The Space Rider Observer Cube (SROC) Cubesat Mission

The SROC project aims at demonstrating the critical capabilities and technologies required for successfully executing a rendezvous and docking mission in a safety-sensitive context. The European Space Agency (ESA) have funded the development of Space Rider Observer Cube (SROC) through the contribution of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to ESA's General Support Technology Programme (GSTP). The project is led by Tyvak International as prime contractor of a fully Italian consortium, including Politecnico di Torino, Università di Padova and Stellar Project SRL.