ASCENT – TUMs Rocket Hopper
Beyond research – ASCENT Hopper as a platform for student education
While the ASCENT Hopper is pushing the frontiers of space technology, it's also paving the way for a new era of student education. Since the beginning of the project in spring 2022, over 15 thesis students have been actively engaged in the development of this vehicle – and the team keeps growing. Being part of the Hopper development teams lets students gain hands-on experience in the challenging design process of space systems as well as cutting-edge space research fields.
Besides thesis project works, the Hopper is integrated into various courses.
| Semester | Course Title | Study programme |
| SS23 | Space Transportation Design Challenge | M.Sc. Aerospace |
| WS23/24 | Rocket Propulsion II Design Challenge |
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| WS23/24 | Control and Simulation of the Rocket Hopper Demonstrator | M.Sc. Aerospace M.Sc. Mechanical |
| SS24 | Engineering Project | B.Sc. Aerospace |
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