RCSSTEAP and ITEC, Including Received Shining Diplomas at Commencement Ceremony

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Preface Special Focus——International GNSS Seminar 2016 on BeiDou/GNSS Technologies and Applications The wind carries a blend of lotus fragrance and the bamboos are kissed with dewdrops. Time flies, it is now at the end of summer. The campus of Beihang University is sizzling Overview with an atmosphere of graduation. Rows of poplar trees stand perfectly straight, elucidating a formal send-off to the graduates. The bright faces of graduates with nostalgic feelings From 8th to 20th May, 2016, the research institutions as keynote speakers. express that they love Beihang forever. From now on, they will pursue their dreams far International GNSS Seminar on BeiDou/ 31 trainees from 14 countries participated away. GNSS technologies and applications was in the seminar. 9 of them were from member On June 22nd, 2016, 17 MASTA 2014 graduates and 2 DOCSTA 2013 graduates held successfully. It was organized by states of RCSSTEAP and ITEC, including received shining diplomas at Commencement Ceremony. It meant that they had a good Beihang University, Ecole Nationale de China，Bangladesh, Brazil, Bolivia, performance in space application such as RS&GIS, Satellite Communication, GNSS and l’Aviation Civile and The Russ College Pakistan, Peru, Saudi and Venezuela. Micro-Satellite, and would join a long line of distinguished alumni who had made good use of Engineering and Technology at Ohio In addition, 22 graduates majoring in of their knowledge. They expressed their appreciation to China and Beihang University University and sponsored by Beidou International Space Technology Application for giving them an unforgettable experience here. They are ready for whatever lies ahead International Exchange and Training and staff of relevant scientific research and will effectively take advantage of all they have learned in the program to serve their center (ITEC), Regional Center for Space institutions participated in the program . homeland and people. They will work with a strong commitment to put knowledge and Science and Technology Education in The content of the seminar covered energy to good use and to make this a better world for succeeding generations. At the Asia and the Pacific (China) (Affiliated GNSS theory, hardware, software and same time, freshmen are coming to Beihang from all over the world. RCSSTEAP has to the Union Nations) (RCSSTEAP) and applications, containing relevant skills successfully completed enrollment. 59 new participants have been selected from more ZGC Geospatial Information & Technology of system design, ground-based and than 70 applicants, including 45 master candidates and 14 doctoral candidates. They will Alliance (ZGITA). This seminar was space-based augmentation, terminals and be dedicated to the study of RS&GIS, GNSS and Space Law in the coming September. aiming to promote training of early career algorithms, and application technology. June is a farewell month. Wave good-bye to the wayside poplar trees! However, the researchers and professionals involving The International GNSS Seminar included campus of Beihang University is full of enthusiasm and dream, encouraging you to start off research and development and application lectures, laboratory visiting, technical your new journey bravely. of Global Navigation Satellite System and visits and communication among trainees. Bearing in mind the educational philosophy of Beihang University “Admire morality BeiDou technologies. Through the seminar, exchanges and and be practical; seek truth and be innovative”, we hope all the graduates will carry on the This seminar focusing on the BeiDou/ cooperation of BeiDou/GNSS technologies mission of using outer-space peacefully and make new achievements in aerospace! GNSS technologies and applications, and applications in pacific area have been invited 12 experts from America, France improved. and domestic universities, companies and

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Opening Ceremony Experts

On 9th May, 2016, the opening Deputy Director of RCSSTEAP, Dean of 9 professors from Beihang University, satellites and data application, and they ceremony of the International GNSS International School, Beihang University, Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile, are Beijing Aerospace TITAN Technology Seminar on BeiDou/GNSS technologies representatives of China Satellite The Russ College of Engineering and Co., Ltd., ChinaRS Geoinfomatics Co., and applications was held at the 8th Navigation Office, representatives of Beidou Technology at Ohio University, University of Ltd., Siwei Worldview Technology (Beijing) conference room of New Main Building International Exchange and Training center New South Wales, leading companies and Co.,Ltd., DFH Satellite Co.,Ltd., National at Beihang University. Mr. MA Jinxi, (ITEC), representatives of ZGC Geospatial agencies in the field of space technology Disaster Reduction Center of China, Beijing Director of International Division, Beihang Information & Technology Alliance (ZGITA), in China, gave wonderful presentations Panorama Space Technology Co., LTD, and University, Mr. WANG Zulin, Dean of School representatives of Beijing UniStrong which covered China remote sensing Space star Technology Co., Ltd.. of Electric and Information Engineering, Science &Technology Co., experts and all Beihang University, Mr. WENG Jingnong, trainees attended the opening ceremony.

