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Space Science and Technology (minor)
Basic information
Code:
ELEC3044
Extent:
25
ECTS
Curriculum:
2026–2028
2024–2026
2022–2024
Previous curricula
Level:
Advanced studies
Language of learning:
English
Target group:
All Aalto students
Teacher in charge:
Esa Kallio
Administrative contact:
Jenni Tulensalo
Organising department:
Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering
Organiser:
School of Electrical Engineering
Prerequisites:
BSc in engineering or a closely related field, or basic knowledge of mathematics and physics.
Quotas and restrictions:
-
Application process:
No separate application procedure.
Content and structure of the minor
About the minor
The Space Science and Technology minor has four focus areas: space technology, Earth observation, space physics and radio astronomy. These include, for example, building of satellite systems and space instruments, developing microwave radar and radiometer methods for Earth observation, working with space weather satellite observations and numerical simulations of the Earth and other solar system objects, and radio astronomical techniques, and the study of active galactic nuclei and galactic objects. The student can choose the study field(s) according to their academic or career interests.
After a successful completion of the minor, the student
- will be able to describe space as an environment for instruments and science, and its role in the Earth system monitoring for sustainable future.
- can explain the basic physical principles governing the processes in Earth observation, space physics, radio astronomy, or in space systems.
- will be able to characterize reliable and energy-efficient space systems.
- can distinguish methods for measuring and recording data from space.
Name of the minor in Finnish: Avaruustiede ja -teknologia (sivuaine)
Name of the minor in Swedish: Rymdfysik och -teknik (biämne)
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Teaching |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEC-E4210 | Introduction to Space | 5 | I-II English |
| ELEC-E4240 | Satellite Systems P | 5 | IV-V English |
Choose to complete 25 cr in the minor |
|||
| ELEC-E4230 | Microwave Earth Observation Instrumentation P | 5 | I-II English |
| ELEC-E4530 | Radio Astronomy P | 5 | III-IV English |
| ELEC-E4220 | Space Instrumentation P | 5 | I-II English |
| ELEC-E4520 | Space Physics P | 5 | IV-V English |
| ELEC-E4930 | Space Technology Project V | 5-10 | I-summer English |
| ELEC-E4940 | Special Assignment in Space Science and Technology V | 5-10 | I-summer English |
Previous curricula
Code: ELEC3044
Extent: 25 ECTS
Curriculum: 2024–2026 2022–2024 2020–2022
Level: Advanced studies
Language of learning: English
Theme: Materials and sustainable use of natural resources
Target group: All Aalto students
Teacher in charge: Esa Kallio
Administrative contact: Jenni Tulensalo
Organising department: Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering
School: School of Electrical Engineering
Prerequisites: BSc in engineering or a closely related field, or basic knowledge of mathematics and physics.
Quotas and restrictions: -
Application process: No separate application procedure.
About the minor
The Space Science and Technology minor has four focus areas: space technology, Earth observation, space physics and radio astronomy. These include, for example, building of satellite systems and space instruments, developing microwave radar and radiometer methods for Earth observation, working with space weather satellite observations and numerical simulations of the Earth and other solar system objects, and radio astronomical techniques, and the study of active galactic nuclei and galactic objects. The student can choose the study field(s) according to their academic or career interests.
Intended learning outcomes
After a successful completion of the minor, the student
- will be able to describe space as an environment for instruments and science, and its role in the Earth system monitoring for sustainable future.
- can explain the basic physical principles governing the processes in Earth observation, space physics, radio astronomy, or in space systems.
- will be able to characterize reliable and energy-efficient space systems.
- can distinguish methods for measuring and recording data from space.
Content
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEC-E4210 | Introduction to Space | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E4240 | Satellite Systems P | 5 | IV-V |
Choose to complete 25 cr in the minor |
|||
| ELEC-E4230 | Microwave Earth Observation Instrumentation P | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E4530 | Radio Astronomy P | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-E4220 | Space Instrumentation P | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E4520 | Space Physics P | 5 | IV-V |
| ELEC-E4930 | Space Technology Project V | 5-10 | I-summer |
| ELEC-E4940 | Special Assignment in Space Science and Technology V | 5-10 | I-summer |
Code: ELEC3044
Extent: 25 ECTS
Curriculum: 2024–2026
Level: Masters
Language of instruction: English
Theme: Materials and sustainable use of natural resources
Teacher in charge: Anne Lähteenmäki Jaan Praks Esa Kallio
Administrative contact: Jenni Tulensalo
Organising department: Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering
Target group: All Aalto students
Prerequisites: BSc in engineering or a closely related field, or basic knowledge of mathematics and physics.
