Academics
Courses and Programs
Explore courses and programs inperson and online in upcoming 2024-2025 academic semestres. To participate and get involved, complete Course Registration interest Form here.
Software Engineering and Flight Operations
Fall 2025
Advance Assembly Integration Tests (AIT) and code, interface with IDE, Payload PCB Boards, Microcontrollers. Act as Software Engineer, Flight Controller, Analyst on Mission Operations team and advance Payload PCB Boards, systems integration & software tests. Become immersed in research experience mostly online and apply R&D to code, sensor fusion, payload flight operations.
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Payload Engineering, Software,
(PESO522) HAB Program
Summer 2025
Apply Payload Engineering, Software, Operations (PESO) skills to launch a payload and with R&D project. Design, build, and launch high altitude balloon. Apply systems integration & data analysis to operate in Earth's atmosphere. Become immersed in R&D experience (mostly online) to design and support aerostat balloon demo on Earth. Apply aerospace principles and math, to model flight performance, GNC, TT&C, and more.
Masters Program (MSc) in Space Physics and Engineering(SPE)
1.5 to 2 Years
Earn a Masters Degree (MSc or MEng) online in 2 years with 25CR graduate credits. Explore 4 core courses on Payload Engineering, Space Physics, Planetary Sciences, Software Engineering and advance R&D with Thesis or Non-thesis track. Credits may be transferred upon successful review. Advance R&D and work with Faculty Advisor on a Thesis track (6CR) optional to culminate in thesis presented defended to earn your Masters Degree.
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Satellite Build & Engineering
Spring 2025
Design, build, and operate a spacecraft beyond Earth orbit. In SBE522, learn physics of space, orbit maneuvering, GNC, Microcontrollers, and more. The online course immerses participants in a research intensive course to build, assemble a cubesat. Apply to R&D, sensor fusion integration, experiments, software, & systems.
Independent Study (IND) 495 /
IND 695
2025
Advance research and development (R&D) on a special topic in collaboration with a Faculty member, mentor, and/or advisor for 1-3 CR on the undergraduate (IND495) /graduate (IND695) level. The online course culminates in a comprehensive written report, presentation, and/or examination.
Venus Science Engineering (VSE-311)
Summer 2023
Learn how to design, build, and operate systems, robots, and aerostats in Venus. Immersive R&D experience (mostly online) to design and support systems, sensors on Earth as an analogue for Venus. Apply engineering and aerospace principles and math, to model flight performance,EDL, and more.
Microcontroller Build and Engineering (MBE 312)
Summer 2024
Learn how to build, program, and operate microcontrollers. The 7-day course is primarily in-person and online cohosted by Magneto Space. MBE312 course immerses participants in a research intensive course to program your own custom microcontroller with TinkerCAD, software of choice (C++/Python) for products, experiments, and more.