SN 205 Fundamentals of Space System Engineering - Course Content
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What is the main focus of spacecraft design?

  • Environmental impact
  • Cost-effectiveness
  • Aesthetics
  • Functionality (correct)

    • Which part of the spacecraft performs the actual mission, such as communications or remote sensing?

  • Spacecraft Bus (correct)
  • Payload Fairing
  • Launch Vehicle
  • Supporting Craft

    • What are some of the physical constraints that determine spacecraft 'appearance'?

  • Environmental regulations
  • Aesthetics and visual appeal
  • Budget and financial limitations
  • Power Required and Vehicle dynamics (correct)

    • What is one of the roles of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS)?

    <p>Payload Data Processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the spacecraft is responsible for supporting functions like TDRSS and Progress?

    <p>Spacecraft Bus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a space system include in addition to Ground and Space elements?

    <p>Launch operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Spacecraft Bus?

    <p>To provide power and structural support for the payload</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Attitude Control System (ACS) within the Spacecraft Bus?

    <p>Maintaining the spacecraft's orientation in space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of communications does the UHF Follow-On satellite provide?

    <p>Ultra High Frequency (UHF) two-way communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the projected orbital operational life of the UHF Follow-On satellite?

    <p>14 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many years were the Voyager spacecraft originally designed to last?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the additional mission accomplishment of the Voyager spacecraft?

    <p>Flybys of outermost giant planets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Thermal Control System (TCS)?

    <p>Maintaining proper temperature within the spacecraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Propulsion within the Spacecraft Bus Subsystems?

    <p>Enabling spacecraft movement through propulsion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Data Handling subsystem within the Spacecraft Bus?

    <p>Processing and handling mission data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the weight of the UHF Follow-On satellite?

    <p>2600 pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of services does S-band communications provide for the UHF Follow-On satellite?

    <p>Anti-jam communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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