Next-generation loitering munition UAV system development. Integrating a 47cc power core and 1500mm wingspan aerodynamic layout, designed for long-range reconnaissance and tactical strikes in high-stress environments.
NorthStar Aerospace Science Research Center (NSASRC) is dedicated to cross-disciplinary R&D in aerospace engineering, advanced materials, and automated scientific instruments. We translate forward-looking theories into high-precision physical engineering and scientific solutions.
We firmly believe that cutting-edge science must be built on rigorous fundamental research and pragmatic engineering practices. NSASRC focuses on breaking through existing technological frameworks. From next-generation propulsion systems to sustainable chemical materials, we define future technical benchmarks with the most stringent standards.
Focusing on the in-depth development of high-altitude vehicles and propulsion systems. Covering hybrid rocket design and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) engineering optimization for specific mission requirements (e.g., long-endurance or loitering munition configurations).
Exploring the limits of bio-based materials and polymers. Targeting sustainability issues, efforts include optimizing the extraction processes of biomaterials like chitin, applications of polymer cross-linking technologies, and chemical recycling processes for specific plastics.
Autonomously developing highly scalable automated instruments for modern laboratories and advanced industrial needs. Integrating embedded systems, MQTT remote communication protocols, and customized web dashboards to build precision temperature control and fluid handling equipment, such as industrial-grade heating stirrers.
The team consists of technical members specializing in advanced CAD modeling and parametric geometric design. They are dedicated to translating abstract physical theories, engineering calculus, and mechanical requirements into high-precision 3D digital assets and manufacturable physical entities. We are the most solid bridge between 'design blueprints' and 'physical prototyping'.
The 'brain and nerves' and customized hardware. Covering Internet of Things (IoT), embedded systems, and special-specification instruments built exclusively for scientific experiments or specific missions. This is the logistical and system core that empowers flight vehicles or experimental equipment with intelligence and automation capabilities.
The core team responsible for propulsion dynamics and vehicle integration, leading the complete engineering lifecycle from fundamental propellant development to final vehicle launch. Through rigorous systems engineering processes, the team ensures the rocket system possesses highly independent and complete R&D and manufacturing capabilities.
Technological iteration requires cross-disciplinary vision. NSASRC actively establishes in-depth collaborative relationships with university-level research teams and laboratories. By integrating cutting-edge computer vision, dynamic object tracking technology, and 3D spatial algorithms into existing aerospace and automation projects, we continuously expand our technological boundaries.
From early aerospace research to shared engineering capabilities and long-term strategic goals, the history of NSASRC reflects a continuing effort to connect disciplines through research.從早期航太技術探索，到跨領域研究能力與工程體系的持續建立，NSASRC 以科學研究與工程整合為基礎，連結不同領域，逐步走向長期發展目標。
From early aerospace experimentation to institutional research capacity, the timeline traces NSASRC’s development and the directions ahead.從早期航太技術探索，到跨領域研究能力與工程體系的持續建立，NSASRC 的發展始終圍繞著一項長期目標：將不同學科的研究成果轉化為可持續深化、相互支援的工程技術。
