The 1st UNISEC Deep Space Workshop was finished!
- Date:
- 9th November 2024
- Time:
- 14:00 - 18:00 JST (Gate open: 13:30)
- Location:
- Arcrea HIMEJI (143-2, Kamiyacho, Himeji-city, Hyogo, Japan) & Online
- Language:
- English
- Registration:
- Scan the QR code or Click on the link
- Registration Fee:
- Free
- Eligibility for Participation:
- Anyone interested in deep space exploration
- Participation capacity:
- 150 people
Future Deep Space Exploration
The UNISEC DEEP SPACE WORKSHOP is an international event aimed at fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among key players in the field of deep space exploration. We are excited to invite experts from space agencies, private companies, and universities worldwide to join us as panelists. This workshop provides a unique platform for discussing the latest advancements, challenges, and future directions in deep space exploration.
Pre-Workshop Conference
The Space Sciences and Technology Conference will be held prior to this workshop on 5-8 November 2024 at HIMEJI. We are exploring collaboration opportunities with the conference!
Event Details
| 14:00 - 14:10 | Opening Remarks |
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| 14:10 - 15:50 | Session 1: Pioneering Deep Space Exploration: The Industry's Frontier |
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| 14:10 - 14:35 | Introduction: 5 minutes per speaker Each speaker will introduce themselves, their company, and their project using 1-5 slides. In this phase, you may also introduce your company's overall missions, not limited to deep space exploration. |
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| 14:35 - 14:50 | Panel Discussion 1: The Current Status of Deep Space Exploration Missions Please share details about the deep space exploration missions your company is currently focusing on. |
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| 14:50 - 15:05 | Panel Discussion 2: Current Challenges in Deep Space Exploration Speakers are encouraged to discuss challenges specific to their missions as well as general issues in deep space exploration. Topics may include how to monetize in deep space exploration. |
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| 15:05 - 15:20 | Panel Discussion 3: The Future Direction Please share your thoughts on the areas you believe should be prioritized in the future of deep space exploration. |
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| 15:20 - 15:30 | Open Discussion Among Speakers: A potential theme is how collaborations can help address current challenges and advance deep space exploration. |
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| 15:30 - 15:50 | Q&A from the Audience | |
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Moderator Professor Maximilien Berthet Assistant Professor, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, The University of Tokyo |
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Ms. Hiroko Asakura Global Alliance Specialist, ispace,inc. ispace,inc. develops lunar landers and offers moon transportation |
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Mr. Valerio Di Tana Chief Programs Officer, ARGOTEC S.r.l. ARGOTEC S.r.l. launched ArgoMoon in SLS-1 CubeSat missions and developed Juventas for Hera mission |
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Mr. Nathaniel Guy Vice President of Software and GNC, Ofractal Ofractal performs proof of concept and feasibility study of a deep space constellation |
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Dr. Toshihiro Shibukawa Advanced Project Department, ArkEdge Space Inc. ArkEdge Space Inc. provides satellite business opportunities for all. |
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| 15:50 - 16:10 | Short Break | |
| 16:10 - 17:50 | Session 2: Lessons Learned from SLS-1 CubeSat Missions |
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| 16:10 - 16:35 | Introduction: 5 minutes per speaker Each speaker will introduce themselves and their project for the SLS-1 CubeSat missions, using 1-5 slides. |
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| 16:35 - 16:50 | Panel Discussion 1: Lessons Learned from SLS-1 CubeSat missions Since this is not a formal conference, lessons learned that have not been discussed at other conferences—such as shocking failures during the development phase—are welcome. Speakers are encouraged to ask questions of one another as well. |
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| 16:50 - 17:05 | Panel Discussion 2: Vision and Future Missions of Deep Space Exploration Please share what goals you are working towards and the missions you are involved in. |
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| 17:05 - 17:20 | Panel Discussion 3: The Essence of Project Management The majority of the audience consists of students, young engineers, and researchers. Please share your experiences as a project manager for future project leaders. |
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| 17:20 - 17:30 | Open Discussion Among Speakers: A potential theme is how collaborations can help address current challenges and advance deep space exploration. |
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| 17:30 - 17:50 | Q&A from the Audience | |
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Moderator Professor Tatsuaki Hashimoto Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) & Department of Electrical Engineering and Information System, The University of Tokyo The project manager of OMOTENASHI |
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Mr. Sami Asmar Manager of Strategic Partnerships and Customer Formulation, Interplanetary Network Directorate, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), California Institute of Technology |
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Professor Craig Hardgrove Associate Professor, School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University The principal investigator of the LunaH-Map |
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Professor Benjamin Kevin Malphrus Executive Director and Professor, Engineering Sciences, Physics, Earth Science & Space Systems Engineering, Morehead State University The principal investigator of the Lunar IceCube |
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Professor Ryu Funase Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) & Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo The project manager of EQUULEUS |
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| 17:50 - 18:00 | Closing Remarks |
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Hirotaka Sekine Ph.D. student The University of Tokyo |
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Tomoki Mochizuki Ph.D. student The University of Tokyo |
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Ten Arai Ph.D. student The University of Tokyo |
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