Mission II

Registration is open to all academic institutes in Malaysia. Deadline: 8 August 2025

The National Space Imaging Payload Competition is a space themed engineering simulation challenge organized by CYBERNET Malaysia in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). It aims to raise awareness of the role of engineering simulation in space applications, spark innovation, and showcase the engineering talent of Malaysia’s next generation through hands-on training and real-world challenges. 

More than just a competition, it’s a platform for the "Next Generation of Engineers" to spotlight their innovative ideas with the potential to grow into the commercial space with “Made in Malaysia” technology solutions.

Up for Grabs

Champions: RM1500 Cash Prize, Certificate, and the Champions Trophy
1st Runner-up: RM1000 Cash Prize, Certificate & Trophy
2nd Runner-up: RM500 Cash Prize, Certificate & Trophy

Outstanding Innovation Award: Certificate & Trophy

More Reasons to Join

• Gain hands-on experience in space applications and optics design 
• Explore opportunities in the Space industry.
• Connect with professionals to showcase your talents and skills 
• Extensive media coverage for your work.

The Challenge

Select one of the following themes. Detailed specifications for each theme and more details will be shared with the applicants during the General Briefing.

Simulate with Ansys

Facts & Trivia: Did you know the complex optics of those gold-plated mirror segments in the famous James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) were simulated with Ansys Zemax software?

Team Composition

What you need to bring

• BYOD – Minimum hardware specifications.
  • OS: 64 bit, 8cores
  • RAM: 16GB
  • ROM: 500GB
  • GPU: DirectX 11 support, 512MB VRAM
• Bring your passion for space technology, and innovative thinking.

Event Timeline

Registration

All applicants must register online and pay a registration fee of RM 50 (per team) before the deadline. Please send us the proof of payment using the button below.

Bank Details

Name: Mizuho Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
Address: Level 27, Menara Maxis, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Swift code: MHCBMYKAXXX
Account beneficiary: Cybernet Systems Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Bank account number: 888 0055 764 (MYR)

Terms & Conditions

• All applicants must register online and pay a registration fee of RM 50 (per team) before the deadline.
• The general briefing is compulsory for all teams. At least one member from each team must attend the briefing.
• All teams must submit original work and any references to prior work must be properly cited. Plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
• All finalists must present their solutions in-person at the Grand Finale (to be held in October. The date and the event agenda will be announced later).
• CYBERNET reserves the right to use any and all solution materials submitted by participants for marketing and promotional purposes. However, all intellectual property rights in the design itself remain with the respective teams.
• Employees of CYBERNET, group companies, partners, affiliates, and the event sponsors are not eligible to participate in the competition.
• Organizers reserve the right to change the competition structure including but not limited to the event timeline and evaluation criterion, to ensure fair competition.
• Organizers decision is final.

Inquiries

Mission I – In Retrospective

The winning teams reflect on their journey to the Grand Finale, the sparks that ignited their ideas, and the inspiration behind their success.

Episode 1
Eye in LEO

In this first episode, we’re catching up with the 2024 Champions, Voyagers UPM from Universiti Putra Malaysia, to relive their memories from the competition, and find out what they’ve been up to lately.

Episode 2
Flood Detection Innovation

We paid a visit to the International Islamic University Malaysia looking for IIUM Deimos team members who became the first runner-up last year.

Episode 3
Chasing Wildfires

In this final episode, we are going to the International Islamic University Malaysia again to meet the IIUM Callisto team who won second runner-up.

Solution Posters

The winning solutions from Mission I. Click on a poster to Download.

All rights to these concept designs are reserved by their respective teams. For inquiries regarding secondary usage — including, but not limited to, research collaboration, academic referencing, or commercial application — please contact CYBERNET Malaysia.

Mission I Press Release: VOYAGERS UPM Emerges as Champions at the National Space Imaging Payload Competition.

All solutions were designed, simulated, and optimized using Ansys Zemax OpticStudio.