ANNOUNCEMENT BROCHURE 8th INTERNATIONAL TRAINING COURSE ON SMALL SATELLITE MISSION November 25 - December 6, 2019 Jointly Conducted by Organized by U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) Centre for Space Science and Technology ISRO, Department of Space Education in Asia and the Pacific (CSSTEAP) Government of India, Bengaluru, India (Affiliated to the United Nations) Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) IIRS Campus, 4, Kalidas Road, ISRO, Department of Space, Dehradun, India Government of India, Dehradun, India www.cssteap.org, E-mail : [email protected] CSSTEAP CSSTEAP Governing Board Chairman Dr. K. Sivan India Members Mr. Hari Odari Mr. Shamsuddin Ahmed Nepal Bangladesh H.E (Mrs) Ma.Teresita C. Daza Dr. Hong Yong IL Philippines DPR Korea Mr. Ok-Kyu Lee Dr. Thomas Djamaluddin Republic of Korea Indonesia Eng. S. Panawennage Mr. Ali Sadeghi Naeini Sri Lanka Iran The Executive Director H.E. (Mr.) Bulat Sergazievich Sarsenbayev Thailand Kazakhstan Dr. Kamol M. Muminov Prof. Abdykalykov Akymbek Abdykalykovich Uzbekistan Kyrgyz Republic Observers H.E. (Mr.) Dato' Hidayat Abdul Hamid Dr. Simonetta Di Pippo Malaysia UN-OOSA Prof. Dr. Ir. A. (Tom) Veldkamp Mongolia ITC (The Netherlands) Dr. Kyi Thwin Secretary Myanmar Dr. A. Senthil Kumar Mr. Charan Kamal Singh Bhalla Director, CSSTEAP, India Nauru Governing Board Members and Special Invitees during 23rd Governing Board Meeting at Delhi on December 10,2018 CSSTEAP Introduction opportunities. More than 500 small satellites (nono, cube, micro and mini satellites) are expected to be Space technologies, especially satellites are launched in the next five years. The U.S. is the most important instruments for development and active country in small satellite deployment progress of humankind. Satellites are used for Earth followed by Europe, Russia, Japan, China and India. observation, Communication, Navigation Small satellites have attracted attention from both Atmospheric studies, Astronomical observations developed and nascent space countries in Asia for and Military applications. Satellites provide two main reasons: National security, and uninterrupted services with less cost when technology acquisition. Other Asia Pacific countries compared with conventional methods for similar like Indonesia, Bangaldesh, Vietnam, Thailand, Sri applications. It is evident from the increasing Lanka and Central Asian countries have also taken number of satellite launches in recent years. With an initiatives in this direction. increase in the awareness of benefits of earth observation technology for societal applications Objectives many countries are integrating space capabilities l To create awareness about small satellites, into their national development programmes. space technology and opportunities On one side, operational satellites have become l To disseminate knowledge required for small larger and heavier to meet increasing requirements satellites technology without compromising qualities, and becoming l To sensitize professionals in developing, more expensive. Small satellites also have launching and utilizing the benefits of small significant role to play in emergent societal satellites appliances. The increase in cost, complex technology, l Exposure to infrastructure required for small new areas of applications and continuous service satellite development requirements restrict the satellite fabrication and launch to only a few, countries or agencies in the Who Should Attend ? world. On the other side, revolution in electronics miniaturization, and invention of smart materials, The course is aimed for decision makers, senior have reduced the satellite size and mass. Further, space technologists, managers, researchers and the improvements in computation capability of professionals in the fields of space technology. processors, high capacity storage devices, imaging technology, control intelligence and onboard Others, who will find the course very useful include automation and associated performance capability academic institutions, space agencies, and have opened new opportunities to design and institutions responsible for regional capacity fabricate smaller, faster and cheaper: sophisticated building in the use of space - based technology. 'small' satellites. The reduction in mass and volume Course Duration and Location reduces the launch as well. The small satellite concept, which provides less turnaround time, The course is organised by Centre for Space Science affordability and the potential to serve high end and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific applications, has attracted Industries to launch their (CSSTEAP) during November 25 to December 6, own satellities. The small satellites are launched as 2019 at Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, 'piggy-backs' of large satellites, resulting in Dehradun jointly conducted by U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) and Indian Institute of Remote inexpensive launch cost with more launch Sensing (IIRS). 