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.
Theme A | Compact Space Telescope for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) | Design a small space telescope for near-Earth celestial observation, suitable for CubeSat deployment. |
Theme B | Wide-Field Space Survey Telescope | Design a space-based wide-field optical system intended for astrophysical surveys of galaxies and nebulae. |
Theme C | Near-Infrared Space Telescope | Design an optical system optimized for near-infrared (NIR) astronomical observation. |
Theme D | Creative Concept Design | Propose and design an innovative space telescope concept. |
Simulate with Ansys
All participants will be provided with free access to Ansys Zemax OpticStudio optical system design and analysis software, training, and consultation during the competition period. Image: Ray Fan plots of the lens configuration simulated with OpticStudio by Voyagers UPM |
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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
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Register as an individual competitor or a team (max 3 members per team). |
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
LIFTOFF | ||
Launch & Registrations Start | ► 15 July 2025 | |
Registration Deadline | ► 8 August 2025 | Registration Form |
General Briefing (online) | August 2025 | Details will be emailed to registered teams. |
Technical Training (online) - Satellite Optic Theory by UiTM | August 2025 | Details will be emailed to registered teams. |
Technical Training (online) - Zemax OpticStudio by CYBERNET | August 2025 | Details will be emailed to registered teams. |
Design Phase | Aug - Sept 2025 | |
Consultation Sessions (on-demand) | Aug - Sept 2025 | Details will be emailed to registered teams. |
Report Submission Deadline | 1 October 2025 | Details will be emailed to registered teams. |
Preliminary Screening & Announcement of the Finalists | TBD | Results will be emailed to registered teams. |
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Grand Finale - Final Presentations & Awards Ceremony (in-person event) |
October 2025 | Details will be emailed to shortlisted teams. |
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
SalesJim Pong |
MarketingChandima Uyanage |
OfficeCYBERNET Malaysia |
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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.
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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.
OpticStudio is the industry standard optical system design and analysis software, combining sequential lens design, analysis, optimization, tolerancing, physical optics, non-sequential optical system design, and polarization in a single, easy-to-use package. OpticStudio offers a wide range of solutions that enables engineers realize their optical systems from a conceptual stage to a manufacturable design. |
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