Report of 3rd Nano-Satellite Symposium

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The 3rd Nano-satellite Symposium, under the main theme entitled "Community Building for Micro/Nano-Satellites” successfully closed its 3-day program on December 12 to 14, 2011, at the Kitakyushu International Conference Center, Japan. Approximately 220 delegates from 31 countries and region and 3 international organizations were in attendance.

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[1st Day]

Welcome Speech
Mr. Hideki Ishimatsu, Chief Executive, Industry and Economics Bureau, City of Kitakyushu

Opening Speech
“Current Status and Future Vision of Japanese Micro/nano-satellites - from Competition to Collaboration” by Prof. Shinichi Nakasuka, University of Tokyo Presentation
Presentation <PDF>

Keynote Speech and Discussion with New Comers
“Small satellites: from dream to reality” by Sir Martin Sweeting, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL)
Presentation <PDF>

“The experience of 22 years developing small satellites in South Africa” by Prof. Herman Steyn, Stellenbosch University
Presentation <PDF>

Discussion with New Comers

Cansat Leader Training Program Report
Presentation <PDF>

Session 2: International Capacity Building Program

Chair: Dr. Werner Balogh, UNOOSA

1.	“F-2 nanosatellite proposal to QB50 project ― an example of space capacity building via international collaboration” by Mr. Tri Dinh, FPT University, Vietnam Presentation <PDF>

2.	“IiNUSAT-1: The 1st Indonesian Inter University Nano-Satellite for Education and Research” by Mr. Tri Priyambodom, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia Presentation <PDF>

3.	“UN/Japan Long Term Fellowship Programme on Nanosatellite Technologies” by Prof. Mengu Cho, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan Presentation <PDF>

4.	“Peruvian space science and technology educational project based on CANSAT CLTP program” by Mr. Fredy Arturo Calle Bustinza, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria, Peru Presentation <PDF>

5.	“The International Space Station as a Launch Platform for CubeSats to Study Space Weather” by Prof. Charles Swenson, Utah State University Presentation <PDF>

6.	“Forest Fire Detection System by nano-satellite constellation” by Dr. Yuki Saito, Next Generation Space System Technology Research Association, Japan Presentation <PDF>

7.	“Egyptian case for Cansat activities: difficulties and opportunities” by Mr. Samy Amin, Cairo University, Egypt Presentation <PDF>

Session 3: Micro/Nano Satellite & Debris Issues

Chair: Prof. Toshiya Hanada, Kyushu University

1.	“IDEA: In-situ Debris Environmental Awareness” by Mr. Masahiko Uetsuhara, Kyushu University, Japan Presentation <PDF>

2.	“How Small Satellites Can Comply with the Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines” by Mr. Yuya Ariyoshi, Kyushu University, Japan Presentation <PDF>

3.	“Development of a Mechanical De-orbiting System for a 3-Unit CubeSat” by Mr. Ceyhun Tola, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey Presentation <PDF>

4.	“Development Status of Micro-satellite De-orbit Mechanisms for Active Prevention and Reduction of Space Debris” by Dr. Toshinori Kuwahara, Tohoku University Presentation <PDF>

5.	“Installation of an Active Debris Sensor on a Small Satellite for In-Situ Space Dust Measurement” by Ms. Pauline Faure, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan Presentation <PDF>

6.	“Orbital Decay Accelerator: A Case of QSAT-EOS” by Mr. Shunsuke Onishi, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan Presentation <PDF>

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[2nd Day]

Session 1: International Collaborat ion in Micro/Nano Satellite Utilization

Chair: Prof. Yukihiro Takahashi, Hokkaido University

1.	“System Architecture of the BCU Payload onTatiana-2” by Prof. Shyh-BiauJiang, National Central University Taiwan, ROC Presentation <PDF>

2.	“DNEPR PROGRAM: RELIABILITY ANDINNOVATIONS IN SERVICE OF SMALLSATELLITES” by Mr. Alexander Serkin, International Space Company Kosmotras, Russia Presentation <PDF>

3.	“SENSAT 1―Mexican nanosatellite as part of HUMSAT constellation: Mission Description” by Mr. Enrique Pacheco, CICESE Presentation <PDF>

4.	“A NCU Ion Probe Designed to Install Aboard the Microsatellite MAI” by Prof. Chi-Kuang Chao, National Central University Presentation <PDF>

5.	“International scientific missions of microsatellite RISESAT” by Dr. Toshinori Kuwahara, Tohoku University Presentation <PDF>

Introduction to IAA and IAA Award for MIC
by Dr. Jean-Michel Contant, International Academy of Astronautics
Presentation

Mission Idea Contest Report

“Results and Future Perspectives of the Mission Idea Contest” by Rei Kawashima and MIC Regional Coordinators, University Space Engineering Consortium (UNISEC), Japan
Presentation <PDF>

Session 4: Standardization of Micro/Nano Satellite Technologies

Chair: Prof. Mengu Cho, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan
Presentation <PDF>

1.	“Satellite operation network development for stimulating micro/nanostellite utilization” by Dr. Naomi Kurahara, University of Tokyo Presentation <PDF>

2.	“Low cost validation test bed for small satellite’s attitude determination and control” by Mr. Renato Miyagusuku, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria, Peru Presentation <PDF>

3.	“Smart components and standardization - Ahuge potential for reducing costs and development time of satellite projects” by Mr. Staphan Stoltz, Astro-und Feinwerktechnik Adlershof GmbH, Germany Presentation <PDF>

4.	“CubeSat: A Different Path to Space” by Prof. Puig-Suari Jordi, California Polytechnic State University Presentation <PDF>

5.	“Space Project Management and Space Engineering” by Prof. Aguado Agelet Fernando, University of Vigo, Spain Presentation <PDF>

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[3rd Day]

Mission Idea Contest Seminar
Presentation <PDF>

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