MSS2026 | MODULE 3

Space Applications
Track 1B

Mastering Earth Observation, Satellite Navigation, and Telecommunications through an intensive interdisciplinary curriculum.

12 Intensive Lectures
6 Hands-on Workshops
1 Capstone Project
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Core Focus Areas

The analytical pillars of Track 1B.

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Remote Sensing

Physics of energy interaction, sensor technologies, and advanced hyperspectral analysis for environmental monitoring.

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GeoAI & ML

Integrating machine learning and deep learning architectures into the Earth Observation signal chain.

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Navigation

GNSS principles, multi-constellation integration, and high-precision positioning for space and terrestrial apps.

Norbert Muzila
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Monitoring the Okavango Megafan

MSS26 student Norbert Muzila is leveraging 25 years of Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) data to track environmental shifts in Botswana's unique megafan systems.

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Detailed Schedule

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February 5
Cartography & GIS Foundations
Lecture
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February 9
GISc Foundations
Lecture
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February 10
Map Making & Geocoding
Workshop Lecture
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March 5
Georeferencing & Projections
Workshop
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March 6
Advanced Spatial Analysis
Lecture

Vector and Raster analysis techniques, overlay operations, and proximity analysis.

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March 10
John Snow Workshop
Workshop
Launch Lab
March 11
Remote Sensing & Hyperspectral
Lecture
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March 12
Digital IP, ML & GeoAI
Lecture
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March 17
Google Earth Engine
Workshop
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March 20
Global Monitoring & UI / UX
Lecture
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March 27
Project Briefing & App Development
Project Kickoff
Quantum Navigation Guest Lecture by Dr. Clovis de Matos (ESA)
Guest Lecture
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March 31
EO App Studio & User Testing
Studio 10-12 & 15:30-17:30
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April 1
Final Submission (Prerecorded Demo)
Final Deliverable
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April 2
System Architecture Review (SAR)
Review Session
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April 7 - 10
AI Interdisciplinary Week
AI Hackathon & Workshops
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April 17
GNSS & Interplanetary Nav
Lecture
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April 29
Final Project Presentations
Grand Finale
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Ongoing Project
EO Web App Development
Group Project
Project Briefing
May 5
GEE Elevation & Data Fusion
Workshop Lecture
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AI Workshop
🤖 AI & ML Agent Simulation
Workshop Lecture

Building autonomous agents for Mars mission emergencies using ReAct, tool-use, and the Gemini API.

🚀 Launch Workshop 🧪 Open Lab
May 6
📊 IPO Valuation Lab
Workshop w/ Prof. Gaillard

SpaceX & Blue Origin market valuation dashboards. Mixed ENG + BPL teams. 3-hour rapid lab.

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May 6
Photogrammetry & Analytics
Lecture Workshop
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May 7
Drone Image Processing Lab
Lab
Launch Lab
May 13
Final Drone Lab Session
Lab
Launch Lab

Resident Faculty

Dr. Sounny

Dr. Sounny

Resident Faculty @ International Space University

Dr. Sounny is a leading expert in Geographic Information Science (GIS), Remote Sensing, and the application of GeoAI to global sustainability challenges. With specialized research in spatial computing, he leads the Space Applications department in bridging the gap between satellite data and real-world impact.