Spacecraft Dynamics Capstone: Mars Mission
Master spacecraft dynamics through a hands-on Mars mission simulation project. Apply kinematics and control theory.
Master spacecraft dynamics through a hands-on Mars mission simulation project. Apply kinematics and control theory.
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What you'll learn
Apply three-dimensional kinematics to create mission-specific orbit simulations
Develop attitude reference frames for multiple pointing modes
Implement numerical simulations of spacecraft attitude dynamics
Create autonomous closed-loop control systems
Design integrated mission simulations with multiple attitude modes
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There are 5 modules in this course
This capstone project integrates advanced spacecraft dynamics concepts in a practical Mars mission scenario. Students develop simulations for a two-spacecraft mission, implementing orbit frame kinematics, attitude reference frames, and closed-loop control systems. The course covers complex mission scenarios including sun-pointing, nadir-pointing, and inter-spacecraft communication modes. Through hands-on programming assignments, learners create comprehensive mission simulations that demonstrate autonomous attitude control and mode switching based on orbital position.
Introduction to the Mission
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Orbits
Module 2 · 6 Hours to complete
Reference Frame Orientation
Module 3 · 9 Hours to complete
Attitude Evaluation and Simulator
Module 4 · 7 Hours to complete
Complete the Mission
Module 5 · 18 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Glenn L. Murphy Chair in Engineering
Dr. Hanspeter Schaub is the Glenn L. Murphy Chair in Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, bringing over 25 years of research experience to his role, including four years at Sandia National Laboratories. His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics and control, astrodynamics, and relative motion dynamics, resulting in approximately 195 journal publications and 300 conference papers. He has authored a fourth edition textbook on analytical mechanics of space systems and has pioneered the emerging field of charged astrodynamics. Dr. Schaub has played significant roles in various missions, including being the ADCS lead for the CICERO mission and supporting Mars and asteroid missions.In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Schaub is recognized for his excellence in teaching, having received multiple awards such as the H. Joseph Smead Faculty Fellowship and the Provost's Faculty Achievement Award. He is a fellow of both the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the American Astronautical Society (AAS), and he has been honored with several prestigious awards for his contributions to aerospace education and research. His courses at the university include topics such as spacecraft dynamics, control systems, and kinematics, reflecting his expertise in preparing students for careers in aerospace engineering.
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