1st Mission Idea Contest: Finalists

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*The latest Mission Idea Contest (MIC) results are available at the MIC2 web site.

1st Prize
Yuki Sato et al.
(Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Advanced Technology R&D Center)
"Integrated Meteorological / Precise Positioning Mission Utilizing Nano-Satellite Constellation"

2nd Prize
Mary Knapp et al.
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
"ExoplanetSat Constellation"

3rd Prize
Richard Long et al.
(Surrey Satellite Technology Limited)
"Distributed Multispectral Imaging System"

Feedback from the reviewers

Primary Person of Contact	Affiliation	country	Title
The abstracts of the finalists
Yuki Sato	Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Advanced Technology R&D Center	Japan	Integrated Meteorological / Precise Positioning Mission Utilizing Nano-Satellite Constellation Abstract
Richard Long	Surrey Satellite Technology Limited	UK	Distributed Multispectral Imaging System Abstract
Koichi Fujihira	Satellite System Design Club	Japan	The Service for Individual to Meet Space; Future Space Funeral Abstract
Mary Knapp	MIT	USA	ExoplanetSat Constellation Abstract
Regina Lee	York University	Canada	Northern Communication and GPS-based science Nanosatellite constellation mission Abstract
Hakan Aykent	Istanbul Technical University	Turkey	Space Advertiser (S-VERTISE) Abstract
Thu Vu	FPT University	Vietnam	Global ship monitoring using space-based AIS receivers Abstract
George Zhu	York University	Canada	Experiment of Tethered Nanosatellite Flying with Electrodynamic Tether Abstract
Hychoong Bang	KAIST	Korea	Demonstration of Optical Stellar Interferometry with Near Earth Objects (NEO) using Laser Range Finder by a Nano-Satellite Constellation: A Cost-effective approach Abstract
Phan Manh Dan	Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology	Vietnam	A Global Water Pollution Monitoring Satellite System (WAMS) Abstract
Semi-Finalists (Poster Sessions)
Primary Person of Contact	Affiliation	country	Title
Javier Hernando Bravo	Technical University of Madrid	Spain	Fire Alarm Constellation Abstract
Jacoba Auret	C-S Team (Cape Peninsula University of Technology-Stellenbosch University)	South Africa	Medium/large vehicle tracking system Abstract
Jhosep Guzman	National University of Engineering	Peru	Global water pollution monitoring using a nanosatellite constellation (WAPOSAT) Abstract
Sergii Moskalov	Yuzhnoye State Design Office	Ukraine	Satellite Constellation for Monitoring of Chemical Composition of Earth Atmosphere Abstract
John Clark	Front Range Aerospace, Inc	USA	Constellation of Atmospheric Density Research Experiments (CADRE) Abstract
Non-Finalists
Primary Person of Contact	Affiliation	country	Title
Ryuya SHIMAZU	Wireless power transmission examination group	Japan	Building a long-distance power transmission system that uses magnetic resonance with nano-satellite Abstract
KIO MICHAEL.T.E.	NATIONAL SPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY	Nigeria	EBELESAT 1 Abstract
M. Kameche et al.	Centre of Space Techniques CTS – Algerian Space Agency ASAL	Algeria	Disaster Monitoring Constellation using Nanosatellites Abstract
Pr. K. Besbes	University of Monastir	Tunisia	ELYSSAT A Nano Satellite for the desert remote-sensing Abstract
Justus Speichermann, Nico Bucher	University of Stuttgart	Germany	Fire observing Nanosatellite Constellation Abstract
Saulius Lapienis	Space Science and Technology Institute	Lithuania	Global orbital monitoring of nuclear facilities decommissioning - NUCLFADESAT Abstract
Kenneth Gichohi Kagoiya	Mombasa Polytechnic University College	Kenya	MARINE LIFE MONITORING AND PRESENTATION Abstract
Domantas Brucas	Vilnius Gediminas Technical University	Lithuania	Monitoring of on Earth Vegetation by Means of Spectral Analysis Abstract
Bayram BULAT	Turkish Air Force Academy	Turkey	Nano SOS (Space Object Surveillance) Abstract
ZELALEM ABEBE AND LETA TESFAYE	ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY FACULITY OF SCIENCE	Ethiopia	NANOSATELLITE CONSTALATION Abstract
Enrique Vicente Arcones	ETSIT – UPM	Spain	ODEI –C24 Abstract
Esaú Vicente Vivas et al.	Instituto de Ingeniería, UNAM, México	México	SPILL-SATCON, Satellite Constellation Mission Idea to Detect Oil Spills in Oceans Abstract
Hamed Kourouma		Senegal	Radio Telescope Nano-satellites Abstract
Jorge L. M. Tarrillo	Asociación Chotana de Ciencias (AChC)- National University of Engineering (UNI)	Peru	Constelacion de Radio - Satelites Abstract
Ricardo Silva	Bioengineering Laboratory, Universidad Simon Bolivar	Venezuela	Nanosatellite Constellation for Rural Telemedical Applications Abstract
Ernestas Knyzelis	JSC PTEC	Lithuania	Silk Road Intellectual Transport System Abstract
Mohamed Argoun	Cairo University-Faculty of Engineering Department of Aerospace Engineering	Egypt	Stranded Traveler Tracking System Abstract

The MIC Review Committee would like to thank you for your participation in this first-ever nano-satellite constellation mission ideal contest. We overwhelmed that response and inspired by the imagination and enthusiasm evident in every single entry. Such a large number of entries covering a vast array of ideas from humanitarian relief, to entrepreneurial space to technology demonstration, the committee had a difficult time picking even 10 finalists. Because of the number of high quality ideas submitted, the contest organizers has graciously offered to invite an additional 5 entrants to submit posters at the conference the 2nd Nano-satellite Symposium, Tokyo, March 14-16, 2011. In addition, all 15 finalists and semi-finalists will be asked to submit full papers for publication in a book which will be pulished in IAA. Even if you were not selected in the final 15, we hope this contest has helped to catalyze you and your organization's endeavors in nano-satellite engineering. We look forward to your continued participation in future contests. Thanks you again for making this contest a success.

Mission Idea Contest Reviewer Committee
Dr. Jerry Sellers, Chair
Prof. Sir Martin Sweeting
Dr. Rainer Sandau
Prof. Herman Steyn
Dr. Masaya Yamamoto
Prof. Hiroshi Kawahara
Prof. Shinichi Nakasuka