University of New South ENAC, France Airbus, France Wales, Australia Christophe Macabiau Laurent Azoulai Andrew Dempster

Ohio University, USA Ohio University, USA BSNC, China Beihang University, China Michael Braasch Maarten Uijt de Haag HAN Chunhao JIN Tian

Hong Kong Polytechnic UNISTRONG,China Beihang University, China Beihang University, China University SHEN Jun WU Falin XUE Rui LIU Zhizhao 7 NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Special Focus NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Special Focus 8

Technical Visit two-week seminar. seminar and acquired great harvest from In the Participants' Forum, participants international known professors' lectures. On the morning of May 14th, 2016, BDStar covers the fields of military and exchanged the current situation, After that, experts of RCSSTEAP, Prof. 20 lecturers and students in International civilian applications, such as Navigation development trend and requirements Yang Dongkai and Mr. Wu Falin conferred GNSS Seminar(2016) visited Beijing and Positioning, Command and Control, of BeiDou/GNSS technologies and participants with the completion certificate BDStar Navigation CO., Ltd.. Precision Measurement, Target monitoring, applications in different countries. They and took a group photo together. BDStar is a specialized company etc. have made profound friendships during the engaged in navigation and positioning After the visit, staff of BDStar fully service, which was established at the answered students' questions. Through same time as the launching of China's this visit, all participants learnt BDStar's first BeiDou satellite in the year 2000. overview, history, development strategy, BDStar has always been committed to business structure and major products, promoting industrialization of China's which include chips, modules, antenna, satellite navigation and gathers research BD-based industrial products and vehicle- &development, production and sales into carried Electronic equipment. Through one. Its main businesses are information this visit, all participants benefitted system application based on positioning, by understanding more about BeiDou supply of satellite navigation products Navigation Satellite System. and operation service based on location. Feedback ♦♦ All lectures and lecturers were excellent, interesting, especially this program makes and contributed with very important me know new friends and has connection information and knowledge for trainees. because some are senior experts in GNSS. ♦♦ The knowledge provided by lectures ♦♦ Thanks for this great program that it was was clear and his teaching style was also one of the best programs I had attended. I good, flexible and communication skill was learned a lot in this program. excellent. ♦♦ It is very difficult to cover such a large ♦♦ All information was compressible and I topic within 13 days. Thanks for arranging could understand all about correlation in such a program. I learned many things from GPS codes. this. ♦♦ I could understand what is the next step ♦♦ The whole seminar's lectures and to GNSS. GNSS was born to give us our lecturers were excellent. This program was position but all the research fields about very useful for GNSS technology and every Closing Ceremony this technology are very important to the participant earned knowledge. Lecturers world. were very good to explain the concept from The closing ceremony of the held in room 505 in International College ♦♦ I am thankful that all lecturers and basic to advance technical stuff. International GNSS Seminar on BeiDou/ of Beihang University on 20th May, 2016, this program are very useful and very GNSS technologies and applications was which marked a successful ending of the 9 NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Special Focus NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Special Focus 10

Ms. He Qiong, Deputy Director General 2016 Graduation Ceremony & Course of Department of Military-Civil Technology Integration expressed China’s willingness to Completion Ceremony for MASTA/DOCSTA provide education and training resources to the full extent to all the countries dedicated to the peaceful use of outer space and belief nd On June 22 , 2016, Graduation to yield more fruits and embrace an even Ceremony & Course Completion Ceremony more promising future. for MASTA/DOCSTA 2016 was presided over by Mr. Weng Jingnong, Dean of International School of BUAA and Executive Director of the Regional Centre for Space Mr. Mohammad Ebrahimi, Director Science and Technology Education in Asia General of Department of Education and and the Pacific (China), at Conference Training and Database Management, Centre of Beihang University. MASTA 2014 APSCO and Mr. He Linshu, Senior Expert of & DOCSTA 2013 Graduates, MASTA 2015 RCSSTEAP (China), issued the certificates Students, Supervisors, Representatives to Course Completion students. from different organizations and academies attended the ceremony. The ceremony began with a series of Mr. Huang Haijun, Vice President famous Chinese traditional music, taking of Beihang University and Mr. Li Xinjun, all students back to their unforgettable Secretary-General of APSCO, issued the Mr. Li Xinjun, Secretary-General of experience at Beihang University. certificates and souvenirs. APSCO, told all the students to hold true to themselves as facing and tackling the inevitable changes. He said, “Remember to hold onto your value system, your work ethic and most importantly, your humanity. It is these qualities that will guide you further on your journey.” Mr. Huang Haijun, Vice President of Beihang University extended his heartfelt congratulations to all the 19 graduates from the MASTA/DOCSTA program and wished they could effectively take advantage of all they had learned in the program to serve their respective homelands and people.

Mr. Weng Jingnong, Dean of Ms. He Qiong, Deputy Director General International School of BUAA and Executive of Department of Military-Civil Technology Director of the RCSSTEAP (China) Integration, issued the certificates to extended his sincere congratulations to “Excellent Graduate”. all the graduating students of 2016 and announced the commencement of the Mr. Wu Falin, the representative of ceremony. teachers, recalled his memorable experience with the dear students and hoped that they all would have a great future. 11 NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Special Focus NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Special Focus 12

Ms. SUKAWATTANAVIJIT CHANIKA, University and would like to be the bridge the representative of DOCSTA 2013 between China and their homeland in the Graduates, Mr. KULKARNI ADVAIT UMESH future. and Ms. TAEWPANICH THANIDA, the Finally, Mr. Li Xinjun and Mr. Huang representatives of MASTA 2014 Graduates, Haijun signed the Cooperation Agreement and Mr. MONDAL KRISHNA PROSAD, the for Degree Education Programs of APSCO representative of MASTA 2015 Students between APSCO and Beihang University. expressed their appreciation to APSCO, Down to the earth while aiming high! RCSSTEAP and the China Scholarship Wish a brilliant future for all of the MASTA Council for giving them the opportunity 2014&DOCSTA 2013 graduates and MASTA to study in the program. They shared 2015 students. their unforgettable experience in Beihang 13 NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Special Focus NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Special Focus 14

