Introducing

Understanding Space Using STKAn Integrated Training Course

(Online or Onsite)

A Training Partnership between TSTI and AGI

Teaching Science & Technology (TSTI) is…

• A respected name in Space Systems Engineering training for over 20 years

• Veteran-owned small business that assists companies and organizations to

improve their Systems Engineering capabilities in the Space domain

• A provider of world-class short courses and workshops in Space Systems

Engineering and Program Management to customers around the planet

• Our courses provide the knowledge, processes and tools to “jump-start”

new-hires and improve the performance of mid- to senior-level engineers

and technical Program Managers

• Teaching style is highly interactive with emphasis on practical learn-by-

doing and relavant real-world examples

• We are set apart because of

o Credibility – we wrote the books (the Space Technology Series)

o Competency – We are Professional Educators

o Curriculum – We take you from new-hire to seasoned Space Professional

Do These Challenges Sound Familiar?

• “My new hires are afraid to ask questions and take too long

learning the basics.”

• “Senior engineers and project managers are struggling to

execute on time and budget.”

• “Our team spends too much time trying to just define our

problems, so we can't seem to focus on getting them solved.”

• “We have to get our new project from concept to proposal

ASAP!”

• “My team members have a diverse technical background, but

don’t share a common understanding of our project and how to

complete it.”

TSTI – What We Do

A Range of Courses On-Line or On-Site

Teaching Well is Our Full Time Job!

A Range of Courses On-Line or On-Site

Teaching Well is Our Full Time Job!

Project Coaching & Workforce Development

• Let us help you build and shape your team - join our success stories

o SpaceTech Program – TUDelft

o Space Systems Engineering Program – NASA JSC

o Project Management & Systems Engineering – NASA APPEL

o Space Mission Operator Program – Indonesia

• Systems Engineering Consulting Services

o Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) solutions

o Red Team Proposal Review

o Project “Incubator” Workshops

o System Engineering and Project Management Assessments

• Tailored programs to fit your needs

o Days to Months

o Combine and tailor our existing course material

UNDERSTANDING SPACE

using Systems Tool Kit (STK)

An Introduction to Astronautics & Space Systems

UNDERSTANDING SPACE using STK

An Overview

• Objectives

• Road Map

• Course Reference

• Course Modules

• Sample STK Exercise

• Online Tour

• DiscussionAn Introduction to Astronautics. The study of astronautics includes all of the people,

processes, science, technology and systems needed to live and operate in space

Course ObjectivesAn Overview

Learning Trajectory. Throughout the course we’ll build your

core space knowledge so you tackle ever more challenging

space problems.

• Gain Core Space Knowledge

o Define and describe important astronautics terms and concepts

• Comprehend space mission Capabilities and Trade-offs

o Explain how and why space is used to provide capabilities on Earth

• Apply Space Concepts to real-world problems using STK

o Calculate basic orbit & system parameters that drive mission scope and cost

o Use STK to view and analyze orbital mechanics and system problems

• Analyze Typical Space Problems

o Compare and contrast different technical approaches for space missions

o Use STK to analyze complex mission scenarios

• Synthesize concepts to Design a Space Mission

o Design a space mission given some basic goals and objectives

o Develop an end-to-end space mission scenario using STK

• Evaluate basic technical and programmatic space issues

o Assess the technical merits of various space mission architectures

o Visualize and Evaluate mission trade-offs using STK

Course References

• The Primary Course Reference is:

o Understanding Space: An Introduction to

Astronautics (US), 4th edition, by Jerry Jon

Sellers with contributions by William Astore,

Robert B. Giffen and Wiley J. Larson.

o e-Book license available through inkling.com, and

included for some versions of the course

• Other References include:

o Applied Space Systems Engineering (ASSE), by Larson, Kirkpatrick, Sellers, Thomas and Verma, McGraw-Hill

o Human Spaceflight: Mission Analysis and Design(HSF), by Larson, Pranke, Giffen, and Connolly

o Other sources as noted

o Inputs from over 20,000 space professionals who have taken our courses

Learn. Through

online lectures and

self-study

Do. Apply what

you learn in a

guided space

mission design

project

Show. What you know

during online quizzes

Explore.

