ME 4973 Space Systems (3)

Prereq.: ME 3133 and credit or registration in ME 4143 . Design of spacecraft for orbital operations, space exploration, and human spaceflight; includes mission requirements; astrodynamics; atmospheric entry; top-level design of power; propulsion; altitude determination and control; communications; thermal management; life support; reliability; cost and scheduling; political, commercial, and national security aspects of spaceflight.