ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION
The Online Information Session of the "BEST" Programme was successfully held on August 27 . Below are the playback and presentation materials for your reference.
- "Introduction of BEST Programme" by Professor Quentin Parker, Director of the HKU Laboratory for Space Research, The University of Hong Kong
- "Introduction to the NewSpace Economy" by Mr. Hubert Lem, Vice Chairman of Orion Astropreneur Space Academy
- "Programme Intended Learning Outcomes and Values" by Dr Peter Lau, Lecturer, Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, The University of Hong Kong
PROGRAMME
SEMESTER 1: MISSION DESIGN PRESENTATION PHASE
EPISODE 1 :
AN INTRODUCTION TO SPACE: The new frontier in Science, Technology and Commerce (Sept 24, 4:30-6:30pm)
1. Fundamentals
- Space Science – at the frontiers of science
- Space engineering – cutting edge technologies and challenging segments
- Space Astropreneurship – imagination and opportunities
2. CubeSat concept, their history, power and potential
- What can CubeSats do?
- How can CubeSats solve problems on earth & in space?
EPISODE 2 :
DEFINING MISSIONS & MANAGING PROJECTS (Oct 8, 4:30-6:30pm)
- CubeSat typical mission structure
- Project Management and project team roles
- Typical mission timetable from inception to launch
- Can School teams compete to really build a CubeSat?
- Team selection – issues to consider when forming your teams
- Mentoring to work on live problems encountered by teams
All school teams should be in place BEFORE Episode 3
EPISODE 3 :
SELECTING AND FUNDING MISSIONS (Oct 22, 4:30-6:30pm)
- How to formulate/select a CubeSat mission
- Costing a mission – depends on mission scope
- Funding a mission – challenges and solutions
- Project management: the business side via marketing & funding
- Project technical requirements – what are the tools?
PITCH VIDEO PRESENTATION (Nov 30)
- All teams shall submit a 5-minute “pitch-type” video by November 30, 2021 (23:59 HKT). The judge panel will review all video pitches and present feedback on CubeSat Payload ideas, design, planning and insights for commercial exploitation of payloads.
SEMESTER 2 : BUILD & DEPLOY PROTOTYPE PHASE
EPISODE 4:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & FUNDRAISING FOR CUBESAT PROTOTYPE TESTING, DATA, SUBSYSTEMS, BUILD & DEPLOYMENT (2022 Jan 14, 4:30-6:30pm)
- The why and the how and importance of project management
- How applications can help solve problems in Data analysis and data management
- A close look into product and project marketing as a route to success
- How to be an effective fund-raiser and the importance of effective communication
EPISODE 5 :
PROJECT PAYLOAD CONSIDERATIONS & A SCIENCE OR COMMERCIAL FOCUS? (2022 Jan 28, 4:30-6:30pm)
- Selling your CubeSat mission for a science payload
- Selling your CubeSat mission for a commercial payload
- The practical stuff: Launching and mission Longevity
- 3-D printing - relevance to CubeSats and Space Exploration
- What next? Startups, investors and commercial climate
EPISODE 6 :
SAFETY, LEGAL ISSUES, HAZARDS & REVIEW (2022 Feb 18, 4:30-6:30pm)
- Legal stuff: Licensing, communication, frequency allocation
- Trash or Treasure – getting crowded up there
- Tips, ideas & issues when compiling your presentations
- Interactive session – questions, queries, issues and problems
TECHNICAL Q&A SESSION
(2022 Mar 4, 4:30-5:30pm)
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT FINAL PRESENTATION
(2022 Apr 22, 11:59pm)
FINAL PRESENTATION & AWARD CEREMONY
(2022 Apr 30, 2:00-5:00pm; virtual)