Additional topics

and material to

deepen your

understanding

Course Modules

A Brief Tour of the Course

Course Road Map - Block 1

Lesson Topic STK Animations STK Exercises

Block 1: Using Space

1.1 Space in Our Lives Global perspective, Geostationary orbit,

satellite constellation, remote sensing

Getting Started with STK

1.2 Elements of a Space Mission Orbit and launch Current End to end mission scenario (open and

run and comment)

1.3 A Brief History of Space Sputnik 1 Historical end to end mission or segment (e.g.

Apollo, Shuttle)

1.4 The Space Enterprise

1.5 Space Systems Engineering

1.6 Mission Management

1.7 Space Operations 2D Ground track, 2D AFCN/DSN, 2D TDRSS Mission ops pass scenario (open and run and

comment, pull info out of report)

1.8 Down to Earth Issues

Course Road Map - Block 2

Lesson Topic STK Animations STK Exercises

Block 2: Orbits and Trajectories

2.1 The Space Environment Iridium Cosmos, Space Debris -Orbital Scenario/Conjunction scenario (open,

run, answer questions)

- Intro to COMMSPOC (explore topic)

2.2 Understanding Orbits 1 Baseball orbits, Shuttle launch Basic Orbit Design Exercise

2.3 Understanding Orbits 2 Conservation of Energy and Angular

Momentum

2.4 Describing and Using Orbits 1 Semi-major axis, eccentricity, RAAN,

argument of perigee

COE exercise

2.5 Describing and Using Orbits 2 space mission geometry, ground track

(general, LEO, GEO)

Ground Track Exercise

2.6 Predicting Orbits orbital drag, J2, sun-synchronous, Molniya SSO Exercise (e.g. number of sats to achieve

global coverage, turn J2 on/off)

2.7 Maneuvering in Space DMSP, XSS-12/GPS rendezvous, co-orbital

rendezvous

Maneuver Exercise (Astrogator assumed)

Rendezvous Scenarios (Open, run, answer

questions)

2.8 Launch and Reentry launch window, Sea Launch, skip-out, Shuttle

re-entry

Launch window Exercise

Course Road Map - Block 3

Lesson Topic STK Animations STK Exercises

Block 3: Space Systems

3.1 Payload and Spacecraft Design Ikonos Remote sensing mission scenario (mission

planning)

3.2 Electrical Power Subsystems STK power profile (Run, tweak parameters,

answer questions)

3.3 Attitude and Orbit Control Subsystems ADCS scenario (run, tweak parameters,

answer questions,

3.4 Communication Subsystems Comm link budget exercise

3.5 Data Handling Subsystems

3.6 Structure and Thermal Subsystems

3.7 Rocket Science DSP Maneuver Exercise with rocket tweaks

(Astrogator assumed)

3.8 Launch Vehicles Launch vehicle scenario (open, run, answer

questions)

Online Course Home Page

Sample Lesson

Video with narration

by the author

Review and self-test

material

Sample STK Exercise

• TSTI offers a course completion certificate

o Must complete all three block quizzes and the Post-Quiz

with a grade of 70% or above

• AGI offers 2 levels of STK Certification

o Level 1 validates your ability to perform fundamental skills

o Level 2 validates your ability to perform more advanced STK

modeling and analysis

o Understanding Space using STK will prepare you to tackle

the AGI certification!

Certificate of Completion

• Online Courses available NOW

• Space 102 Understanding Space using STK (no book) US$129

• Space 104 Understanding Space using STK (with text book) US$189

• Space 106 Understanding Space using STK (with text book and full

online access to a teacher/mentor to guide your learing) US$299

• Group discounts for all courses available through AGI

• Register NOW for all On-Line courses at www.tsti.net

• Onsite courses available by arrangement through AGI

Getting Started

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TSTI Instructors/Partners

A Brief Tour of the Course

Conclusion

Questions?