Designing Space Missions & Systems

An Integrated Systems Engineering Approach

This course examines the real-world application of the entire space systems engineering discipline. Taking 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. Most of the material presented in the course comes from Space Mission Analysis and Design (provided to participants) and Cost-Effective Space Mission 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. With over 1000 alumni, this course is designed for systems engineers and project managers who are responsible for the detailed design and operation of space systems. [Three- to five-day course].

Course 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 crititical trade-offs between cost, schedule, performance and risk.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, you'll walk away with....

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 using data and systems engineering processes in the Space Technology Series to develp conceptual designs for spamce missions and systems
Provide an organized framework for future space learning—on your own, in academic courses, or other short courses

Course Topics

Trends in the Space Industry
Space Systems Engineering
Conceptual Mission Design
Mission Operational Concepts
Operational Environments
Trajectories & Orbits
Space Payloads
Spacecraft Design, Development, Verification & Validation
Launch System Services
Mission Operations Analysis & Design
Estimating Space System Costs

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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

Course Materials

Each participant will receive:

A copy of the course text Space Mission Analysis & Design edited by Larson and Wertz
A complete set of course notes with copies of all slides used in the presentations
TSTI Alumni status allowing on-line access to course materials, including tools and videos through the Student Lounge
A demo copy of Satellite Tool Kit software by AGI

Testimonials

"Very useful, and should be required of all new people Ball is hiring who are also new to aerospace –Ball Engineer
“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