Erasmus Mundus Master Course – SpaceMaster I (2005-2009)

Study plan for the academic year 2009-2010 (pdf)

Erasmus Mundus Master Course – SpaceMaster II (2010-2014)

First Semester, Core Modules, 30 ECTS, at JMUW, Germany
Compulsory modules for all students are:
1. CanSat; 8 ECTS
2. Spacecraft System Design; 8 ECTS
3. Space Dynamics; 4 ECTS
4. Spacecraft Operations; 3 ECTS

The following modules are optional, a student has to choose two of the three modules:
1. The Object-Oriented Approach and Java Programming; 3.5 ECTS
2. Internet Technologies; 3.5 ECTS
3. Advanced Data Bases; 3.5 ECTS

Second Semester, Core Modules, 30 ECTS, at LTU, Kiruna Space Campus, Sweden
1. Spacecraft Environment Interaction; 7.5 ECTS
2. Space Physics; 7.5 ECTS
3. Electronics in Space; 7.5 ECTS
4. Optics- and Radar-based Observations; 7.5 ECTS

Third Semester
During the third semester there are optional tracks at different universities. The students will earn 30 ECTS at LTU; JMUW; TKK; CTU; UPS and 15 ECTS at CU. The 30 (15) ECTS is recognised by all universities. The different tracks during the third semester are:
E1 Engineering Track 1
E2 Engineering Track 2
E3 Engineering Track 3
E4 Engineering Track 4
E5 Engineering Track 5
E6 Engineering Track 6
S1 Scientific Track 1
S2 Scientific Track 2

Engineering Track 1, 30 ECTS, at CU, UK - Dynamics and Control of Systems and Structures (web link, presentation)
1. Space Propulsion; 5 ECTS
2. Design and Analysis of Composite Structures; 5 ECTS
3. Classical Control Engineering; 5 ECTS
4. Multivariable Control for Aerospace Application; 5 ECTS
5. GPS and INS with Sensors and Data Fusion; 5 ECTS
6. Finite Element Method; 5 ECTS

Engineering Track 2, 30 ECTS, at TKK, Finland - Space Robotics and Automation (web link, presentation)
Compulsory modules are:
1. Robot Algorithms; 4 ECTS
2. Behaviour-based Robotics; 3 ECTS
3. Field and Service Robotics; 4 ECTS
4. Seminar in Automation Technology; 3 ECTS
5. Estimation and Sensor Fusion Methods; 3 ECTS
6. Machine Perception; 3 ECTS
7. Embedded Systems in Space Technology; 4 ECTS

The following modules are optional modules for Finnish students, but compulsory for non-Finnish speakers:
1. Finnish 1A; 2 ECTS
2. Finnish 1B; 2 ECTS
3. IT-Services at TKK; 2 ECTS
Finnish students with TKK BSc instead of Finnish 1A, 1B and IT Services at TKK may have 3 ECTS of Master level language module and 3 ECTS of any Master module.

Engineering Track 3, 30 ECTS, at JMUW, Germany - Automation, Control and Communication of Space Robotics (web link)
1. Robotics; 8 ECTS
2. Advanced Automation and Control; 8 ECTS
3. Astronautics Seminar; 5 ECTS
4. Team Design Project; 9 ECTS

Engineering Track 4, 30 ECTS, at LTU, Kiruna Space Campus, Sweden - Space Technology and Instrumentation (web link)
1. Space Vehicle Systems; 7.5 ECTS
2. Space Instruments; 7.5 ECTS
3. Space Project; 15 ECTS

Engineering Track 5, 30 ECTS, at CTU, Czech Republic - Space Automation and Control (web link, presentation)
1. Systems for Aircraft and Spacecraft; 7 ECTS
2. Space Systems, Modeling and Identification; 7 ECTS
3. Optimal and Robust Control Design; 8 ECTS
4. Individual Design Project; 8 ECTS

Engineering Track 6, 30 ECTS, at UPS, France - Space Technique and Instrumentation (web link)
1. Techniques and Systems; 6 ECTS
2. Technology for Missions; 6 ECTS
3. Practical Lectures; 6 ECTS
4. Spatial Data Analysis; 6 ECTS
5. Languages; 3 ECTS
6. World Industry; 3 ECTS

Scientific Track 1, 30 ECTS at LTU, Kiruna Space Campus, Sweden - Atmospheric and Space Science (web link)
Compulsory modules are the following:
1. Remote Sensing; 7.5 ECTS
2. Space Instruments; 7.5 ECTS

The students have to choose two of five optional modules:
1. Image Processing for Space Applications 7.5 ECTS
2. Atmospheric Physics 7.5 ECTS
3. Solar Physics; 7.5 ECTS
4. Solar System Physics; 7.5 ECTS
5. Numerical Methods; 7.5 ECTS

Scientific Track 2, 30 ECTS at UPS, France - Astrophysics, Space Science, Planetology (web link)
1. Radiation and Gravitation; 6 ECTS
2. Fluids and Plasmas; 6 ECTS
3. Space and Numerical Techniques; 9 ECTS
4. Specialization in Astrophysics, Space Science and Planetology (3 internal modules out of 8 to be chosen); 9 ECTS