Hokkaido Space Science and Technology Creation Center

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.

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

HASTIC conducts research and development in five main areas;


 * Sounding rocket launches
 * Satellite remote sensing
 * Space environment utilization (50m drop tower)
 * Solid rocket propellant
 * Space medicine
 * Small uncrewed supersonic aircraft

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