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Space Education Catalogue

Master of Science (MSc): Space Studies

• Organisation : ISU - Space Education
• Way of training : Initial education
• Language(s): English
• Place: Strasbourg (French Regions: Grand-Est)
• Prepared diploma/grade/title: MSc : Master of Sciences (international)
• 1st required level : French baccalauréat + 4
• This training is included in RNCP / RS

Course Details

Objectives : ISU offers a Master of Science MSc in Space Studies, accredited by the Accreditation Agency for Study Programs in Engineering, Informatics, Natural Sciences and Mathematics (ASIIN e.V.) and aligned to Level 7 of the European Qualifications Framework for Life-long Learning (EQF LLL). The program provides graduates with critical knowledge at the interface of all space disciplines so that they can analyze a complex problem in all its dimensions. Given the increasing impact of the NewSpace sector, special emphasis is given to entrepreneurial aspects in the space sector, covering the creation and financing of space start-ups as well as a solid knowledge of space project management techniques.

Throughout the program, group assignments, teamwork, and a comprehensive Team Project educate the students by example, on how to operate in complex and diverse professional teams. Alumni are able to integrate knowledge from different fields to address the wide-ranging projects and challenges of the space sector, and work both independently and in a team, within an international and/or interdisciplinary environment.

The MSc Space Studies:
- supports students who want to pursue a space career through ISU’s worldwide network of space organizations
- is designed for students from a diverse range of educational, cultural, and professional backgrounds
- the accredited MSc Master’s degree program includes a one-semester Master’s thesis project and prepares students for further academic studies and R&D careers

Degree Level (EU) : 7 - (EQC level or equivalent)

Duration and terms : 3 semesters

Dedicated web site : https://www.isunet.edu/masters/

Disciplines

• Engineering Sciences
• Human and Social Sciences

Topics

• 1 - Environment and Physical Measurement: Radiation, Particles, Solar Wind, Debris, Mechanical and Thermal environment, Aerology, Meteorology, Climate, Environmental Measurements and Analysis, Physico-chemical Analysis, Sensors, Metrology, Vacuum Techniques, etc.
• 2 - Dynamics and Kinematics: Reference Systems, Flight Mechanics, Trajectography, Space Dynamics, Perturbations, Orbit Restitution, Attitude and Orbit Control, Rendezvous, Formation Flying, Constellations, Interplanetary Trajectories, etc.
• 16 - Systems Engineering and Innovation: Modeling, Simulation, MBSE (model based system engineering), Operational Safety, Quality, Product Assurance, Qualification, Validation and Verification, Certification, Management of Innovation, Analysis and Creation of Value, New Space…
• 17 - Programme and Production Management: Project Management, Lean, Industrialization, Life Cycle, Ecodesign, Supply Chain, Assembly Line, Digital Transformation, Factory of the Future, Integration, Maintenance, Recycling, etc.
• 19 - Business Engineering and Legal Issues: Laws and treaties, Space law, Regulations, Standards, Business Management, Finance, Managerial Monitoring, Costs, Purchasing, Macro and Micro Economics, Marketing, Contracts, Intellectual Property
• 22 - Space and Earth Sciences: Exploration of the Universe, Astronomy, Radio Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Resources, Planetology, Oceanography, Geodesy, Geophysics...