Hokkaido Space Science and Technology Creation Center

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Hokkaido Aerospace Science and Technology Incubation Center ( HASTIC ) is a network of space development- related facilities and space-related university laboratories scattered throughout Hokkaido to create and start a new industry utilizing space development technology. HASTIC is a private space organization whose main purpose is to contribute to the development of space development in Japan and foster the next generation of researchers and engineers.^[1]

HASTIC was established as a voluntary organization in June 2002, and was approved as a nonprofit organisation in January 2003^[2] with offices in Kita-ku, Sapporo.

HASTIC conducts research and development in five main areas;

• Sounding rocket launches^[3]
• Satellite remote sensing^[4]
• Space environment utilization (50m drop tower)^[5]
• Solid rocket propellant^[6]
• Space medicine^[7]
• Small uncrewed supersonic aircraft^[8]

In addition, HASTIC holds seminars, conducts academic societies, and publishes the public relations magazine "HASTIC News" and "Space News Hokkaido".

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