Spacecraft Flight Operations Certificate

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Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science

College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design

About the Program

This certificate prepares the student with a strong foundation in specialized training for career development in the space and aerospace industry as a Spacecraft Mission and Flight Operations Specialist. It also expands opportunities for those currently employed in the industry seeking a stronger understanding of spacecraft operations command and control operations through an applied approach utilizing specialized laboratory and scenario training resources in ground segments, flight dynamics, satellite communication, mission planning and modeling, and space environment factors.

General Certificate Requirements

Certificate requirements for the university can be found on the page below. All students seeking a certificate at the undergraduate level must follow these requirements in addition to the specifc requirements related to the certificate declared.

Requirements for Certificates

Required Courses: 18 credits

AES 2607 - Introduction to Aerospace Systems Simulation Credits: 3
AES 2630 - Spacecraft Mission Operations I Credits: 3
AES 3600 - Space Flight Operations I Credits: 3
AES 3630 - Spacecraft Mission Operations II Credits: 3
AES 4601 - Space Flight Operations II Credits: 3
AES 3607 - Orbital Mechanics and Aerospace Systems Simulations Credits: 3
or
AES 3610 - Elements of Spacecraft Design I Credits: 3
or
AES 4603 - Aerospace Operations Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 3

Summary of Requirements

Required Courses	18 credits
Total for the Spacecraft Flight Operations Certificate	18 credits