SPACE TOURISM 1 LECTURE
Keio University, Yokohama, Japan
Space Tourism Lecture
First Space Tourism Lecture
on Nov. 5, 2003
Astronaut Koichi Wakata is Guest Speaker on Nov. 26, 2003
Student project "Space Tourist Board Game" on June 12, 2005
Key Facts
About: Starting from November 5, 2003, this lecture is the worldwide first "Space Tourism" class. This is a master course, but credits can also
be earned by bachelor's or Ph.D. students. Transfer of credits to other universities on request. Visitors are always welcome!
Read Keio University's Press Release (pdf-file)
Copyright: This lecture series is protected by the U.S. Copyright Office for Robert A. Goehlich (Registration Number: TX-5-949-059).
Where: Keio University, Department of System Design Engineering, Lecture Room No. 12-104 (building 12 at 1. floor), 3-14-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku,
Yokohama 223-8522, Japan
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When: Every Wednesday, 14:45 - 16:15, Spring Semester 2004 + Fall Semester 2003
Topics
- Introduction
Read Handout (pdf-file) - Aspects on Space Tourism
Read Handout (pdf-file) - Space Tourism Market
Read Handout (pdf-file) - History, Present and Future of Space Tourism
Read Handout (pdf-file) - Intermediate Student Presentations
- Basics about Rocket Science
Read Handout (pdf-file) - Basics about Space Transportation Systems
Read Handout (pdf-file) - Basics about Cost Engineering for Space Transportation Systems
Read Handout (pdf-file) - Intermediate Student Presentations
- Case Study for a Typical Suborbital Rocket for Space Tourists
Read Handout (pdf-file) - Case Study for a Typical Orbital Rocket for Space Tourists
Read Handout (pdf-file) - Hurdles and Opposing Forces to Space Tourism
Read Handout (pdf-file) - Conclusion
Read Handout (pdf-file) - Final Student Presentations (Additional Class Day)
- Exam