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Instructed by Bong Wie, Professor Emeritus of Aerospace Engineering at Iowa State University
- From 8 September–1 October 2026 (4 Weeks, 8 Classes, 16 Total Hours)
- Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1–3 p.m. Eastern Time (all sessions will be recorded and available for replay; course notes will be available for download)
- This course provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in next-generation missiles and hypersonic vehicles, with a focus on the guidance and control challenges of these advanced flight vehicles.
- It also includes a variety of G&C design examples for advanced missiles and hypersonic vehicles, enhancing the learning experience.
- All students will receive a MATLAB software toolbox employing the numerical predictor-corrector guidance algorithm and its variants, as applied to atmospheric entry & descent guidance of hypersonic vehicles.
- All students will receive an AIAA Certificate of Completion at the end of the course
Registration closes on 5 May
- From 28 April through 2 June 2026 (6 Weeks, 6 Classes, 12 Classroom Hours, approximately 24 Total Hours)
- Every Tuesday from 12–2 p.m. Eastern Time (all sessions will be recorded and available for replay; course notes will be available for download)
- This new essential course, in partnership with Johns Hopkins University, introduces students to the main elements of a Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) mission.
- All students will receive an AIAA Certificate of Completion and an additional Certificate of Completion from Johns Hopkins University at the end of the course.
Registration closes on 16 April
- From 9 April – 14 May 2026 (6 Weeks, 6 Classes, 12 Total Hours)
- Every Thursday from 3–5 p.m. Eastern Time (all sessions will be recorded and available for replay; course notes will be available for download)
- This new essential course, in partnership with Johns Hopkins University, explores the space environment in the context of its impact on space system operations.
- All students will receive an AIAA Certificate of Completion and an additional Certificate of Completion from Johns Hopkins University at the end of the course.
Registration closes on 15 April
- From 8 April – 20 May 2026 (7 Weeks, 7 Classes, 14 Classroom Hours, approximately 28 Total Hours)
- Every Wednesday from 6–8 p.m. Eastern Time (all sessions will be recorded and available for replay; course notes will be available for download)
- This new essential course, in partnership with Johns Hopkins University, will cover the fundamentals of satellite communications, including basic link analysis, antennas, and real-world system examples in this very dynamic field!
- All students will receive an AIAA Certificate of Completion and an additional Certificate of Completion from Johns Hopkins University.
Registration closes on 14 April
- From 7 April – 12 May 2026 (6 Weeks, 6 Classes, 12 Classroom Hours, approximately 24 Total Hours)
- Every Tuesday from 6–8 p.m. Eastern Time (all sessions will be recorded and available for replay; course notes will be available for download)
- In this new essential course, in partnership with Johns Hopkins University, students will learn to apply systems engineering expertise to architect and analyze fault management strategies to safeguard space missions.
- All students will receive an AIAA Certificate of Completion and an additional Certificate of Completion from Johns Hopkins University at the end of the course.
