Space Station Design and Operations

Each attendee will receive a soft copy of the presentation and reference materials as well as individual Certificates of Completion.

• Space industry professionals, policymakers, investors, business leaders
• Satellite operators and program managers
• Space mission designers and operations managers
• Industrial and academic researchers
• Space scientists and technologists
• Space entrepreneurs and consultants
• Technologists involved in developing future space applications

This course covers the history and evolution of space stations, highlighting the transition from government to commercial ventures. You will explore technical aspects such as life support systems, structural design, and power management, and understand the scientific research capabilities of each space station. You will learn about various docking vehicles like Soyuz/Progress, SpaceX’s Dragon, Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser, Shenzhou, and Tianzhou, and their operational impact. Business and management topics include economic models, funding, and partnerships. Regulatory frameworks and opportunities for international collaboration will also be discussed. Interactive sessions will help you apply your knowledge practically.

1. History and Evolution of Space Stations: Understand the development from early space stations like Skylab and Mir to the current International Space Station (ISS) and future commercial stations.
2. Technical Aspects of Space Station Design: Learn about life support systems, structural design, power management, and other critical engineering challenges and solutions involved in building and maintaining space stations (eg. ISS).
3. Scientific Research Capabilities: Explore the various scientific research areas supported by space stations, including microgravity experiments, biotechnology, materials science, and space medicine.
4. Business and Management in Space: Understand the economic models, funding mechanisms, and strategic partnerships that drive the commercialization of space stations.
5. Docking Vehicles and Logistics: Study the various spacecraft used for docking, resupply, and crew transport, such as Blue Origin’s New Glenn, Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser, SpaceX’s Dragon, Shenzhou, and Tianzhou, and their impact on station operations. Prospective Lunar Gateway space station.
6. Regulatory Frameworks and Policies: Review the international regulations, policies, and frameworks governing space activities, including the roles of agencies like NASA, Roscosmos, ESA, CNSA, and JAXA.
7. International Collaboration and Partnerships: Discover opportunities for global partnerships, the role of international collaboration in space exploration, and how different countries contribute to commercial space projects.
8. Interactive Workshops and Case Studies: Engage in hands-on workshops and analyze case studies (CST-100 helium leak, micrometeorite impacts on the ISS, propulsion module leaks, pressure leak, docking anomalies) to apply your knowledge practically, collaborating with peers to design and plan space station projects.