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 |
✔ Basic knowledge for mechanical engineering |
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 and Overview of Space Systems | Understanding space system technology outline |
Class 2 | Spacecraft Operation | Understanding Spacecraft Operation |
Class 3 | Spacecraft Development | Understanding Spacecraft Development outline |
Class 4 | Spacecraft Design | Understanding Spacecraft Design outline |
Class 5 | Spacecraft Design: Bus Subsystem 1 | Understanding Bus Subsystem 1 |
Class 6 | Spacecraft Design: Bus Subsystem 2 | Understanding Bus Subsystem 2 |
Class 7 | Rocket System 1 | Understanding Rocket System 1 |
Class 8 | Rocket System 2 | Understanding Rocket System 2 |
Class 9 | Spacecraft Design: Bus System, Safety and Mission Assurance | Understanding Bus System, Safety and Mission Assurance |
Class 10 | Project Management | Understanding Project Management |
Class 11 | Systems Engineering | Understanding Systems Engineering |
Class 12 | Mission Subsystem Development 1 | Understanding Mission Subsystem Development 1 |
Class 13 | Mission Subsystem Development 2 | Understanding Mission Subsystem Development 2 |
Class 14 | Small Satellites | Understanding Small Satellite 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 course materials and other references.
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.