MAE 4161

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MAE 4161
Spacecraft Technology and Systems Architecture

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course is a survey of contemporary space technology from subsystems through launch and mission operations, all in the context of spacecraft and mission design. It focuses on the classical subsystems of robotic and human-rated spacecraft, planetary rovers, and other space vehicles, as well as on contemporary engineering practice. Topics covered include subsystem technologies and the systems-engineering principles that tie them together into a spacecraft architecture. Subsystem technologies discussed include communications, thermal subsystems, structure, spacecraft power, payloads (remote sensing, in-situ sensing, human life support), entry/descent/landing, surface mobility, and flight-computer hardware and software.


Prerequisites MAE 3260 and MAE 4060.

Last 1 Terms Offered 2025SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one project. Combined with: MAE 4160, MAE 5160, SYSEN 5161

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  7666 MAE 4161   LEC 001

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    • TR Upson Hall 216
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Falco, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Mechanical Engineering (M.E.) seniors. Fulfills Mechanical Engineering Senior Design requirement. Prerequisite: MAE 3260 and MAE 4060.

  •  7667 MAE 4161   PRJ 601

  •  
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Falco, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person