Space Mission Design and Operations

This lecture covers the history and future of space exploration, including major events in space in 2022-2023, such as the Artemis 1 mission to the Moon, the completion of the Tiangong Chinese Space Station, and the James Webb Space Telescope. It also delves into the concepts and strategies used in designing and executing missions beyond Earth's atmosphere, with a focus on human space exploration. The course provides insights into the work of space agencies, private companies, and the Swiss Space Office, as well as the utilization of space for scientific research, navigation, and communication.