The Undergraduate Satellite and Rocket Design, Fabrication, Launch and Operations Program at the United States Air Force Academy

Abstract

The Space Systems Research Center at the United States Air Force Academy is building a cadre of space professionals "one cadet at a time". Cadets majoring in astronautical engineering and space operations participate in a two-semester capstone program in the design, fabrication, testing and launching of a sounding rocket (the FalconLAUNCH program), or in the design, fabrication, testing, launching and operation of a satellite in space (the FalconSAT and FalconOPS programs) . This paper details the development, challenges, and advantages or conducting an undergraduate space program performing world class research.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 20, 2004
Accession Number
ADA445147

Entities

People

  • Brian Busch
  • Maarten J. Meerman
  • Timothy L. Lawrence

Organizations

  • United States Air Force Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Ground Stations
  • Payload
  • Sounding Rockets
  • Space Operations
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Students
  • United States
  • United States Air Force Academy
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • STEM Education
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites