United Nations Japan Cooperation Programme on CubeSat Deployment from the International Space Station (ISS) Japanese Experiment Module “KiboCUBE”.

United Nations Japan Cooperation Programme on CubeSat Deployment from the International Space Station (ISS) Japanese Experiment Module “KiboCUBE”. Apply below.

When is Application Deadline: 31st December 2023.

Tell Me About Award: VIENNA, 2 June (UN Information Service) — There is another opportunity for teams from space-emerging countries to develop, launch and deploy a One Unit (1U) Cube Satellite (CubeSat) from the International Space Station Japanese Experiment Module Kibo. The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in collaboration with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have opened the eighth round of applications for the United Nations/Japan Cooperation Programme on CubeSat Deployment from the International Space Station (ISS) Japanese Experiment Module “KiboCUBE”. UNOOSA and JAXA have also extended the agreement between the parties until 2030 to provide more rounds for KiboCUBE.

KiboCUBE is part of the Satellite Development Track of UNOOSA’s Access to Space for All initiative and was launched in 2015. Since then, teams from Kenya, Guatemala, Mauritius, Moldova, and Indonesia have successfully launched their satellites, an achievement that has supported their national capacity-building efforts and the contribution of space to socioeconomic development. Three additional teams from the Central American Integration System (SICA), Mexico, and Tunisia are currently developing their CubeSats for future deployment.

Type: Fellowship

Who can Apply? This Opportunity is open to entities located in developing economies and economies in transition that are Member States of the United Nations:

• Government organisations, research institutes, universities, and other public organisations are eligible to apply for this Opportunity. Private companies, non-governmental, or non-profit agencies are ineligible.
• Entities located in countries that do not have satellites in orbit at the time of the opening of this application (according to the information on the United Nations Register of Objects Launched into Outer Space) are particularly encouraged to apply

Which Countries are Eligible? Space-emerging countries

How Many Awards? Not specified

What is the Benefit of Award? Continuing from the last round, we will offer a variety of content aiming at helping potential applicants to deepen their understanding of the basic knowledge of satellite development through KiboCUBE Academy, a series of webinars and interactive sessions by professional lecturers. We hope this will be useful to anyone interested in applying. Lastly, we would like to thank UNOOSA for their continued support and look forward to receiving many applications.

Duration: June 2023 – December 2025

How to Apply: Interested teams can submit applications for the opportunity on UNOOSA’s KiboCUBE Rounds webpage until 31 December 2023. To assist potential applicants the KiboCUBE Academy, offers webinars during the application phase.

Detailed Webinar for 8th Round Application will be held on 22 June 2023 at 13:00 CEST, register here!

Visit Award Webpage for Details