
Astrodynamics & Spacecraft Systems Engineering
During my two classes in Astrodynamics and Spacecraft Systems Engineering, I was fortunate to work on multiple projects utilizing trajectory planning using STK and designing spacecraft using fundamentals of systems engineering. In spacecraft systems engineering class, I led my team to design SEWED (Satellite for Early Warning, Exploration, and Defense), which are two spacecraft that will be parked at L4 and L5 of Mars to study the Trojan asteroids and be used as early planetary defense warning systems. We followed the systems engineering approach of devising systems requirements, mission statements, preliminary design reviews, and critical design reviews. In addition to spacecraft design class, I have worked on planetary trajectory projects utilizing STK and MATLAB for destinations ranging from LEO and Mars to Jupiter and its moon Ganymede. Please read below for more technical details.
SEWED Concept of Operation (CONOPS)

SEWED Spacecraft Design

Folding Solar Array
MR10J3 Thrusters
Sun Sheild
15 cm IR Telescope
High Gain Antenna
LEROS 1C Main Engine
SEWED Propulsion Diagram


Helium Tank (~100L)
Hydrazine (110L)
MON (132L)
Hydrazine (100L)
S-405 (100L)
8X MR 103GJ
LEROS-1C Gimbaled
SEWED L4 & L5 Trajectory via STK
Additional Astrodynamics Projects
LANDSAT LEO Orbit Inclination
Mars Mission Trajectory

Jupiter & Ganymade Missions













