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This course provides practical training on some of the most challenging issues of space exploration. In this course, the student will overview the present and future challenges of space exploration, including in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), sample return missions and planetary protection (PP).
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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In this Course, the students will get familiarized with the space exploration roadmap and the international space treaties. The students will also understand the main challenges of sustaining a habitable environment in space, such as the ISS, considering life support systems and radiation protection. The course will include practical exercises where students can propose an ISRU solution or demonstrate their ability to dress in PP garments, which is a prerequisite to operating in a cleanroom.
Outline of topics:
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Four-page essay performing analysis of data downloaded from Planetary Data System. The students will download the data from NASA Planetary Data System and perform an analysis using analytical tools. The use of analytical tools will be taught during the classes. There will be supporting online and face-to-face lectures. Individual feedback for essay will be given online. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the most challenging issues of space exploration |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the main challenges of sustaining a habitable environment in space |
| Factual | Remember | Space exploration roadmap and the international space treaties |
| Procedural | Analyse | Space procedures |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Enhance critical thinking and reasoning skills |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Four-page essay and presentation reviewing a space mission from Planetary Data System. The students will download the data from NASA Planetary Data System and perform a critical review. There will be supporting online and face-to-face lectures Individual feedback for essay and presentation will be given online. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the most challenging issues of space exploration |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the main challenges of sustaining a habitable environment in space |
| Factual | Remember | Space exploration roadmap and the international space treaties |
| Procedural | Analyse | Space procedures |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Enhance critical thinking and reasoning skills |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Supporting lectures online and face-to-face on ISRU, and ISRU hardware demonstration in the laboratory. Practical training about Planetary Protection protocols and dressing garments. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Remember | Learn the Planetary Protection protocols |
| Procedural | Analyse | Space procedures |
| Procedural | Apply | In-situ resource utilization and clean room facilities |
| Procedural | Create | Enhance visual presentation skills |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Enhance critical thinking and reasoning skills |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the most challenging issues of space exploration |
| Factual | Remember | Space exploration roadmap and the international space treaties |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the main challenges of sustaining a habitable environment in space |
| Procedural | Analyse | Space procedures |
| Procedural | Apply | In-situ resource utilization and clean room facilities |
| Factual | Remember | Learn the Planetary Protection protocols |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Enhance critical thinking and reasoning skills |
| Procedural | Create | Enhance visual presentation skills |
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