Space is an arena of growing activity and importance. The use in space puts specific requirements on the technology of remote sensing and communication. Furthermore, the access to space requires rocket engines. Operation in space supposes the ability of controlling automatically the attitude of spacecraft. Navigation and guidance requires a very large and powerful infrastructure. Most space endeavors are very ambitious and long term projects. The cost of space projects are often easier to estimate than the benefit. The goal of this course is to penetrate somewhat in the world of space policy dilemmas by studying the interface between the technology and what space programs could or try to accomplish. 3 hrs. lec. Prerequisites: Junior standing in engineering or science.
