Master of Science in Space Architecture

This course covers the multidisciplinary challenges of spacecraft and habitat systems design, and provides an overview of different types and applications of spacecraft. Students will be introduced to systems engineering, concurrent design, spacecraft design optimization techniques, standards, and regulatory issues. Topics may include: design and performance trade-offs, economics and regulations of spaceflight and space settlements, testing and verification requirements and methods, and how to critically evaluate design options.

This course provides understanding of the motion of celestial objects and spacecraft under gravity. Analysis of the two-body and restricted three-body problems and orbital transfer using impulsive forces will be investigated. Students will also examine advanced concepts and processes for designing space infrastructure for interplanetary, surface and sub-surface operations, solar system wide infrastructure, and interstellar spacecraft trajectories for given specifications. Students gain insights through numerical analyses and dynamic simulation, data analytics with management and execution of mission objectives, and discussions of real space missions to demonstrate how these practices have been applied in industry.

This course provides for the independent study of a current topic in space architecture designed to encourage students to conduct research. Students will carry out independent library research, explore experimental work, prepare a written report and make a presentation to other students in the course of the research plan and preliminary results. An independent study course is intended to foster initiative in students by supporting them to address their own learning needs related to their thesis research or research in general, and extends a student’s learning beyond the available prescribed and elective courses.

This special study option enables students to undertake specific projects in space architecture. The topic of the special study will be determined in consultation with a faculty member and the individual student. The project may be theoretical and/or experimental and can be selected from a range of topics related to the course as suggested by teaching staff, your employer or even focused on your own area of interest. Students are responsible for making appropriate arrangements with faculty member prior to registration for the course.

For M.S. Degree, Thesis-Based. Research studies in Space Architecture. Students will actively engage in the research process, write the thesis and be examined on the thesis. The research may be on any topic, subject to approval and availability of faculty supervision.

For M.S. Degree, Thesis-Based. Research studies in Space Architecture. Students will actively engage in the research process, write the thesis and be examined on the thesis. The research may be on any topic, subject to approval and availability of faculty supervision. Prerequisite: SAR 597.