The Austrian Space Forum (OeWF) is a private space-research institution and international network for astronautics and space-research experts, industry, and the public. Founded in 1998, it conducts interdisciplinary Mars-analog, astrobiology, Earth-observation, space-physiology, and space-technology research; develops mission hardware and CubeSat subsystems; connects Austrian and international space communities; and provides education, career development, and public outreach.