Making Satellite Development More Accessible and Structured
HURDLES: Satellite System Development Program
Addressing the expanding satellite market and the growing need for space industry talent.

The Satellite System Development Program, part of HURDLES (Human Resource Development for Lean Space) is a training program that systematizes satellite development expertise. Based on a CubeSat concept developed in collaboration with Professor Mengu Cho and ArkEdge Space, the program offers versatile learning formats—ranging from individual on-demand courses and in-person workshops to short-term bootcamps.

Fully aligned with the "Space Skill Standard" issued by the Cabinet Office of Japan, our curriculum supports diverse organizational needs, including reskilling, internal training, project management, and professional internships.

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Facing these challenges?

Satellite-related Businesses

  • Struggling with onboarding mid-career hires and lacking internal resources for specialized training.
  • Facing difficulties in recruiting and securing talent for satellite development.
     

New Entrants to the Space Business

  • Seeking to enter the satellite-based business but uncertain where to start or what the key considerations are for development.


Local Governments

  • Aspiring to support regional industries and talent development but lacking the necessary knowledge.
  • Lacking strategic partners to co-create and implement support programs.

　

Four Program Options to Fit Your Needs

On-demand ：Video Lectures

  • Online lectures to systematically learn the fundamentals of the satellite development process. 
  • Acquire professional-level knowledge, ranging from conceptual study to risk management.

Workshops： Face-to-Face Training

  • A business-oriented workshop focused on mission design to experience project management. 
  • Learn the conceptual phase of satellite development through practical application.

Bootcamp: In-Person & Practical Training

  • Gain a comprehensive, end-to-end understanding of the entire satellite development process, from requirements and design to hardware verification.
  • 【Conceptual Design】Translate customer needs into technical requirements, optimizing satellite functionality within resource constraints.
  • 【Hands-on Experience】Assemble and test EM-equivalent (Engineering Model) satellites to understand physical behaviors and data flows, verifying the actual hardware against requirements and design.

　

Curriculum Structure

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