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Sponsor Special Topic

To facilitate collaboration with international networks and encourage talented individuals to propose diverse and innovative space applications, the competition invites space companies to present Sponsor Special Topic. The goal is to connect with industry needs by inviting competition teams to offer solutions, thereby promoting interaction between the space industry and space talents.

Sponsor Special Topic - Proposed by HEX20

HEX20

This Sponsor Special Topic is an opportunity to bridge industry needs with creative space solutions, pushing the boundaries of satellite applications.

Description
Description

Topic：Payload Design for Integrated Earth Observation and Space Domain Awareness

  1. This Sponsor Special Topic invites participants to design a 3U to 27U CubeSat carrying an innovative custom payload, which is developed by participants that delivers high-impact insights for business, sustainability and global development. The payload needs to be designed for Earth Observation or Space Domain Awareness using multispectral optical, thermal, or surveillance sensors. Participants need to design the payload and CubeSat.

  2. Integrate at least two of the HEX20’s subsystems to enhance mission operations and onboard data handling.

  3. The payload may refer to either a conceptual idea or a product that has already been commercialized.
How to Apply
How to Apply

Fill out application form, upload the document with required format​.
(Please download the presentation format from the 'Competition Registration' section under the 'Contest Documents Download Area’)

Supporting Documents
Supporting Documents

HEX20 provides reference subsystems materials to the participating teams for a clearer understanding. The documents will be sent to participants after they register for the Sponsor Special Topic.

Registration

Stage

Evaluation

Submission
Registration

Online (in English)

Submit written materials. Prepare proposal no more than 10-slide describing your payload concept.
Final Review

Stage

Evaluation

Submission
Final Review

Online (in English)

Submit written materials. Prepare updated proposal no more than 15-slide describing your payload and CubeSat Mission concept.