These notes are based on the AE3-451: Spacecraft Systems module lectures and handouts by Dr. Aaron Knoll from the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Aeronautics, Imperial College London.
There is no assurance that information contained here is complete or error-free. Users are reminded to use at your own discretion.
Course Outline
Complete System
- Mission Analysis and Design Process
- Mission Characterization
- Mission Evaluation
- Requirments Definition
- Launch Systems
- Launch Vehicle Design
- Introduction to Astrodynamics
- Spacecraft Design and Siziing
- Ground System Design and Sizing
Subsystems
- Attitude Determination and Control
- Telemetry Tracking and Command
- Command and Data Handling
- Power
- Thermal
- Structures and Mechanisms
- Guidance and Navigation
- Propulsion
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