An Introduction to The International Space University

1. An Introduction toThe International Space University An international, interdisciplinary, intercultural, graduate-level education for tomorrow’s space leaders

2. An Introduction to ISU • What is ISU? • What do you learn? • Who do you meet? • What do you see? • Why should you go? • Where will it bring you? • How do I apply?

3. What is ISU: Philosophy • World space activities have become increasingly international in nature. • New skills need to be developed and enhanced in order to manage the engineering, economic, political and organizational aspects of space programs. • Space professionals of the future need a very broad base of knowledge in order for space programs to succeed and grow.

4. ISU History and Founding • Founded by Todd Hawley, Bob Richards, Peter Diamandis in 1987. • First Summer Session in 1988 (MIT). SSP is in a different city each year • 9 in Europe (89, 91, 94, 95, 96, 01, 03, 06, 08) • 5 in USA (88, 93, 97, 98, 02) • 2 in Canada (90, 05) • 2 in Asia (92, 99) • 1 in South America (00) • 1 in Australia (04) • 1 in Beijing, China (07) • SSP 2009 at NASA Ames in California

5. Summer Session Format • Core Course Lectures • Departmental Lectures • Student/Faculty Workshops and Theme Days • Advanced Electives • Individual Assignments • Field Trips & Professional Visits • Team Design Project • Distinguished Panel Series • Numerous social & cultural events

6. SSP Specialization Departments

7. Business and Management • Economic rationale for space activities • Management of space projects • Costing of space projects • Business structures and planning • Financial issues • Contract negotiation techniques • New economic and industrial development in space activities • Technology transfer

8. Space Systems Engineering • Astrodynamics • Systems engineering requirements • Spacecraft configurations • Propulsion and transportation systems • Life support systems • Space robotics • Space ports • Attitude/orbit determination and control • Power and thermal control • Spacecraft structures • Mission design

9. Satellite Applications • Telecommunication fundamentals • Communication systems and applications • Remote sensing fundamentals • Satellite payloads and sensors • Remote sensing applications • Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) • The telecommunication industry • Geographic information systems (GIS)

10. Physical Sciences • The electromagnetic spectrum • Cosmology • Composition of the solar system • The Sun and the space environment • Earth’s magnetic field and solar/terrestrial interactions • Microgravity • Orbital debris modeling

11. Space Law & Policy • Political rationale for space activities • Principles of international law • UN treaties on space • National and international telecommunications regulations • Evolution of world space agencies and programs • Remote sensing and data distribution policies • Launch insurance and liability • Export and import controls

12. Space Life Sciences • Social, cultural, physiological, and psychological impacts of space travel • Impact of long-duration microgravity habitation on the human body • bone and muscle physiology • blood volume • exposure to radiation • Human spacecraft design (life-support systems) • Extravehicular activity • Space medicine • Space biology and astrobiology

13. Space and Society • The origins of the space age • Cultural rationales for space activities • The space flight revolution • The “cosmicization” of humankind • Searching for extraterrestrial intelligence • Space culture and pop culture • Sustainable development • Ethics • Space futures

14. Hands-On Academics

15. Distinguished Lecturers

16. Professional Site Visits

17. Sharing Culture

18. Just Plain Fun

19. Example Workshop:Space Station Design • Station purpose • Mission duration and crew size • Station component design • Station orbit location • Launch system • Life onboard, science onboard • Mission control professionals • Identify off-nominal situations

20. Example Department Activities:Satellite Applications • GPS exercise • Field visit to remote sensing facility (ICC) • SAR, GIS, LiDAR workshops • Telecommunications industry workshop • Ground truthing field activity • Student presentations • Departmental dinner

21. Nationalities of SSP Graduates

22. Student Background

23. Student Background

24. Applying to ISU SSP ‘09 • Eligibility: • Canadian citizen or permanent resident • Must have an undergraduate degree at the time of application, or be a medical or law student • Must be enrolled/accepted into post-graduate degree OR be a practicing professional • Conversant in English and preferably also in a second language • Candidates from any academic discipline are welcome and encouraged to apply

25. Applying to ISU SSP ‘09 • Selection criteria: • Academic performance • Language proficiency • Letters of reference • Essay • Space related activities and interests • International/intercultural/interdisciplinary experience • Demonstrated leadership, motivation and teamwork

26. Applying to ISU SSP ‘09 • The Canadian Foundation for ISU (CFISU) provides between 8 & 12 full scholarships each year to the SSP • Includes airfare, housing, and meals • A value of > $25,000 • Applicants must apply on-line at the ISU web-site, and send supporting information to CFISU

27. Complete application includes • Completed on-line: • Application form • Essay • Sent to CFISU: • Page 1 of on-line application • Proof of citizenship or permanent residency • Transcripts (directly from your University) • Two (sealed) letters of evaluation • Language competency evaluation form • $25 application fee • Due Date: January 30th, 2009

28. Websites • On-Line Applications: • http://www.isunet.edu • Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada • http://www.aucc.ca/programs/intprograms/space_e.html • CFISU • http://www.cfisu.ca/english/ssp09.htm • CAISU • http://www.caisu.org