Nova Space Professional Course and SWI Certificate Voucher

Course Description

Welcome to Nova Space’s Introduction to Orbits Course. In this course, you will learn the basics behind the physics of how objects are placed into orbits and what causes them to remain in orbit. You will also learn about the various orbital regimes that are commonly used by spacecraft. With this knowledge, you will be able to communicate effectively on a variety of teams across the space industry.

Thank you for joining the Nova Space Community and if you enjoy this course, please consider enrolling in our Nova Space Professional Course, or one of our other courses. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a digital credential through Credly to display alongside of your other professional qualifications.

Course Objective

Terminal Learning Objectives

Terminal Learning Objective (TLO): A TLO is the statement of the expectations of participant performance at the end of a learning module or at the end of the course.

• TLO 1: Apply understanding of basic orbital parameters and common orbit types to constellation architecture and mission design.
• TLO 2: Demonstrate the ability to utilize the Classic Orbital Elements (COE) in discussing or calculating basic orbital parameters.
• TLO 3: Discuss trade-offs of various orbit types and common mission sets when working with a cross-functional team.
• TLO 4: Demonstrate understanding of maneuvering between orbits.
• TLO 5: Demonstrate understanding of Fundamental Laws of Physics that govern space flight.

Course Description

Learn the fundamentals behind how we deliver objects to space. Continue to increase your understanding of the cruciality rocket science and launch have on other fields of expertise across the space industry and how to effectively communicate with professionals in a launch project setting. Applying information behind the initial requirements of a customer’s anticipated satellite payload can help to effectively communicate early in the design process about the expected timeline and costs.

Course Description

Learn about the satellite design process and the varying systems and subsystems typically found on a spacecraft. Continue to learn how changes involving one subsystem can impact other subsystems on spacecraft. Applying focused space systems engineering skills will enable you to be a valuable, contributing member of various teams in the space industry.

Course Description

Learn about how humanity utilizes and benefits from initiatives in space. Explore various topics including remote sensing, PNT, environmental monitoring, satellite communications, scientific research, and commercial and military uses of space. Establishing your understanding of the capabilities in space will make you a more articulate and confident contributor to the space industry.

Course Objective

Terminal Learning Objectives

Terminal Learning Objective (TLO): A TLO is the statement of the expectations of participant performance at the end of a learning module or at the end of the course.

• TLO 1: Demonstrate understanding of Basic Remote Sensing Theory and History.
• TLO 2: Apply understanding of Remote Sensing Theory to mission design.
• TLO 3: Apply understanding of Communications Satellite Theory to Mission design.
• TLO 4: Demonstrate understanding of Antennas and User Terminals to mission design.
• TLO 5: Demonstrate understanding of Communications Link Theory to mission design.
• TLO 6: Demonstrate understanding of Position, Navigation, and Timing Systems and their application to mission design and use case.
• TLO 7: Demonstrate understanding of the major uses or Mission Areas of Space Systems

Course Description

Learn about the satellite design process for a remote-sensing spacecraft. Experience an interactive story as a member of various teams designing and making decisions about customer requirements for remote sensing systems. Each decision you make affects the entire mission. Use your knowledge to help the team develop the most effective design regarding orbit, payload, satellite bus, launch vehicle, and other mission details.

Course Description

Learn about satellite communications for various payloads. Experience an interactive story where you help the team design a communications satellite system. Decide about satellite operations, launch, payload, and orbit design to meet customer needs. Gain knowledgeable insight into the design and operation of a communications system on a spacecraft.

Course Description

Learn how to serve as a leader in a project manager position. You have been tasked with developing a GPS augmentation space system to provide an improved signal in the Northern polar region. Work with various team members to make decisions regarding orbit design, bus options, and satellite operations to ensure customer requirements are being met in one of the largest space service sectors.

Course Description

Learn how companies are revolutionizing how space logistics are being employed to support the space ecosystem. Continue to learn the process behind servicing satellites and how companies prolong satellite operational lifespans. Explore the technology of newly designed systems and the capability of remaining in orbit far longer than systems of the past. Understanding the emerging space service sector provides unique insight into growing developments in the space industry.

Course Description

Learn about necessary factors to be considered when designing a communications satellite system in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Continue to expand your learning by exploring concepts about communications satellites in LEO, different satellite providers, and how communications systems in LEO differ from traditional communications satellites in GEO. Interactively collaborate with your customer to find a consistent low-latency communications system and gain experience navigating a growing space industry.

Course Description

Learn the introductory concepts and technology behind deep space observation missions and the difference between deep space and Earth-observing sensors. Continue learning about exciting innovations revolutionizing how we observe the universe like the James Webb Space Telescope. With an understanding of deep-space observation, you will demonstrate interest and advocacy for space through the academic and scientific lenses of the industry.

Course Agenda

Course Description

Learn about the emerging field of space tourism and some of the challenges associated with sending tourists to space. Continue to gain knowledge about companies like Blue Origin, SpaceX, and Virgin Galactic which are all at the cutting edge of space tourism. Understanding the developments of this potentially revolutionary sector will give you the knowledge necessary to communicate about the future of the space industry.

Course Description

Learn about the concepts behind on-orbit manufacturing and some challenges of operating a hotel in space. Continue your understanding of payloads, and the space environment through the lens of vacationing in space. Applying this concept will encourage greater appreciation for the immense logistical challenges of prolonged human spaceflight.