Words to Beihang University first Venezuelan engineer in participating Defence and Space Company, Astrium. in the Masta Program in Space Technology The MASTA Program in Space Technology § TAEWPANICH, THANIDA (Thailand) amazingly respectful to students and are Applications (SATCOM) in representation Applications at Beihang University provides "I have really loved my time at Beihang always willing to help students whenever of the Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities to the engineers the knowledge and technical University. In particular, I have really called upon. The time spent here gave me (ABAE). This opportunity allowed me to tools to be successful professionals in the appreciated all my teachers who tried to the privilege to meet fantastic people like increase my knowledge and expertise in field of space technology. give me the best knowledge and all friends Prof. Weng Jingnong (Dean of International the area of space technology. are also very friendly to help each other. School and Director RCSSTEAP), Prof Yang From my point of view, the support § KULKARNI,ADVAIT (Republic of India) Thanks APSCO for giving me such a great Dongkai, the ever humble and very helpful of Beihang University and Chinese "MASTA program at Beihang University opportunity and a valuable experience to Ms. GuoYuanyuan and a host of all others. Government in the Masta Program in was truly a complete and unique learning study here." Lastly, RCSSTEAP to me is like a young Space Technology Applications encourage experience. The work ethics followed stallion that is making great strides in the cooperation among different countries at all the labs and working groups were § AHMED, WASIU AKANDE (Federal Space technology applications training, it of the world as regards the peaceful use really high. Research freedom given in this Republic of Nigeria) is a center well cited at Beihang University of space technology for the benefit and program were refreshing and supporting. "MASTA in Space Technology Application which is continuously breaking grounds development of the humanity. Prompt support provided for attending the is very interesting and my experience at with the quality of its program like MASTA/ According to my personal experience conference was very helpful and motivating. Beihang University shows that I can vouch DOCSTA. Through this program, I have been in previous studies in the area of space This program is very well designed, however for the standard of the program. The able to increase my knowledge of general technology, for instance at China Space needs more attention to the development of lecturers are qualified and expertised and issues and space technologies. Besides, I Technology Academy (CAST), Airbus satellite communications." the staff are dedicated". was able to meet some great friends from all around the world and such friendship is § ECHODA, NGBEDE JOSHUA ADA one to cherish forever. Thank you Beihang, (Federal Republic of Nigeria) Thank you RCSSTEAP and special thanks Firstly, Beihang University is one of kind to all my lecturers and to all my friends! universities that make studying science Till we meet again,for now, is adieu!! based course a fun experience, the university never compromises on hard § SIRITHANYARAT, ANAN (Thailand) work and dedication to study but they "2 years at Beihang University has passed also provide the perfect environment that quickly. Thanks for the love, friendship, makes learning interesting and interactive warm, caring to me. I will keep in my memory for the students. MASTA programme has forever." the culture of excellence that provides a unique key set of knowledge on space § BURGUILLOS FAJARDO, CARLOS technology applications to students in ALBERTO (Bolivarian Republic of a way that is organised to encourage Venezuela) creativity in the sector. Secondly, the My special and deepest thanks to Beihang program has intellectuals/lecturers who are University for opening their doors to the 15 NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) RCSSTEAP(China) Activities NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) RCSSTEAP(China) Activities 16

