In this section, you get to know the members of our executive board. They are responsible for ASTRA as an association and its development. They prepare ASTRA for the future with the development of the next projects and financial solidification.

Lukas Erdmann

CEO of ASTRA e.V.

B. Sc. Automation Engineering, 4th Semester

“Bremen is home to many of Europe’s most important space companies and institutes. I would like to help bring teaching at Bremen’s universities to the same level and prepare students as well as possible for their professional lives.”

Kevin Matjeka

Deputy CEO of ASTRA e.V.

M. Sc. Physics

“ASTRA embodies the essence of greatness, nurturing the seeds of excellence in every member. Being part of ASTRA is not just supporting a cause; it’s an opportunity to help cultivate a vision that transcends boundaries and propels us toward extraordinary achievements and the highest echelons in space exploration.”

Abdelrahman Abdelaziz

Deputy CEO of ASTRA e.V.

M. Sc. Space Engineering, 4th Semester

“I joined Astra’s board keeping 3 Ps in heart and mind. A Passion I share with students and Engineers all around Bremen, a huge Potential this city has to offer for every Space enthusiast and unlimited Prospects for those who dare to aim for the Stars.”

Arne Stemme

CFO of ASTRA e.V.

B. Sc. Business Studies, 8th Semester

“My passion has always been to take on complex challenges, from the development of an idea to its implementation. Be it the development of a gutter cleaner as part of a contest or the management of a fictitious bank in a banking simulation game. The business game gave me an exciting insight into the world of business and finance. Now it’s time to put the theory from business administration studies into practice.”

Frederic Bolgen

Secretary of ASTRA e.V.

B. Sc. Mechanical Engineering, 6th Semester

“The opportunity to gain practical experience is at least as important as the theoretical training in the course of studies. It is a great pleasure for me to support ASTRA in offering such an opportunity to students of all disciplines.”

Sahana Shastry

COO of ASTRA e.V.

M. Sc. Space Science and Technologies

“My main motivation comes from seeing the project through the many phases and ensuring the aspect of all the subsystems coming together to achieve the mission objectives.”

Jesaiah Coy

CTO of ASTRA e.V.

M. Sc. Space Engineering, 8th Semester

“I am excited to continue pioneering the journey of our rocket group to the Karman Line as part of the ongoing effort to democratize access to Space.”