SGUS in Space Engineering

The AOSS Space Engineering SGUS program provides breadth, depth and hands-on
experience in the scientific, engineering and management aspects of space engineering.

Program Objectives
To provide a comprehensive knowledge of space science and engineering and their interrelationship. To increase depth beyond the baccalaureate level in a space-related discipline. To teach the systems approach to conceiving, designing, manufacturing, managing, and operating complex space systems. To provide practical experience in space system design, project development and management.
Program Concentrations
While your specific SGUS curriculum will be decided through discussion with your program advisors suggested programs have been developed.
Astrodynamics Propulsion Launch Vehicles Space Science	Computer Control and Data Handling Plasma Electrodynamics and Sensors Instrumentation and Sensor Payloads Telemetry and Spacecraft Communications
Program Advisors
Two Program Advisors representing the Departments of Aerospace Engineering and AOSS jointly administer the SGUS in Space Engineering Program. Interested students are enrolled in either Aerospace or AOSS.
AOSS: Professor Thomas Zurbuchen
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