AES 4603Aerospace Op Sys Analysis Dsgn

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Prerequisite(s): AES 4601 with a C- or above Senior Experience Students are introduced to technical concepts related to conceptualizing, designing, and integrating commercial space systems. Emphasis is placed on the space mission life cycle, beginning with mission definition along with assembly, test, launch, and operations phases. Processes and analytical tools related to space operations system-of-systems (SoS) integration, systems analysis, and operational management are discussed. Students learn mathematical techniques for analyzing space operations data, assessing risks, optimization, and design tradeoffs commonly used by commercial operations in the space industry.