Advanced Spacecraft Dynamics and Control

T​his Specialization on advanced spacecraft dynamcis and control is intended for experienced spacecraft dynamics and GNC engineers and researchers. It is assumed the viewer has completed the prior spacecraft dynamics specialization already. Through 3 courses we cover the topics of momentum-based attitude dynamics and control, we derive analytical methods to model complex spacecraft systems, and finally conclude with a captstone project course. After this course you will be prepared to model the dynamics of spacecraft systems with time varying components (reacton wheels, CMS, deployable panels, etc.)

• Model spacecraft with angular momentum exchange devices
• Apply analytical methods to derive equations of motion
• Apply Holonomic and Pfaffian constraints to dynamics description

• Prior hands-on experience with core dynamical concepts
• Comfort applying tools and methods independently