A large-scale integrated system consisting of spacecraft (satellite, probe, and space station), rocket, ground systems, and communication network is required for space development, space utilization and space exploration. The scope of this course is to show element and system technologies and engineering management methodologies (systems engineering, project management, and safety and mission assurance) required for development and operations of those space systems. (The course includes control engineering, structural mechanics, electrical engineering, and communication engineering.)
The goal of this course is to achieve the capability of conceptual design of spacecraft system necessary for space mission.
✔ Applicable | How instructors' work experience benefits the course |
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In this lecture, practical knowledge on space engineering is provided by lecturers who have experiences about research and development of versatile space satellites in JAXA. |
Space Mission, Space System, Space Development, Project Management
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Faculty members having space project experiences give lectures on technologies and processes of spacecraft development.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction, Space Missions | Understanding space system technologies |
Class 2 | Overview of Space Systems | Understanding space system technologies |
Class 3 | Spacecraft Operation | Understanding space system technologies |
Class 4 | Spacecraft Development | Understanding space system technologies |
Class 5 | Spacecraft Design | Understanding space system technologies |
Class 6 | Systems Engineering | Understanding space system technologies |
Class 7 | Spacecraft Design Detail 1 | Understanding space system technologies |
Class 8 | Spacecraft Design Detail 2 | Understanding space system technologies |
Class 9 | Spacecraft Design Detail 3, Safety and Mission Assurance | Understanding space system technologies |
Class 10 | Project Management | Understanding space system technologies |
Class 11 | Rocket 1 | Understanding space system technologies |
Class 12 | Rocket 2 | Understanding space system technologies |
Class 13 | Mission Subsystem Development | Understanding space system technologies |
Class 14 | Mission Subsystem Design | Understanding space system technologies |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
No textbook is assigned.
Necessary materials will be distributed during the lecture.
Examination
Basic knowledge of classical dynamics, differential equation, and linear algebra is desired, but not mandatory.