CubeSat is a kind of low-cost nano-satellite developed by special design standards. So far, more than 1200 CubeSats have been launched around the world.
The design, development, and application of CubeSat is a systematic project, which integrates many research fields, such as machinery, communication, electronics, control, materials, and so on. Its application covers industry, agriculture, environment, transportation, and other fields.
The IAF-CSA Space Universities CubeSat Challenge (IAF-CSA SUCC) takes "CubeSat, a platform for new technology verification and international cooperation" as the theme of the challenge and aims to tap the innovative thinking of students at home and abroad. The aim is to improve the ability of astronautics innovative scientific research, the ability to combine theory with practice, the ability to solve practical engineering problems and to contribute to the popularization of astronautical knowledge and the cultivation of innovative talents.
The IAF-CSA SUCC will be established every two years. The IAF-CSA SUCC is open to IAF member universities, and other interested university teams who apply for IAF Membership. Based on such application, the IAF will provide this special offer to participate in this IAF-CSA SUCC competition even before being approved as new IAF member at the upcoming IAC 2021.
The final round of the IAF-CSA SUCC will be held during 72nd International Astronautical Congress, 2021.
The winning team will win a 1~3U CubeSat free launch opportunity into Low-Earth Orbit including a 1~3U CubeSat deployer.
In addition, the IAF will also waive the registration fee for one student for each team in the final round to participate in International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2021, and a special booth will be set up for free promotion and exhibition for all winning teams that enter the finals.
The free launch is operated by China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology. The launcher will be Long March / Smart Dragon Series (The exact launcher depends on the CubeSat orbit and launch time requirement)
Honorary Chair of the Board
Vice President of CASIC
Honorary Chair of the Board
IAF Vice President for Diversity Initiatives and Science & Academic Relations
Honorary Chair of the Board
President of IAF
Honorary Chair of the Board
Honoray President of CSA
Honorary Chair of the Board
IAF Vice President for Societies and Museums
President of China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology
Co-Chair of the Board
Chairman of SUAC
Co-Chair of the Board
Vice Chairman of SUAC
Secretary General of the Board
Executive Director of IAF
Secretary General of the Board
Vice President and Secretary General of CSA
October 20, 2020 - October 20, 2021
Applications from China submit to secretary@iafsucc.org,
Applications from other countries submit to award@iafastro.org .
Ended by 15 May 2021 and shall include the filled in forms describing the team and project content:
information sheet.docx and work template.docx.
Preliminary review：Online.
Final round：During 73nd IAC，2022, in Paris.
| # | International group | The Chinese group |
|---|---|---|
| First prize | UVigo SpaceLab (University of Vigo) | Deep Space pathfinder(Dalian University) |
| Second prize | Dock-Sat (Stellenbosch University） | Hover hunter （Beijing Institute of Technology） |
| Third prize | DEMENTOR（University of Würzburg | Plant-Capsule CubeSat |
The SUCC endeavor to provide timely information and answers of your questions. If you are not able to locate the information you are seeking on our website, you may mail us at:
award@iafastro.org
