Imagine if non-technical experts (e.g. program managers, contracts/finance specialists, business development staff) understood the tradeoffs involved in the design and development of spacecraft. From the proposal period to running the program, proposal and project teams how could they more easily communicate and perform their role in the program?

Introduction to Spacecraft Design provides a background and general concepts in spacecraft components so that communication during a proposal design or a project task is more effective. Register now at for this one-day course at the Westfields Marriott on March 11 in Chantilly, Virginia.

Dr. Jerry Krassner is the course instructor and has been involved in aerospace R&D for over 30 years. Over this time, he has participated in or led a variety of activities with primary technical focus on sensor systems R&D, and business focus on new concept development and marketing. Currently, he is a consultant, and acting chief scientist for an office in OSD responsible for identification and assessment of new enabling technologies.

The course will assume only limited technical background, and essentially no math. So come enjoy a one day overview in spacecraft design so you can more easily interact with the engineering discipline.