RCSSTEAP (China) Activities Representative of RCSSTEAP Attended the 59th Session of UNCOPUOS Mr. Weng Jingnong, Executive Director in Vienna from September 5 to September 8, st Students of RCSSTEAP Participated in Activities of the 1 “Space Day of of the RCSSTEAP (China) attended the 59th 2016. Dr. Luke hoped that all regional centres China”Activity Session of UNCOPUOS from June 12 to 18 make new contributions to “UNISPACE 50+” in as a member of the Chinese Government 2018 actively and put forward his suggestions th On April 24 , 2016, the first celebration Chinese Academy of Sciences, Mr. Hu Hao, Delegation. Mr. Weng Jingnong introduced the and ideas. of“Space Day of China”ceremony was held in Chief Designer of the third China's lunar orbiter Sunrise Concert Hall at Beihang University, the project, and Ms. Qi Yaqun, a student of Beihang website of RCSSTEAP (China) and progress of During the meeting, Mr. Weng Jingnong theme being “Chinese Dream, Space Dream”. University gave speeches respectively. work, focusing on its design, functional structure invited Mr. Sergio Camacho to deliver lectures It was jointly organized by Ministry of Industry After the ceremony, the students of the and main content. In addition, he introduced at RCSSTEAP (China) and determined the and Information Technology (MIIT), State Centre visited the exhibition held in Air & Space the students now in the Centre and students schedule. Administration of Science, Technology and Museum and Gymnasium at Beihang University. Industry for National Defence, PRC, and China And they then visited Beijing Aerospace TITAN enrollment in MASTA and DOCSTA programs Mr. Weng Jingnong also communicated National Space Administration. Technology Co., LTD. in the afternoon. of RS&GIS, GNSS and Space Law in 2016. with representatives from Algeria, Oman, India, Mr. Ma Kai, a member of the Politburo Mr. Ni Jinsheng, the General Manager of Last but not least, he gave advice to promoting Pakistan, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and International Standing Committee of the CPC Central Beijing Aerospace TITAN Technology Co., LTD. cooperation among the six United Nations Space University, which promoted the Committee and Vice Premier, Mr. Xu Kuangdi, extended a warm welcome to the students and Vice Chairman of the 10th CPPCC national led the students’ visit of Global Spatial Data Regional Centres and the activities related to communication and understanding of regional committee, Mr. Miao Wei, Minister of Ministry Services to get a comprehensive understanding “Unispace 50+”. Other representatives from centres and laid foundation for increasing new of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), of TITAN products of aerospace remote sensing Austria, Italy and SGAC also gave speeches members of RCSSTEAP (China) in the future. Mr. Xu Dazhe, Deputy Minister of Ministry of as well as the achievements in satellite data Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), services, spatial data cloud services, industry- respectively under this subject. Mr. Weng Jingnong gave a lecture about Director of State Administration of Science, specific services and international cooperation. UNCOPUOS has 83 member states construction, development and application Technology and Industry for National Defence, The students expressed their thanks and said currently with more than 30 observers of Beidou and international cooperation for PRC and Administrator of China National that it was a meaningful visit and they benefited like International Radio Union and World resident groups and representatives of relevant Space Administration (CNSA), Mr. Zhangjun, a lot. Meteorological Organization. Chinese international organizations in Vienna. delegation constituted of more than 10 representatives from Foreign Ministry, China National Space Administration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CMSEO, Chinese Satellite Navigation Office, Chinese Society of Astronautics, China Academy of Space Technology, Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, Beihang University and so on. Mr. Weng Jingnong and other Chinese representatives communicated with Simonetta Di Pippo, the Director of the Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), Niklas Hedema, Party Secretary of Beihang University, Mr. Xu Huibin, the President of Beihang University leader of Policy and Legal Affairs Department attended the celebration ceremony. students of UNOOSA and Dr. Luke, Project Manager of the Centre were invited to attend. of Regional Centre for Outer Space Affairs The celebration ceremony was hosted by (UNOOSA). Ms. Di Pippo spoke highly of Mr. Xu Dazhe, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), RCSSTEAP (China) and invited the Centre Director of State Administration of Science, to participate in “UNISPACE 50+ Exhibition”. Technology and Industry for National Defence, Dr. Hedema invited representatives from the PRC and Administrator of China National Space Administration (CNSA). Vice Premier Centre to attend Space Law Symposium held Mr. Ma Kai read the important instruction of the first“Space Day of China”proposed by General Secretary Mr. Xi Jinping and Premier Mr. Li Keqiang, and then he delivered a speech. Mr. Sun Jiadong, an Academician of RCSSTEAP 17 NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) RCSSTEAP(China) Activities NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) RCSSTEAP(China) Activities 18

Visit to Cooperative Partners Representatives and Participants of CSSTEAP Attended the 3rd China International Satellite Service Business Matching and Microsatellite Commercialization Forum China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology On May 30th, 2016, representatives and Mr. Weng Jingnong, Executive Director of On May 11th, 2016, representatives Shouming, Vice President of Long March 21 participants of CSSTEAP attended the CSSTEAP was invited to host the forum of RCSSTEAP visited China Academy of College of CALT and related staff. At 3rd China International Satellite Service of “Commercial Space and International Launch Vehicle Technology (referred to the meeting, both sides gave a general Business Matching and Microsatellite Cooperation”. He shared insights from as CALT). They visited Chinese Space introduction of themselves and discussed Commercialization Forum jointly organized the perspectives of how to promote Museum and then had a meeting with related intentions and cooperation affairs. by International Alliance of Satellite globalization of Chinese satellite service Yang Tiecheng, Deputy Minister of Human This visit defined the direction of cooperation Application Service and China Association through identifying regional development Resources of CALT and Vice President between the two sides. of Remote Sensing Application in China requirements, company internationalization of Long March College of CALT, Zhou National Convention Centre. and project financing, international Chinese aerospace industry has been cooperation and sharing model. launched for 60 years since 1956. The “Space technology was the most theme of this session is “Global Utilization economical and efficient method to solve of Space-based Silk Road, International interconnection of wide-area information” Service of Chinese Satellites”. Commercial was a core idea stressed at the meeting. space and international cooperation, Satellite networking should be carried well satellites services in “One Belt and One to provide users an all-round service with Road” was discussed deeply at the meeting. high quality.

National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences On May 6th, 2016, Mr. Weng Jingnong cooperation and students’ professional and two other representatives of visit were discussed. The Centre planned RCSSTEAP visited National Astronomical to organize students to visit Xinglong Observatories, Chinese Academy of Astronomical Observatory. Sciences. Some issues about future

China Space Foundation

th On June 8 , 2016, representatives of respectively. Zhang Yujiang spoke highly Students of RCSSTEAP Participated in the 5th International Cultural Festival RCSSTEAP visited China Space Foundation of the Centre and reached a consensus and exchanged ideas about future on promoting development of international On May 29th, 2016, “The Fifth attended the opening ceremony. cooperation. Mr. Weng Jingnong, Dean of space science & technology education International Cultural Festival of Beihang Vice President Huang Haijun addressed International School, Beihang University and space technology “going out”. It laid a University” was held in the square in front the opening ceremony. He extended a warm and Executive Director of RCSSTEAP, good foundation for the further cooperation of Air & Space Museum. Vice President welcome to all the guests for coming to and Mr. Zhang Yujiang, Secretary General between the two sides. Huang Haijun, some representatives of the ceremony and noted that international of China Space Foundation, introduced embassies and consulates in China, and education in Beihang University was the Centre and China Space Foundation representatives of International School committed to promote the cultural 19 NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) RCSSTEAP(China) Activities NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) RCSSTEAP(China) Activities 20

