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AEE4905 SPECIAL TOPICS IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING: INTRODUCTION TO SPACE TECHNOLOGIES AND INSTRUMENTATION

Course Code: 5724905
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Aerospace Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
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Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Fundamentals of space exploration and utilization; Basic orbital mechanics and space environment; Effects of radiation. vacuum. and temperature extremes on space systems; New-generation launch vehicles and propulsion technologies; Sustainable practices in space missions; Innovations in the space economy; Emerging technologies in commercial and scientific space applications; Interdisciplinary approaches to space system development.