1 CSSTEAP Indian food will be available in the hostel mess/ canteen managed by officer trainees on payment basis. Fellowships to Participants The candidates are required to send their personal details/bio-data to the Course Coordinator, IIRS, Dehradun in the prescribed Application Form, appended to this Announcement Brochure. The candidates are expected to make their own arrangements for all expenses. Preference in admission will be given to the candidates who are Golden Jubilee Hostel at IIRS financially supported by their organizations. A few fellowships covering to and fro international air Language of Course travel, domestic travel in India and living expenses (` 8,000 for two weeks) in India are available from The language of the course is English. Proficiency in Government of India. However, first preference will written and spoken English is essential. Candidates be given to the fully self sponsored candidates and with adequate working knowledge in English only then to the candidates whose sponsoring need to apply. organization will be bearing international to and fro Course Structure travel. The structure of the course is a balance between Health and Insurance t e c h n i c a l p re s e n t a t i o n s , a n i m a t i o n a n d Medical, life and disability insurance should be assignments. undertaken before leaving for India by the The following course content will be covered : participants themselves or on their behalf by their organization for covering entire health and disability l Benefits of space technology risks. No medical expenses will be borne by CSSTEAP. l Remote sensing applications l Technology involved in makings small satellites. About CSSTEAP (Affiliated to the United l Applications of small satellites and future trends Nations) l Management of small satellites The Centre for Space Science and Technology Course implementation Education in Asia and the Pacific (CSSTEAP), was established in November 1995 in response to the The course will be conducted at IIRS, located in UN General Assembly Resolution 45/72 of the 11th Dehradun, India through lectures, assignments, December 1990 endorsing the recommendations quiz, demo, etc. of UNISPACE-82, the United Nations Office for Outer Course Fee and Accommodation Space Affairs (UN OOSA). A course fee of `15,000 (equivalent to US$ 300) is The Centre is hosted by the Government of India applicable which includes course materials. with Department of Space (DOS) as the nodal Accommodation for the participants will be agency and is guided by an International Governing arranged in hostel at IIRS, Dehradun. In addition the Board from 17 countries and observers from two participants will have to pay ` 100 per day towards countries. The goal of the Centre is to do capacity accommodation charges. building through in-depth education, indigenous 2 CSSTEAP ISRO has established the following five major space systems with its satellites l Space communication system: INSAT/GSAT Series l Earth & Atmospheric observation system; Remote sensing satellites (Resourcesat, AWiFS, Oceansat, Metsat, Cartosat, etc.) l Regional navigation system; IRNSS satellites l Planetary Studies system: Chandrayaan-1, Chandrayaan-2 and Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) l Astronomical Research Systems: Astrosat and Aditya-L1 Apart from the above, ISRO has also developed its own small satellites. Also, ISRO guides Indian University students in small satellite design, fabrication, testing and operation activities, and also launches their satellities. Further, ISRO has developed two launch vehicles PSLV and GSLV to LEO and GEP orbits. For further CSSTEAP HQ Dehradun details please visit www.isro.gov.in capability in the Asia-Pacific countries for research and applications in the core disciplines of Remote About Host Institutes Sensing & Geographic Information System, Satellite U R Rao Satellite Centre Communications, Satellite Meteorology & Global Climate, Space & Atmospheric Science and Global The U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru is Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). The educational one of the lead centres of Indian Space Research programs, with course curricula developed by the Organisation, Department of Space and is engaged United Nations, are recognized by Andhra in developing satellite technology and implementation University, Visakhapatnam, India for award of of satellite systems for scientific, technological and M.Tech degree. About 2139 professionals from 55 application missions. URSC is functionally organized countries within and outside the Asia-Pacific region into eleven major areas: Mechanical Systems Area