th integration of Chinese and international The 5 International Cultural Festival Concert for New Classics of Yangqin Ensemble students through innovation, cross- was funded by AVIC International Holding cultural communication and characteristic Corporation and supported by Communist The Concert for New Classics of including the enthusiastic opening song “Lift education. Youth League of Beihang University and Yangqin Ensemble, directed by Professor Your Veil” as well as the touching Quintet The International Cultural Festival embassies. Students from 33 countries set Liu Yuening and hosted by the Traditional “Sleepless Night”. International students of included two parts, cultural exhibition cultural booths. They brought us a cultural Instruments Department of Central Beihang were all moved and amazed by this and show. The students from different feast through art show and performance, Conservatory of Music (CCOM), was held concert because of the various playing forms countries showed various cultures cuisine and the like. successfully at 701 Concert Hall of their of Yangqin and the skillful performers. The through pictures of scenery in their own It is reported that there are now more Teaching Building on the afternoon of 22nd last piece “Hungarian Rhapsody” brought countries, crafts, cuisine and distinctive than 1900 international students from 106 May, 2016. The international students of the concert to its climax. The audience instruments, clothing at the booth in front countries studying at Beihang University, of Beihang University were invited to this could not help offering a storm of applause of Air & Space Museum. Then, international which more than 1000 are candidates for concert. to the performers. students performed folk dance and played bachelor, master and doctoral degree. At the concert, Mi Xuanye, a graduate After the concert, international students instruments, attracting crowds of people. student of CCOM, together with the of Beihang were invited to take a group “Jasmine Ensemble” players, presented photo with the performers on the stage. a wonderful performance which contained 7 pieces of world-famous classic music,

Cooperation between RCSSTEAP and Editorial Department of Satellite Application

On May 31st, 2016, Qi Shoubing, spreading Chinese culture with Mr. Weng Director of Editorial Department of Space Jingnong, Executive Director of RCSSTEAP. International & Satellite Application, China Aerospace Science and and Yun Min, Deputy Director of Beijing Technology Corporation is in charge of Institute of Space Science and Technology Satellite Application. At the same time, Information of China Academy of Space it is a comprehensive monthly journal Technology visited RCSSTEAP. They conducted by Beijing Institute of Space reached a preliminary cooperation intention Science and Technology Information of of building the Centre’s education brand, China Academy of Space Technology. This popularizing aerospace knowledge and journal is in line with the current situation 21 NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) RCSSTEAP(China) Activities NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) RCSSTEAP(China) Activities 22

and aerospace industry development in satellite application bridge, interpreting Education and Curricula Development for MS agreed on the Minutes of Meeting China, publicizing national aerospace satellite application policies, promoting future activity on education program and (MoM), and the meeting was successfully engineering, popularizing space technology satellite application technology and focusing curricula development. concluded. transformation and satellite application. on satellite application hot spots. It is now At the end of the meeting, the Experts of MS expressed their Besides, it tries to be a guidance for the a professional journal with high quality and Secretariat of APSCO thanked the chairman appreciation to RCSSTEAP/Beihang decision making of the industry by building great influence. of the meeting and all experts from MS University/APSCO Education and Training for their active participation, efforts and Center in China for co-organizing the dedication to the meeting. Chairman of the meeting. All participants expressed their Meeting gave his concluding remarks and pleasure for sharing information, knowledge thanked all for their positive contributions. and experiences of each other for developing He announced that all participants from collaboration among MS.

The 1st Expert Group Meeting (EGM) of APSCO Space Curricula Development Program

st The 1 Expert Group Meeting (EGM) and the expert of RCSSTEAP Prof. Yang Poster Design Contest for Space Day of China Announcement of the awards of APSCO Space Education Curricula Dongkai from Beihang University. Development Project was jointly held by The meeting was chaired by Prof. On March 8th, 2016, the State Council and strongly carried forward the Chinese APSCO and RCSSTEAP on April 25-27, Qamar ul Islam from Pakistan, who was approved to declare April 24 as China astronauts' spirit. 2016 at APSCO Headquarters, Beijing, unanimously selected by the participants. Dr. Space Day. On April 27, 2016, the award ceremony China. The meeting aimed at discussing Ebrahimi, DG of DET&DM of APSCO made In order to broaden the influence of of Poster Design Contest for Space Day the current status of Space Education in a presentation on APSCO Education and China Space Day, uphold and endorse of China was held in the meeting room Member States (MS) and their demands Training activities, space curricula program the astronauts' spirit and spread the of RCSSTEAP. Prof. Weng Jingnong, and requirements. background, and expected outcomes of knowledge of aeronautics and astronautics, Executive Director of RCSSTEAP, Mr. About 16 distinguished delegates, the meeting to the participants. Prof. Weng RCSSTEAP, International School, and Gong Haoqing, Planning Director of professors and experts from universities Jingnong, Deputy Director of RCSSTEAP Department of Industrial Design in Institute RCSSTEAP, Ms. Wang Xin, Brand Designer of the Member States nominated by their made presentations on the background of mechanical engineering and automation of RCSSTEAP, staff of RCSSTEAP and 8 respective countries and officials from studies on UN Curricula initiatives and of Beihang University, jointly held the winners attended this ceremony. APSCO Secretariat attended the meeting. International Space University (ISU) Space Poster Design Contest for China Space The Contest Reviewing Committee was All Member States namely Bangladesh, Programs and also International Space Day. made up of leaders, teachers and students China, Iran, Mongolia, Pakistan, Peru, Education at Beihang University. The contest attracted teachers and from RCSSTEAP, International School, and Thailand and Turkey actively participated Delegates from Member States made students from universities at home and Department of Industrial Design in Institute in the meeting. RCSSTEAP prepared the a presentation each on the current status abroad, aerospace fans of all ages of Mechanical Engineering and Automation meeting materials including the current of space education in MS and the demands were involved and aroused the society's of Beihang University. education curricula of the postgraduate and requirements by them for curricula enthusiasm for scientific exploration. More After careful evaluation, the committee program on space technology applications development. Experts of RCSSTEAP Mr. importantly, it promoted China's consistent gave awards as follows. at Beihang University and the Education Yang Dongkai, Mr. Gao Qiang, Mr. Huang principle of peaceful use of outer space Curricula recommended by UNOOSA, etc. Hai, Ms. Tan Yumin and Mr. Gao Guozhu The opening session was hosted by Dr. made presentations on the current education Egemen Ozalp, Deputy Secretary General curricula on Space Technology Applications of APSCO. The opening was addressed offered by Beihang University. Member by Dr. Mohammad Ebrahimi Seyedabadi, States made agreement on documents— Director General of Education, Training Minutes of Meeting and proposed and Database Management of APSCO establishing a Working Group on Space 23 NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) RCSSTEAP(China) Activities NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) RCSSTEAP(China) Activities 24

