Astral has made history as the first Malaysian team to become a finalist in the prestigious model satellite competition at Teknofest, competing against 165 teams and securing a spot among the top 15.
Teknofest, held in Türkiye, is one of the world’s largest technology and aerospace events, showcasing groundbreaking innovations and engineering talent from around the globe. The competition challenged participants to design, build, and launch model satellites that replicate real-world satellite capabilities.
Astral’s model satellite features an advanced filtering module capable of capturing images in different colors, simulating the bandwidth filtering used in actual satellite systems. It also includes an autonomous separation mechanism for payload deployment and provides valuable data on location, gyroscopic orientation, acceleration, temperature, pressure, altitude, humidity, and more.
The team’s journey to the finals was not easy. They passed nine rigorous stages over the course of eight months, designing and building a rocket from scratch to launch their satellite. Their passion, spirit, and dedication have propelled them to this incredible achievement.
