Asian Try Zero-G - Space Faculty

Asian Try Zero-G 2023

Exciting space experiments proposed by youth in the Asia-Pacific region.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR 2023

Mission: Design Microgravity Experiments

What is Asian Try Zero-G (ATZG)?

Asian Try Zero-G is a competition created by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) that invites youths and young scientists/engineers from the Asia-Pacific region to design and submit proposals for simple microgravity experiments which are novel and creative. Selected proposals will be performed by JAXA astronauts onboard the Japanese Experiment Module “KIBO” on the International Space Station. The demonstration of the space experiments will be broadcasted live and transmitted to JAXA’s ground station at Tsukuba Space Center, Japan. Since 2011, over 150 proposals have been submitted from countries e.g. Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Bangladesh, Australia.

Proposal Categories

Category A

Simple physics experiments, that can be visible to confirm physical phenomena.
It can be performed with items on Kibo or small items can be newly launched.

Category B

On-board exercises for astronauts
A unique body movement that can’t be done on the ground but can be done in space
Body movement and postures can be an exercise under microgravity, yet easily done on Earth.
(e.g. Squatting can be easily done on Earth, but it may be difficult in space.)

Category A

Singaporean student 18 years old and below
Students can sign up individually or as a team
Time required to complete the experiment should be less than 10 minutes
Experiment needs to be done with no tools or with items scheduled to be available onboard ISS e.g. simple office supplies, tools, designated items (TBC)
Student(s) can choose to look for a teacher to serve as mentor

Category B

Singaporean scientist/engineer up to 27 years old
Time required to complete the experiment should be less than 10 minutes
Experiment needs to be done with no tools or with items scheduled to be available onboard ISS e.g. simple office supplies, tools, designated items (TBC)