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ESD.352

Space Systems Engineering

Graduate · Historical course

Spring 2007

Topics

  • Introduction and project definition
  • Astrophysics from the Moon
  • Telescope design 101
  • Stakeholder analysis
  • Human science operations in space
  • System architecture 101
  • Trade study methodology
  • System architecture 102
  • Human servicing of spacecraft
  • Preliminary design review (PDR) preparation-no lecture
  • Preliminary design review
  • Integrated modeling and simulation of space telescopes
  • Space telescope servicing
  • Introduction to interferometry
  • Lunar logistics
  • Additional lectures
  • Critical design review (CDR)
  • CDR debriefing

Readings

  • Larson, Wiley, and James Wertz, eds. Space Mission Analysis and Design . Torrance, CA: Microcosm Press, 1999. ISBN: 9781881883104.
    Recommended
  • Larson, Wiley, and Linda Pranke. Human Space Flight: Mission Analysis and Design . Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill Companies, 1999. ISBN: 9780072368116.
    Recommended
  • Eckart, Peter. The Lunar Base Handbook: An Introduction to Lunar Base Design, Development, and Operations . Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill Companies, 2006. ISBN: 9780073294445.
    Recommended
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