Astronika Sp. z o.o.

Astronika Sp. z o.o.
Description: Astronika is a privately-owned Polish company specializing in the development of unique solutions for space exploration. Established in 2013 by a group of engineers from the Space Research Center of the Polish Academy of Sciences, the company focuses on delivering compact, lightweight, and energy-efficient space mechanisms and instruments. Astronika is involved in various missions targeting the Moon, Mars, the Jupiter system, and Earth's orbit.
Vision:
To be at the forefront of the Polish space sector, continuously meeting customer needs and expanding the portfolio of space mechanisms, while adhering to the highest professional standards and satisfying customized requirements.
Mission:
To provide customers with high-quality, reliable products and services, contributing to the development of the space sector in Poland and establishing a strong presence in the global space market.
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Key Milestones:
  • 2013 : Astronika was founded in Warsaw, Poland, as a spin-out from the Space Research Center of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
  • 2018 : Contributed to NASA's InSight Mars mission by developing the HP3 "Mole" penetrator in collaboration with the German Aerospace Center (DLR).
  • 2020: Participated in ESA's JUICE mission with LP-PWI and RWI instruments
  • 2023 : Participated in the European Space Agency's JUICE mission to Jupiter by providing specialized space mechanisms.
  • 2025: Contributed to ESA's Hera planetary defense mission
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Products & Services:
  • Deployable Booms and Antennas: Design and manufacturing of lightweight, deployable structures for satellite applications.
  • Hold Down and Release Mechanisms (HDRMs): Development of non-explosive HDRMs characterized by compact design, high reliability, and low vibration levels.
  • Planetary Penetrators and Sampling Devices: Creation of devices equipped with unique electromagnetic drives for subsurface exploration and sample collection.
  • Positioning Actuators and Propulsion Valves: Development of customized actuators and valves for spacecraft propulsion systems.
  • Consulting Services: Offering expertise in space mechanisms design, quality engineering, and tribology.
  • Manufacturing:: In-house machining workshop established in 2018 for precision components
  • Testing Facilities: Access to ISO 8 cleanroom, thermal-vacuum chambers, and shock generation equipment​
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