Your team will need to find a treasure in the Kibo module on the ISS that was hidden by a space pirate ‘Int-Ball I”. Clues will be given from a treasure map from an astronaut. Good luck!
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Who can enter the Kibo-RPC?
Read the Kibo-RPC Guidebook carefully
How to Join the Australian Kibo-RPC program
Entry Qualification
1. Australian students in primary school, high school and university level students may apply for the competition.
2. A team is comprised of more than three members.
Application Process
1. Please carefully read the Kibo-RPC Guidebook carefully.
2. Please fill out the application form for Kibo-RPC and submit it to info@onegiantleapaustralia.com
The application deadline is May 12, 2025 (23:59)AEST.
3. The Kibo-RPC POC will inform you of your team ID via email.
Kibo RPC 2025 High-level Schedule
Call for participation
Deadline: 23:59 AEST May 12 2025
Kibo RPC 2024 High-level Schedule
Call for participation
Deadline: 23:59 AEST May 12 2025
Team application, virtual training and self-learning:
Participants will access to the Github repository provided by NASA to learn about the programming of the space robot (Astrobee)
https://github.com/nasa/astrobee
Release of Simulation Environment
April 2025
Participants will create programs using JAXA’s simulation environment.
Preliminary Round
APK Submission Deadline: Early- July 2025
Program Improvement
Winning team(s) will go to the final round.
Final Round in ISS / Kibo
Autumn 2025
Final round will be hosted by JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) at Tsukuba Space Center with real-time connections with ISS and will be also broadcasted globally.
Note that this schedule is subject to change depending on the experiment schedule in the ISS.
Game Rules
Rules to be released on 17th February – stay tuned!
Why enter the Kibo RPC?
The Kibo Robot Programming Challenge is an educational program in which students solve various problems by programming free-flying robots (Astrobee and Int-Ball) in the International Space Station (ISS).
The Kibo-RPC will inspire students to develop their educational and professional goals to a higher level.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn cutting-edge methodologies and hone their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through this program.
The Kibo-RPC will also expand international exchange by encouraging students to interact with other participants from around the world.
Questions?
If FAQ does not resolve an issue, please contact us
Supported by
One Giant Leap Australia Foundation is the Australian Kibo-RPC Point of Contact, partnering with the Australian Space Agency in engaging with the education sector in Australia.
