— Space Vehicle Design

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Governing equations and operational practices of robotic and human space travel. Principles of Systems Engineering are introduced and are used as a basis for a team project in spacecraft reverse-engineering and design. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. EAE 143A — Space Vehicle Design (4 units) Course Description: Governing equations and operational practices of robotic and human space travel. Principles of Systems Engineering are introduced and are used as a basis for a team project in spacecraft reverse-engineering and design. Prerequisite(s): EAE 140 C- or better; EAE 142 C- or better. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. EAE 143A — Space Vehicle Design (4 units) Course Description: Governing equations and operational practices of robotic and human space travel. Principles of Systems Engineering are introduced and are used as a basis for a team project in spacecraft reverse-engineering and design. Prerequisite(s): EAE 140 C- or better; EAE 142 C- or better. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026.