Space Exploration - Lecture (Lecture)
| Lecturer (assistant) | |
|---|---|
| Number | 0000002519 |
| Duration | 2 SWS |
| Term | Summer semester 2026 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Dates | See TUMonline |
Description
This lecture provides an introduction to the subject of space exploration and covers the following topics:
- Introduction and history of space exploration.
- Formation of the solar system
- Sun(s)
- Inner Solar System; Rocky Planets
- Planets in the outer solar system; Gas Giants, Ice Giants
- Moons
- Small Solar System Objects
- Trajectories and travel through the solar system
- Exploration mission design
- Instruments for scientific exploration
- Space systems
- Future topics and interstellar travel
- Introduction and history of space exploration.
- Formation of the solar system
- Sun(s)
- Inner Solar System; Rocky Planets
- Planets in the outer solar system; Gas Giants, Ice Giants
- Moons
- Small Solar System Objects
- Trajectories and travel through the solar system
- Exploration mission design
- Instruments for scientific exploration
- Space systems
- Future topics and interstellar travel
Prerequisites
Fundamentals of Spaceflight
Orbit and Flight Mechanics
Orbit and Flight Mechanics
Teaching and learning methods
In-person lecture