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Space Tech Engineering

Write software for orbit. Master orbital mechanics basics, flight software logic, and satellite communication protocols.

Space is the ultimate edge computing environment. This course covers the software engineering challenges of spaceflight. You will learn the basics of Orbital Mechanics (Kepler's laws) to understand spacecraft motion. Master writing Flight Software (FSW) logic that must never crash, handling telemetry data streams, and redundancy planning. We use simulations to model orbit insertion and satellite constellations. Essential for the new space economy.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    Orbital Physics
    Gravity, orbits, and the delta-v budget.
  • 2
    Flight Software
    Writing code that survives radiation and reboots.
  • 3
    Telemetry & Command
    Sending packets to and from orbit (CCSDS standards).
  • 4
    Guidance Logic
    PID controllers for attitude and thrust control.
  • 5
    Mission Simulation
    Simulating a CubeSat launch and deployment.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$110k - $160k

Career Paths

Flight Software Eng $120k-$170k
GNC Engineer $130k-$180k
Space Systems Eng $110k-$160k

What You Will Learn

Understand Orbital Mechanics and spacecraft trajectory logic
Design Flight Software (FSW) state machines for reliability
Decode telemetry packets from simulated satellites
Plan redundancy systems for high-radiation environments
Simulate orbital maneuvers using Python libraries

Skills You Will Gain

Orbital Mechanics Embedded Systems C++ Telemetry Reliability Eng

Who Is This For

Aerospace Enthusiasts
Embedded Engs
Systems Engs

Prerequisites

C++
Physics Basics

Space Tech Engineering FAQs

Rocket science?

Literally yes, but focused on the software side.

Real satellites?

We use high-fidelity simulators for safety.

Math heavy?

Yes, vectors and physics are unavoidable.

Job market?

Growing fast with SpaceX, Blue Origin, etc.

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