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Space Studies
Not available to Space Studies majors.
(18 semester hours)

 Undergraduate Catalog | Minors


The student who graduates with a minor in Space Studies will be able to:

  • Analyze the principles of manned and unmanned flight, both within and outside of the Earth’s atmosphere.
  • Calculate and apply basic laws of planetary motion and gravitation, including two-body mechanics.
  • Describe rocket fundamentals including propellants, combustion principles and general components.
  • Describe the role(s) of key aerospace organizations in the United States.
  • Evaluate the political and commercial significance of major national and international aerospace endeavors, including past, current and planned.

  • IR377 / SPST312 - Introduction to Space Flight
  • IR475 / SPST315 - National Space Organization
  • IR476 / SPST314 - History of Space
  • IR477 / SPST310 - Introduction to Space Studies
  • SC396 / SPST313 - Comets, Asteroids, and Meteorites
  • SC478 / SPST317 - Introduction to Orbital Mechanics

 Undergraduate Catalog | Minors

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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