First Prize The Most Popular Award § School of New Media Art and Design, Yan § School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Peiyao, China Space Day DaiJianan, Poster in Memory of the Establishment of China Space Day Second Prize § School of Energy and Power Engineering, The Most Influential Awards Liu Sibo, Poster in Memory of the Establishment § Northwestern University, Sophie Chen, Dreaming of of China Space Day Space § School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Chu Ruihang & Meng Xin, Youth Selected Works yearn for the sky, even reed leaf can support § School of Computer Science and Engineering, Peng the journey Xitan, Trilogy of Exploring Space § School of Astronautics, Che Xuejiao, The Space Third Prize Dream The Chinese Dream § School of Mechanical Engineering and §School of New Media Art and Design, Wang Jiaxin, China Automation, Wang Yinglin, Dongfanghong- Space Day 4.24 § School of Transportation Science and Engineering, Li § School of New Media Art and Design, Li Lijun, Hope of Dandelion Jiaqi, Poster for China Space Day § Honors College of Beihang University, Lin Jiaxin, The § New student of Beihang University, Anzhela Beginning of the journey ZARIPOVA, China Space Day § School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, School of New Media Art and Design, School of Mechanical Engineering and Wang Yinglin, New Journey, China Sets Sail Yan Peiyao, China Space Day Automation, Chu Ruihang & Meng Xin, The Best Creative Award § School of Energy and Power Engineering, Liu Sibo, Youth yearn for the sky, even reed leaf § School of Biological Science and Medical Poster in Memory of the Establishment of China Space can support the journey Engineering, Xu Weihao, Aerospace Has the Day Color of Dreams § New student of Beihang University, Anzhela ZARIPOVA, China Space Day The Best Promising Award § The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China, Lei Tianyang, China Space Day, Space City

School of Energy and Power Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering Liu Sibo, Poster in Memory of the and Automation, Wang Yinglin, Establishment of China Space Day Dongfanghong- 4.24 25 NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) RCSSTEAP(China) Activities NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) RCSSTEAP(China) Activities 26

Firstly, Mr. Weng Jingnong introduced the International Communication and Training guests and made the welcome address. Center. The guests also showed their Dr. Wu Haitao, Senior Consultant of CSNO perspectives and had a heated exchange and Chief Engineer of Satellite Navigation and discussion. Headquarters, Chinese Academy of After the conference, all guests took Sciences, Ms. Hao Weina, Vice Director a Group Photo in front of the New Main of CSNO-AEC, Deputy Secretary- Building and visited Air and Space Museum General of China Satellite Navigation as well as BeiDou Exhibition hall. Conference Organizing Committee, and From 18 to 20 May, 2016, the China Mr. Weng Jingnong delivered their Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC speeches. They mainly introduced BeiDou 2016) was held successfully in Changsha, System and Applications, China Satellite China. It incorporated a wide range of Navigation Conference (CSNC), China activities such as academic exchange, Satellite Navigation Office Academic high-end forums, exhibition as well as Exchange Center(CSNO-AEC) and China science popularization. Representatives of Satellite Navigation Office BeiDou/GNSS RCSSTEAP were invited to attend.

