Development of Space Related Human Resources through Collaboration between Space Academia 2021 and the All KOSEN Space Contest

Abstract

This paper presents the space human resources development project at the National Institute of Technology (KOSEN) in FY2021. This project provides regular opportunities for nano-satellite development as part of manufacturing education at KOSENs. To cultivate human resources who can be involved in satellite development at KOSENs, educational programs such as the KOSEN Space Camp (training camp format, since 2015) and the KOSEN Space Academia (online format, since 2017) have been implemented. In these programs, the contents and materials used have been changed according to the relationship with actual satellites under development, students' interests, and social conditions (including the Corona disaster). To foster mission planning skills in actual orbit, a new “All KOSEN Space Contest” was planned for KOSEN students, and the first competition was held in FY2021. We believe that these efforts have expanded opportunities for KOSEN students to participate in satellite development. We further encourage continued participation over several years in conjunction with Space Academia and consider improvements to the course content.