Module #1 Introduction to Spacecraft Systems Engineering Overview of the spacecraft systems engineering process, importance of systems engineering in spacecraft design, and course objectives.
Module #2 Space Mission Analysis Understanding the spacecraft mission requirements, defining mission objectives, and establishing key performance indicators (KPIs).
Module #3 Spacecraft System Architecture Introduction to spacecraft system architecture, system decomposition, and interface definition.
Module #4 Subsystem Design Overview Overview of major spacecraft subsystems, including power, propulsion, communication, and thermal control.
Module #5 Power Subsystem Design Design principles and components of power subsystems, including solar panels, batteries, and power distribution units.
Module #6 Propulsion Subsystem Design Design principles and components of propulsion subsystems, including thrusters, propellant management, and trajectory control.
Module #7 Communication Subsystem Design Design principles and components of communication subsystems, including antennas, transceivers, and data transmission protocols.
Module #8 Thermal Control Subsystem Design Design principles and components of thermal control subsystems, including heat shields, radiators, and temperature control systems.
Module #9 Structural Subsystem Design Design principles and components of structural subsystems, including spacecraft bus, panels, and deployable structures.
Module #10 Navigation and Control Subsystem Design Design principles and components of navigation and control subsystems, including attitude control, navigation sensors, and control algorithms.
Module #11 Computing and Data Handling Subsystem Design Design principles and components of computing and data handling subsystems, including onboard computers, data storage, and software architecture.
Module #12 Payload Accommodation and Integration Design principles and components of payload accommodation and integration, including payload interfaces, thermal and power management, and payload operation planning.
Module #13 Spacecraft Integration and Testing Spacecraft integration and testing processes, including component testing, subsystem integration, and system-level testing.
Module #14 Spacecraft Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) Design principles and analysis methods for ensuring spacecraft reliability, availability, and maintainability.
Module #15 Spacecraft Radiation Hardness and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Design principles and analysis methods for ensuring spacecraft radiation hardness and electromagnetic compatibility.
Module #16 Spacecraft Thermal and Vacuum Testing Spacecraft thermal and vacuum testing methods, including thermal vacuum testing, thermal cycling, and outgassing testing.
Module #17 Spacecraft Data Management and Operations Spacecraft data management and operations, including data transmission, reception, and analysis, as well as mission operations planning and execution.
Module #18 Spacecraft Safety and Mission Assurance Spacecraft safety and mission assurance principles and practices, including risk assessment, failure mode and effects analysis, and safety testing.
Module #19 Spacecraft Cost Estimation and Scheduling Spacecraft cost estimation and scheduling principles and practices, including cost modeling, resource allocation, and project scheduling.
Module #20 Spacecraft Systems Engineering Tools and Methodologies Overview of tools and methodologies used in spacecraft systems engineering, including model-based systems engineering, systems modeling language, and Agile development.
Module #21 Spacecraft Systems Engineering Case Studies Real-world case studies of spacecraft systems engineering, including examples of successful missions and lessons learned from failed missions.
Module #22 Advanced Topics in Spacecraft Systems Engineering Advanced topics in spacecraft systems engineering, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity in spacecraft systems.
Module #23 Spacecraft Systems Engineering for SmallSats and CubeSats Design principles and challenges of spacecraft systems engineering for small satellites and CubeSats, including power, propulsion, and communication subsystems.
Module #24 Spacecraft Systems Engineering for Deep Space Missions Design principles and challenges of spacecraft systems engineering for deep space missions, including power, propulsion, and communication subsystems.
Module #25 Spacecraft Systems Engineering for Human Spaceflight Design principles and challenges of spacecraft systems engineering for human spaceflight, including life support systems, radiation protection, and crew safety.
Module #26 Spacecraft Systems Engineering for Reusable Launch Vehicles Design principles and challenges of spacecraft systems engineering for reusable launch vehicles, including thermal protection, guidance, and navigation systems.
Module #27 Spacecraft Systems Engineering for Planetary Defense Design principles and challenges of spacecraft systems engineering for planetary defense, including asteroid detection, characterization, and deflection.
Module #28 Spacecraft Systems Engineering for Space-Based Observatories Design principles and challenges of spacecraft systems engineering for space-based observatories, including telescope design, instrument integration, and data analysis.
Module #29 Spacecraft Systems Engineering for In-Orbit Servicing and Assembly Design principles and challenges of spacecraft systems engineering for in-orbit servicing and assembly, including robotic arms, docking systems, and spacecraft refurbishment.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Spacecraft Systems Engineering career