NSASRC was established in 2021, with aerospace science and engineering as early areas of focus. As its work broadened into additional scientific and technical disciplines, the center fostered research exchange and collaboration, laying the groundwork for sustained, long-term programs.NSASRC 於 2021 年成立，以航太科學與工程研究為早期發展基礎，逐步拓展至多個科學與工程領域。研究中心致力於促進不同專業之間的技術交流與合作，為長期研究計畫建立持續發展的基礎。
Early experimental rocket work, represented by the McMLV series, marked an initial period of exploration in rocket systems and flight experiments. This experience helped establish a technical foundation for subsequent launch-system design, engineering analysis and integration research.以 McMLV 系列為代表的早期實驗火箭計畫，開啟了 NSASRC 在火箭系統與飛行實驗方面的技術探索。這段研究歷程為後續運載系統的設計、工程分析與整合研究奠定了重要基礎。
SSEAP was established as a specialized NSASRC unit, extending the center’s work in specialized engineering systems, scientific instrumentation and electronics. It provides technical support for experimental needs across different disciplines.SSEAP 作為 NSASRC 旗下專業技術單位成立，進一步擴充研究中心在特殊工程系統、科學儀器與電子技術方面的研發能力，並為不同學科的實驗需求提供技術支援。
Work on LMLV-010 advanced the exploration of modular launch-system architectures. The research extended across vehicle structures, avionics and related integration technologies, becoming a significant strand in NSASRC’s long-term aerospace development.隨著 LMLV-010 研究工作的推進，NSASRC 開始進一步探索模組化運載系統的工程架構。研究範圍逐步涵蓋載具結構、航電系統與相關整合技術，成為研究中心長期航太發展的重要技術主線。
As the center’s research scope continued to expand, the NSASRC name and institutional identity were formally established. This brought greater coherence to its research direction and public presence while reinforcing its commitment to aerospace science and interdisciplinary engineering.隨著研究領域持續擴展，研究中心正式確立 NSASRC 的機構名稱與識別，進一步統一研究發展方向與對外機構形象，並持續推動航太科學及跨領域工程技術研究。
Ground testing of the LMLV-010 avionics system was completed, contributing practical engineering experience in electronic control, test procedures and systems integration.LMLV-010 完成航電系統地面測試，為後續運載系統的電子控制、測試方法及系統整合研究提供了實際工程經驗。此階段成果亦成為後續航電技術改良與研究的重要基礎。
KARMNZ was established with a focus on rocket manufacturing, engineering development and testing. Its early work pursued specialized hands-on capabilities and continued the exploration of related aerospace engineering technologies.KARMNZ 成立，以火箭製造、工程開發與測試為主要發展方向，逐步建立專業化的火箭工程實作能力，並持續探索相關技術的研究與應用。
KARMNZ formally joined NSASRC, expanding the center’s specialist manufacturing and aerospace engineering capabilities. The integration strengthened the connection between research programs, systems design and practical engineering work.KARMNZ 正式納入 NSASRC，進一步拓展研究中心的航太工程與專業製造能力。透過研究計畫與技術單位之間的協作，研究中心逐步加強從系統設計到工程實作的技術連結。
AGF Studio was established as an NSASRC specialized unit, broadening the center’s foundations in geometric design, mechanical engineering and prototype manufacturing while supporting engineering needs across research disciplines.AGF Studio 正式成立，成為 NSASRC 旗下專業技術單位。其設立進一步擴充研究中心在幾何設計、機構工程與原型製造方面的技術基礎，並支援不同研究領域的工程需求。
As research projects call for different design methods, manufacturing approaches and experimental equipment, NSASRC is bringing together mechanical design, electronics and prototype development into a more adaptable engineering practice. This work enables methods and technical resources developed in one field to inform new research tasks, reducing reliance on any single development platform.面對跨領域研究對設計方法、製造技術與實驗設備的不同需求，NSASRC 持續整合機構設計、電子工程與原型開發能力，逐步建立更具彈性的工程研發體系。這項發展使研究中心能夠在不同研究任務之間延伸既有技術、調整開發方法，降低新領域研究對單一技術平台的依賴。
