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The world changes rapidly, thanks to the fast development of advanced technologies in areas of aeronautical and Space science. Research and growth in the areas of material physics, telecommunication, sensors, propulsion, aerodynamics, transport, artificial intelligence and machine learning etc., alongside with the use in aeronautical and Space industry, find their application in products of dual purpose and wide consumption (secondary application). Republic of Croatia (RH) is relatively poorly represented in those areas considering its potentials and the possibilities it possesses. Adriatic Aeronautic Association (A3) was founded with the sole objective to involve the potentials of Croatia in developing aerospace programme, and this includes all sectors whose interest is in scientific research, development and production in this activity.
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The project Perun should be the core for the future development of aeronautical and space programs of Republic of Croatia. The series of Perun satellites should spearhead development of satellite program for the Earth Observation (RH and the region) with possible expansion into scientific experiments and testing of new technologies. The first satellite would test the basic elements for its regular operation: stabilization and transmission of images. The first A3 project is construction, assembly and launching Croatian CubeSat 1U satellite.
PERUN project demonstrates the possibility of launching a satellite produced in Croatian educational and scientific institutions supported by domestic economic operators
One of the main purposes of the project is to achieve a continuous and accessible access to space for small missions that would directly stimulate domestic air-space industry.
The purpose of the PERUN project is to serve as a platform for demonstration of technology. Satellite could carry a payload that is yet to be determined, verified and confirmed in the space. Satellite will be focused on Croatia-specific data that satellites of other countries do not deliver (pollution of the Adriatic, forest fires, plant cover, border protection…).
PERUN project will be realized by a large number of young engineers and scientists led by experienced staff at universities and scientific institutions through project reviews and advice. Such engineers and scientists will not only learn the theory of space engineering but will get a welth of hands-on experience. Students who gain knowledge in aerospace often use it in other high technologies – biomedicine, car industry, artificial intelligence…
PERUN project started in the mid 2017 when it was agreed to develop two satellites that will primarily play the role of uniting educational, scientific and technological sectors that are closer to or further from space technology and science.
