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Master in Space Engineering

  • Organisation: Politecnico di Milano (DAER)
  • Type of Course: Initial education
  • Language(s): English
  • Place: Milano (French Regions: Europe)
  • Prepared diploma/grade/title: MSc : Master of Sciences (international)
  • Level of entry: French Baccalaureat + 3

Course Details

Objectives: The general educational objective of the Master of Science in Space Engineering is that of preparing highly qualified technicians from the cultural and professional standpoint, able to carry out and manage activities related to research and design in the space sector. Master of Science graduates in Space Engineering have the skills to develop, in a complete manner, activities related to the design, analysis and verification of a space mission. In these areas the skills for specialists in the following are highlighted: mission analysis, space system thermal-structural design, design of propulsive and energy subsystems, orbital and attitude control, operations and communication with the Earth station, integration of space systems and post-launch operations.

Intended for: Students

Admission requirements: A Bachelor Degree in a related field. A solid knowledge in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Principles of Electricity, Thermodynamics, General and Applied Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Materials, Automatic Control is required.

Duration and terms: 2 years

Dedicated web site: https://www.polimi.it/en/education/laurea-magistrale-programmes/programme-detail/space-engineering

Dedicated web site : https://ccs-aerospaziale.polimi.it/en/homepage/ (site dédié)

Disciplines

  • Engineering Sciences
  • System Engineering, Programme Management, Production

Topics

  • 1 - Environment and Physical Measurement: Radiation, Particles, Solar Wind, Debris, Mechanical and Thermal environment, Aerology, Meteorology, Climate, Environmental Measurements and Analysis, Physico-chemical Analysis, Sensors, Metrology, Vacuum Techniques, etc.
  • 2 - Dynamics and Kinematics: Reference Systems, Flight Mechanics, Trajectography, Space Dynamics, Perturbations, Orbit Restitution, Attitude and Orbit Control, Rendezvous, Formation Flying, Constellations, Interplanetary Trajectories, etc.
  • 17 - Programme and Production Management: Project Management, Lean, Industrialization, Life Cycle, Ecodesign, Supply Chain, Assembly Line, Digital Transformation, Factory of the Future, Integration, Maintenance, Recycling, etc.
  • 19 - Business Engineering and Legal Issues: Laws and treaties, Space law, Regulations, Standards, Business Management, Finance, Managerial Monitoring, Costs, Purchasing, Macro and Micro Economics, Marketing, Contracts, Intellectual Property