Introduction of the Institute of Space Systems Engineering (iSSE)
The Institute of Space Systems Engineering (iSSE) at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) was established in February 2023 with the mission of advancing interdisciplinary education, research, and hands-on training in space systems engineering. iSSE was founded to address the growing demand for system-level engineers capable of contributing to Taiwan's rapidly expanding space industry.
The institute's long-term strategic priorities focus on three pillars: Systems Engineering, Rocket Systems, and Satellite Systems. Guided by the core values of Innovation, Interdisciplinarity, and Global Impact, iSSE is dedicated to cultivating space systems engineers with strong capabilities in rocket and satellite system integration through interdisciplinary education, cutting-edge research, and hands-on training, thereby contributing to the advancement of Taiwan's space technology and industry.
The institute currently hosts six core faculty members, with an additional faculty member joining in early 2026, covering key areas including rocket and propulsion engineering, satellite communications, optical payloads, plasma and space propulsion, and system integration. In addition, iSSE leverages the strength of more than 40 jointly appointed faculty from NYCU, national research institutes, and industry partners such as TASA and ITRI, forming a highly integrated academic and industrial ecosystem.
Education lies at the heart of iSSE's mission. The institute admits approximately 15 master's students per year and offers a rigorous curriculum centered on space system integration, project management, and real-world mission execution. Students actively participate in multi-tier rocket development programs, CubeSat missions, high-altitude balloon experiments, and international competitions, ensuring strong alignment between academic training and industry needs.
Through its integrated approach to education, research, and international collaboration, iSSE aspires to become a world-class institute in space systems engineering. With the mission “Inspiring Student Space Exploration”, iSSE seeks to strengthen Taiwan's presence in global space technology while inspiring the next generation of engineers to explore the limitless possibilities of space.
iSSE Website: https://isse.nycu.edu.tw/
太空系統工程研究所（iSSE）簡介
國立陽明交通大學太空系統工程研究所（Institute of Space Systems Engineering, iSSE）成立於2023年2月，旨在推動太空系統工程領域之跨領域教育、研究與實作訓練，以回應臺灣快速成長的太空產業對系統層級工程人才之迫切需求。
研究所的長期發展策略聚焦於三大核心主軸：系統工程、火箭系統與衛星系統。iSSE 以「創新、跨領域、全球影響力」為核心價值，透過跨領域教育、前瞻性研究與實作導向訓練，培育具備火箭與衛星系統整合能力的太空系統工程人才，進而促進臺灣太空科技與產業之發展。
目前 iSSE 擁有六位專任師資，並預計於2026年初增聘一位新進教師，研究專長涵蓋火箭與推進工程、衛星通訊、光學酬載、電漿與太空推進，以及系統整合等關鍵領域。此外，研究所亦整合來自校內、國家級研究機構及產業夥伴（如國家太空中心 TASA 與工業技術研究院 ITRI）之四十餘位合聘師資，形塑高度整合的學術與產業生態系。
教育為 iSSE 核心使命之一。研究所每年招收約十五名碩士班學生，課程設計以太空系統整合、專案管理與實際任務執行為核心。學生可實際參與多層級火箭研發計畫、CubeSat 任 務、高空氣球實驗及國際競賽，確保學術訓練與產業需求之高度契合。
透過教育、研究與國際合作的整合發展，iSSE 以成為世界級太空系統工程研究所為目標，持續強化臺灣於全球太空科技領域之能見度，並以「Inspiring Student Space Exploration」為使命，啟發新世代工程人才探索太空科技的無限可能。
太空所網頁：https://isse.nycu.edu.tw/