Space Mission Design and Operations

This lecture covers various aspects of space mission design and operations, including the signing of the ISS agreements, early assembly of the ISS, arrival of the first ISS crew, and the future commercial and private use of a new segment of ISS. It also delves into topics like the US Orbital Segment, a virtual visit of ISS, ISS ground track, and the Chinese Tiangong Space Station. The lecture further explores extravehicular activities, historical spacewalks, and the training and selection process for astronauts. It concludes with insights into the challenges of a human Mars mission and the Artemis program for returning to the Moon.