16 891J - Space Policy Seminar

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Explores current issues in space policy as well as the historical roots for the issues. Emphasis on critical policy discussion combined with serious technical analysis. Covers national security space policy, civil space policy, as well as commercial space policy. Issues explored include the GPS dilemma, the International Space Station choices, commercial launch from foreign countries, and the fate of satellite-based cellular systems.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Permission of instructor

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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