Unit information: Advanced Space Systems in 2009/10

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Unit name Advanced Space Systems
Unit code AENGM2400
Credit points 10
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director Dr. Taylor
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

AENG34630 Space Systems
Co-requisites

None
School/department Department of Aerospace Engineering
Faculty Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

The technical issues and the underlying design requirements will be covered for the three major systems areas: orbits, launches and manned space flight. Students will be required to contribute to the design of a complete space system and show an awareness of the political and economic context of space technology.

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