NSASRC is developing shared engineering-control foundations for laboratory equipment and unmanned systems, translating control requirements across separate projects into extensible hardware and software architectures. The work spans embedded control, communications protocols, equipment management and system integration, with validation progressing through different research platforms.NSASRC 逐步建立跨設備、跨載具的共通工程控制架構，將原先分散於不同研究計畫的控制需求，轉化為可持續擴展的軟硬體技術基礎。相關研究涵蓋嵌入式控制、通訊協定、設備管理及系統整合，並持續透過不同研究平台進行實際應用與驗證。
As research in aerospace, mechanical engineering, electronics, materials and applied sciences advances, NSASRC is deepening collaboration across technical disciplines. Shared engineering methods and support from specialized units help research programs reuse proven foundations and extend technical experience into new fields of application.隨著航太、機械、電子、材料及應用科學研究持續發展，NSASRC 進一步推動不同技術領域之間的研究協作。透過共通工程方法與專業技術單位的支援，使不同研究計畫能夠共享既有技術基礎，促進研究成果與工程經驗在不同應用領域之間的延伸與轉用。
To support an expanding portfolio of research programs, NSASRC is building a digital framework for research management, engineering collaboration, technical records and public research communication. Together, these systems strengthen the continuity of institutional knowledge and provide a foundation for long-term project coordination.為支援日益多元的研究計畫，NSASRC 持續建置數位化的研究管理與技術資訊體系，逐步整合計畫協作、工程紀錄、技術資料管理及公開研究資訊發布。這些基礎設施使研究資料得以更有系統地保存與管理，並為長期研究的知識累積、跨計畫協同及機構運作提供支援。
NSASRC aims to advance prototype development and physical validation across unmanned systems, scientific instrumentation and engineering research platforms. The emphasis is on strengthening in-house capabilities in design, fabrication, testing and iterative improvement, building on evidence accumulated through individual programs.持續推進無人系統、科學儀器及相關工程平台的原型研發與實體驗證，逐步強化研究中心在系統設計、工程製造、實驗測試與技術改良方面的自主能力。透過不同研究計畫累積的實驗與工程經驗，進一步完善可供後續研究延伸運用的技術基礎。
As programs and specialist capabilities continue to develop, NSASRC intends to deepen collaboration across research fields and consolidate shared technical platforms, engineering methods and experimental validation. Knowledge accumulated over time can then provide reusable foundations for subsequent research efforts.隨著研究計畫與專業技術能力持續擴展，NSASRC 將進一步深化不同研究領域之間的協同關係，推動共通技術平台、工程方法及實驗驗證能力的整合。長期累積的研究經驗將逐步轉化為可供不同計畫運用的核心技術，使研究中心具備更完整的跨領域研究支援能力。
Modular launch vehicles remain a central long-term research objective for NSASRC. The center intends to continue developing expertise in propulsion, avionics, structures, manufacturing and systems engineering, drawing on interdisciplinary work to support the study of increasingly complex aerospace systems.模組化運載火箭是 NSASRC 的長期核心研究目標之一。研究中心將持續推進運載系統所涉及的推進技術、航電控制、結構工程、製造技術與系統整合研究，並透過跨領域工程能力的長期累積，逐步建立支援更高複雜度航太系統研究的技術基礎。
Research programs develop on independent technical paths while contributing to the center’s broader scientific capabilities.各研究主線依學科與工程目標獨立發展，並共享必要的研究能力與技術基礎。
Sustain the technologies and validation basis required for future modular launch vehicle research.延續推進、結構與相關基礎工程研究，為模組化運載系統的長期發展建立驗證基礎。
Develop fixed-wing, multirotor and ground-exploration directions as distinct project lines, with practical prototype verification.固定翼、多旋翼及地表探索各維持獨立計畫主線，透過原型設計與實體測試推動技術演進。
Strengthen the IOT CONTROL and VEHICLE CONTROL platforms and independent laboratory instrumentation to support validation across projects.持續建立 IOT CONTROL、VEHICLE CONTROL 與實驗儀器能力，支援不同專案的實體驗證與測試需求。
Advance biomedical, chemical, materials and related engineering inquiries with their own research questions and verification methods.依各研究課題推進生醫、化學、材料及相關工程研究，建立各自的實驗方法與技術知識。
NSASRC will continue to build on its research capabilities, connecting scientific fields through engineering and pursuing long-term aerospace development with each program grounded in its own research and validation.以持續累積的研究能力連結不同科學領域，並透過工程研究與實驗驗證，逐步推進面向未來的航太技術與跨領域發展目標。
