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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency<\/p>\n
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\n \u2003The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the United Nations
\n Office for Chulalongkorn University of Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
\n cooperate under the KiboCUBE program launched in 2015 to provide developing
\n countries with opportunities to deploy CubeSats from the Japanese Experiment
\n Module \u201cKibo\u201d of the International Space Station (ISS).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n \u2003JAXA and UNOOSA have selected Key Institute of the Republic of El
\n Salvador and Chulalongkorn University of Thailand for the ninth round of
\n KiboCUBE program, which was open for applications from June 25, 2025 through
\n December 31, 2025 (Reference No.1).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n \u2003JAXA and UNOOSA also started an educational program titled \u201cKiboCUBE (Reference No.1) Ninth round selection result<\/p>\n \n Satellite name: CAREY \n Satellite name: CUSAT-1 \n JAXA<\/span> \n UNOOSA<\/span> \n Key Institute<\/span> \n Chulalongkorn University<\/span> \t\t<\/div>\n
\n Academy\u201d in January 2021 to further promote capacity building on CubeSat
\n development. (Reference No.2) Through KiboCUBE
\n program, JAXA continues to contribute to the capacity building of space
\n technology in developing countries and the Sustainable Development Goal 4:
\n Quality education<\/i>, Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth<\/i>,
\n Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure<\/i>, as well as the
\n promotion of Kibo utilization.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Applicant\uff1aKey Institute, the Republic of El Salvador
Mission Overview: capacity-building, technology demonstration (IoT data
\n collection, data relay, image acquisition etc.), low earth orbit cosmic ray
\n measurements
Satellite size: 1U\uff0810cmx10cmx11.35cm, 1.33kg or less\uff09<\/p>\n
Applicant\uff1aChulalongkorn University, The Kingdom of Thailand
Mission Overview: capacity-building, technology demonstration (IoT data
\n collection, data relay, image acquisition etc.), flood monitoring,
\n environmental pollution monitoring
Satellite size: 1U\uff0810cmx10cmx11.35cm, 1.33kg or less\uff09<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Masaki Shirakawa, Director of Space Environment Utilization Center, Human
\n Spaceflight Technology Directorate, said:
\u2003\u201cI am greatly pleased that JAXA will have the opportunity to
\n contribute to the Republic of El Salvador\u2019s first-ever small satellite
\n mission, as well as to further strengthen our cooperation in space with
\n the Kingdom of Thailand.
\u2003Since 2015, JAXA has advanced the KiboCUBE program in collaboration
\n with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs. Through the
\n utilization of the \u201cKibo\u201d module, we take pride in having continuously
\n supported the space development efforts of various countries by providing
\n opportunities such as their first satellite launches and on-orbit
\n deployments.
\u2003Looking ahead, we remain committed to enhancing the space
\n technological capabilities of nations around the world and to further
\n promoting the global utilization of the International Space Station.\u201d
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Aarti Holla-Maini, Director of UNOOSA, said:
\u2003\u201cIn an era where space is increasingly dominated by a handful of players, the United Nations Access to Space for All programme offers the unique possibility for developing countries and new space actors to take meaningful steps towards building their space capabilities. Through the KiboCUBE programme in particular, students and researchers are not only developing satellites, they are also accelerating innovation and using space technology to help address real-world challenges in their own countries. Heartfelt congratulations to the winning teams and we look forward to seeing their missions come to life.\u201d<\/i>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Juan Francisco Sifontes Colocho, Rector of the Key Institute, said:
\u2003\u201cBeing selected by JAXA and UNOOSA to design, build, and launch the first Salvadoran satellite is a remarkable milestone for El Salvador. Through the leadership of the CAREY team, the Key Institute is proud to contribute to the development of national space capabilities and to inspire future generations of Salvadoran engineers and scientists.\u201d<\/i>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, said:
\u2003\u201cAt Chulalongkorn University, we believe that mastery without values only builds machines, but mastery with values builds futures. CUSAT-1 is the fullest expression of what our students are made of: the discipline to engineer a satellite, and the conviction that space must serve all of humanity. We could not be prouder of what they have shown the world.”<\/i>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n