SPACE SYSTEMS

Course objectives

The course objective is to introduce to the space systems design and management of the system development. The global system design problematics and the sub-systems sizing are addressedAttending the course, the space system design and management methodologies will be familiarized with. In particular methods for the preliminary sysnthesis of a space systems requiremnts and development will be addressed.

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Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
- Mathematical thermal model of a spacecraft - Active and passive thermal control of a spacecraft - Telecommunication architecture onboard - Ground segment - Telemetry, Tracking, and Command functions - Data Handling subsystem
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of math and physics.
Books
"Spacecraft System Engineering", edited by P. Fortescue and J. Stark. "Space mission analysis and Design", edited by J.R. Wertz and W.J. Larson.
Frequency
Class lectures.
Exam mode
Written exam with 4 open questions to answer in a hour and a half. Optional oral exam.
Lesson mode
Class lectures with supporting notes ed exercise sessions based on MATLAB.
  • Lesson code1021904
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseAerospace engineering
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year3rd year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDING-IND/05
  • CFU6