Research at NSASRC is organized across scientific disciplines, institutional coordination and dedicated engineering units. Together, these capabilities support a center-wide research structure.北衡航太科學研究中心以跨領域研究部門、機構管理及專業技術單位，構成研究與工程能力相互支援的整體架構。
A center-wide structure with three complementary branches. Scientific divisions establish disciplinary depth, institutional offices provide coordination, and specialized units contribute engineering capabilities.以研究部門建立學科研究深度、由機構管理單位進行資源與合作協調，並由專業技術單位提供工程實作能力。
Nonprofit research institution · Interdisciplinary exchange · Engineering research and validation非營利研究機構 · 跨領域研究交流 · 工程研發與驗證
Five disciplinary divisions五個核心研究部門
Research management and external-relations offices研究管理與對外協作單位
Established engineering and specialist units現有工程與專業技術單位
Disciplinary divisions define the center’s principal scientific and engineering areas and provide the academic foundation for long-term research programs.以研究領域為基礎建立專業分工，作為長期研究計畫與跨領域整合的學科核心。
Studies of launch systems, propulsion and aerospace engineering.太空運載系統、推進技術與航空載具相關之基礎與應用研究。
Research in unmanned vehicles, autonomous perception and robotic platforms.無人載具、自主感知、機器人系統與移動平台的跨領域研究。
Embedded electronics, communications, systems engineering and scientific instruments.嵌入式電子、通訊控制、系統工程與實驗科學儀器。
Functional materials, chemical processes and energy-related engineering.功能材料、化學製程與能源系統之研究及工程應用。
Biomedical engineering, interdisciplinary applied sciences and experimental methods.生醫工程、跨領域應用科學與實驗方法研究。
Established units provide specialized engineering expertise. They form part of the institution’s broader organization rather than representing its entirety.專業單位作為研究中心正式所屬組織，提供工程與技術能力，並與研究部門及其他機構單位共同構成 NSASRC 的整體體系。
FEATURED TECHNICAL UNITS / PUBLIC PROFILES專業技術單位／公開介紹
Core research support for geometric design, fabrication planning and transforming engineering concepts into physical prototypes.作為研究中心的核心技術支援與製造實體化中樞，負責幾何設計、製造規劃及工程原型實作。
Develops embedded electronics, IoT systems, custom scientific instruments and integrated engineering control systems.負責嵌入式電子、IoT 系統、客製化科學儀器，以及工程控制與跨系統整合。
Focuses on hybrid rocket engine development, rocket structure fabrication and testing, working with AGF Studio and SSEAP on system integration.聚焦混合式火箭引擎、火箭本體製造與測試，並與 AGF Studio、SSEAP 協同完成工程整合。
The units shown here provide specialized support to research programs and multidisciplinary projects. They operate within a broader institution-wide research framework.上述單位依研究計畫需求提供幾何與製造、科學儀器與系統、火箭工程等專業支援，並與其他研究工作相互連結，共同服務於研究中心整體研發體系。
An institutional coordination layer for research-program management and external scientific partnerships.建立研究計畫管理與對外學術合作的制度性支援架構。
Institutional coordination機構管理與對外協調
Coordinates research portfolios, project governance, resources and research records.統籌研究計畫架構、專案治理、計畫資源協調及研究紀錄管理。
Institutional coordination機構管理與對外協調
Supports academic exchange, research partnerships and external technical collaboration.負責學術交流、研究合作聯繫及對外技術交流機制。
NSASRC is dedicated to pushing engineering limits within and beyond the atmosphere. From hybrid propulsion to industrial IoT, we translate theory into precise practice.
Select a research domain to explore active programs and engineering developments.
專注於次軌道載具之氣動力學優化與混合式推進系統研發，將前瞻理論轉化為高可靠度的航太硬體。
結合先進飛行控制、三維空間感知與電腦視覺追蹤技術，打造能適應複雜空域的高靈活自主化飛行平台。
構建低延遲的分散式遙測架構，整合 MQTT 協議實現邊緣運算、精密數據的即時採集與遠端安全監控。
探索高密度能量轉換與前瞻燃料循環技術，涵蓋推進劑合成與熱能管理，為航太與工業設備提供永續動力基礎。
Flight systems, robotic exploration and autonomous mobility research.
Extreme Terrain Exploration Robotics
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