Quotas and restrictions: -
Application process: No separate application procedure.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses | 10 | ||
| ELEC-E4210 | Introduction to Space | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E4240 | Satellite Systems P | 5 | IV-V |
| Optional courses: Choose two or three rom the list below | 15 | ||
| ELEC-E4230 | Microwave Earth Observation Instrumentation P | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E4530 | Radio Astronomy P | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-E4540 | Space Climate P | 5 | IV-V |
| ELEC-E4220 | Space Instrumentation P | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E4520 | Space Physics P | 5 | IV-V |
| ELEC-E4930 | Space Technology Project V | 5-10 | I-summer |
| ELEC-E4940 | Special Assignment in Space Science and Technology V | 5-10 | I-summer |
| Choose one or none from any ELEC-E44xx or ELEC-E47xx courses |
Basic information
Sivuaine suomeksi: Avaruustiede ja -tekniikka
Biämne på svenska: Rymdfysik och -teknik
Code: ELEC3044
Extent: 25 credits
Language: English
Teacher in charge: Anne Lähteenmäki, Jaan Praks, Esa Kallio
Target group: All students with sufficient prerequisite knowledge.
Application procedure: No separate application procedure.
Prerequisites: BSc in engineering or a closely related field, or basic knowledge of mathematics and physics.
Content and structure of the minor
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses | 10 | ||
| ELEC-E4210 | Introduction to Space | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E4240 | Satellite Systems P | 5 | IV-V |
| Optional courses: Choose two or three rom the list below | 15 | ||
| ELEC-E4230 | Microwave Earth Observation Instrumentation P | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E4530 | Radio Astronomy P | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-E4540 | Space Climate P | 5 | IV-V |
| ELEC-E4220 | Space Instrumentation P | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E4520 | Space Physics P | 5 | IV-V |
| ELEC-E4930 | Space Technology Project V | 5-10 | I-summer |
| ELEC-E4940 | Special Assignment in Space Science and Technology V | 5-10 | I-summer |
| Choose one or none from any ELEC-E44xx or ELEC-E47xx courses |
Basic information
Sivuaine suomeksi: Avaruustiede ja -tekniikka
Biämne på svenska: Rymdfysik och -teknik
Code: ELEC3044
Extent: 25 credits
Language: English
Responsible professors: Anne Lähteenmäki, Jaan Praks, Esa Kallio
Target group: All students with sufficient prerequisite knowledge.
Application procedure: No separate application procedure.
Prerequisites: BSc in engineering or a closely related field, or basic knowledge of mathematics and physics.
Content and structure of the minor
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses | 10 | ||
| ELEC-E4210 | Introduction to Space | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-E4240 | Satellite Systems P | 5 | IV-V |
| Optional courses | 15 | ||
| Choose two or three rom the list below | |||
| ELEC-E4230 | Microwave Earth Observation Instrumentation P | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E4530 | Radio Astronomy P | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E4540 | Space Climate P | 5 | V |
| ELEC-E4220 | Space Instrumentation P | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E4520 | Space Physics P | 5 | IV-V |
| ELEC-E4930 | Space Technology Project V | 5-10 | all periods |
| ELEC-E4940 | Special Assignment in Space Science and Technology V | 5-10 | all periods |
| Choose one or none from any ELEC-E44xx or ELEC-E47xx courses |
Basic information
Sivuaine suomeksi: Avaruustiede ja -tekniikka
Biämne på svenska: Rymdfysik och -teknik
Code: ELEC3044
Extent: 25 credits
Language: English
Responsible professors: Anne Lähteenmäki, Jaan Praks, Esa Kallio, Tuija Pulkkinen and Miina Rautiainen
Target group: All students with sufficient prerequisite knowledge.
Application procedure: No separate application procedure.
Prerequisites: BSc in engineering or a closely related field, or basic knowledge of mathematics and physics.
Structure of the minor
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses | 10 | ||
| ELEC-E4210 | Introduction to Space | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-E4240 | Satellite Systems P | 5 | IV-V |
| Optional courses | 15 | ||
| Choose two or three rom the list below | |||
| ELEC-E4510 | Earth Observation P | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-E4230 | Microwave Earth Observation Instrumentation P | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E4530 | Radio Astronomy P | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E4540 | Space Climate P | 5 | V |
| ELEC-E4220 | Space Instrumentation P | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E4520 | Space Physics P | 5 | IV-V |
| ELEC-E4930 | Space Technology Project V | 5-10 | all periods |
| ELEC-E4940 | Special Assignment in Space Science and Technology V | 5-10 | all periods |
| Choose one or none from any ELEC-E44xx or ELEC-E47xx courses |