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Space Systems Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States16.89J
Free, no sign-up neededSpring 2007English
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In 16.89 / ESD.352 the students will first be asked to understand the key challenges in designing ground and space telescopes, the stakeholder structure and value flows, and the particular pros and cons of the proposed project. The first half of the class will concentrate on performing a thorough architectural analysis of the key astrophysical, engineering, human, budgetary and broader policy issues that are involved in this decision.

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