Spacecraft Design

Catalog description

Space Capstone I. Required for Aero/Astro majors. This course is focused on the design and implementation of uncrewed spacecraft with an emphasis on nano-satellites. Practical laboratory exercises will introduce students to the fundamentals of flight software, electronics, and mechanical design while building on a flight-proven spacecraft architecture. Students will work in teams to develop and present their design of a spacecraft subsystem. Required for Aero/Astro majors. Intended for AA seniors and graduate students. For all other majors consent of instructor is required.