Continuous improvements in technology and globalization of services led to the development and proliferation of advanced space systems across commercial, civil, and military sectors. Space capabilities underpin infrastructure and services for commerce, agriculture, humanitarian- and disaster-relief efforts, financial transactions, social networks, and national defense. This course builds upon the principles of orbital mechanics and spacecraft design from Space 100. Graduates of this course will clearly articulate how satellites, payloads, and constellations are designed to provide specific capabilities. Students thoroughly explore scientific concepts behind various space-based asset design, including the use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum in remote sensing, frequency allocation and budgets for satellite communications, and the intricacies of precision navigation and timing. Students will design a payload, spacecraft and its associated systems and sub-systems, and constellation for a specific purpose as well as describe the launch and orbital transfer parameters required to ultimately achieve their design.
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This course is accredited in partnership with the University of San Diego (USD) and is endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE), with credit options available through successful course completion or by testing for experienced professionals. Our collaboration with USD offers transferable college credits, while ACE endorsement supports recognition of your skills across traditional academic and professional settings. This dual pathway empowers students and professionals to earn industry-recognized credentials that enhance career progression and academic achievements.