About the Team Project
Module 4 (M4-TP) is a cornerstone of the ISU experience, where students work in large interdisciplinary teams to address a major space-related theme. The project runs in parallel with other modules over 6-7 months, involving approximately 20 full designated project days.
⏱️ Structure & Timeline
Duration: October 2025 – June 2026
Format: Full designated TP days (usually Wednesdays)
Includes literature reviews, interim presentations, and a final research product.
📊 Assessment
- 🔹 15% Review Article
- 🔹 15% Literature Review Presentation
- 🔹 10% Interim Review Presentation
- 🔹 20% Final Report
- 🔹 20% Final Research Product
- 🔹 20% Final Presentation
🚀 2025/2026 Project Topics
Deep Space Communication Roadmap
Developing a comprehensive narrative and technical roadmap to sustain public engagement and societal support for human exploration missions beyond Earth orbit.
Next-Gen Martian Exploration
Focusing on the synergy between rovers and aerial vehicles (Ingenuity-successors) for autonomous mapping, scouting, and resource identification on the Martian surface.
🛠️ Support & Workshops
Specialized workshops in AI, ML Agent development, and technical mapping are being developed to support the technical execution of these team projects.