Access to Space for All - Education Component -
Introduction
KiboCUBE Academy is an activity under the educational component of the Access to Space for All initiative. This cooperation is between UNOOSA and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) , with the support of UNISEC Global. KiboCUBE Academy provides theoretical knowledge to develop, operate, and utilize small satellites for future KiboCUBE applicants, but also to anyone who is interested in CubeSat development.
In October 2025, we will organize an on-site workshop in Sydney, Australia, using a CubeSat training kit (HEPTA-sat). Students can learn the basic subsystems of satellite including structure, electrical power supply, command and data handling, communication, ground station, and sensors as well as learn how to integrate those subsystems to create a working satellite as a whole.
Overview
Schedule: Saturday, 4 October 2025, 9:00-18:00 (AEST, UTC+10)
This workshop will be held after the
76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC2025).
Location: UNSW Sydney, Kensington Campus (Sydney, Australia)
Lecturer: Dr. Masahiko Yamazaki, Associate Professor, Nihon University
Lecture Content:
HEPTA-sat is a CubeSat training tool developed by Prof. Yamazaki from Nihon University in Japan for hands-on study of satellite-engineering. By taking a course with this kit, students can learn the basic subsystems of satellite including structure, electrical power supply, command and data handling, communication, ground station, and sensors as well as learn how to integrate those subsystems to create a working satellite as a whole.
Working Language: English
Registration: CLOSED
Register from HERE. #Registration is closed as it has reached the maximum capacity.
The maximum number of participants is restricted to 20. Selected participants will be informed by 10 August 2025.
Eligibility
- University students and those who hold a bachelor's degree or higher in developing economies and economies in transition.
- The participation fee is free. However, you will need to cover your own travel and accommodation expenses to the venue.
- Participants need to bring your own computer, download and install the software from the internet in advance, and connect a USB port (USB Type-A) to attend the workshop.
We especially welcome those who are interested in applying for the ongoing 9th round of KiboCUBE programme, an opportunity to launch 1U CubeSat from the International Space Station.
To assess eligibility, OOSA will use the country classification list of developing economies and economies in transition indicated in the joint report, World Economic and Situation Prospects 2025 published by United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and other related organizations.
Related Information
KiboCUBE Academy provides theoretical knowledge to develop, operate, and utilize small satellites for future KiboCUBE applicants, but also to anyone who is interested in CubeSat development. Please check KiboCUBE Academy webinars.