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Project Ideas for Space Engineering Students

Build and innovate space systems, orbital mechanics, propulsion, and autonomous flight through Caltech’s MS in Space Engineering program.

🚀 Introduction

Caltech’s MS in Space Engineering prepares students to tackle technical challenges in orbital design, mission control, propulsion, and aerospace systems. Below are advanced project topics for academic and industry research.

📘 Suggested Thesis Topics

Design and Simulation of CubeSat Propulsion Systems

Modeling Orbital Transfer Maneuvers Using Low-Thrust Propulsion

Thermal Control Systems for Deep Space Missions

Design of Autonomous Docking Algorithms for Satellites

Miniaturized Antenna Systems for Nanosatellites

Flight Dynamics and Attitude Control of Small Spacecraft

Advanced Propellantless Propulsion Concepts (e.g., Solar Sails)

Deep Space Navigation Using Pulsar Timing Techniques

Real-Time Fault Detection in Satellite Onboard Computers

Adaptive Control Systems for Planetary Descent Vehicles

Development of Reusable Launch System Architectures

Radiation Shielding Design for Manned Spacecraft

Machine Learning Applications in Telemetry Data Analysis

Deployable Structures for Modular Space Habitats

Mission Planning for Multi-Planet Interplanetary Probes

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