Taking on Challenge of Space Exploration with Micro/Mano-Satellites - From Classroom to Practical Use

摘要

In recent years, a number of Japanese universities have been working on educational space engineering projects, practical student projects based on manufacturing and the theme of micro/ nano-satellites. Working in collaboration with their counterparts in the United States, a group of universities including the University of Tokyo, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Kyushu University, Nihon University, Tohoku University and Soka University have taken part in a project to launch nano-satellite models called CanSats onboard rockets and conduct ex- periments during their descent since 1999.