Space Systems Engineering, BSSE

Design, develop and deploy satellites and other spacecraft.

DEGREE:

Bachelor of Science in Space Systems Engineering (B.S.S.E.)

DELIVERY:

Face-to-Face

LOCATION:

Morehead

TIME REQUIRED:

4 Years

Curriculum Map

What You'll Learn in Space Systems Engineering

As a space systems engineering student, you'll learn to design, develop, test, and operate spacecraft—especially small satellites—in one of the few programs of its kind.

You'll focus on astronautical engineering, a specialty within aerospace engineering. You'll study space systems, mission operations, and satellite ground technologies using a systems engineering approach.

Along the way, you'll meet core physics and math requirements and develop skills you can use across engineering and beyond—critical thinking, research, teamwork, and more.

What You Can Do with a Space Systems Engineering Degree

Our space systems focus prepares you for careers in areas like space system development and testing, satellite telemetry, tracking and control, telecommunications electronics, commercial satellites, space transportation, space tourism, and space-based defense systems. Graduates have worked with NASA's Johnson Space Center, Rajant Corporation, the Space Dynamics Laboratory, and more, with nearly a 100% job placement rate.

The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an 8% job growth for aerospace engineers this decade, with a median salary of $118,610 in 2020. You’ll also gain valuable skills like speaking, writing, teamwork, critical thinking, and professionalism, and you can choose to continue your education in graduate school.

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Space Mission Planner
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Boeing Intelligence & Analytics
Lockheed-Martin
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Glenn Research Center
- Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL)
- Johnson Space Center
Northrop Grumman
Rajant Corporation
Raytheon
Space Tango
and more!

"Helping conduct a real satellite mission is the kind of experience you don't get just anywhere."

Kristen Ammons (’20)
Today a Massachusetts Institute of Technology grad student

What Makes Morehead State's Program Different

Our exclusive focus on spacecraft and space systems sets us apart from other aerospace engineering programs.

You'll build hands-on experience using Morehead State's 21-meter and 12-meter space tracking antennas and Space Science Center facilities to work within NASA's Deep Space Network. You may work on satellite missions planned, built, and flown by students and faculty—an experience few schools can offer.