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After completing this lesson, the student will be able to discuss the purpose, function and application of the satellite’s structure, power, ADC (attitude determination and control), and propulsion subsystems.

Discuss how the payload and mission objectives affect a satellite’s shape and size

Identify design considerations that drive the structural subsystem of a satellite

Discuss typical satellite power sources and their advantages and disadvantages for satellites to include solar arrays, batteries and generators

Describe the common types of attitude control of a satellite and the components used to control a satellite’s attitude

Explain the role of and key components of satellite propulsion systems