Additional copies of the Project Report or the Executive Summary for this project may be ordered from the International Space University (ISU) Headquarters. The Executive Summary and the Project Report also can be found on the ISU website. International Space University Strasbourg Central Campus Attention: Publications Parc d’Innovation 1 rue Jean-Dominque Cassini 67400 Illkirch-Graffenstaden France Tel : +33 (0)3 88 65 54 30 Fax: +33(0) 88 65 54 47 http://www.isunet.edu Copyright 2003 by the International Space University All Rights Reserved TRACKS TO SPACE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The following individuals and organisations have generously contributed their time, resources, expertise and facilities to help us make TRACKS to Space possible. PROJECT SPONSOR European Space Agency — Industrial Matters and Technology Programmes Hans Kappler Director Marco Guglielmi Head of Technology Strategy Section Marco Freire Technology Strategy Engineer PROJECT FACULTY AND TA Project Initiator Walter Peeters Co-chair Nicolas Peter Co-chair Ray Williamson Teaching Associate Philippos Beveratos English Tutor Sarah Delaveaud English Tutor Carol Carnett EXTERNAL EXPERTS Andrew Aldrin Boeing, NASA Systems Randall Correll Science Applications International Corporation Dan Glover NASA Glenn Research Center Tetsuichi Ito NASDA, ISU Faculty Joan Johnson-Freese United States Naval War College Chiaki Mukai NASDA Astronaut Ichiro Nakatani Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) Jean-Claude Piedboeuf Canadian Space Agency Roy Sach Director Defence Space, Australia Gongling Sun EurasSpace GmbH Simon P. Worden Brigadier General, United States Air Force PERSONAL THANKS The authors would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to those who made the greatest sacrifices during this two-month space odyssey. To our family and friends who supported this adventure… you are our inspiration. Nadia Afrin Jeff Del Vecchio Jerry Kulcinski Ryan Shepperd Willem Wamsteker Loic Boloh Marie Diop John Logsdon Noel Siemon Patricia Whitelock Jim Burke Jamie Farrell Trip Mackintosh Vern Singhroy Kazuya Yoshida Ignasi Casanova Bernadette & Simon Gorelov Roux Martinez Francois Spiero Olga Zhdanovich Dean Cheng Ozgur Gurtuna Degrace Mathurin Nataliya Tokarevskaya Eric Choi John Higginbotham Shawn Payne Nikolai Tolyarenko Jennifer Clark Hajime Inoue Maria Persaud Larry Toups CSA staff Kathy Daues Kurt Klaus Michelle Santee Paul-Henry Tuinder H&H Library Juan DeDalmau Andreas Koutepas Binnie & Mario Sen Marili Vrodissi ISU Library Thank you! iii LIST OF AUTHORS Marie-Josée Bourassa Sofia Fakiri B.Eng. École Polytechnique de Montréal, 1992 Diploma in English Philology, Specialisation Project Management Engineer, Canadian in Translation - Interpretation, National Space Agency Kapodistriako University of Athens 1999 Masters Degree in Translation, Interpretation, Diane Burchett Marc Bloch University 2000 B.A.Sc MMS Engineering, University of MPhil in International Relations-European Toronto, 1991 Studies, Robert Schuman University 2001 PMP Engineering Manager at COM DEV PhD student in International Politics Space Ltd. Zhongze Fan Hongwei Cheng Master of Launch Technology, National M.S. Communication & Electronic University of Defence Technology 2000 Engineering, National University of Defences PhD of Computer Science, Xi'an Jiaotong Technology in CHINA, 1995 University Ph.D. Communication & Electronic Senior Engineer, China Jiuquan Satellite Engineering, National University of Defences Launch Center Technology in CHINA, 1998 Associate Professor, Beijing Institute of Meritxell Gimeno Tracking and Telecommunication Technology, B.Sc. Telecommunications, 1994 CHINA M.Sc. Electronic Engineering, 1996 PhD. in Remote Sensing, 2003 Clinton Clark B.S. Mathematics, 1998 Lamar University Sébastien Gorelov M.Ed. School Administration, 2000 Lamar B.S. Electrical Engineering, McGill University University, 2002 1Lt, United States Air Force Fleur Huang Alain Conde Reis MDCM, McGill University (Montreal, M.Sc. Electro-Mechanical Engineer, ULB Canada), 2003 Brussels 1992 Resident, Department of Family Medicine, Technology R&D Coordination Engineer, McGill University ESA/ESTEC Tatiana Isupova Charlene Del Mundo Engineer, Technology of Machinery Building, B.S. Civil Engineering, California State Izhevsk State Technical University, 2000 Polytechnic University, Pomona, 2002 Design Engineer, Science Technology Center Assistant Engineer "Voskhod", Izhevsk, Russia Tuba Eldem Shi Kelu BA Political Science and International M.S. computer science and technology, 2nd Relations, Bogazici University, 2001 Academy of China Aerospace 1987 MA International Studies (European Political Deputy Director; Department of Space Economy), The University of Birmingham, China Aerospace Science and Technology 2002 Corporation PhD student, Department of Political