Spacecraft Design - Grundlagen

What it is about

You learn the fundamentals of satellite and mission design: structure, functions and performance indicators of the subsystems, their interfaces and interactions, and the trade-off of design alternatives under mission requirements. You also get an overview of payloads, space mechanics, transport and the space environment and can make well-founded subsystem-spanning design decisions.

What you will be able to do

• Understanding of satellite subsystem design, functions and performance indicators
• Analysis of requirements for spacecraft design and evaluation of their impact
• Selection of suitable carrier systems and assessment of their influence on satellite design
• Evaluation of subsystem performance and execution of trade-off analyses

What the module consists of

• LectureIntroduction to concepts, 13 thematic sessions including guest lectures on current industry insights
• ExerciseApplication of concepts in practical exercise sessions to support spacecraft design

Teaching method

• LectureConveying theoretical foundations and insights through guest lectures
• ExercisesPractical application of content in the design of a spacecraft
• eLearning (Moodle)Provision of materials and voluntary tasks for deepening
• Presentations and recorded lecturesSupport self-study and content repetition
• Practical work (Chair of a Laboratory)Occasionally for deepening experimental or application-oriented aspects