Introduction to Planetary Science and Space Exploration

• Credit value: 15 credits at Level 4
• Convenor: Professor Ian Crawford
• Assessment: a 2500-word mini-project (50%) and 2.5-hour examination (50%)

In this module we introduce you to planetary and space exploration. We will cover the history of space exploration, an introduction to space mission planning, spacecraft instrumentation, and an introduction to the techniques of planetary remote sensing.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• summarise the history of space exploration
• describe the different types of space mission architectures
• explain the principles of key planetary remote sensing techniques.