MEDIA LIBRARY GLOSSARY CONTACT ABOUT US CUSTOMERS SOLUTIONS NEWSROOM Home > ASTER MISSILES family ASTER MISSILE ASTER, A SINGLE MISSILE TO DEFEAT ALL TYPES OF THREATS. ASTER MISSILE FAMILY ASTER missile covers from short to long-range missions including its self-defense. During the first part of its mission, ASTER missile is inertially guided using refreshed target data. A final homing phase is achieved by an electromagnetic active seeker, providing a highly accurate capability in all weathers. 360° COVERAGE ASTER is a 360° interception missile launched vertically that leads to maximum effectiveness of EUROSAM systems. PIF-PAF TECHNOLOGY Thanks to the unique combination of aerodynamic control and direct thrust vector control (PIF-PAF), the missile is capable of high G manoeuvres. Together, these features give ASTER an unmatched hit-to-kill capability. MAXIMUM SPEED MACH 4.5 RANGE +150KM FIRE POWER: MULTIPLE ENGAGEMENTS WITH HIGH RATE OF FIRE 98% OF LAUNCHES SUCCESSFUL UNIQUE PIF-PAF™ TECHNOLOGY 360° INTERCEPTION ASTER 15 MISSILE SELF-DEFENSE AND CONSORT PROTECTION On naval missions, the Aster 15 is intended for self-defense and protection of the consorts. It can intercept aircraft, UAVs and cruise missiles. ASTER 15 MISSILE PERFORMANCES WEIGHT 310 kg LENGTH 4,2m DIAMETER 0,18m PROPULSION Solid propellant, two-stage MAXIMUM SPEED Mach 3 RANGE In excess of 30 km RELIABLE 98% of launched successful ASTER 30 MISSILES GALLERY ASTER 30 LIVE-FIRING CAMPAIGN See the video of a challenging firing of the ASTER 30 missile from SAMP/T system operated by French Air and Space Force: ALL OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE @EUROSAM 2021 The only European solution to protect sovereignty. FURTHER INFORMATION CORPORATE ABOUT US LEGAL INFORMATION GDPR COOKIES POLICY CONTACT MEDIA NEWSROOM MEDIA LIBRARY GLOSSARY SITE MAP SOLUTIONS GROUND SYSTEMS NAVAL SYSTEMS ASTER MISSILES FAMILY IN SERVICE SUPPORT Cookie consent This website uses cookies that help the website to function and also to track how you interact with our website. But for us to provide the best user experience, enable the specific cookies from Settings, and click on Accept.Read More Preferences Reject All Accept All