ON-DEMAND PROGRAM
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- ON-DEMAND PROGRAM
An on-demand version of the "Fundamentals of Space Management" course, which covers essential knowledge in science, engineering, social sciences, and management necessary for the space business, will be offered.
The course will be provided in collaboration with the Ritsumeikan Academic Center and is open to everyone free of charge — not only to students of Ritsumeikan University and Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.
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*Please note that registration as a member of the Ritsumeikan Academic Center (free of charge) is required to take the course.
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*The course is scheduled to begin in mid-June 2025.
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*Course content is subject to change.
Syllabus
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Week 1
Fundamentals of Space Development
- 1-1. Structure of Rockets and Launch Technologies
- 1-2. Types and Orbits of Satellites, Basics of Satellite Design and Operation
- 1-3. Basics of Earth and Space Observation Technologies and Data Analysis
- 1-4. Basics of Human Spaceflight Technologies and Utilization of the Space Environment
- 1-5. Satellite Communication, Tracking Networks, and International Frequency Coordination
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Week 2
Fundamentals of Earth Science
- 2-1. Earth in the Context of Space
- 2-2. Rocks and Minerals
- 2-3. Landforms and Geology
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Week 3
Fundamentals for Lunar Exploration
- 3-1. History and Future of Lunar and Planetary Exploration
- 3-2. The Lunar Environment
- 3-3. Utilization of Lunar Resources
- 3-4. Construction of Lunar Bases
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Week 4
International Relations Surrounding Space
- 4-1. International Relations in Space (Part 1)
- 4-2. International Relations in Space (Part 2)
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Week 5
Laws Related to Space
- 5-1. International Law (Hard Law)
- 5-2. International Law (Soft Law)
- 5-3. Space Law (Global Law)
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Week 6
Domestic Space-Related Laws
- 6-1. Domestic Space-Related Laws
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Week 7
Research and Development of Spacecraft Systems
- 7-1. R&D Processes of Spacecraft Systems
- 7-2. Cost Estimation and Management for Spacecraft Systems
- 7-3. Risk Assessment and Management for Spacecraft Systems
- 7-4. Project Management in Space Development
- 7-5. Organizational and Skill Management in Space Development
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Week 8
Business Management in the Space Industry
- 8-1. Characteristics and Management Strategies of the Space Business
- 8-2. Marketing and Market Size Forecasting
- 8-3. Methods for Economic Feasibility Evaluation
- 8-4. Business Model Design
- 8-5. Business Plan Development
- 8-6. Fundraising and Company Establishment
