The 7th Nano–Satellite Symposium and The 4th Unisec–Global Meeting Hotel “Longoz” Sports and Wellness Resort “Kamchia” BULGARIA October 18, 2016 – October 23, 2016 Program LOCAL ORGANIZATION PROVIDED BY: Conference site: unisec2016.castra.org Cluster AERO–SPACE TECHNOLOGIES, RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS General Chair–Prof. Shinichi Nakasuka As a General Chair of the 7th Nano–satellite Symposium and 4th UNISEC–Global Meeting, I we would like to exchange information on am very happy to welcomt all of you to this joint what kind of activities are going on and how event in a beautiful city of Varna, Bulgaria. problems have been solved in each country’s No one can deny that micro/nano/pico–satel- UNISEC, so that participants can learn from the lites, less than approximately 50kg satellites, have experiences of other countirs, which is one the become important tools for space development important roles of UNISEC–type organization. and utilizations with their strong features of low– Finally I would like to convey our gratitude cost and quick development, which may lead to to the companies who kindly supported our new ways of space utilization and business by activities as sponsors. Without their supports, new, especially non–governmental, users. These this event would never be realized. features also make these satellites very attractive Please enjoy the excellent presentations and and cost–effective tools for space education, hot discussions in this one week joint event, especially for countries which have just started space development programs. and don’t forget to enjoy beautiful city, food Nano–satellite Symposium will cover all the aspects of such micro/nano/pico–sat- and nature of Varna ! ellites including architecture, component technologies, guidance/ navigation/ control, infrastructure, applications and missions including lessons learned, regu- Shinichi Nakasuka latory issues and education. We have been organizing Nano–satellite Symposium six times in Japan since 2010, and this year we first organize outside of Japan. Unfortunately we cannot hold it in Istanbul as initially planned because of various situations, but we are very happy to have it here in Varna, thanks to the very kind offer from Bulgarian General Chair - Prof. Shinichi Nakasuka colleagues. I would like to convey our sincere gratitude to their intensive and great effort to realize it within such a very short period. And also we will jointly hold 4th UNISEC–Global Meeting. UNISEC in Japan was established in 2002 with the objectives to support university students’ practical space engineering activities such as micro/nano/pico–satellite and hybrid rocket development. Since then, UNISEC has been growing very rapidly and in 2016 we have 71 member groups from 50 universities and colleges. UNISEC has made tremendous success in technological development, such that 37 university satel- lites have been launched into space, and also in terms of education, many young engineers and researchers graduating from UNISEC are now playing very impor- tant roles in space development and utilization, as well as in many other areas. We now believe that UNISEC can be a good model of university level space education in many countries. That is the basic concept of UNISEC–Global. In the meeting, 2 UNISEC 2016 UNISEC 2016 3 LOC Chair–Dr. Vesselin Vassilev Dear colleagues, friends, supporters and even 'just fans' of the aerospace engineering and small ness and personal collaboration and interaction satellite development and applications fields, of people who, although belong to different Please have my warm word of WELCOME to cultures and countries, all share the same this unique on the planet space gathering in common human passion and drive for space. Bulgaria bringing together the 7th Nano–satellite This provides all of us an and incredible ground Symposium and the 4th UNISEC–Global Meeting for joining forces and inspiration and reach the in an exciting week of rich events, discussions Universe ! and interactions ! Ancient Greeks defined for the World the Being the Chair of the Local Organizing Com- meaning of ‘Symposium’. For them Symposi- mittee I am highly convinced that the combi- um was an enjoyable ‘convivial meeting for nation of an incredible Program of events and drinking, music, and intellectual discussion venue location, together with the great number among the participants’, usually held on the of very enthusiastic, strongly motivated, highly professional and willing to col- shores of the warm Mediterranean sea (source: laborate space experts from more than 31 countries worldwide will certainly give www.answers.com). Things since have evolved you plenty of opportunities for enjoyable professional and personal exchange, and thousands of years later I welcome you to