CubeSat Salon News
CubeSat Salon at the APRSAF in Cebu Island, Philippines
About CubeSat Salon
In July 2024, the Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech), in collaboration with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), launched the “CubeSat Salon,” a consultation service for the development and operation of CubeSats and other small satellites. The primary objective of the Salon is to establish an effective support system to improve the mission success rate of small satellites by offering mission assurance consulting to universities, companies, and other organizations involved in CubeSat projects.
The CubeSat Salon is designed to be a casual and welcoming space where individuals can drop by “just for a chat,” even if they are unsure how to start their project, whether their mission is feasible, or how to persuade their management. The aim is to provide a relaxed environment where people can engage in conversation over a cup of tea. While the main target audience includes universities, technical colleges, and companies with limited experience in satellite development or operations, anyone interested in CubeSat development or applications is welcome.
In addition to faculty members from Kyutech, the Salon also includes university professors from other institutions who have extensive experience and expertise in satellite development and operations.
The Salon also serves as a networking hub for those seeking to exchange information on satellite development and utilization. It aims to collect lessons learned and challenges encountered during real satellite projects and use this knowledge to support others. To further expand its knowledge base, the Salon has decided to offer consultation services to overseas participants as well.
The consultation service is free of charge. Topics discussed at the Salon are anonymized before being shared with others. The range of discussion topics is broad. Even if you are unsure whether your issue is suitable for the Salon, we encourage you to knock on our door.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
Schedule
The following dates are the proposed consultation dates for the CubeSat Salon for Overseas.
Each dates, 9:30-10:00 (JST) and 16:30-17:30 (JST) are slots for overseas users.
Dates and available consultants
Fiscal Year 2026
| Dates | 9:30-10:30 | 16:30-17:30 | Dates | 9:30-10:30 | 16:30-17:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14th | Prof.Cho | Prof.Cho | September 29th | Dr. Akagi | Dr. Akagi |
| April 28th | Prof.Cho | Prof.Cho | October 13th | Prof.Cho | Prof.Cho |
| May 20th | Prof.Cho | Prof.Cho | October 27th | Dr. Akagi | Dr. Akagi |
| June 2nd | Dr. Akagi | Dr. Akagi | November 4th | Prof.Cho | Prof.Cho |
| June 16th | Prof.Cho | Prof.Cho | November 17th | Dr. Akagi | Dr. Akagi |
| June 30th | Dr. Akagi | Dr. Akagi | December 1st | Prof.Cho | Prof.Cho |
| July 15th | Prof.Cho | Prof.Cho | December 15th | Dr. Akagi | Dr. Akagi |
| July 28th | Dr. Akagi | Dr. Akagi | January 5th,2027 | Prof.Cho | Prof.Cho |
| August 4th | Prof.Cho | Prof.Cho | January 19th,2027 | Dr. Akagi | Dr. Akagi |
| August 18th | Dr. Akagi | Dr. Akagi | February 10th,2027 | Prof.Cho | Prof.Cho |
| September 1st | Prof.Cho | Prof.Cho | February 24th,2027 | Prof.Cho | Prof.Cho |
Reservation
If you wish to request a consultation, please complete the necessary fields in the Application Form and submit it. After reviewing the content, we will contact you with the consultation schedule and Zoom access information if your request is accepted.
Please note that the internal review process may take time, so we recommend submitting the Application Form as early as possible.
Also, please be aware that we may not be able to accept certain consultations due to reasons related to security export control regulations of Japan.
Consultants
JAXA Ambassador
You can leverage JAXA’s expertise and knowledge depending on the nature of your inquiry.
We serve as a bridge to JAXA by introducing relevant documents or connecting you with JAXA members who possess specialized knowledge suited to your needs.
Naoki Sato
JAXA Safety and Mission Assurance Dept.
Field of expertise: Safety
Yukihito Kitazawa
JAXA Safety and Mission Assurance Dept.
Field of expertise: Solid earth and planetary science
Yuya Kakehashi
JAXA Research and Development Directorate
Field of expertise: Systems Engineering/Project Management
Koichi Suzuki
JAXA Safety and Mission Assurance Dept.
Field of expertise: Reliability, Quality Assurance, Space-grade Components
Consultation Terms and Conditions
Please be advised that we are unable to accept consultations that fall under any of the following prohibited categories:
- Matters deemed to violate public order and morals
- Matters that contradict the basic principles of the peaceful use of space.
- Matters intended for or related to political or religious activities
- Matters that violate treaties, laws, government ordinances, local ordinances, regulations, or other legal restrictions
- Matters involving gambling or similar activities that encourage speculative behavior
- Matters that may cause harm to consumers or exploit them for excessive profit in commercial transactions
Disclaimer
CubeSat Salon provides information for public reference. CubeSat Salon, its affiliated organizations, and consultants make no explicit or implicit guarantees regarding the accuracy, usefulness, or timeliness of the information provided. Futhermore, we bear no responsibility for any damages arising from the use of such information.