Course Overview
Learn about launch systems, antennas, communications, payloads, and integration in spacecraft systems.
- Course Name: Spacecraft Systems
- SCQF Credit Level Equivalence: 10
- Prerequisites: A numerate first degree or equivalent experience is recommended
- Total Hours: 30 hours study time
Course Duration and Dates
- Course Duration: 6 weeks online
Course Summary
This course covers various aspects of space data, including:
- Launch systems
- Antennas and communications
- Power, attitude, and control systems
- Payloads and integration
- Calibration and operations (including ground stations)
- Case studies on various aspects of spacecraft operations
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will:
- Be familiar with the challenges of operating in the space environment, including planetary surfaces.
- Understand the key components of a spacecraft, their functions, and limitations.
- Grasp the trade-offs between different spacecraft components and how they are balanced, using real-world examples.
- Know the relevant industry standards, including jargon and terminology.
Course Format
- Synchronous Online Delivery: 6 weeks
- Three online meetings throughout the course plus engagement with discussion boards
- 3-4 hours of independent study per week
- Assessments: Formative assessments through weekly online quizzes and tests, including quantitative assessments, to provide feedback aligned with industry standards.
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