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Space Propulsion Systems

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George Hopson

Course Name: Space Propulsion Systems: Learning from the Past and Looking to the Future
Course Number: 09-P03
Date/Time: 4/16/2009 to 4/17/2009
Location: Renaissance Ballroom III at the Renaissance Las Vegas
Bio: George Hopson

Course Overview:

JANNAF has teamed with the NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) Academy and the

National Institute of Aerospace to provide a two-day offering of the much lauded Space

Propulsion Systems: Learning from the Past and Looking to the Future technical course

with George Hopson. The course will be conducted on Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April

17, 2009.

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

Advanced propulsion

Additionally, during the course Mr. Hopson will provide guidance and insights on:

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

Attendees should be aware that, in accordance with JANNAF meeting attendance

requirements, data and information restricted by the International Traffic in Arms

Regulations (ITAR) will be included and discussed during the course.

Only U.S. citizens may attend this course.

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