Maximizing the Outcome of the ISS and Kibo Innovative launch opportunity for Micro/Nano-satellite by using one and only function on Kibo/ISS

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1 Maximizing the Outcome of the ISS and Kibo Innovative launch opportunity for Micro/Nano-satellite by using one and only function on Kibo/ISS 31st AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites August 8, 2017 Hiroki AKAGI, Engineer JEM Utilization Center Human Space Technology Directorate Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency 1

2 ISS: Japan s Capabilities and Contributions ISS (International Space Station) Kibo (Japanese Experiment Module) HTV (H-II Transfer Vehicle) ISS is a huge manned construction located about 400km above the Earth. 15 countries participate in the ISS program Japan strives to make concrete international contributions through extensive utilization of Kibo and HTV. 31st AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites August 8, 2017 H-IIB 2

3 ISS: Japan s Capabilities and Contributions Kibo:Japanese Experiment Module Robotic Arm (JEM-Remote Manipulator System) Airlock 3

4 Small satellite deployment mission (J-SSOD) MicroSat(20~100 kg ) PicoSat(less than 1 kg ) NanoSat(1 kg ~20 kg ) Extremely Low-cost (more than 200 M$ less than 5 M$ ) New players are welcome to join (enterprises, local governments, developing countries etc.) Great opportunity for education tools and challenging missions Short Turn Around Life Cycle (more than 5 years less than 1-2 years) College students can experience whole development cycle Curriculum can be standardized as sustainable program Quick return on your business investments, technology demonstration Cost-Effective Method for Various Missions Practical remote sensing data can be obtained from small satellites Credit : JAXA Ref: Prof. Nakasuka, Tokyo Univ. ( ) (modified by JAXA) Snapshot of Banana farm, Mindanao, the Philippines (provided by PHL-MICROSAT, DIWATA-1) 4

5 Small satellite deployment mission (J-SSOD) In recent years, a growing number of universities and companies around the world have been developing the Micro/Nano-satellite (under 100kg, mainly CubeSat). Historical Micro/Nano-satellite Launched Main Satellite Piggy-back Payload JAXA At the beginning of the Micro/Nano-satellite history, The method for transporting these satellite into orbit was a piggy-back payload by launch vehicles. the opportunity was limited because of the main satellite launch schedule. Ref: Prof Nano/Microsatellite Market Forecast (SpaceWorks Enterprises Inc.) In 2012, October 4 JAXA successfully deployed the first satellites from Kibo: It has opened up new capabilities for ISS/Kibo utilization and new possibilities of the Micro/Nano-satellite. 5

6 Small satellite deployment mission (J-SSOD) In recent years, a growing number of universities and companies around the world have been developing the Micro/Nano-satellite (under 100kg, mainly CubeSat). Historical Micro/Nano-satellite Launched Main Satellite Piggy-back Payload JAXA At the beginning of the Micro/Nano-satellite history, The method for transporting these satellite into orbit was a piggy-back payload by launch vehicles. the opportunity was limited because of the main satellite launch schedule. Ref: Prof Nano/Microsatellite Market Forecast (SpaceWorks Enterprises Inc.) In 2012, October 4 JAXA successfully deployed the first satellites from Kibo: It has opened up new capabilities for ISS/Kibo utilization and new possibilities of the Micro/Nano-satellite. 55th years from the world s first satellite Sputnik-1 launched 6

7 Small Satellite Deployment from Kibo/ISS Airlock Robotic Arm (JEM-Remote Manipulator System) JAXA developed the unique system J-SSOD (JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer) to deploy the satellite and inject the orbit from Kibo by using One and Only function on the ISS 7

8 Small Satellite Deployment Mission from Kibo/ISS Launch Opportunities for Micro/Nano-satellite At present, satellite deployers other than J-SSOD that use Kibo include the NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer (NRCSD) and Cyclops (Space Station Integrated Kinetic Launcher for Orbital Payload Systems). J-SSOD#2 NRCSD#1 Cyclops#1 J-SSOD Microsat#1 J-SSOD#1 J-SSOD Upgrade#1 Ref: Prof Nano/Microsatellite Market Forecast (SpaceWorks Enterprises Inc.) 8 8

9 Small Satellite Deployment Mission from Kibo/ISS Launch Opportunities for Micro/Nano-satellite As of July 2017, 198 satellites have been successfully deployed from Kibo. JAXA operates the innovative launch opportunity by using one and only function on Kibo/ISS From JAXA Tsukuba Space Center (TKSC) in JAPAN J-SSOD#2 NRCSD#1 Cyclops#1 J-SSOD Microsat#1 J-SSOD#1 Flight Control Team and Engineering Team J-SSOD Upgrade#1 9

