could be achieved.

On November 24, a meeting was held at the DSEL headquarters in Beijing with the aim of signing the A3-DSEL Cooperation Agreement. The participants on the side A3 were

Slobodan Bosanac – President of the Adriatic Aerospace Association
Sun Gongling –             Professor at International Space University
Li Yi –                                 Associate Professor at NW Polytechinal  University, Xi’An

whilst on the side of  DSEL/LESEC (Lunar Exploration and Space Engineering Center)

Guan Feng –                    Executive Director General of DSEL and  Director General of LESEC
Wang Wei –                     Director of International Cooperation Department /  LESEC
Wang Zhongmin –        Director of International Cooperation &  Exchange Center / DSEL
Ling Fei –                           Deputy Director of International Cooperation & Exchange Center / DSEL
Liu Yakang –                    International Cooperation & Exchange Center / DSEL
Zhang Wei –                    International Cooperation & Exchange Center / DSEL
Shen Yuduo –                 International Cooperation Department / LESEC

In a pleasant atmosphere, points of mutual interest and possibilities of cooperation were discussed, and the meeting ended with the signing of the Cooperation Agreement. This Agreement opens up great opportunities for the participation of Croatian scientific institutions and companies, as well as those from the region, in projects that are at the top of the profession of the world space program. The Agreement enables the exchange of experts, the transfer of knowledge and technology, long-term and short-term participation in educational processes and direct participation in the development of certain components in the moon research program.

I completed my trip to China in Xi’An by visiting the School of Astronautics, NorthWestern Polytechical University, where I met with the Dean of the School Prof. Xiaokui Yue and his deputy Prof. Yang Li, accompanied by Prof. Li Yi. There was talk of upgrading the Cooperation Agreement that A3 signed in 2019 with Prof. Li Yi to the

 

 

level of institutions. This Agreement would enable young people from Croatia to study at the School of Astronautics (the first in the PR China in terms of quality) at all levels, exchange of lecturers, joint organisation of meetings and conferences.

 

Thanks to Prof. Gongling Sun ( 孙 功 凌 ) for inviting me to the conference and for activities related to signing the Agreement

On 24. November 2023 Adriatica Aerospace Association signed the agreement (MoU) of cooperation with the China Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL) on the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). The Laboratory was co-established in 2022 by the China National Space Administration (CNSA), Anhui Province and the University of Science and Technology of China. The laboratory is an important step toward implementing the innovation-driven development strategy and strengthening the China’s strategic strength in science and technology, with emphases on strengthening international cooperation in aerospace development. It is expected to carry out science and technology research focusing on major national projects in the field of deep space exploration.

Signing the cooperation agreement A3 is one of the early partners of DSEL which gives additional motivation for the advancement of space exploration both in Croatia and China. One behalf of A3 the signatory was Prof. Slobodan Danko Bosanac, President of A3, and on behalf DSEL was Prof. Guan Feng, Executive Director General of DSEL.

Prof. Bosanac was welcomed at the headquarters of the Beijing branch of DSEL

and in the hall where discussion on the cooperation was conducted

and the agreement signed.

As the memento for the occasion A3 was presented by the high-quality replica of the China’s first Moon rover.

Sample of Moon’s soil brought back in the Chang 5 mission was shown (dark circle). It is expected that a sample shall be sent to the Ruđer Bošković Institute for the chemical analysis.

After the ceremony, and on the way to the hotel, gazing at the Moon because it looked much closer now.

A3 participated in the MYLAKE Aerospace Information Industry International Ecosystem Event 2023 which took place on 20-21 November in Chongqing, China, the motto of which was “One Starry Sky, One Shared Future”. At the invitation of the organisers, President Slobodan Danko Bosanac represented A3.

The main backbone of the gathering was to highlight the need for global efforts to coordinate the aerospace information industry with enhanced trust and synergy between all parties. The event brought together more than 1,000 representatives of Chinese local governments, global enterprises in the aero-space information industry chain and research institutions from home and abroad.

The International Alliance of Aerospace Information Industry has been established, consisting of global universities, enterprises, investment organizations and research institutions and seeks to build a coordination platform within the industry. Together, ten investment institutions launched a community fund of 100 billion yuan (about 14.03 million yuan) 100 billion yuan (about 14.03 billion US dollars). The Fund will invest in aviation information infrastructure and key enterprises.

At the industrial talent cultivation round table, Slobodan Bosanac spoke on the topic of New Space and Innovative Industry, especially emphasising on the example of Croatia how a small country can fit into large projects such as going to the moon and further into deep space.

 

The rocketry event of members of the Croatian Astronautical and Rocket Association (HARS) was held in Garešnica on October 27-29, 2023. The event was also attended by guests from Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

 

 

The event was attended by the Adriatic Aerospace Association with its president Slobodan Danko Bosanac, while the leader of the event was Bogomir Hren, president of HARS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

while AAD Zadar presented the smallest light bulb rocket.

 

 

 

VU Algebra is the organiser of the international 6th Cassini Hackathon for Croatia. As mentors from A3 are, Ph.D.  Ivan Tomljenović, OIKON, and Ph.D. Slobodan Danko Bosanac, president of A3.

Satellites have many purposes, but those that help our planet Earth make sustainable place to live in have the priority. The data that are provided by these satellites need to be analyzed and extract the meaningful information, Cassini international Hackathon https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/ is the place where you can let your ideas flow and realize them. You can also learn much about the Space and what information is provided from there in the two week lecture series https://www.cassini.eu/hackathons/big-ideas-campaign , thus providing inspiration for your creativity.