Mission update // dispatch
Number One Worldwide: first in the ERC 2026 qualification with 239.75 points
HSM Aries.space ranked first among 124 international teams in the ERC 2026 qualification stage, earning 239.75 points for the LEAP-One mission.
Schmalkalden, Germany — HSM Aries.space placed first in the ERC 2026 qualification stage. LEAP-One earned 239.75 points in a field of 124 international teams.
Setting the qualification benchmark
ERC qualification evaluates detailed engineering documentation, mechanical design, software architecture, and practical demonstration. The team’s result reflects its Preliminary Design Review and technical qualification video.
Engineering behind the result
The published submission highlights RTX 5080-powered processing for ROS 2-based SLAM and autonomous navigation, a custom rocker-bogie mobility system, deep-core drilling and sampling tests, and an integrated ground station for LEAP-One and the AQUILA drone.
Next stop: the physical competition
The team thanked its faculty advisors, sponsors, and supporters, then returned to hardware optimization and software refinement. HSM Aries.space enters the final competition phase as the top-ranked qualifier.
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