We have addressed the most frequently asked questions regarding GFSSM.
If you were unable to find an answer here, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at info.gfssm@gmail.com and we will be more than happy to assist you.
If you were unable to find an answer here, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at info.gfssm@gmail.com and we will be more than happy to assist you.
Question:
How can I register to the qualifying round?
Answer:
The GFSSM is organized by country or region. If you are unsure about which region you belong to, please send us an email and we will be happy to assist you in making contact with the appropriate coordinator. You can then register through them.
Question:
What should I do if there is no coordinator in my region?
Answer:
In this case, you can directly email us to register, obtain the RFP, and submit your proposal. If you complete a high-quality proposal and are willing to participate in the global on-site event, we can invite you to Global Finals as a specially invited team. We hope you can help spread the educational program to your country or region and strive to enter the GFSSM community in the future.
Question:
We heard that GFSSM is participated in by teams. How many people are required to be in each student team?
Answer:
During the GFSSM Qualifying Round, students have the option to form teams of 6-7 or 10-12 individuals. Teams with 6-7 members are categorized as the Explorer Division, while those with 10-12 members are known as the Scholar Division. The design task for the Scholar Division is more complex compared to that of the Explorer Division, offering a greater challenge to more experienced teams or those preferring larger group dynamics.
At the on-site event, student teams will be randomly selected to form joint companies consisting of 40 to 50 people, depending on the number of participants. This unique aspect of the GFSSM encourages collaboration and teamwork on a larger scale, simulating real-world business environments and providing students with an opportunity to practice leadership and collaboration skills in a high-pressure, competitive setting.
At the on-site event, student teams will be randomly selected to form joint companies consisting of 40 to 50 people, depending on the number of participants. This unique aspect of the GFSSM encourages collaboration and teamwork on a larger scale, simulating real-world business environments and providing students with an opportunity to practice leadership and collaboration skills in a high-pressure, competitive setting.
Question:
How can I become a coordinator of GFSSM?
Answer:
- Each organizing committee in countries and regions is required to designate a coordinator responsible for liaising with the international committee.
- If your institution has not yet become a GFSSM Local Organizing Committee, please complete the Accreditation Form.
- If a coordinator is already present in your region, we will arrange an introduction and encourage collaboration to advance space education.
Question:
What should we do if we are a new team and don't know how to design?
Answer:
No worries. Once you have registered for the event, we will send you tutorials, along with the RFP, which offer step-by-step guidance for new teams. Additionally, we will provide you with moderate-level proposals completed by previous students, as well as reference materials, such as websites and books, for your perusal. Our past experience has shown that the vast majority of teams were able to complete the design challenge of the Qualifying Round after studying these materials.
