ARLISS is one of the most valuable opportunities for young people aiming to explore space, providing the most accessible and practical challenge possible. The experience of actually launching satellite test models and rovers that you have developed and manufactured with your own hands and of challenging the harsh environment is irreplaceable. Also, the fact that it is held overseas is a great stimulus, and it is a good opportunity to realize that space development is based on international cooperation. I myself worked on the development of CANSAT when I was a student and learned a lot through failures. I hope that many young people will actively take on the challenge at ARLISS.
It was 2002 when I first visited the Black Rock Desert with CanSat, which my team had painstakingly developed over half a year. My experience at ARLISS was the driving force behind the launch of my company at a time when the term "New Space" did not even exist. Even now, in the heyday of space startups, ARLISS has not lost its value. I look forward to working with students who will gain experience and confidence through ARLISS at the forefront of the space industry in the future.