Spring 2024 Mechanical and Industrial Engineering E4810 section 001

INTRO TO HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT

Call Number 11810
Day & Time
Location
M 4:10pm-6:40pm
424 Pupin Laboratories
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Michael J Massimino
Type LECTURE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

Introduction to human spaceflight from a systems engineering perspective. Historical and current space programs and spacecraft. Motivation, cost, and rationale for human space exploration. Overview of space environment needed to sustain human life and health, including physiological and psychological concerns in space habitat. Astronaut selection and training processes, spacewalking, robotics, mission operations, and future program directions. Systems integration for successful operation of a spacecraft. Highlights from current events and space research, Space Shuttle, Hubble Space Telescope, and International Space Station (ISS). Includes a design project to assist International Space Station astronauts.

Web Site Vergil
Department Mechanical Engineering
Enrollment 20 students (20 max) as of 9:06PM Thursday, December 12, 2024
Status Full
Subject Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Number E4810
Section 001
Division School of Engineering and Applied Science: Graduate
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Section key 20241MEIE4810E001