AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Research and engineering in rocket and space systems, propulsion, spacecraft and satellite technologies.
Rocket and space systems
Exploration of prospective rocket and space system concepts for scientific missions. The field encompasses systems architecture, component interaction, technical integration and assessment of emerging engineering approaches.
Engines and propulsion technologies
Engineering research into propulsion systems, power plants and advanced means of moving aircraft and spacecraft. Attention is given to conceptual efficiency, modelling and applied investigations.
Spacecraft
Engineering approaches to spacecraft platforms, functional subsystems and equipment intended for scientific and technological operations in space.
Satellite technologies
Studies of prospective satellite platforms, observation and communications systems, and the associated engineering infrastructure, with attention to integration of functional components.
Research and development
Theoretical and applied research, engineering analysis, conceptual design, technical modelling and preparation of engineering solutions for prospective aerospace initiatives.
Integrated engineering
Modern space technologies lie at the intersection of mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, electronics and mathematical modelling. An integrated approach enables complex challenges to be addressed as interconnected systems.