Course Contents The course covers Space System Engineering exemplified by the design of a spacecraft subsystem for a satellite mission of high
societal impact. It introduces a process which allows the creation of successful systems, such as space applications, space
missions and satellite subsystems. Methods and tools are presented and exercised which will improve the depth and breadth of
Space Systems Engineering graduate level education at the TU Delft by emphasizing the need for the end-to-end approach and
life cycle of space systems, including cost and risk handling and using state-of-the-art methods, such as elements of Model-based
Systems Engineering. Upon completion, the student will have a firm understanding of advanced Systems Engineering and be
able to apply adequate methods and tools which help to create successful systems.
Study Goals The course mission is to enable students to realize a successful space system in an end-to-end Systems Engineering approach.
There are three high-level learning objectives:
1. Participants shall be able to explain the objectives and tasks of Systems Engineering for realizing successful systems together
with their needs, potentials, benefits and limitations in a context which comprises Business Engineering and Management.
2. Participants shall be able to design an end-to-end Systems Engineering process demonstrating a smart balance of risks of cost,
schedule, and performance.
3. Participants shall be able to use Systems Engineering methods and tools to design a high-level satellite subsystem, such as the
Attitude and Orbit Control System (AOCS).
