Space Mission Design and Operations
Learn space mission concepts, from orbital mechanics to spacecraft systems, taught by an experienced ESA astronaut.
Learn space mission concepts, from orbital mechanics to spacecraft systems, taught by an experienced ESA astronaut.
Embark on an exciting journey into space exploration with this comprehensive course on space mission design and operations. Led by Claude Nicollier, an experienced ESA astronaut, you'll delve into orbital dynamics, spacecraft systems, and mission planning. The course covers fundamental laws of mechanics, orbital maneuvers, space environment challenges, and spacecraft architecture. You'll gain insights into propulsion, attitude control, and risk management in space missions. Perfect for aspiring space professionals and enthusiasts with a physics background.
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What you'll learn
Understand fundamental laws of mechanics and orbital dynamics
Analyze and plan orbital maneuvers for various space missions
Evaluate the challenges and characteristics of the space environment
Explore spacecraft architecture and onboard systems
Learn about propulsion systems and their applications in space
Understand attitude determination and control in spacecraft
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There are 8 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to space mission design and operations, covering key aspects of space exploration and utilization. It begins with an overview of space exploration history and the space environment, then delves into orbital mechanics, including Kepler's Laws, orbital maneuvers, and interplanetary trajectories. The course explores spacecraft systems, including propulsion, attitude control, and power generation. It also covers human spaceflight topics such as the Space Shuttle, International Space Station, and extravehicular activities. Risk management and reliability in space systems are addressed. The course concludes with discussions on the future of space exploration, commercial space ventures, and emerging technologies. Throughout, students benefit from the instructor's professional experience as an ESA astronaut.
Introduction to the Course
Module 1
Introduction to Space Environment
Module 2
Introduction to Orbital Mechanics (I and II)
Module 3
Orbital Mechanics Part III
Module 4
Orbital Mechanics Part IV
Module 5
Introduction to Space Systems and Space Tethers
Module 6
The Space Shuttle and the International Space Station (ISS)
Module 7
Special Subjects on Human Spaceflight, and Future of Space Exploration
Module 8
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Instructor
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Pioneer Astronaut and Expert in Astrophysics and Space
Claude Nicollier is a prominent lecturer at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he shares his extensive knowledge in astrophysics, space, and aviation. Originally trained as an astrophysicist and a fighter pilot in the Swiss Air Force, Nicollier was selected as a member of the first group of European Space Agency (ESA) astronauts in 1978. He joined NASA's astronaut program in 1980 and participated in four Space Shuttle missions, including two servicing missions for the Hubble Space Telescope, logging over 1,000 hours in space. After retiring from ESA in 2007, he became an Honorary Professor at EPFL, where he teaches courses on Space Mission Design and Operations and assists students with space-related projects. He has also contributed to the Solar Impulse solar-powered aircraft project as Head of Flight Test and a member of the Safety Review Board. His expertise encompasses various fields, including physics, astrophysics, aerospace engineering, and high-performance aviation, making him a key figure in advancing education and research in space exploration.
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