Satellite Build and Engineering (SBE 527)
May 2026
Executive Course, Program
Washington DC Area
In-person / Online Hybrid
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Apply by March 22nd
About
Design, assemble, integrate, test (AIT) a Cubesat in this Executive Course / 2-3 Day Workshop collocated with AIAA ASCEND26 in Washington DC Area. Cubesat provides Off Shelf COTS Components with 1U Chassis, Boards, Sensors. Over two weeks from May 9 -24th, the Program is designed to fit the schedule of young professionals. With inperson participation is recommended and local makerspace, engage in discussions on applying to sensor fusion, experiments, software, & systems.
$579 $398
30% discount limited time offer​​
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5-10 hours / week
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Certificate
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Hands-on​, Labs
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5 Scholarships Available
Instructors and Invited Lecturers
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Faculty & Program Coordinator,
MPU University​
Founder, EdgeLyte
Senior Project Leader,
Aerospace Corporation
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Timeline
February 18: Open House Webinar
March 22: Applications Due
May 16-18: Build Workshop (In-person)
May 19-21: AIAA ASCEND26 (Optional)
May 9 -June '26: Program Course (Online)
Schedule
Courses provides 15+ hours of live synchronous instruction with 75% live interactive class and 25% discussion/build. The Course is designed to fit the schedule of young professionals,graduates, and upperclass undergraduates. Note this course is fast paced over inperson build and online sessions and requires some work beforehand outside of classroom. Prior familiarity and experience with electrical engineering, circuits, and PCB boards is recommended but not required. Upon completion, you should be prepared to assemble microcontroller systems.​​​​
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Satellite Build and Engineering (SBE), May-June, 2026
The course immerses participants to build, assemble, test a 1-3U+ cubesat in May 2026. Advance space systems, integration, microcontroller, and more.
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Diana Al-Jbour
Aeronautical Engineer
"Glad to be part of 2023 class, project based course filled with knowledge and learning, the curriculum was great, loved the guest speakers/ collaborators parts where hands on project"