School of New Media Art and Design, New student of Beihang University, Li Jiaqi, Poster for China Space Day Anzhela ZARIPOVA, China Space Day

Conference among the Belt and Road Countries about BDS Services

On the afternoon of May 10th, 2016, This conference is a preparation meeting a conference among The Belt and Road of Expert Dialogue among The Belt and Countries about BDS Services organized Road Countries about BDS Services which by RCSSTEAP and Academic Exchange will be organized during the China Satellite Center of China Satellite Navigation Navigation Conference (CSNC 2016). This Office (CSNO-AEC) was held in the No.8 year’s CSNC was held in Changsha from 18th conference room of the Conference Center to 20th May 2016. Present at this conference in New Main Building of Beihang University. were officers from Embassies of Nigeria, Prof. Weng Jingnong, Deputy Director Iran, Brazil, Peru, Pakistan, Brunei and of RCSSTEAP, Dean of International Laos, leaders and staffs of China Satellite School of Beihang University hosted the Navigation Office (CSNO) as well as leaders RCSSTEAP conference. and professors of Beihang University. 27 NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Education and Training Programs NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Education and Training Programs 28

Education and Training Programs Thesis Defense 17 master’s candidates majoring 2016. All of them passed the thesis defense in RS&GIS, GNSS, Micro-Satellite and degree evaluation, and were successful Pilot Project Technologies and 2 doctoral candidates in acquiring the degree of Master/Doctor majoring in Space Technology Applications of Engineering conferred by Beihang 23 students of 2015 MASTA Program submitted their final reports and showed completed their thesis defense in June University. majoring in RS&GIS, GNSS and Micro- their posters for exchange of ideas . Pilot Satellite Technologies had been engaged Project is focusing on training the students in Pilot Project since the beginning of to put the knowledge and skills to practice. 2015 spring semester. After three-months The project is encouraged to be carried out busy work from March to May, students in teams to provide the students a chance completed their project conclusion defense to complete a task with teammates for during May 31 to June 3 2016. All groups developing the teamwork spirits. 29 NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Education and Training Programs NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Education and Training Programs 30

Thesis Proposal Enrollment of MASTA & DOCTSTA Students in 2016

23 students who registered in 2015 the requirements of space technology The Centre enrolled master and doctoral application materials and online interviews, for MASTA Program majoring in RS&GIS, applications and practical space technology students majoring in three academic fields the enrollment has been completed GNSS and Micro-Satellite successfully application projects in their home countries. in 2016, including RS&GIS, GNSS and successfully. 59 students have been offered completed their thesis proposal defense Two students will conduct their thesis Space Law and Policy. The new semester admission, including 45 master’s candidates from June 27 to 30, 2016. A panel of research in their home countries, and will start from early September. The Centre and 14 doctoral candidates (as the table supervisors reviewed the literature reviews the others will conduct their research at received 74 candidates’ materials from 16 shows below). 50 of them were awarded the and thesis proposal reports submitted by Beihang University. Students of MASTA countries recommended by member states Full Chinese Government Scholarship; the the students and gave comments and 2015 Program are expected to graduate in of APSCO, contracting parties and partners other 9 obtained the Scholarship of Beihang advice accordingly. Most of the students’ June 2017. of RCSSTEAP. After stringent review of University. research topics are closely related to

Enrollment of MASTA & DOCTSTA Students in 2016

Number of Program Major Countries Candidates

Algeria, Bolivia, Venezuela, Indonesia, RS&GIS 15 Thailand, Turkey, Pakistan, Mongolia, Bangladesh, Iran, Peru

Algeria, Brazil, Bolivia, Venezuela,Thailand, Turkey, Pakistan, MASTA GNSS 17 Mongolia, Bangladesh, Iran, Peru, Croatia, Nigeria, Ukraine

Brazil, Bolivia, Venezuela, Thailand, Space Law and Policy 13 Turkey, Pakistan, Mongolia, Iran, Nigeria

Venezuela, Indonesia, Myanmar, Space Technology DOCTSTA 14 Thailand, Pakistan, Mongolia, Iran, Applications Bangladesh, Nigeria 31 NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Capacity Building NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Capacity Building 32

Capacity Building § Meeting Room: Redesigning the wall in the front of the room in professional style.

Editor's Notes: Since RCSSTEAP was established, it has improved capacity building by developing participants & experts data base, launching the official website (English and Chinese versions), perfecting the office environment and the like, altogether which aims at promoting the Centre .

Office Environment Perfection The Wall of Meeting Room In order to provide a better environment corridor exhibition area. Different areas for studying and working, the Centre will be designed according to different § Chinese Cultural Experience Centre: A room for calligraphy, tea ceremony and meeting, plans to have renovation, cleaning and functions. decorating with wooden materials. maintenance during the summer vacation. 2. Chinese Culture Exhibition: Chinese New environment will be designed to culture will be displayed in corridor area, inspire students' learning enthusiasm, according to floor distribution, showing improve staffs' work efficiency, establish China space history, scientific and a better brand image and enhance the technological achievements of ancient influence of the center culture. China and Chinese and Western cultural The design plan has taken two months exchanges. to finalize, which will be optimized from the 3. Center Cultural Exhibition: collection following three aspects: and reorganization of center's historical 1. Space: the Centre will be divided materials and brand building information as into four areas; staircase wall, classroom, references for design. Chinese culture experience area and Chinese Cultural Experience Centre End of the Corridor

§ Front and hall: Installing light sign of “INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL” and renewing the middle part of the wall in gray with screens and sign. § Lobby: Decorating with “Down to the Earth While Aiming High” in multiple languages with white three-dimensional forms.

Front Hall Lobby 33 NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Capacity Building NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Capacity Building 34

§ Seminar Room: A room for experts’ office and students’ discussion, improving the utilization Space Administration and organized by explorations and fruits of human wisdom of space in design. RCSaSTEAP, was successfully exhibited and civilization, improving soft power of in the Mozart Hall of Vienna International aerospace, and popularizing Chinese Center. This Painting Exhibition aims at aerospace spirit. presenting our achievements on space

Seminar Room Seminar Room

§ Classroom: Repairing sockets and blackboard wall; Setting “Students’ Work Show” Wall.

