Learning texts for individuals planning to undertake space exploration

Going forward, participation in space exploration is expected to be brisk in various countries, including those in Southeast Asia.
The teaching materials (English and Japanese) were established for people that plan to learn about and undertake space exploration going forward, including in the above countries.
This is available to promote Japanese technical prowess and provide added value in both the front-end and back-end.

List of Curriculum

Number Title Overview Duration
01 Project Management Process This text “Project management process” explains the characteristics of project and the role of management at first, and the general project management process next and the detailed activities in each process precisely at last. 1 hour
02 Systems Engineering This text explains the fundamental concepts of System Engineering, such as V-chart, Phased Project Planning (PPP) and so on. 1 hour
03-1 Introduction for Management Program (Part 1) This text “Introduction for Management Program (Part 1)” explains the procedures and management techniques to ensure the quality and reliability in the development of space products. The management techniques to treat with the safety control, configuration control, risk control and EEE parts control are described in the subsequent text “Introduction for Management Program (Part 2)”. 1 hour
03-2 Introduction for Management Program (Part 2) This text “Introduction for Management Program (Part 2)” explains the management techniques to treat with the safety control, configuration control, risk control and EEE parts control to ensure the quality and reliability in the development of space products. The procedures and management techniques related to the quality and reliability of space products are described in the text “Introduction for Management Program (Part 1)”. 1 hour
04-1 Introduction to Space Development (Part 1) Review the predawn of launch vehicle and satellite development, and past space development history of big project such as Apollo program. In addition, learn about space environment utilization, technology of launch vehicle, orbit and motion of satellite and basic principle of spacecraft system. Also, status of world space development utilization of each country and space low of United Nations are reviewed. 1 hour
04-2 Introduction to Space Development (Part 2) Review the predawn of launch vehicle and satellite development, and past space development history of big project such as Apollo program. In addition, learn about space environment utilization, technology of launch vehicle, orbit of satellite, motion of satellite and basic principle of spacecraft system. Also, status of world space development utilization of each country and space low of United Nations are reviewed. 1 hour
05 Introduction to Satellite Acquire overall general knowledge about satellite such as basic principle, launch sequence, sort of satellite mission, satellite orbit, and subsystem function. 1 hour
06-1 Introduction to Satellite Test (Part 1) This textbook is aimed to convey the purpose (importance, role) structure and necessary matters of the test in satellite development. 1 hour
06-2 Introduction to Satellite Test (Part 2) This textbook has been made to be able to understand the present state of Japanese test standards and also the summaries of foreign countries, which are applied to the development of the artificial satellite (unmanned spacecraft). 1 hour
07 Introduction for Satellite communications and Satellite positioning This material is an overview of satellite communications and satellite positioning systems, which is a typical case of Telecommunications in satellite. In satellite communication session, for a better understanding of satellite communication, an overview of the communication satellite on the geostationary orbit, multiple access, satellite relay system, and an overview of the ground station.
The satellite positioning session, a description of the basic method of position determination using satellite signals. In addition, this session explain the world of satellite positioning system and international coordination and interoperability.		 1 hour
08 Introduction to Remote Sensing Acquire overall general knowledge about remote sensing such as basic principle, properties of electromagnetic wave, sorts of remote sensing data, resolution, current trend, etc. 1 hour
09-1 Introduction to Sensor and Application (Part 1) Optical Sensor Describe optical sensor, microwave sensor and Synthetic Aperture Radar as sensor of earth observation satellite, and describe observation principle, observation wavelength range, observation range and data processing. In addition, field of application on the basis of feature of each sensor is introduced. 1 hour
09-2 Introduction to Sensor and Application (Part 2) Microwave sensor Describe optical sensor, microwave sensor and Synthetic Aperture Radar as sensor of earth observation satellite, and describe observation principle, observation wavelength range, observation range and data processing. In addition, field of application on the basis of feature of each sensor is introduced. 1 hour
09-3 Introduction to sensor and application (Part 3) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Describe optical sensor, microwave sensor and Synthetic Aperture Radar as sensor of earth observation satellite, and describe observation principle, observation wavelength range, observation range and data processing. In addition, field of application on the basis of feature of each sensor is introduced. 1 hour
10-1 Operation of Ground Station (Part 1) Describe function, architecture and maintenance operation of ground station. In addition, frequency of satellite communication by placing ground stations and site diversity are described. 1 hour
10-2 Operation of Ground Station (Part 2) Describe function, architecture of equipment and maintenance operation of ground station. In addition, frequency of satellite communication due to location of ground stations and site diversity are also described. 1 hour
11-1 Introduction to Satellite Operation (Part 1) Describe an overview of tracking and control system, and capability/performance of ground system, network system, Satellite operation system, satellite operation planning system and orbit dynamics system. Also, describe an operation overview of each phase of tracking and control operation such as pre-launch phase, launch phase and on-orbit checkout phase, and an overview of each operation phase in operations phase.
Describe definition of each operation phase such as pre-launch phase, launch phase, on-orbit checkout phase and operations phase as an overview of satellite operation sequence. Also, describe representative example of satellite operation sequence and satellite operation analysis.		 1 hour
11-2 Introduction to Satellite Operation (Part 2) Describe an overview of tracking and control system, and capability/performance of ground system, network system, satellite tracking system, satellite operation planning system and orbit dynamics system. Also, describe an operation overview of each phase of tracking and control operation such as pre-launch phase, launch phase and on-orbit checkout phase, and an overview of each operation phase in operations phase.
Describe definition of each operation phase such as pre-launch phase, launch phase, on-orbit checkout phase and operations phase as an overview of satellite operation sequence. Also, describe representative example of satellite operation sequence and satellite operation analysis.		 1 hour
12 Space Debris Recognize the current, worsening condition of the orbital environment, provide the necessary knowledge for understanding the need for debris reduction plan which was agreed at the UN and debris countermeasure details, and summarize the items to consider and useful information for future rocket/satellite development and operation. Additionally, provide information other items to consider for sustainable space activity. 1 hour
N01 Japanese Space Development About Japanese space development, introduce space crafts (satellite, planetary exploration, etc.), transportation system (rocket) and manned space development. 2 hours
N02 Administration of Japanese Space Agency Explain JAXA’s organizational structure, budget and personnel.
Explain necessary functions of each department to establish a space agency.
Also introduce the organization systems of Japanese space agency as a model organization.		 1 hour
N03 Space Technology for Disaster Management Introducing to utilize space technology for natural and man-made disasters, Tsunami, flood, landslide, etc.
Also, introduce Japanese disaster prevention solutions.		 1 hour
N04 Space Technology for Society Introducing to utilize space technology for social infrastructure with examples, such as traffic, agriculture, meteorological, national land management, and more. 1 hour
N05 Micro Sat This text explains overview of Micro Sat, which is spreading rapidly, example of utilization and image for the future.
In the future, the final goal is co-development and utilizing eachother.
And also describe systems and facilities that can be provided by Japan.		 1 hour

Number of texts：17　Total course time：25 hours

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