Satellite Propulsion Systems

Course Quick Facts

Course Number/Course Dates
Course Number: TBD

Time
9:00am - 5:00pm

Cost
$4,813: On Campus
$4,332: On Campus-Trojan Family
$3,850: On Campus-Boeing employee

The Satellite Propulsion Systems program provides an understanding of the basic principles and figures of merit of Rocket Propulsion. Upon completion of the 4-day program, participants will be able to apply these principles to spacecraft propulsion system and components Analysis-&-Design, Testing, Ground Operations, Flight Operations, and End-of-life (EOL) De-orbit. When the Satellite Propulsion Systems program and assessment have been successfully completed, participants will receive USC Continuing Education Units.

To begin learning the fundamentals of satellite propulsion systems, contact the USC Viterbi School of Engineering today. We can also provide additional information concerning course benefits, details, fees, and more.

What You Will Learn:

Satellite Propulsion Systems covers a number of topic areas, including:

Day 1: Introduction and Overview

Overview of Spacecraft Propulsion Systems
Propulsion Components

Day 2:

Spacecraft Liquid Thrusters
Propellant and Pressurant Tanks Sizing Analyses
Propulsion System Design & Analysis (Part 1)

Day 3:

Propulsion System Ground Operations
Propulsion System Flight Operations

Day 4:

Propulsion System Design & Analysis (Part 2)
Assessment Examination for Certification

Location:

On-Campus: Course is held in state-of-the-art facilities on the University of Southern California campus, located in downtown Los Angeles. Participants attending on-campus will have the option to commute to the course or stay at one of the many hotels located in the area.

Overview of on-campus option:

The ability to interact with faculty and peers in person.
Access to hard copy course materials.
Parking, refreshments and lunch are provided for on-campus participants – unless otherwise specified.

Course Instructor

Dr. Ghanshyam Purshottamda Purohit
Part-Time Lecturer of Astronautical Engineering
Education: 1998, Doctoral Degree, University of California - Los Angeles

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

CEUs: 2.8

Course participants will complete a multiple-choice quiz as a knowledge assessment, available online at the end of the course. When the course and quiz have been successfully completed, participants will receive USC Continuing Education Units.