MECH&AE 161B · MAE 161BIntroduction to Space Technology
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering · 4 units · Undergraduate upper division (100-199)
Spacecraft systems and dynamics, including spacecraft power, instruments, communications, structures, materials, thermal control, and attitude/orbit determination and control. Space mission design, launch vehicles/considerations, space propulsion.
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Recommended preparation: courses 102, 161A.
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MECH&AE 161B
- MECH&AE 102Dynamics of Particles and Rigid Bodies
- MECH&AE 101Statics and Strength of Materials
- MATH 33ALinear Algebra and Applications
- PHYSICS 1APhysics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
- MECH&AE 161AIntroduction to Astronautics
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MECH&AE 161B
- MECH&AE 161CSpacecraft Design
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