Module #1 Introduction to Spacecraft Design and Engineering Overview of the spacecraft design process, importance of space exploration, and course objectives
Module #2 Space Mission Analysis and Design Defining space mission requirements, payloads, and orbital mechanics
Module #3 Spacecraft Systems Engineering Introduction to spacecraft systems, interfaces, and integration
Module #4 Spacecraft Configuration and Layout Design principles for spacecraft configuration, payload accommodation, and accessibility
Module #5 Structural Analysis and Design Structural loads, materials, and design considerations for spacecraft
Module #6 Thermal Protection Systems Heat shields, thermal blankets, and multi-layer insulation for spacecraft
Module #7 Electrical Power Systems Power generation, storage, and distribution for spacecraft
Module #8 Propulsion Systems Introduction to spacecraft propulsion systems, types, and trade-offs
Module #9 Attitude Determination and Control Methods for determining and controlling spacecraft attitude
Module #10 Navigation and Communication Systems Spacecraft navigation, communication systems, and data transmission
Module #11 Spacecraft Avionics and On-Board Computing Design principles for spacecraft avionics, computers, and software
Module #12 Life Support Systems Design considerations for human life support in space
Module #13 Materials Selection for Spacecraft Applications Selection criteria for materials in spacecraft design, including thermal, mechanical, and radiation considerations
Module #14 Radiation Protection and Shielding Radiation effects on spacecraft and crew, shielding methods, and design considerations
Module #15 Spacecraft Testing and Validation Methods for testing and validating spacecraft systems and subsystems
Module #16 Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability Design considerations for reliability, availability, and maintainability in spacecraft systems
Module #17 Spacecraft Integration and Testing Integration and testing processes for spacecraft systems and subsystems
Module #18 Launch and Deployment Launch vehicle interface, deployment scenarios, and post-launch operations
Module #19 Orbit Determination and Control Orbit determination and control techniques for spacecraft
Module #20 Spacecraft Operations and Mission Control Spacecraft operations, mission control, and anomaly resolution
Module #21 Spacecraft Safety and Risk Management Risk assessment, hazard analysis, and safety considerations for spacecraft design and operations
Module #22 Spacecraft Cost Estimation and Budgeting Cost estimation and budgeting techniques for spacecraft design and development
Module #23 International Cooperation and Regulations International cooperation in space exploration, regulations, and standards
Module #24 Advanced Spacecraft Design Concepts Emerging trends and technologies in spacecraft design, including modular architecture and in-orbit assembly
Module #25 Spacecraft Design for Deep Space Missions Design considerations for deep space missions, including power, propulsion, and communication
Module #26 Spacecraft Design for Human Exploration Design considerations for human exploration missions, including life support, radiation protection, and crew comfort
Module #27 Spacecraft Design for Planetary Defense and Asteroid Missions Design considerations for planetary defense and asteroid missions, including detection, tracking, and deflection
Module #28 Spacecraft Design for Space Weather and Earth Observation Design considerations for space weather and earth observation missions, including sensor selection and data analysis
Module #29 Spacecraft Design for In-Orbit Servicing and Refueling Design considerations for in-orbit servicing and refueling, including robotics, docking, and fuel transfer
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Spacecraft Design and Engineering career
