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Professor Shinichi Nakasuka received "Frank J. Malina Astronautical Medal"


Professor Shinichi Nakasuka, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, received "Frank J. Malina Astronautical Medal" form IAF (International Astronautical Federation).

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Prof.Shinichi Nakasuka of Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics received Frank J. Malina Astronautical Medal from the world largest Space Society IAF (International Astronautical Federation) at the closing ceremony of IAC(International Astronautical Congress). This medal is awarded to the educator who made a great contribution to space education. His achievements on application of micro/nano/pico-satellites to space education starting from the launch of the world first 1kg satellite, concept of education, contributions to foreign countries’ space education, and human resource development of many researchers, engineers and educators who are making large contributions to space development activities in the world was highly evaluated.