CanSat: Hands-on Satellite Design (August 3rd to 21st)-Career week (August 24th to 28th)-Optional German language course (July 20th to 31st) A CanSat is a small satellite in shape of a commercial beverage can that performs several measuring tasks. In this course, a CanSat is designed, built and tested in the field during a rocket launch. Therefore, all basics of topics related to exciting area of space technologies is imparted and practical skills for the development of a CanSat are trained. The theoretical units are supplemented by practical exercises. Parts of the CanSat are developed in intensely supervised small groups. During an excursion to a site in Berlin where space related companies and institutions are located, the participants shall gain insight into facilities used for the development of satellites.

Course leader
Lecturer(s):Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus BrieDr. Zizung YoonDipl.-Ing. Cem AvsarDipl.-Ing. Sebastian Trowitzsch

Target group
This course is designed for students with a general understanding of engineering who want to gain insight into the exciting topic of space technologies. With the practical approach applied, students experience working on a challenging project in an interdisciplinary team. This prepares them for a systems engineering career with a leading position in the engineering industry. With the basic knowledge in space technologies that is imparted in this course, students have a good starting point to prepare themselves for a continuing education in space engineering. It is recommended that students use their own laptops for the hands-on project.

Course aim
After taking part in this course, you will have knowledge of the most important topics related to space technologies. You will know the parts of a space system and understand their correlations. You will be able to plan and conduct a space mission. Practically, you will be capable of designing a part of a space system with regard to mechanics, electronics and programming.The course starts with introductory lectures about the most important topics related to space technologies. In parallel, a practical training will be given to develop specific engineering skills in mechanics, electronics and programming that are necessary to conduct the hands-on project. During project work units, parts of a CanSat will be designed with supervision in smaller groups. During a launch campaign, the CanSat will be tested under real conditions. The course is supplemented by an excursion to space related companies and institutions in Berlin.

Credits info
5 ECTS 5 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) for the Summer School or 6 ECTS if booked along with the optional German language course.

Fee info
EUR 2200: The fee includes: the Summer School academic program, the career week and some extracurricular activities. Optional German language course not included (560 Euros)

Scholarships
NO

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