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Space Studies Certificate
(19 semester hours)

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Objectives

  • Discuss, describe and distinguish between the characteristics of each planet in our solar system.
  • Describe rocket fundamentals including propellants, combustion principles and general components.
  • Analyze the principles of manned and unmanned flight, both within and outside of the Earth’s atmosphere.

  • SC104 / SCIN104 - Introduction to Astronomy
  • SC124 / SCIN104L - Astronomy Lab
  • SC478 / SPST305 - Introduction to Orbital Mechanics
  • IR377 / SPST301 - Introduction to Space Flight
  • IR475 / SPST304 - National Space Organization
  • IR476 / SPST303 - History of Space
  • SC396 / SPST302 - Comets, Asteroids, and Meteorites

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American Public University System (APUS) is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association and nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission, Distance Education and Training Council.

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