Professional Certificate in Spacecraft Development: Essentials

•  Spacecraft Design Fundamentals: An introduction to the basic principles of spacecraft design, including mission analysis, systems engineering, and space environmental considerations.
•  Orbital Mechanics and Navigation: This unit covers the fundamental concepts of orbital mechanics, including Kepler's laws, orbital elements, and navigation techniques for spacecraft.
•  Propulsion Systems for Spacecraft: An overview of various propulsion technologies, including chemical, electric, and nuclear propulsion systems, and their applications in spacecraft.
•  Power Systems for Spacecraft: This unit explores different power generation and storage solutions for spacecraft, such as solar panels, fuel cells, and batteries.
•  Communication and Tracking in Space: This unit delves into the communication and tracking systems used in spacecraft, including antennas, modulation techniques, and ground stations.
•  Thermal Control and Management: An exploration of the methods used to manage the temperature of spacecraft and their subsystems, including passive and active thermal control systems.
•  Spacecraft Attitude Control: This unit covers the techniques used for controlling the orientation of spacecraft, including reaction wheels, thrusters, and magnetic torquers.
•  Spacecraft Subsystems Integration: An overview of the integration of various spacecraft subsystems and the challenges involved in designing and testing these systems.
•  Spacecraft Mission Operations and Data Analysis: This unit covers the operational aspects of spacecraft missions, including mission planning, command and control, and data analysis.