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Professional Certificate in Satellite Technology & Orbital Systems (CSTOS)

Duration: 3 Months / 12 Weeks / 48 Hrs

To provide learners with practical and theoretical knowledge of satellite systems, mission design, and orbital mechanics—preparing them for technical or research roles in space and remote sensing domains.

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Registration Fees

₹ 1500

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Course Fees

₹ 55000.00

Batch Start

1 Aug, 2025

Duration

3 Months / 12 Weeks / 48 Hrs

Program Structure

Eligibility: Students, professionals, and enthusiasts in geography, planning, civil engineering, environmental science, data science, and defense.

Duration: 3 Months / 12 Weeks / 48 Hrs

Batch Start Date: 1 Aug, 2025

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Program Structure:

Module 1: Foundations of Satellite Technology

IIntroduction to Space Missions and Satellites
Evolution of Satellite Technology
Space Environment & Constraints
Overview of Satellite Applications: Communication, Earth Observation, Navigation

Module 2: Orbital Mechanics & Satellite Orbits

Kepler’s Laws and Newtonian Mechanics
Satellite Orbits: LEO, MEO, GEO, HEO
Inclination, Altitude, and Ground Tracks
Orbit Transfers and Station Keeping

Module 3: Satellite Classification & Applications

CubeSats, NanoSats, MicroSats
Constellation Design (e.g., Starlink, OneWeb)
Role in IoT, Weather, Surveillance, Disaster Management

Module 4: Launch Systems & Mission Planning

Launch Vehicles: ISRO, NASA, SpaceX, ESA
Mission Design & Phases
Data Reception and Distribution
Payload Accommodation & Launch Integration
Launch Site Selection & Trajectory Planning

Module 5: Ground Segment & TT&C Systems

Ground Station Architecture
Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) Systems
Uplink/Downlink Design & Frequency Bands
Data Reception, Storage & Distribution

Module 6: Satellite Bus & Subsystems

Structural Framework
Attitude Determination & Control Systems (ADCS)
Onboard Data Handling
Thermal Control Systems

Module 7: Remote Sensing Instruments

Introduction to Remote Sensing
Optical Sensors (Multispectral, Panchromatic)
SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) Basics
Hyperspectral and Ultraspectral Sensors
Image Resolution, Swath, Revisit Time

Module 8: Satellite Payload & Subsystem Integration

Payload Requirement Analysis
Power Subsystems (Solar Panels, Batteries)
Communication Modules
Thermal Design for Payload Protection
Payload Mounting & Isolation

Module 9: Power & Communication Systems

Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS)
Battery Charging & Solar Energy Management
RF Systems, Antennas, and Modulation Techniques
Bandwidth Allocation and Ground Link Budget Basics

Module 10: Tools, Simulations & Data Applications

Satellite Tool Kit (STK) Basics
QGIS/SNAP for Satellite Data Analysis
Case Studies: ISRO’s Cartosat, NASA’s Landsat, ESA’s Sentinel

Module 11: Project & Assessment

Learners select a domain-based mini-project:

Orbit simulation of a CubeSat mission
Payload design plan for an Earth Observation Satellite
Comparative study of SAR vs Optical remote sensing

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