Global Certificate in Space Systems Design Principles: Creative Solutions

• Space Systems Architecture: An overview of the different components and subsystems of a space system, including spacecraft bus, payload, and launch vehicle. This unit will cover the principles of system architecture design, focusing on modularity, scalability, and reliability.
• Orbital Mechanics: This unit will cover the fundamental principles of orbital mechanics, including Kepler's laws of planetary motion, orbital elements, and maneuvers. Students will learn how to calculate spacecraft orbits and design trajectories for various missions.
• Space Environment: An exploration of the space environment and its impact on spacecraft design. Topics covered will include space weather, radiation, micrometeoroids, and debris, and their effects on spacecraft systems and components.
• Communication and Navigation Systems: This unit will cover the principles of spacecraft communication and navigation systems, including antenna design, modulation techniques, and navigation algorithms. Students will learn how to design and implement communication and navigation systems for various space missions.
• Power Systems: This unit will cover the principles of spacecraft power systems, including solar panels, batteries, and power management systems. Students will learn how to design and implement power systems for various space missions, taking into account mission requirements and constraints.
• Thermal Control Systems: This unit will cover the principles of spacecraft thermal control systems, including passive and active cooling techniques, thermal radiation, and insulation materials. Students will learn how to design and implement thermal control systems for various space missions, taking into account mission requirements and constraints.
• Attitude Determination and Control Systems: This unit will cover the principles of spacecraft attitude determination and control systems, including sensors, actuators, and algorithms. Students will learn how to design and implement attitude determination and control systems for various space missions, taking into account mission requirements and constraints.
• Mission Operations and Data Management: This unit will cover the principles of space mission operations and data management, including ground stations, command and control systems, and data processing algorithms. Students will learn how to plan, execute, and monitor space missions, and how to manage and analyze mission data.
• Space Systems Integration and Testing: This unit will cover the principles of space systems integration and testing, including verification and validation techniques, testing environments,