Learn About The Technologies That Shape Space Exploration

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Explore how cutting-edge technologies drive humanity's missions to the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies of our solar system through hands-on modules in robotics for planetary exploration, satellites and launchers, advanced materials, cybersecurity, and interdisciplinary space mission design.

Module 1

Robotics in Planetary Exploration

Explore the fundamentals of planetary robotics, including the types and functions of rovers, landers, and drones used in space missions. Learn about the design and development of autonomous systems for planetary exploration, analyze real-world examples from past and future missions, and discover how these technologies benefit both space exploration and Earth applications.

Module 2

Satellites & Launchers

Module 3

Advanced Materials for Planetary Robotics

Module 4

Cybersecurity Principles & Applications in Space

Module 5 Workshop

Synergies in Planetary Robotics

Module Duration: 12 hours

Learn the fundamentals of satellite technology and rocket science, their different types, design, functions, and propulsion systems. Gain insights into how satellites enable communication, weather forecasting, Earth observation, and navigation through real-world examples and dive into rocket launch systems, understanding key principles and safety protocols, crucial for successful space missions.

Module Duration: 12 hours

Learn about lightweight, durable materials, nanomaterials, composites, and smart materials, and how they are critical for designing space robots that can withstand harsh environments. Discover real-world applications in both space missions and Earth-based technologies through case studies and see how material innovations are transforming space exploration enabling more efficient, resilient robotic systems.

Module Duration: 12 hours

Learn how the different technologies of the previous modules intersect to create successful planetary missions. Through a practical, fast-paced workshop, students will work in interdisciplinary teams to conduct a feasibility study of a space mission, applying the knowledge learnt from the course to address real-world challenges and deliver a comprehensive mission plan.

Module Duration: 4 hours

Familiarize with essential cybersecurity principles, including data protection, privacy, and threat mitigation. Learn about cybersecurity attacks in the real world. This module covers various types of cyber threats and best practices for safeguarding space systems, with a focus on the unique challenges of securing space missions.

Module Duration: 12 hours

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