Space Systems Fundamentals

This document provides an overview of a four-day course on space systems fundamentals taught by Dr. Mike Gruntman. The course covers topics such as space missions and applications, the space environment, orbital mechanics, spacecraft subsystems, and more. It aims to provide engineers and managers with an understanding of spacecraft design concepts and technologies. The document outlines the course schedule, learning objectives, and provides sample material on coordinate systems and time scales used in space exploration.