This teaching unit is in a form of a project inspired by the “real life” of a planetary scientist and the Phase 0 (earliest phase) response process to a call for tenders for a Solar System Exploration Space Mission. This work is carried out jointly by scientific and technical teams in the Planetary Science Research Laboratories.
This course unit is run in partnership with ESTACA (Aerospace Engineering School), SUPMECA and the OSAE Master’s program, and involves teams of students from both programs working together throughout the year. Here is an example of a recent project carried out in this context:
This unit involves working with experts, engineers, researchers, and teachers from the teaching team involved in scientific space missions. The objectives of the module are:
to learn how to design and write proposals for scientific projects aimed at space exploration, in response to student calls for proposals issued by major space agencies (CNES, ESA, NASA, etc.)
to learn how to work independently and as part of a team over a long period (six months)
to develop work organization skills specific to the world of research (independence, technical and scientific innovation in instrumental proposals, communication tools, multi-tasking, liaising with teams of engineers or scientific experts located in different geographical areas, etc.)
This module is based on several introductory sessions, group tutoring sessions, individual work, and meetings to be organized with various experts who can help with the project.
Manager
Laurence Croizé Office National d’Études et de Recherches Aérospatiales (ONERA), Palaiseau E-mail: laurence.croize[@robas]onera.fr