The 5th Mission Idea Contest

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February 11, 2019
Check out the latest Mission Idea Contest


April 11, 2018
Online registration for 5th Mission Idea Contest is open!


February 17, 2018
The 5th Mission Idea Contest is coming!
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December 4, 2017
Team USA and Team Italy won the 1st and 2nd Places, respectively. Congratulations!


October 19, 2017
The winners of the local competitions were announced. Good luck in the final presentation in Rome!


February 22, 2017
We are pleased to announce that PreMIC5 workshop will be held in Rome, Italy during 5th UNISEC-Global Meeting scheduled in Dec 2-4, 2017. The winners of local competitions will get together in the workshop.


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Introduction to the Mission Idea Contest

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The Mission Idea Contest (MIC) was established in 2010 to provide aerospace engineers, college students, consultants, and anybody interested in space with opportunities to present their creative ideas and gain attention internationally. The primary goal of MICs is to open a door to a new facet of space exploration and exploitation.

Development of micro/nano-satellites started as an educational and research program primarily at university laboratories. As the micro/nano-satellite technology matures, it has spread rapidly across the academics and industry for practical application.


WINNERS

1st Place
Smallsat Ionosphere Exploration at Several Times and Altitudes,
William Evonosky, Duann Yi, Kandi Anand Kaustubh University of Colorado Boulder, National Central University, IIST

2nd Place
Arid and Semi-Arid Lands Satellite (ASAL-SAT): A LoRa ground sensor network for easing life in Sub-Saharan Africa ASAL areas,
Kiruki Cosmas Kyushu Institute of Technology

IAA Award
Development of Microsatellite in Monitoring Initial Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) ,
Aik Kwan Tan University Sains Malaysia (USM)

Student Prize
HERON - An Open Source Microbiology Experiment Platform in Low Earth Orbit,
Ali Haydaroglu University of Toronto


Finalists of the 5th Mission Idea Contest (Oral Presenters)

TitleAuthor(s)AffiliationCountry
Smallsat Ionosphere Exploration at Several Times and Altitudes
Abstract (672 KB) | Presentation (2.7 MB)
William Evonosky, Duann Yi, Kandi Anand Kaustubh University of Colorado Boulder, National Central University, IIST USA, Taiwan, India
Arid and Semi-Arid Lands Satellite (ASAL-SAT): A LoRa ground sensor network for easing life in Sub-Saharan Africa ASAL areas
Abstract (675 KB) | Presentation (2.98 MB)
Kiruki Cosmas Kyushu Institute of Technology Japan
3U Cubesat to monitor Red Tide Blooming in Central America
Abstract (276 KB)
Mariela Rojas Quesada Universidad de Costa Rica Costa Rica
Mining Surveillance Application Using a CubeSat Constellation
Abstract (229 KB) | Presentation (7.0 MB)
Ashley Naudé Stellenbosch University South Africa
Development of Microsatellite in Monitoring Initial Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB)
Abstract (672 KB) | Presentation (2.6 MB)
Aik Kwan Tan University Sains Malaysia (USM) Malaysia
HERON - An Open Source Microbiology Experiment Platform in Low Earth Orbit
Abstract (605 KB) | Presentation (2.8 MB)
Ali Haydaroglu University of Toronto Canada
HEMERA-Constellation of passive SAR-based micro-satellites for a Master/Slave configuration
Abstract (284 KB) | Presentation (1.6 MB)
Andrea Bellome University of Rome -La Sapienza Italy

Semi-Finalist (Poster Presenters)

TitleAuthor(s)AffiliationCountry
In-Situ Measurement of Material Degradation in Space
Abstract (562 KB) | Poster (732 KB)
James Xie Queen's Space Engineering Team Canada
In-Orbit Assembly of Cube Satellites with Novel Docking Techniques
Abstract (1,5 MB) | Poster (3 MB)
Samuel Low and Parekh Shalv Amit SINGAPORE SPACE AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION Singapore
South American Seismic Sensing Constellation
Abstract (1 MB) | Poster (9.2 MB)
Sánchez Olivera Francisco Javier, Benítez Vargas Osvaldo, López Sánchez Sebastián, Ramírez Alcántara Moisés Instituto Politecnico Nacional Mexico
Nile River Quality Monitoring
Abstract (465 KB)
Mariz Dief Zewail city for science and technology Egypt
Satellite laser tracking system for aquatic organisms
Abstract (676 KB)
Yuki Kakushi Kindai University Japan


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Objectives

Encourage innovative exploitation of micro/nano-satellites to provide useful capabilities, services or data.

Eligibility

Any individual, group or company with suitable space systems expertise and an enthusiasm for nano-satellites

Requirements

Please propose innovative mission idea to satisfy any of the UN Sustainable Development Goals with 1 or more satellite(s) (satellite mass should be 50kg or less.)

Evaluation Criteria

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Originality (50 points)
Novel mission concept not yet realized or proposed, or a new implementation of an existing capability or service (25)
Impact on society (25)
Feasibility (50 points)
Technical (20)
Programmatic (cost estimate, development schedule, infrastructure requirements) (15)
Operational (description of ground segment and communications architecture, e.g., planned use of existing infrastructure) (15)

Reasons for participation

  • Finalists will be given an opportunity to make a final presentation in front of international reviewers on November 19, 2018 (during 6th UNISEC-Global Meeting).
  • Award
  • Selected papers will be published.
  • High visibility for your ideas and the potential for future collaboration and support

Collaborator:

International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) will award the IAA Award

Sponsor for Student Prize:

GeFaN (Gesellschaft zur Förderung des akademischen Nachwuchses)

Important Dates

Call for paperFeb 16, 2018
Abstract dueMay 17, 2018
NotificationJuly 3, 2018
Final paper dueSept 10, 2018
Final presentationNovember 19, 2018 during 6th UNISEC-Global Meeting

Venue

International Space University (ISU)
1 Rue Jean-Dominique Cassini, 67400 Illkirch-Graffenstaden, Strasbourg, France
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