2022 Faculty Courses School of Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering Graduate major in Mechanical Engineering
Special Topics of Advanced Space Engineering A
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Mechanical Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Akiko Otsuka / Satomi Kawamoto / Saburo Matunaga
- Class Format
- Lecture
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - To be announced
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- MEC.M533
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2022
- Offered quarter
- 3-4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
Lectures on Special Topics of Advanced Space Engineering which are annually selected from Japanese space development are delivered in the Japanese language.
Course description and aims
Students will grasp technology trends from basics to applications relating to specific topics, such as new model rockets, state-of-the-art space probes, space communication technology, satellites development technology, and technologies for adaptation to the space environment .
Student learning outcomes
実務経験と講義内容との関連 (又は実践的教育内容)
In this lecture, practical knowledge on space engineering is provided by lecturers who have experiences about research and development of versatile space satellites or rocket in JAXA or space related company.
Keywords
Special Topics of Advanced Space Engineering
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
PPT based lectures by lecturers.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Explanations will be provided about background, purposes, methods, results, and future prospects of significant challenges relating to actual space engineering/development, e.g. new model rockets, state-of-the-art space probes, space communication technology, satellites development technology, and technologies for adaptation to the space environment, from a practical perspective . | Students to grasp the significant issues of each required learning topic. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Suggested in lectures
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Suggested in lectures
Evaluation methods and criteria
report
Related courses
- MEC.M532 ： Space Systems and Missions
- MEC.M434 ： Space Robotics
- MEC.M231 ： Introduction to Space Engineering
- MEC.M331 ： Space Systems Engineering
- MEC.M333 ： Advanced Space Engineering
- MEC.M431 ： Space Systems Design
- MEC.M334 ： Aeronautical and Aerospace Technology
- MEC.M534 ： Special Topics of Advanced Space Engineering B
Prerequisites
A strong interest in space development is required.