University Catalog 2014-2015

University of Colorado Boulder

ASTR-2500 (3) Gateway to Space

Introduces the basics of atmospheric and space sciences, space exploration, spacecraft design, rocketry, and orbits. Students design, build, and launch a miniature satellite on a high altitude balloon. Explores the current research in space through lectures from industry. Same as ASEN 1400. Prerequisites: Restricted to Astronomy (ASTR) or Physics (PHYS) majors only.