Introduction to Space Engineering

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Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Broad overview and foundational knowledge of the key topics in Space Engineering; historical perspective on space exploration and the engineering advancements that have enabled deep space and planetary science missions, as well as human spaceflight and the commercial satellite industry; focuses on the unique characteristics of the space environment, which presents numerous challenges that drive the design of spacecraft systems; exploration of evolution of spacecraft system technology including power, communications, thermal control, life support, navigation, guidance, control and propulsion systems; emphasis on orbital mechanics, robotics, space architecture, and bioastronautics; topics include remote sensing, deep space propulsion, planetary defense, satellites, and end-to-end mission operations. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENGR 102 and PHYS 206 ; grade of C or better in ENGR 216/PHYS 216 or PHYS 216/ENGR 216 ; grade of C or better in MATH 251 or MATH 253 , or concurrent enrollment; Space Engineering majors.