Abstract

Dynamic development of the European space sector results in a necessity for suitable Higher Education Institution graduates. Current study programs of Aerospace Technology are focused on the field of mechanical engineering. Although engineering methods for design, construction and assembly of mechanical systems are covered, interdisciplinarity and life cycle aspects are not considered in a sufficient degree. Due to the increasing digitalization, interconnection and distribution of technical systems, there is a high necessity to consider the systems with their interdisciplinarity during the entire life cycle from the initial idea through conception, design, production, integration, verification and validation to operation, maintenance and disposal in such a way that it best meets the expectations of the stakeholders and successfully accomplishes the planned mission. Current systems require different competencies depending on the characteristics of the application domain. The increasingly dynamic market requires an adaptation of traditional approaches and the introduction of agile methods in order to meet the requirements for greater flexibility and creativity. This, supplemented by management and social competencies, forms a future-oriented basis for mastering the ever-growing complexity of technical software-intensive systems. Our international interdisciplinary joint Master's double-degree program - Engineering and Management of Space Systems established as a cooperation of Bremen City University of Applied Sciences, Germany and Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland addresses all the above-mentioned systems engineering aspects and imparts competencies necessary to comprehend complex space missions as a "system of systems" during their entire life cycle. It is conducted in cooperation with the local space industry, in particular OHB, Airbus Defence and Space, and Ariane Group.

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