Human Space Flight

This tailorable in-person or virtual training course provides the conceptual framework for developing human space missions starting from a blank sheet of paper. It describes and teaches the manned space mission analysis and design process. The entire course is process oriented to equip each participant with the practical tools to complete a conceptual design and analyse the impacts of evolving requirements.

Course Topics:

MODULE 1: MISSION DESIGN

• Designing Human Space Missions

• Safety of Human Space Missions

• Space Environments

MODULE 2: CREW

• Physiology of Human Spaceflight

• Human Factors and Psychology

• International Crewed Missions

MODULE 3: ORBITS & TRAJECTORIES

• Understanding Orbits

• Describing and Using Orbits

• Orbit Maneuvering and Rendezvous

• Entry, Descent, Landing and Ascent

MODULE 4: THE SPACE ELEMENT

• Designing and Sizing Space Elements

• Designing and Sizing Transfer Vehicles

• Cost Estimating

MODULE 5: SUPPORT SUBSYSTEMS

• Thermal Control

• Environmental Control and Life Support

• Crew Accommodation

• ADCS/GNC

• Electrical Power

• Data Handling

• Structures

• Space Propulsion

• EVA Systems

MODULE 6: MISSION OPERATIONS ELEMENT

• Mission Operations

• Command, Control and Communications (C3)

• Logistics Support

• In-Situ Resources

HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT CASE STUDIES

1. Project: Mars

2. International Space Station

3. Soyuz

4. Commercial Crew

5. Lunar Outpost

Price available on request