“Connecting the Dots – in Space” 

October 25-26, 2025 

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In this year’s 4th Annual Small Satellite Education Conference, we come together to connect the dots between education, innovation, and the future of space exploration. This event is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of students to lead the charge in advancing space technology and small satellite development. Together, let us unlock new opportunities, foster collaboration, and spark curiosity that will shape tomorrow’s space professionals.

We encourage participation from instructors, graduate and undergraduate university students, as well as high school students. Your unique experiences and ideas are what make this community thrive.

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Submit your presentation proposals today via: www.smallsateducation.org/call-for-papers.

 

The conference is presentation-only and does not require paper submission.

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The 2025 Small Satellite Education Conference will feature four dynamic tracks. Suggested subtopics are listed below, but we welcome innovative experiences and ideas beyond these themes. If you have a vision or a story to share, we can’t wait to hear from you!

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Systems Engineering and Mission Management 

Innovative ways to perform systems engineering and/or mission management. Let’s share how we can manage small satellite programs better, both from professional engineering and also in school programs. 

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Example subtopics:
● Design, Integration, and Testing 

● Machine Learning and Data 

● Implementation of Computer Vision 

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Science Missions and Payloads 

Innovative missions and payloads that are under development, on the launch pad, or have flown. Tell us how your payload or mission is advancing the current state of technology. 

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Example subtopics:
● Astronomical, Biological, Space Weather mission 
● Tech Demonstrations 

● Pre-college Student payloads
 

High Altitude Balloon/SmallSat Education 

We would like to hear your success stories and other interesting things you’ve experienced. Tell us about your programs and share your stories with us. 

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Example subtopics:
● Lessons learned, success stories 

● Introduction of programs 

● Broader community needs and outreach 

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Advanced Technologies/ 

Techniques 

New technologies and development techniques that can benefit the small satellite community. 

 

Example subtopics:
● Subsystem/payload designs 

● Novel testing and modeling methodologies

● Technology Demonstrations 
 

Abstracts due: August 1, 2025 

      

Announcement of Selected Papers: August 15, 2025 

 

Presenter’s Slides due:

September 26, 2025 

 

For more information, email maruspacetech@gmail.com

For Conference info (sponsorship/attendance),

email Diane Ward, dwardbartelo@gmail.com