ü From June 6 - June 9, 2022 (4 6-Hour Days, 24 Hours Total, Class Dates: 6, 7, 8, 9 June)
ü 1100-1700 Eastern Time (0800-1400 Pacific Time)
ü Includes a copy of the course textbook Space Mission Analysis & Design-CORE and a complete set of course notes
ü All students will receive an AIAA Certificate of Completion at the end of the course
Overview
Designing Space Missions and Systems examines the real-world application of the entire space systems engineering discipline. Using a process-oriented approach, the course starts with basic mission objectives and examines the principles and practical methods for mission design and operations in depth. Interactive discussions focus on initial requirements definition, operations concept development, architecture trade-offs, payload design, bus sizing, subsystem definition, system manufacturing, verification, and operations. This is a hands-on course with a focus on applications. Design exercises are conducted to give first-hand experience with the techniques presented and gain experience with mission design trade-offs.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course you will have the knowledge, tools, and experience to start with a blank sheet of paper and design an effective space mission to meet a broad set of objectives, or critically analyze proposed mission designs with insight into the critical trade-offs between cost, schedule, performance, and risk. By the end of this course participants will walk away with:
- An enhanced understanding of the big picture of space missions and systems
- A detailed working knowledge of how all the elements of a space mission work and the key trades that lead to a successful mission
- Practical experience with applying systems engineering processes to develop conceptual designs for space missions and systems
- An organized framework for future space learning — on your own, in academic courses, or other short courses
Who Should
Attend
Systems engineers, payload principle investigators, subsystem engineers, or project managers who are responsible for the detailed design and operation of space systems.
Testimonials
“This class was beneficial for all areas of design. All Systems Engineers should take this.” –Boeing Engineer
"The course exceeded my expectations. I did not think that the course could cover so many fundamentals of space missions!" – ESA Engineer
" Theory tied to practical applications well. Great presenters with thorough knowledge of the material." - NASA Engineer
- Non-Member Price: $1195 USD
- AIAA Member Price: $995 USD
- AIAA Student Member Price: $495 USD
- Module 1: Conceptual Mission Design
- Applied Space Systems Engineering
- The Space Environment
- Designing Space Missions
- Module 2: Orbit Design
- Understanding Orbits
- Describing and Using Orbits
- Maneuvering in Space
- Orbit Design and Selection
- Module 3: Spacecraft Design
- Launch System Services
- Ascent & Reentry
- Payload Design
- Spacecraft Architecture Development
- Module 4: Subsystem Design
- For Each Subsystem Review
- Scope, Driving Requirements
- Functional Architecture
- Physical Architecture Options & Key Principles
- Subsystems
- Electrical Power Subsystem
- Attitude Determination & Control/Guidance Navigation & Control
- Rocket Propulsion, Communications,
- Data Handling, Thermal Control
- Structures and Configuration
- Module 5: System Implementation, Operations & Evaluation
- Implementation
- Mission Operations
- Evaluating Mission Cost and Risk
- Threaded Case Study and Hands-on Exercises
Instructor
The course will be instructed by one or more of the aerospace systems experts from Teaching Science and Technology Inc. (TSTI):
Dr. Jerry Jon Sellers, is the author ofUnderstanding Space: An Introduction to Astronautics, and is a contributing author and editor ofApplied Space Systems Engineering,author of the new chapter in ASSE on Applied Model-based Systems Engineering, as well as a contributing author of Human Spaceflight Analysis and Design.He has over 30 years of space systems experience including Guidance & On-board Navigation Officer in Space Shuttle Mission Control; Assistant Professor of Astronautics at the U.S. Air Force Academy; and Chief of Astronautics for the Air Force European Office of Aerospace Research & Development. He is an Associate Fellow at AIAA and the former Chairman of the AIAA Space Systems Technical Committee.He is an elected member of the International Academy of Astronautics and is a Certified Scaled-Agile Program Consultant. He is also an adjunct professor at Stevens Institute of Technology and certified Scaled-Agile Framework (SAFe) Program Consultant (SPC5). Jerry is an elected member of the International Academy of Astronautics.
Dr. Peter Van Wirt is a former Deputy Department Head for Labs and Research of the Department of Astronautics at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He has been a visiting lecturer for the Technical University of Delft’s SpaceTech Master’s Degree in Space Systems Engineering and is an Adjunct Professor for the Space Systems Engineering Master’s program at Stevens Institute of Technology. He also instructs at the National Security Space Institute in Colorado Springs, CO. He has served as a systems engineer/program manager for a variety of US Air Force engineering developments. Peter has over 30 years of aerospace engineering experience and over 20 years teaching experience. He earned his doctorate at Utah State University.
Dr. Bruce Chesley is an experienced space program manager and industry executive. He served as the Chief Strategist for a space system portfolio spanning human spaceflight, commercial satellites, and government space systems and he led the early development of a global broadband satellite constellation. He has also delivered advanced space systems and prototypes while serving in a variety of roles in program management, business development and engineering. His Air Force assignments included Air Force Space Command, the National Reconnaissance Office, and the USAF Academy where he was an Assistant Professor of Astronautics. He was elected to the International Academy of Astronautics in 2020 and serves as a Vice President on the Bureau of the International Astronautical Federation. He has published more than 20 technical papers and book chapters on satellite design and space systems engineering. He is also an adjunct professor at Stevens Institute of Technology.
Course Delivery and Materials
- Classes will not be recorded.
- You can test your connection here: https://zoom.us/test
- Connection information will be provided to registrants near the course start date.
- Course Notes: A complete set of course notes with copies of all slides used in the presentations
- TSTI Alumni status allowing online access to course materials, including tools and videos through the Alumni Lounge
Classroom Hours: 24 classroom hours / 2.4 CEU/PDH