Launchspace will present a special live and on-site course prior to the 48th Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium (AMS) in Huntsville, Alabama in May 2026.
COURSE SUMMARY
Fundamentals of Space Vehicle Mechanisms is a special edition of the internationally popular course on this topic. The instructor, Scott Christiansen, explores the technologies required for successful space mechanisms design and offers a detailed look at many of the key components common to most mechanisms. The materials necessary to achieve high performance are discussed. Examples of the many types of mechanisms are included for illustration. In addition, mechanisms’ relationships and interfaces with other vehicle systems are explored. The course includes design and analysis examples to demonstrate principles involved in understanding how mechanisms should work and how design margins should be evaluated during the evolution of a program.
If you want to pick the right type of motor, lubrication or angular measurement device for your application then this is the right course. You will learn the fundamentals of space mechanisms from a leading mechanisms expert. A unique benefit is the instructor’s sharing of his experience and lessons learned.
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PRESENTATION SCHEDULE:
There will be two full lecture days on May 11 & 12, 2026 in Huntsville, Alabama.
COURSE NOTES AND CERTIFICATES:
All registrants will receive a complete set of course notes and individual Certificates of Completion.
INSTRUCTOR: SCOTT CHRISTIANSEN
Scott Christiansen has 36 years of hands-on experience in the space engineering field with wide-ranging involvement in both spacecraft mechanisms and systems engineering disciplines. Mr. Christiansen has been one of the leaders of the space mechanism industry’s transition from explosive release mechanisms to non-explosive devices. His involvement in numerous space programs as chief engineer of a mechanisms company has resulted in successful flight performance of hundreds of mechanisms and electromechanical systems including gimbals, release mechanisms, deployables and many other types of mechanisms. As a supplier to NASA, government programs, and numerous commercial spacecraft companies, (including two early constellation efforts), Mr. Christiansen applies this broad experience to bring out a clear understanding of the space mechanisms, their definition, resolution and integration of mechanism requirements along with their relationship to the overall system program success. Mr. Christiansen has several patents related to spacecraft mechanical and electromechanical technologies. He has also published a number of Aerospace Mechanisms Symposia, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and European Space Mechanisms and Tribology Symposium Papers. Mr. Christiansen holds a BSME from the University of Texas and MS Metallurgy from the Colorado School of Mines.
REGISTRATION AND FEES:
This course will be held in connection with the 48th Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium (AMS). However, this course is not part of the 48th AMS. Therefore, a separate registration and fee is required for delegates attending this course. This is in addition to any AMS fees.
The fee for each attendee to the Launchspace Mechanisms Design Course is US$995.00. This includes complete course materials and Certificates of Completion. However, there is a discount of US$100.00 for each registration received before April 1, 2026.
Registration link: https://www.launchspace.com/svm2026reg/
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