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Master of Science Space Systems Operations (MSSSO) Degree Program
Program Announcements
Program Schedule
Curriculum
Eligibility and Prerequisites
Program Delivery Methods and Requirements
Application Process
Tuition
Contact Information
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Master of Science Space Systems Operations Program (Curriculum 316)
The MS Space Systems Operations (MSSSO) program provides students with scientific, technical, and operational knowledge of military space systems. Graduates are prepared to manage the technical aspects of a space system life cycle including requirements definition and analysis, design, development, installation, operations, and maintenance of spacecraft, space payloads, supporting ground stations, terminals, and C3 connectivity.
The Master of Science in Space Systems Operations (MSSSO) Distance Learning (DL) degree builds on almost 25 years experience educating military officers in masters and doctorate programs in space systems engineering and operations at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA.
Over 300 officers at duty stations around the world have taken our DL space systems courses offered as part of the NPS space systems certificate program.
The DL MSSSO program brings the core of the on-campus courses together with proven DL technology and faculty expertise to deliver a unique curriculum focused on national security space.
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Program Announcements
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Program Schedule
The following are the upcoming scheduled quarters for acceptance of new students into the MSA program: Fall (AY11Q1)
Note: this information is subject to change without notice.
For information about the specific start dates for the listed quarters, please refer to the NPS Academic Calendar.
Curriculum Quarter 1 Fall
- PH2514 - Introduction to the Space Environment
- SS3011 - Space Technology and Applications
Quarter 2 Winter
- PH3052 - Physics of Space and Airborne Sensor Systems
- SS3500 - Orbital Mechanics and Launch Systems
Quarter 3 Spring
- AE4830 - Spacecraft Systems I
- EO3516 - Intro to Communications Systems Engineering
Quarter 4 Summer
- EO4516 - Communications Systems Analysis
- SS3613 - Military Satellite Communications
Quarter 5 Fall
- AE4831 - Spacecraft Systems II
- SS3041 - Space Systems and Operations I
Quarter 6 Winter
- IO3100 - Information Operations
- SS0810 - Space Systems Thesis Research
Note: Thesis research includes approximately two weeks TDY with other students to various CONUS sites.
Quarter 7 Spring
- SS0810 - Space Systems Thesis Research
- SS4051 - Military Space Systems and Architectures
Quarter 8 Summer
- SS0810 - Space Systems Thesis Research
Graduation Week at NPS
Eligibility and Prerequisites The following are eligible for this program: - US Military Officers
- US Government Civilians (GS)
- DoD Contractors
- International Students**
**International Students: Ensure that you read and understand the additional Eligibility requirements and Application process found here.
Prerequisites:
- Baccalaureate Degree (BA or BS)
- GPA of 2.6 or better
- Completion of mathematics through differential equations and integral calculus, plus at least one course in calculus-based physics
Program Delivery Methods and Requirements
The following distributed learning delivery methods may be used for this program. If there are questions about these methods, please check the program announcements for details and/or contact the MSSSO Program Director.
Asynchronous
NPS Asynchronous classes are taken without any classroom attendance necessary. The web-based courses are paced week-to-week but students have great flexibility to do coursework at times of their choosing during each week. Courses are faculty led and allow interaction between instructor and other students.
The requirements for an asynchronous class can be found here.
Elluminate Live!
Elluminate Live is a web based collaboration system that supports Video and Voice over IP, text chat, an interactive white board, application sharing, document sharing, and video sharing.
To learn more about using Elluminate Live! in your class, please review the Elluminate Support Information and Resources page.
Video-Tele-Education (VTE)
A video-tele-education (VTE) location may be required for participation in this program. The primary sites are Washington DC, Norfolk, and San Diego; however, other sites may be arranged. For additional information about locations, email the MSSSO Program Director.
The requirements for a VTE location and student guidelines can be found in this document.
Application Process
U.S. applicants who meet the prerequisite and eligibility requirements listed above must submit a complete application package to Admissions. A completed application package consists of an application (via the NPS online application system) and NPS receipt of official transcriptions of all undergraduate and previous graduate work to date, degree & non-degree. For further information about applying to NPS, please refer to the Admissions Packet Completion information page.
International applicants interested in this program will need to refer to the International Student Application & Eligibility Process for CED3 Programs webpage for the application process and additional eligibility requirements.
Tuition
Please refer to the CED3 Tuition Information page regarding tuition, and book costs associated with this program.
Contact Information
For additional information specific to the program, please email the Program Director at MSSSODegProg@nps.edu.
For general questions about CED3 supported programs, please email the CED3 Student Coordinator at CED3StudCoord@nps.edu.
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