10 Small Satellite Deployment platform using J-SSOD Lower vibration environment are provided since Small Satellites are stowed in a soft bag and carried to the ISS together with other cargo. Use the Airlock and Robotic Arm of Kibo without Extra-Vehicular Activity of astronauts. As of July 2017, 198 satellites have been deployed from Kibo by the Deployers developed by Japan or the US. Kibo is the sole facility of ISS for conducting this mission. Small Satellites Kibo J-SSOD JAXA/NASA Item Specification Satellite Size CubeSat : 1U, 2U, or 3U (*1) 50 kg class satellite: cm Satellite mass CubeSat : 1.33 kg or less per 1U 50 kg class satellite: 50kg or less Orbital altitude approximately km (*2) Inclination 51.6 Deployment Nadir-aft 45 from the ISS nadir side direction Deployment velocity Ballistic coefficient 100kg/m 2 or less (*3) CubeSat : m/sec 50 kg Microsat : 0.4 m/sec *1) CubeSat specification: 10 cm (W) 10 cm (D) Height: 1U: 10 cm, 2U: 20 cm, 3U: 30 cm *2) Depends on ISS altitude. *3) Depends on ballistic coefficient, altitude at release, solar activity, etc. ISS Orbiting Direction Deployment Direction(Cone) Nadir-aft 45 from the ISS nadir side 10

11 Small Satellite Deployment platform using J-SSOD SERPENS Launch and Investigator: University of Brasilia (Brazil) Agência Espacial Brasileira(AEB) Japan Manned Space Systems Corporation Size:3U Deploy:2015

12 Small Satellite Deployment platform using J-SSOD First Philippine s satellite First J-SSOD mission for 50 kg satellite deployment DIWATA-1 Launch and Deploy:2016 Investigator: University of the Philippines(Philippine) Department of Science and Technology(DOST) Tohoku University/Hokkaido University Size: Micro-Satellite(55cm 35cm 55cm) High Precision Telescope image captured on August 2016, (image credit: DOST/ASTI) 12

13 Small Satellite Deployment platform using J-SSOD KiboCUBE Collaboration between UNOOSA and JAXA to offer small satellite deployment opportunities from Kibo in order to facilitate improved space technologies in developing countries. (CubeSat (1U)/ once a year from ) Credit : JAXA UNOOSA and JAXA have completed public announcement of this opportunity and accepted 13 proposals in March, UNOOSA and JAXA have selected a team from the University of Nairobi to be the first to benefit from the KiboCUBE programme. We are going to launch a 1st Kenyan University NanoSatellite called 1KUNS-PF(1st Kenyan University NanoSatellite-Precursor Flight) in FY2017. Its mission is Technology Demonstration. As for 2 nd round opportunity, UNOOSA/JAXA have accepted some proposals. One entity will be selected and notified by the end of August The 3 rd round is coming soon! Announcing the first round of the KiboCUBE program at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in September Coordination with students of Nairobi university 13

14 Small Satellite Deployment platform using J-SSOD BIRDS-1 satellites have just been deployed on July 7 th, 2017 and are operated. ( Investigator: Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech) Japan, Ghana, Mongolia, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Size: 1U, 5 satellites Birds 2: to be launched in 2018 (Malaysia, Philippines, Bhutan) Credit : JAXA Joint Global Multi Nation Birds (Birds Satellite Project) Program Objectives I. Teach engineering graduate students (from overseas and Japan) the entire process for putting a satellite into space such as design, testing and operation. II. Lay down the foundation for a sustainable space program in non-space-faring countries by building-up human capital in universities III. Most importantly, using the same students, create an international human network that can assist members to develop their infant space programs through cooperation and by sharing information and experiences. 14

15 Small Satellite Deployment platform using J-SSOD BIRDS-1 First Satellite for Ghana, Bangladesh, and Mongolia First Deployment after conclusion of an partnership agreement between JAXA and Kyutech 15

16 Small Satellite Deployment platform using J-SSOD Credit : JAXA

17 Small Satellite Deployment platform using J-SSOD Credit : JAXA

18 Small Satellite Deployment platform using J-SSOD Credit : JAXA

19 Small Satellite Deployment platform using J-SSOD Partner to promote J-SSOD programme Partner Target Purpose Kyushu Institute of Technology (Strategic Partner) Especially University s Students for developing country Capacity building through developing the CubeSat called BIRDS project Hokkaido and Tohoku University (Strategic Partner) Especially University s Students for Asian region Capacity building through developing the Microsat (50kg) UNOOSA (KiboCUBE) Educational or research institutions from developing countries of United Nations member states Provide developing countries with the opportunity to deploy CubeSat Japanease Private Companies Does not matter Does not matters We are looking for partners of U.S/European Private Company to promote J-SSOD opportunities around the world. 19

20 Thank you for your attention!! Innovative launch opportunity for Micro/Nano-satellite by using one and only function on Kibo/ISS Hiroki AKAGI JEM Utilization Center Human Space Technology Directorate Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency