The Symposium MNS2025

Date: September 8-9, 2025

Location: Ramada Hotel, Nanhu District, Jiaxing, China

About the Symposium:

The Micro/Nanosatellite and Space Mission Symposium (MNS) is a global forum dedicated to sharing ideas and progress in the field of micro- and nanosatellites, as well as broader space mission technologies. The event covers a wide range of topics—from satellite design and mission planning to launch systems, communications, and cross-disciplinary innovations. Through technical sessions, keynote talks, and a dedicated industry exhibition, MNS brings together researchers, engineers, and professionals to exchange insights, showcase new developments, and tackle key challenges in space exploration and satellite applications.

Symposium Topics:

  • Micro/nanosatellite Innovation Missions.
  • Micro/nanosatellite bus and subsystems.
  • Innovative micro/nanosatellite payloads and applications.
  • New technologies of launchers.
  • Other new concepts, new ideas of space missions.

Keynote Lectures

  • Introduction to the Hongkong Operation Robot for Chang’E 8 Mission, by Prof. Hongyu Yu
  • EuroMoonMars payload, cubesats and astronautics field tests, by Prof. Bernard Foing
  • Space science microsatellites and open cooperation models, by Prof. Yonghe Zhang
  • Mission and strategy of the Laboratory of Space Instrumentation (LINX), by Prof. Gustavo Medina Tanco
  • China Space Station: Capabilities, Research Progress and Future Development, by Prof. Hongen Zhong
  • Expanding the Network of Asia Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) Member States through CubeSat Programs, by Prof. Atiq Ur Rehman
  • Towards a holistic AI-powered digital lifecycle offuture space systems, by Prof. Farid Gamgami
  • Space Microsystems and Intelligent Remote Sensing Payload Technology, by Prof. Fei Xing
  • Moon-based Earth’s Radiation Budget Observation System, by Prof. Ping Zhu
  • Bilateral Cooperation between Brazil and China in the Aerospace related Fields of Education, Science, and Technology, by Prof. Larissa Santos and Prof. Sergio Pezzin
  • Lessons learnt from lunar Micro-Satellite Missions, by Prof. Mingchuan Wei
  • Micro/Nanosat Constellation for Rapid Response, Multispectral & Infrared Remote Sensing, by Prof. Xiaozhou Yu
  • Challenges and Approaches of ultra-compact high-resolution optical payloads for micro-satellites, by Prof. Xing Zhong
  • Satellite Systems Overview with a Deep Dive into Nanosatellite Power Design, by Eng. Mohammed Al Tamimi
  • Umbrella Radiation Monitor and its application, by Dr. Daohua Hu
  • China's Commercial Launch Vehicle: An Easier Way to Space Access, by Mr. Yawei Xu
  • Research and Prospect of Lunar Surface Agile Operation Technology, by Prof.Shujian Sun
  • The University Center for Research in Space Technologies - A Success Story, by Prof. Zouhair Guennoun
  • State-of-the-Art for Small Satellite Propulsion Systems, by Dr. Chong Chen

Registration

    To register for the conference, you have two options:

    First, you can download the Registration Form by clicking here, complete it, and return it to us by email at kaiwen.sun@etu.unistra.fr. This will allow you to pay either on-site or via bank transfer.

    Alternatively, you may scan the QR code to register and pay online, reminding us your information (name, surname, student or not) using WeChat or Alipay, which offers a quick and convenient process.The standard registration fee is 300 USD (2152 CNY). However, students benefit from a reduced rate of 50 USD (359 CNY), provided they submit valid proof of their student status. Please note that both lunch and dinner during the Symposium are included in the registration fee, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all participants.

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Schedule

SEP2025
2025.09.07 14:00-19:00

Registration

Exhibition set up

SEP2025
2025.09.08 9:00-20:00

09:00-11:30: Keynote

12:00-13:30: Lunch

14:00-18:00: Symposium session

18:00-20:00: Welcome reception

SEP2025
2025.09.09 9:00-21:00

09:00-11:30: Symposium session

12:00-13:30: Lunch

14:00-18:30: Symposium session

19:00-21:00: Closing ceremony

SEP2025
2025.09.10

Technical tour (free of charge): Visit COSATS, LANDSPACE and Innovation Academy for Microsatellites of CAS

Access

    To the city of Jiaxing

      Jiaxing benefits from a highly developed and efficient transportation network, such as highways and railways, and access to major airports. The city’s modern infrastructure ensures full connectivity to both domestic and international destinations, supporting its fast-paced economic growth.

      The closest cities equipped with International Airports are Shanghai and Hangzhou and Jiaxing is easily accessible by railway from these cities to Jiaxing or Jiaxing South Railway Stations.

    To the Conference Site

      The conference will take place in the spacious conference hall on the fifth floor of the Jiaxing Ramada Hotel, which is situated at 32 Qinyi Road, 314001 Jiaxing, China. Attendees arriving at the Jiaxing South Railway Station can easily reach the venue by taking a taxi directly to the hotel. Alternatively, public transportation is available: you may take bus number 97 and get off at the Youquanlu Nanhu Dadao stop, which is next to the hotel. The location is well-connected and accessible, ensuring a convenient arrival for all participants. Please plan your journey in advance to ensure you arrive on time for the event.

Conference Paper

    The accepted paper will be published in Space: Science & Technology (ISSN: 2097-2059, indexed in EI, ESCI, and Scopus).

Contact

For further enquiries, you can contact us by mail at:
weichen@dlut.edu.cn
kaiwen.sun@etu.unistra.fr