Comprehensive study of small spacecraft design, operations, bus, communications, computing hardware, software, sensors, power, attitude control, testing, and other topics needed for successful engineering of a spacecraft and its ground station. Review of ultra-small CubeSats, their hardware, software, and missions. Offered by Electrical & Comp. Engineering. May not be repeated for credit.
Small Spacecraft Engineering
Host University
George Mason University
Semester
Spring 2025
Course Number
ECE 580 DL1
Credits
3
Discipline
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Instructor
Piotr Pachowicz (ppach@gmu.edu)
Times and Days
4:30-7:10PM
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