Short-term Training
Specialized workshops and intensive space engineering courses.
At SpaceRL, we believe that collaboration is the key to successful training. Our goal is to ensure that the most efficient training and practical methods are established and implemented, so you can provide the best solutions in your project. Our expert trainers deliver relevant training to meet your project requirements and your organizational goals.
Software & Orbits
Introduction to STK Software
- Introduction of software and its capabilities, software installation on OS and its implementation
- How to create a scenario and set its parameters (time definition, animation, etc.)
- Familiarity with the menus of the software and its applications
- Introduction of objects within a scenario and how to add them to the scenario
- Define extensions required for different objects in scenarios
- Set the attitude of the satellite and its type of stability
- Preparation of TLE report and analysis of satellite lifetime
- Introduction of the 3D and two-dimensional environment of the software and its settings
- Analysis of orbits (LEO, MEO, HEO, GEO)
- Provide diverse reports of the scenario, such as satellite position and attitude
- Estimate the power generated by solar panels
- Use the satellite model in the scenario
- Analyze the effects of climate and space environment on the scenario
- GIS settings and how to put ups and downs on the lands
Software & Orbits
STK Software Advanced Training
- Estimate the distance and definition of the coordinate system, reference plane and vector types in the scenario
- Reviewing the objects access to each other and coverage levels
- Definition of the elements of coverage, quality.
- Application of Astrogator in the design and analysis of space missions
- Designing transfer maneuvers, interpolation, orbit correction, interplanetary trajectories and their analysis
- Defining the chain, the constellation and its application, such as GPS, Iridium and ...
- Define the Communication object and how to use it
- Application of AdvCAT in space missions
- How to connect STK to other software like MATLAB
- Application of HTML in scenario presentation
Software & Orbits
Principles and Dynamics of Space Orbits
- Newton's law of universal gravitation and the two-body problem
- Extracting the equations of motion and types of space orbits
- Space parameters and extracting orbital parameters
- Division of orbits and orbital disturbances
- Special space orbits and other orbital dynamic issues
- Introduction of STK software and practical work
Subsystems Engineering
Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem (ADCS)
- Basic definitions, technical terminology, and coordinate systems in space
- Rigid body dynamics and disturbance moments in space
- Types of attitude control methods
- Actuators and sensors used in space missions
- Attitude control and stability analysis
- Design process of attitude determination and control systems
- Introducing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulators for flight dynamics and attitude control
Subsystems Engineering
Thermal Control Subsystem of Space Systems
- Introduction, needs assessment, and the thermal environment of spacecraft
- Heat loads in space and temperature ranges
- Active and passive temperature control methods
- Temperature control subsystem and its components
- Temperature control subsystem design and modeling of thermal loads
- Thermal analysis of the space system
- Satellite thermal modeling software applications
Subsystems Engineering
Power Subsystem of Space Systems
- Introduction to the power supply subsystem (types, tasks, applications)
- Presentation of satellite power supply subsystem design methodologies
- Case study: Designing a power supply subsystem of a typical satellite
Subsystems Engineering
Telecommunication Subsystem of Space Systems
- Telecommunication architecture and data rates design
- Designing a communication link and link budget calculations
- Estimation of communication payload requirements
- Introduction of Nasir-1 Ground Station and practical work at the station
Space Systems
Selected Topics in Space Engineering
- History of the space industry and space systems structure
- Segmentation of space vehicles and space environment overview
- Remote sensing, navigation, and telecommunication satellites
- Space launchers and launch operations
- Ground stations and mission operations control
Space Systems
Space System Engineering
- A review history of space activities and related theories
- Division of space systems and space segments
- The functional environment of space systems and its effects
- Systems engineering principles in space mission design
- Extracting functional and technical specifications based on statistical models
- Telecommunications, orbit dynamics, attitude, thermal, power, and configuration subsystem trade-offs
Space Systems
Satellite Ground Control Station
- Introduction of ground stations of space systems and their components
- Ground stations for remote sensing, guidance, and image acquisition
- Ground Control Center (GCC) functions and architectures
- Methodologies for satellite control and guidance during flight operations
- Algorithm for establishing a satellite flight control center
- Introducing virtual simulators of ground control stations
Space Systems
Test Procedures in Space Systems
- Introduction to space systems testing methodologies
- Types of tests: Development, Qualification, Acceptance, Flight, Pre-Flight, Orbital, and Post-Flight tests
- Levels of tests: Equipment level, Subsystem level, Component level, and System level tests
- Processes, equipment, and standards for running qualification tests
Space Systems
Space Environment & Space System Design
- Division of the functional environment of spacecraft
- Operating environments before, during launch, and after operation
- Space environmental hazards (solar winds, space debris, cosmic radiation)
- The Earth's atmosphere, gravity, magnetic field, and their design impacts
CubeSat Workshops
CubeSat Workshop (Full Syllabus)
Course Description
This four-day tailorable course examines the application of Systems Engineering tools and techniques that will provide participants with the necessary skills, industry standards, information, and tools necessary to plan and implement a credible CubeSat Development Program.
Who Should Attend
Systems engineers, project managers, integrated product team members involved with any aspect of system engineering and analysis, especially design and development, test and evaluation of CubeSats.
Day 1: Intro and Conceptual Design
- Intro to Space Systems Engineering & Nasir Cubesat Overview
- Conceptual Space Mission Design & Phase A Planning
Day 2: System Engineering & Trade Studies
- Requirements Engineering, Orbit Design & STK analysis
- Spacecraft Subsystems sizing and trades
Day 3: Preliminary & Critical Design
- Nasir Cubesat PDR and space environment verification planning
- Spacecraft Design and CDR products overview
Day 4: Verification, Test & Ops
- Nasir Cubesat payload integration & system verification
- Simulated operational events & course wrap-up
Learning Activities
- Collaborate in a group to synthesize the conceptual CubeSat design
- Develop budgets, system architecture and perform subsystem trade-offs
- Present the conceptual design and critically reflect on results
CubeSat Workshops