Aerospace Education Catalogue

Master in Space Engineering

• Organisation: Politecnico di Milano (DAER)
• Type of Course: Initial education
• Language(s): English
• Place: Milano
• Level of entry: French Baccalaureat + 3

Course Details

Objectives: The Master of Science programme in Space Engineering aims at training professionals able to develop and manage technical activities related to research and design in the space sector. Within these activities, students can develop specific skills in the following areas: mission analysis, thermal and structural design of space components, design of the space propulsion and power generation system, design of the orbit and attitude control systems, and space systems integration/testing. Space engineers are suitable for positions offered by the space industry, research centres, private or public companies involved in the design, manufacturing and testing of space components, or generally in the design of advanced technologies.The programme is taught in English.

Intended for: Students

Admission requirements: Holder of Laurea in Ingegneria Aerospaziale

Duration and terms: 2 years

Dedicated web site: http://www.aero.polimi.it/teaching/master-in-space-engineering/

Topics

• 1 - Physics and Environment: radiation, particles, fields, debris, climatic and vibratory conditions, meteorology
• 2 - Dynamics and Kinetics (flight dynamics, space dynamics, constellations, formation flying, attitude and orbit control...)
• 17 - Project Management, Production, Industrialization, Factory of the Future, Integration, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Recycling
• 19 - Law and Business Engineering: Law, Regulations, Standards, Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Purchasing, Contracts, Intellectual Property, etc.