DEPI Space Exploration Lab

a non-profit initiative dedicated to developing Armenia's space ecosystem through education, community building, international partnerships, and support for emerging space-tech opportunities. Our mission is to make space a driver of innovation, talent development, and economic growth in Armenia.

We provide a range of services, from research and development to consultancy and support for space tech startups. Our goal is to make Armenia a hub for space innovation and to contribute to the global space community.
Our vision is for Armenia to become an active contributor to the international space economy. Key priorities include:

Building local talent and expertise.
Expanding international cooperation.
Encouraging commercial space innovation.
Establishing ground for Armenian researchers, startups, and institutions to participate in European space projects.
Capacity-building and training opportunities.
Getting access to ESA and Copernicus expertise and programmes.
Setting partnerships for Earth Observation applications.
Leveraging the best practices for developing a sustainable national space ecosystem.

PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS INDUSTRIES

Core Research Areas:
Bridging space technologies through AI-powered analysis

Digital Twin for Astronauts

Twin Systems is building the first modular Digital Twin platform to simulate and predict astronaut health risks — combining open bioscience data, real-time telemetry, and AI. Our team of experts is committed to advancing technology in the space community and creating a collaborative environment for all. Join us in our mission to explore the frontiers of technology and unlock the potential of digital twin simulations.

Space Suit Engineering & Health Monitoring

Design and testing of analog space suit systems integrated with AI health monitoring, correlating simulated EVA conditions with biological response data.

-SuitImpact Predictor: EVA health risk modeling
-Real-time biomarker monitoring integration
-Environmental testing in Mars-like conditions
-Human factors research with omics correlation
-Goal: Develop predictive models for long-term health risks during spacewalk-intensive missions and analog astronaut training.

Research Alumni

DEPI Space team is a multidisciplinary group of young scientists, engineers, and creatives dedicated to advancing space science, technology, and education in Armenia.