Course Name: Space Propulsion Systems: Learning from the Past and Looking to the Future with George Hopson
Course Number: 05-P01
Date/Time: 10/18/2005 to 10/20/2005
Location: Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, Alabama
Bio: George Hopson

Course Overview:

This course will present detailed case studies and problem-solving activities involving space propulsion systems to a new generation of engineers. This course will present elements of the following topics:

• Saturn Launch Vehicles
• Major Space Shuttle Main Engine Incidents
• Culture at NASA
• Museum Tour
• Advanced propulsion

In this three-day course, Mr. Hopson will also give his guidance and insight on:

• Lessons learned
• Best practices
• Problem solving/resolution
• Agency knowledge being lost
• Working at NASA
• Latest trends

Only U.S. citizens may attend this course.