2. Our Partners Blackboard Display Wall With the development of RCSSTEAP, of Spaceflight Technology, Long March we have an increasing number of College of China Academy of Launch partners now, such as Asia-Pacific Space Vehicle Technology, China Siwei Surveying New Columns on RCSSTEAP Website Cooperation Organization, International and Mapping Technology Co. Ltd, Beijing Centre on Space Technologies for Natural Aerospace TITAN Technology Co. Ltd. "Our The official website (English and know us through the website. To enrich and Cultural, National Disaster Reduction Partners" under "About us" provides more Chinese versions) of RCSSTEAP was the website, subsections are now being Center of China, Shanghai Academy detail information about our partners. formally launched on 25th March, 2016. It added and updated based on the six main has run more than three months now with ones “About us, News&Notice, Programs, the hits rate rising gradually. Increasing Admission, Capacity Building, Study, number of friends from all over the world Campus Life and Publications”.

1. Selected Paintings on China’s Space Exploration “Selected Paintings on China’s Space page. In June, 2015, “Paintings on China’s Exploration” has been added to “Gallery” Space Exploration—Flying with the Wings section, which is at the bottom of the home of art”, which was hosted by China National 35 NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Capacity Building NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Participants Forum 36

3. Participants’ Work Participants’ Work under the column and team project posters. Browsing online Participants Column of “Publications” records participants’ and download options are both available. academic growth courses, including papers Editor's Notes: Graduation is filled with joy and sadness. Please remember their bright faces instead of saying goodbye. We dedicated to render the Participants Forum to all graduates of the DOCSTA 2013/ MASTA 2014. Wish them a brilliant future both in career and living.

4. Others RCSSTEAP has been focusing on to explore the space. You can get the promoting the development of Science latest development of campus cultural &Technology education and building construction of the Centre and admire the cultural brand of “Aerospace” all the beauty of aerospace with us in this column. time in order to inspire people’s passion

Hope you could learn more about RCSSTEAP according to the website. Wish you a pleasant aerospace journey starting from here. We are always on the way of space exploration, welcome you to join us and provide your comments and suggestions.Thank you.

RCSSTEAP 37 NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Participants Forum Glance of the Centre NEWSLETTER (Serial No.006) Participants Forum 38 Map of N Regional Centres Name List o te oernin oar emers

No. Title Name Gender Country Affiliation&Title

1 Chairperson XU Dazhe Male China Administrator of China National Space Administration (CNSA)

2 Member Houari Karim Male Algeria Director of International Cooperation of Algerian Space Agency (ASAL) 1

2 3 Member Felix Menicocci Male Argentina Secretary General of Argentina National Commission of Space Activities

4 Member Md. Delwar Bakth Male Bangladesh Chairman of Bangladesh Space Research and Remote Sensing Centre

5 Member Jaime Antonio Male Bolivia Space Segment Engineer of Bolivian Space Agency (ABE) 3 4 Mendoza Gonzales 5 Jose Raimundo Male 6 Member Braga Coelho Brazil President of Brazilian Space Agency (AEB)

7 Member Thomas Djamaluddin Male Indonesia Head of National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN)

Muhammad 8 Male Pakistan Member of Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Member Riaz Suddle Research Commission (SUPARCO)

9 Jose Julio Cesar Male Representative of National Commission on Aerospace Research Member Humberto Acuña Peru and Development (CONIDA) of the Republic of Peru

10 Member Victor Cano Male Venezuela President of Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities of Venezuela (ABAE)

Name List o te Representaties o serers

No. Name Gender Affiliation&Title

1 Simonetta Di Pippo Female Director of United Nations Office For Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) Down to the Earth while Aiming High 2 Li Xinjun Male Secretary General of Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) Mission of the N Regional Centre Affiliated to the nited Nations Name List o te isor ommittee To assist participating countries in developing and The Centre has signed a cooperative agreement enhancing the knowledge and skills of their citizens with the United Nations which states that the No. Name Gender Country Affiliation&Title Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in relevant aspects of space science and technolo- United Nations will cooperate with the Centre by 1 Xu Huibin Male China President of Beihang University gy in order to that such individuals can effectively providing expert advice, educational curricula, in Asia and the Pacific (China) (Affiliated to the United Nations) contribute national development space program- technical support, necessary documentation and mmes. other appropriate support. 联合国附属空间科技教育亚太区域中心(中国) Additional Words istoric Moments of the RCSSTEAP This issue records the main works everything has been running smoothly with

of RCSSTEAP from May to June, respect to upgrading office environment, The 1st GB Meeting, Nov.17, 2014 The 2nd GB Meeting, Nov.28, 2015 including International GNSS Seminar enriching Newsletter content, increasing 2016 on BeiDou/GNSS Technologies and website hits, bringing more partners and ampus o te entre Secretariat o te entre Applications, representative of RCSSTEAP promoting a better brand image. attended the 59th Session of UNCOPUOS, Your concern and support have 2016 enrollment, graduation activities and always been our source of motivation, the like. In June, a group of graduates and your comments and suggestions are joined the long line of distinguished Beihang highly welcomed. We will continue issuing alumni and were inspired to make their Newsletters of high quality. own contribution to the world. Meanwhile, Editor