Prerequisites: Freshman

Study of inexpensive methods for reaching outer space. Design/build mini-spacecraft. Use high-altitude helium balloons to reach near-space. Launch/recovery on one Saturday in October/November. Analysis of balloon mission data. Accomplishments/challenges of past, current, and future missions.

Summary

This is a freshman seminar that explorers high altitude balloons as a way to reach near space.

There will be one launch and recovery session on a Saturday in either October or November. The exact date will depend on the weather. Students taking this course should plan on being able to attend this session.

Note that this course does not meet any requirements for the BAEM degree.