Advanced Studies
The two “Advanced Studies” that are part of ISU’s Master programs – the Master of Science in Space Studies (MSc) and Master in Space Studies (MSS) are now also open for participation to all
They take place onsite, at ISU central campus in France.
3 - 14 June 2024
Astrobiology and Space Exploration
Lead: Prof. Hugh Hill
Astrobiology is the study of life in the universe and touches on some of the most profound questions in both science and philosophy. All of these questions will be combined with the interdisciplinary field of Space Exploration in ISU’s 8th annual Advanced (June 3-14, 2024). The Advanced Study will welcome some of the finest experts in the world, e.g. Dr. Christopher P. McKay (NASA Ames Research Center, USA), Dr. Frances Westall (Director Emeritus of the CNRS Exobiology Group, Orléans, France) and Dr. Joseph A. Nuth, III (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, USA). The program will highlight current and future astrobiology and space explorations missions, e.g. the contemporary OSIRIS-Rex (Bennu) asteroidal return sample. The Advanced Study will consist of debates and discussions, interactive workshops, and a field trip devoted to collecting and analyzing magnetotactic bacteria from local ponds. The single deliverable will be a group “White Paper”, of which there will be several offered. In the past, they have included topics such as, “The potential of the Canadian Arctic for Astrobiology research”, and “Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a Biomarker for the Astrobiology Community”.
Tuition fees
2000€ (US$2200), which includes the course fee and all course materials.
Registration will be complete through the payment of a 500Euro deposit to the ISU Finance Unit before 23 April 2024. The payment of the remaining fees is due no later than 7 May 2024.
21 - 31 May 2024
“New Space Business Plan” Workshop
Leads: Prof. Walter PEETERS & Coralie LHABITANT
Under the term NewSpace we group a recent trend of entrepreneurial based space business. In contrast to the previous generation of large consortium and Agency commissioned satellites, the present trend is to place much lighter satellites in lower orbits, making them more affordable for small space start-ups. Another related area is the use of existing signals and combining them in a space application via algorithms. In this category we find mainly earth observation applications as well as applications of navigation systems. In general, this leads to niche applications and services which can be handled by medium-sized companies.
The core and start of these endeavors is a business plan. During the session, participants will be divided in interdisciplinary teams and are encouraged, thanks to a business canvas approach, to come up with a start-up idea in the field of space applications. Boundary conditions will be broad in order to allow for creativity. Experts with proven success records in the field of entrepreneurship will first cover lectures and workshops in business canvas, business plan basics and business intelligence. Further in the week experts will be invited on equity financing ( business angels and experienced venture capitalists ) as well as experts from SEMIA, a local incubator. Entrepreneurs will be invited to show how their business plan was accepted and provide useful hints to the participants. The teams will then present their project to a professional jury using the, now standard, 10-20-30 rule.
As a result of this, several start-ups were formed and offered a place in incubators, such as ISU’s own space incubator. The session is also supported by the EuroSpaceHub project offering support and prices.
As an example, the picture shows the winning team of 2023, which led to the present start-up Spectranet.
Tuition fees
2000€ (US$2200), which includes the course fee and all course materials.
Registration will be complete through the payment of a 500Euro deposit to the ISU Finance Unit before 23 April 2024. The payment of the remaining fees is due no later than 7 May 2024.
3 - 14 June 2024
Astrobiology and space exploration
Lead: Prof. Hugh Hill
Astrobiology is the study of life in the universe and touches on some of the most
profound questions in both science and philosophy. All of these questions will be
combined with the interdisciplinary field of Space Exploration in ISU’s 8th annual
Advanced (June 3-14, 2024).
The Advanced Study will welcome some of the finest experts in the world, e.g. Dr. Christopher P. McKay (NASA Ames Research Center, USA), Dr. Frances Westall (Director Emeritus of the CNRS Exobiology Group, Orléans, France) and Dr. Joseph A. Nuth, III (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, USA).
The program will highlight current and future astrobiology and space explorations missions, e.g. the contemporary OSIRIS-Rex (Bennu) asteroidal return sample. The Advanced Study will consist of debates and discussions, interactive workshops, and a field trip devoted to collecting and analyzing magnetotactic bacteria from local ponds.
The single deliverable will be a group “White Paper”, of which there will be several offered. In the past, they have included topics such as, “The potential of the Canadian Arctic for Astrobiology research”, and “Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a Biomarker for the Astrobiology Community”.
A tiny piece of the Orgueil Meteorite, a carbonaceous chondrite, which fell near the city of Toulouse, France, in 1864. Chemists at the time realized that it was rich in organic compounds such as glycine (C₂H₅NO₂) and beta-alanine (C₃H₇NO₂). Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) extracted an interior sample shortly after the meteorite was recovered using sterile techniques and concluded that it contained no evidence of life despite its impressive list of organic compounds.
Broad-based educational programs that encompass all disciplines relevant to space scientific, engineering, economic, regulatory, political, and organizational provide students with a multi-dimensional perspective, vital for understanding and effectively dealing with complex space development and utilization issues.
Tuition fees: 2000€ (US$2200), which includes the course fee and all course materials.
Registration will be complete through the payment of a 500Euro deposit to the ISU Finance Unit before 23 April 2024. The payment of the remaining fees is due no later than 7 May 2024.
21 - 31 May 2024
“New Space Business Plan” Workshop
Leads: Prof. Walter PEETERS & Coralie LHABITANT
Under the term NewSpace we group a recent trend of entrepreneurial based space business. In contrast to the previous generation of large consortium and Agency commissioned satellites, the present trend is to place much lighter satellites in lower orbits, making them more affordable for small space start-ups. Another related area is the use of existing signals and combining them in a space application via algorithms. In this category we find mainly earth observation applications as well as applications of navigation systems. In general, this leads to niche applications and services which can be handled by medium-sized companies.
The core and start of these endeavors is a business plan. During the session (scheduled from 21 – 31 May 2024) participants will be divided in interdisciplinary teams and are encouraged, thanks to a business canvas approach, to come up with a start-up idea in the field of space applications. Boundary conditions will be broad in order to allow for creativity. Experts with proven success records in the field of entrepreneurship will first cover lectures and workshops in business canvas, business plan basics and business intelligence. Further in the week experts will be invited on equity financing ( business angels and experienced venture capitalists ) as well as experts from SEMIA, a local incubator. Entrepreneurs will be invited to show how their business plan was accepted and provide useful hints to the participants. The teams will then present their project to a professional jury using the, now standard, 10-20-30 rule.
As a result of this, several start-ups were formed and offered a place in incubators, such as ISU’s own space incubator. The session is also supported by the EuroSpaceHub project offering support and prices.
As an example, the picture shows the winning team of 2023, which led to the present start-up Spectranet.
Broad-based educational programs that encompass all disciplines relevant to space scientific, engineering, economic, regulatory, political, and organizational provide students with a multi-dimensional perspective, vital for understanding and effectively dealing with complex space development and utilization issues.
Tuition fees: 2000€ (US$2200), which includes the course fee and all course
materials.
Registration will be complete through the payment of a 500Euro deposit to the ISU
Finance Unit before 23 April 2024. The payment of the remaining fees is due no later than 7 May 2024.
