ASTERION FCTA-1

Siemens NX · ANSYS · NX CAM · Python · Three.js

A live 3D record of the ASTERION design evolution.

Explore versions 0.1 through 1.0, inspect spacecraft subsystems, compare engineering results, view manufacturing demonstrators and download the complete portfolio evidence.

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53.2 toptimised dry docked mass
57.8 mdeployed solar span
0.196 Hzsupported screening mode
4NX CAM demonstrators

Interactive digital twin

Version-controlled 3D engineering lab

Select a release, inspect the model, isolate systems and compare the evidence created at that stage.

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Drag to orbit, right-drag to pan, scroll to zoom. Keys: R reset, W wireframe, A auto-rotate.

Evidence dashboard

Version 1.0 evidence

Discipline maturity

Stage results

Engineering decisions

    System architecture

    Designed as visible engineering, not hidden magic.

    01

    Orbit assembly

    Launch modules separately and assemble the complete vehicle in orbit.

    02

    Counter-rotating rings

    Twin habitats target partial artificial gravity while reducing net angular momentum.

    03

    Electric propulsion

    Replaceable high-efficiency pods support gradual in-space acceleration.

    04

    Heat rejection

    Large radiator surfaces remain central because waste heat cannot be ignored.

    05

    Aeronautics module

    A detachable lifting-body Skimmer carries the atmospheric design workflow.

    06

    Open evidence

    Neutral geometry, calculations, scripts and limitations are released transparently.

    Downloads and documentation

    Use the complete portfolio package.

    28-sheet tutorial drawingsPrintable A3 PDF booklet Final engineering reportDesign basis, results and limitations Design-review presentationPortfolio-ready PowerPoint deck NX native CAD builderNXOpen journal and Windows launcher Public repository v1.0Complete engineering baseline Drawing source packagePDF, SVG, DXF and schedules

    Claim boundary

    Concept spacecraft. Real engineering workflow.

    ASTERION is not a certified spacecraft, a reactionless propulsion claim or a production-ready aircraft. Numerical values shown here are reduced-order engineering screening unless supported by owner-generated native Siemens NX and solved ANSYS evidence.