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Virginia Tech

AOE-2664: Exploration of the Space Environment

Description: This introductory course covers a broad range of scientific, engineering, and societal aspects associated with the exploration and technological exploitation of space. Topics covered include: science of the space environment, space weather hazards and societal impacts, orbital mechanics and rocket propulsion, spacecraft subsystems, applications of space-based technologies.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: AOE-4414

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: ECE-2164

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 7

Average GPA: 3.08 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 33.94%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 3.65%

Gregory D Earle201816.1%25.8%41.9%0.0%3.2%12.9%2.561
Scott M Bailey202091.5%4.9%0.0%2.3%0.0%1.3%3.862
Joseph B Baker202423.9%44.5%22.3%3.6%3.3%2.5%2.834

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