Engineering Project (B.Sc. Aerospace)
Topics for Engineering Projects are published on this page (March for summer semester, September for winter semester). If you are interested in one of the topics, please write a short e-mail with 3-4 sentences to thesis.hsp@ed.tum.de explaining why you are interested in the topic. For group applications, we also ask for a short description of the group's motivation for the topic. The topics will be assigned in mid/end of April (for the summer semester) or mid/end of October (for the winter semester). A kick-off meeting is organized two weeks after the start. The submission of the report and the pitch for the engineering project are usually scheduled for the last week of lectures.
If you have a topic suggestion that is not listed here, please send us an e-mail with a brief description of the topic to thesis.hsp@ed.tum.de.
Topics Winter Semester 2026/2027
For the winter semester 2026 we can assign engineering projects on the following topics:
Title: Development and testing of space-related learning activities for school lessons
Description: This project involves the development of interactive learning activities and/or experiment kits on topics related to human spaceflight. The aim is to prepare complex scientific and technical content in an age-appropriate and practical way for school students. The materials are to be tested and evaluated in schools to assess their didactic effectiveness and appeal. The aim is to contribute to the promotion of STEM skills and enthusiasm for space research and development.
This engineering project seeks one team of max. 4 students.
Title: Construction and Assembly of Analogue Astronaut Spacesuit
Spacesuits play a vital role in analogue astronaut missions by increasing realism, especially during Extravehicular Activities (EVAs). While they are not fully sealed as a real spacesuit would be, additional weights and systems can be used to simulate the loads and movement constraints experienced by astronauts. One of the most widely used analogue astronaut spacesuit designs is the Bakken Off-world Research Products (BORP) suit, developed by Robert Bakken and released as an open-source design. The design has been adapted into various versions by different users, such as the Razzor suits, the LunAres suit, and the ÖWF Delta suits. The goal of this project is to construct and assemble a BORP Delta variant suit, including procuring components, designing and printing 3D parts, and integrating the suit with all its subsystems and functions.
This engineering project seeks one team of 4 students.