SPST435 - Planetary and Space Exploration

Course Details

Course Code: SPST435 Course ID: 3163 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate

This course is a summary of U.S. and international space programs. The student will assess the Earth and its space environment, to include methods of scientific exploration and spacecraft and payload criteria at the basic physics level. This course elaborates on Space Station flight operations, its supporting elements and planned systems. Students will study commercial applications, logistical support, maintenance and servicing design concepts. (Prerequisites: SPST200)

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration05/26/2025 - 10/31/2025 Course Dates11/03/2025 - 12/28/2025 Start Month November SessionFall 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration08/25/2025 - 01/30/2026 Course Dates02/02/2026 - 03/29/2026 Start Month February SessionWinter 2026 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration05/26/2025 - 10/31/2025 Course Dates11/03/2025 - 12/28/2025 Start Month November SessionFall 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration08/25/2025 - 01/30/2026 Course Dates02/02/2026 - 03/29/2026 Start Month February SessionWinter 2026 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.