Powering cube satellites, or CubeSats, with an electric propulsion technology developed at the MIT Space Propulsion Lab. (Christine Daniloff / MIT.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Manuel Martinez-Sanchez
Prof. Paulo Lozano
MIT Course Number
16.522
As Taught In
Spring 2015
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course covers the fundamentals of rocket propulsion and discusses advanced concepts in space propulsion ranging from chemical to electrical engines. Topics include advanced mission analysis, physics and engineering of microthrusters, solid propellant rockets, electrothermal, electrostatic, and electromagnetic schemes for accelerating propellants. Additionally, satellite power systems and their relation to propulsion systems are discussed. The course includes laboratory work emphasizing the design and characterization of electric propulsion engines.
