Space Education Program of the Tokyo University of Science A trial for hands-on space education using realistic materials

Paper number

IAC-17,E1,3,10,x37692

Author

Prof. Shinichi Kimura, Tokyo University of Science, Japan

Coauthor

Prof. Ichiro Ueno, Tokyo University of Science, Japan

Coauthor

Prof. Hideyuki Suzuki, Tokyo University of Science, Japan

Coauthor

Prof. Tomoaki Tatsukawa, Tokyo University of Science, Japan

Coauthor

Prof. Kozo Fujii, Tokyo University of Science, Japan

Coauthor

Prof. Makoto Yamamoto, Tokyo University of Science, Japan

Coauthor

Prof. Chiaki Mukai, Tokyo University of Science, Japan

Year

2017

Abstract

Effective education on space technology and science is essential to the progress of future space activities.  The Tokyo University of Science has conducted various space science and technology activities from basic theoretical research to execution of space missions.  If we effectively utilize such experiences and resources of various space activities for space education, we expect to achieve real-time and comprehensive space education using realistic educational materials.  Based on this idea, the Tokyo University of Science started the “TUS Space Education Program (T-SEP)”in 2015.  In addition to lectures on space technology and science, the program also includes hands-on training of handling on-board equipment and active learning utilizing parabolic microgravity flight.  During such active learning process, students learn the complete process involved in space missions, such as mission design, implementation, project management, and operations regarding various constraints.  Such learning is very effective for acquiring individual knowledge of space technology and science and also attaining skills required for space missions.
This paper introduces the outline of the T-SEP of the Tokyo University of Science and the results of the program that was performed from 2015 to 2016

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