INTRODUCTION TO SPACE STUDIES

Catalog description

Provides students with a broad foundation in the space environment, including fundamental physical and operational characteristics of near-Earth and deep-space domains. The course traces major milestones in the history of space exploration, highlighting scientific, technological, and geopolitical drivers. Students explore the rapidly evolving global space industry, examining government, commercial, and international contributions to today’s space landscape. By the end of the course, learners gain a comprehensive understanding of how past achievements and current innovations shape humanity’s expanding presence in space.