interaction, inspiration and quality time for you and your companions! the the 7th Nano–satellite Symposium and the Bulgaria is a small and beautiful country with a spacial strong passion for tech- 4th UNISEC–Global Meeting, on the shores of nology and space. In the past, Bulgarian scientist have implemented two human the warm Black Sea. The two events, with their space flight R&D programs launching two Bulgarian cosmonauts as part of the broad program of oral presentations, posters, Intercosmos international collaboration program in East Europe. professional networking, entertainment and Nowadays, Bulgaria is joining and participating various European and Interna- overall atmosphere, provide all of us with the tional space activities within the Bulgarian membership of the European Union unique forum to learn, share and develop. and Bulgarian membership with the European Space Agency. A number of inter- I am sure the space events in Kamchia in national and bi-lateral space projects are underway or in preparation, including 2016 are to become a milestone in our profes- participation in Lunar and Mars observation missions, experiments on board of sional and personal lives and experience! the International Space Station, space physics and astronomy, space technology and application development and many other. Young generation of space engi- Dr. Vesselin Vassilev neers, scientist and entrepreneurs with bright ideas and inexhaustible energy, passion and expertise, is preparing to take over and drive novel and challenging space projects, programs and initiatives. Bulgaria's participation in the Nanosatellite related science, engineering and educational activities, and also in the worldwide UNIGLO initiatives, is a strong LOC Chair - Dr. Vesselin Vassilev driving force to further develop knowledge, skills, motivation and inspiration for space in society and individuals. This is also a strong ground for scientific, busi- 4 UNISEC 2016 UNISEC 2016 5 Points of Contact for the 4th UNISEC–Global International Program Committee Meeting Angola: Zolana João, Gabinete de Gestão do Programa Espacial Nacional (GGPEN) • Prof. A Rustem Aslan, Istanbul Technical University Angola: Ivandro Rodrigues, Angolan Methodist University • Dr. Werner Balogh, United Nations Australia: Sean Tuttle, University of New South Wales • Prof. Mengu Cho, Kyutech Bangladesh: Tarekul Islam, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology • Prof. Shinichi Kimura, Tokyo Univ. of Science Bangladesh: Khalilur Rhaman, BRAC University Belarus: Vladimir Saetchnikov, Belarusian State University • Prof. Mohammed Khalil Ibrahim, Cairo University Brazil: João Dallamuta, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná • Prof. Yasuyuki Miyazaki, Nihon University Bulgaria: Plamen I. Dankov, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohrisdki” • Prof. Harunori Nagata, Hokkaido University Bulgaria: Vesselin Vassilev, CASTRA • Prof. Shinichi Nakasuka, the University of Tokyo Canada: Larry Reeves, Canadian Satellite Design Challenge Management Society • Prof. Jordi Puig–Suari, Calpoly Costa Rica: Mario Gómez Jenkins, Costa Rican Institute of Technology • Prof. Rainer Sandau, IAA Egypt: Ayman Kassem, Cairo University Egypt: Mohammed Khalil Ibrahim, Cairo University • Prof. Klaus Schilling, University of Würzburg Germany: Klaus Schilling, University of Würzburg • Prof. Herman Steyn, Stellenbosch University Ghana: Manfred Quarshie, Space Science Systems Research Institute • Prof. Sir. Martin Sweeting, Surrey Space Centre Guatemala: Willy Ricardo Cabañas Villagrán, University Rafael Landívar (Alphabetical order) Indonesia: Thombi Layukallo, Surya University Italy: Fabio Santoni, University of Rome la Sapienza Japan: Mengu Cho, Kyushu Institute of Technology Kenya: Faith Karanja, University of Nairobi Korea: In–Seuck Jeung, Seoul National University Lithuania: Vidmantas Tomkus, Lithuanian Space Association México: Blanca Rebollar: The Mexican Space Agency Local Organizing Committee Mexico: Barbara Bermudez Reyes: Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon Mongolia: Tsolmon Renchin, The National University of Mongolia Morocco: Naoufal Raissouni, University of Abdelmalek Essaadi Namibia: Smita Francis, Polytechnic of Namibia • Dr. Vesselin Vassilev, CASTRA, Bulgaria New Zealand: Jim Hefkey, University of Auckland • Assoc.Prof Plamen Dankov, Sofia University, Bulgaria Nigeria: Nnadih S Ogechukwu, African Regional Centre for Space Science • Dr. Mario Gachev, CASTRA, Bulgaria and Technology Education in English • Assoc.Prof. Dian Geshev, Department of Aeronautics, Technical Uni- Peru: Hector Bedon, The National University of Engineering (UNI) versity of Sofia, Bulgaria Philippines: Rogel Mari Sese, Regulus SpaceTech • Dr. Veselin Petkov, CASTRA, Bulgaria Philippines: Rosario Ang, The University of the