Science, University of Toronto Georgios Koutepas B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, Jorge Epifanio National Technical University of Athens, M.Sc Computer Science, University of Lisbon, Greece, 1996 1997 PhD. candidate in Computer Network Post Graduation E-Business, ISEG Lisbon, Management, National Technical University 2003 of Athens, Greece iv International Space University, SSP03 TRACKS TO SPACE Jonathan Lenius Mikko Suominen B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of M.Sc. Student in Engineering Physics, Wisconsin-Madison, 2001 Tampere University of Technology Spacecraft Systems Engineer, NASA Research Assistant, Optoelectronics Research Centre, TUT Feng Li M.S. computer science and technology, 2nd Yihua Tang Academy of China Aerospace 1986 B.S.Space Engineering, Scince and Director; Science, Technology & Quality Technology University of Natioanal Defence Department 1982 China Aerospace Science and Technology Master Degree, System Analysis, Science and Corporation Technology University of National Defence, 1985 Jian Luo Project Manager, CALT, China M.S. Mechanics, NanJing Astronautics and Aeronautics University,China Hideaki Uchikawa System engineer, Aerospace System B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Osaka Engineering Shanghai,China University 1997 Engineer, HTV project, NASDA Ulrich Mair M.Sc. Physics, University of Augsburg, Wenzhao Wu Germany 2000 B.S. Electronic Engineering, National PhD Candidate, Aerospace Engineering, University of Defense Technology University of Stuttgart / DLR German Project Manager Aerospace Center, Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany Rachel A. Yates A.B., Stanford University 1986 Peter Martinez J.D., Boston University School of Law 1990 PhD, University of Cape Town, 1993 Partner in law firm of Holland & Hart LLP National Research Foundation of South Africa Dengyun Yu Jeph Mathurin B.S Solid Mechanics, Huazhong University of AAS Accounting Prince George's College Science and Technology 1985 1995 M.S Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Venture Capital Senior Accountant/Financial Harbin Institute of Technology,1988 Controller 1996 to present Now Director of Institute of Spacecraft System Certified Public Accountant, USA 2002 Technology, CAST, CASC Rafael Prades Xuejun Yu Telecommunications Engineer, UPC, B.S. Physics, Nanjing Normal University, Barcelona, Spain, 1988 1981 Software Engineer, ESA/ESTEC--TOS-QQS, M.S. Environmental Hygiene, Institute of The Netherlands Space Medico-Engineering (ISME), 1990 Ph.D. Space Medicine, The Fourth Military Arthur Prévot Medical University, 2000 B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering, 2000 École Professor, Environmental Medicine Branch, Polytechnique de Montréal ISME M.Sc. Electrical Engineering, 2004, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Research fellow at Francesca Zoete Maglia Canadian Space Agency Degree in Chemistry, University of Catania, Italy, 1998 Avery Sen Masters of Analysis of Genome and Molecular BA in Science & Technology Studies, Cornell Modelling, University of Paris VII, 2000 University, 1999 Masters of High Studies in Industrial MA in Science, Technology & Public Policy, Relations, University of Nancy, 2001 The George Washington University, 2004 Research Assistant, Space Policy Institute v TRACKS TO SPACE STUDENTS PREFACE The 2003 Summer Session was held at the International Space University (ISU) central campus in Strasbourg, France. After World War II, the idea of European reconciliation led to the founding of the Council of Europe. Strasbourg was selected to be the seat of that institution. Strasbourg, the “Capitol of Europe”, was the backdrop and inspiration for TRACKS to Space. Our vision was to utilize a multidisciplinary and intercultural environment to produce a report that is Innovative, Inspiring, and Important (our 3I’s). In the true spirit of the city of Strasbourg, bringing the world together to work on problems of global importance. TRACKS to Space was authored by 33 students and professionals from 14 countries with backgrounds ranging from law to business and engineering to medical. Fulfilling the ISU credo of the 3Is, International, Intercultural and Interdisciplinary the authors possess a wide variety of outlooks, experiences and opinions. The different perspectives acquired as a result of working so intimately with each other for two months will undoubtedly be our greatest reward for coming to ISU, and it has added invaluable richness to our lives and to this report. TRACKS to Space would not have been possible without the direction, assistance, support and insight of many ISU faculty members, staff, visiting lecturers, alumni and newfound friends. Special recognition is due to Philippos Beveratos, Nicolas Peter and Ray Williamson who served as indispensable members of our team. For