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In addition, there are numerous other local and international industries, for example the IT and Communications sectors, that can benefit from the knowledge-base of candidates educated on this course.
Firstly, candidates from our M.Sc. course are qualified to carry out advanced commissions, either regarding scientific equipment used for research in outerspace, or equipment for space-based services used on and in orbit around the earth. This can concern advanced electromechanical systems, communications systems or software products for interpretation of data from space or ground-based measuring systems.
Candidates with a 5-year education from HiN, can also carry out commissions within the same job sectors as engineers in Space Technology working with:
- development of control systems for electromechanical systems, for example, rockets, radar antennas and various vehicles;
- development of communications systems for use between base-station and research rockets/ satellites together with intermediary satellites;
- development of systems for use in space, for example communications satellites and other space satellites;
- development of software for advanced signal processing, for example, in connection with monitoring of the earth;
- Research projects that have the aim of offering new technology in space.
It is important to note that with the Master of Science in Space Technology course, we aim to give our candidates a good foundation in advanced theory. On an independent basis, they should then have the ability to acquire and further develop their expertise in Space-related areas. The M.Sc. in Space Technology is thus a good starting point for an advanced research qualification (Doctorate/ Ph.D.) within the field, or a further career as a Space Researcher.
Taking a MSc degree in Space Technology does not ‘lock you into job sectors in just this field. Industries that work with radio communication, development of software or development of hardware/ electronics provide other directions for a future career.
For example:
Take a firm that produces low effect RF units for wireless communication: Here a candidate with an MSc in Space Technology has knowledge of radio communication, digital communication and digital signal processing: all essential elements in development work in this area.
What you learn:
The M.Sc. is a 2 year course, consisting of individual subjects, small projects and a final thesis (main project). In addition to acquiring fundamental knowledge within specific space-related subjects (see below), you will learn to bring all this knowledge together as a whole and collaborate with other experts in the projectwork. We collaborate with other centres of education in Norway, like the Universities of Oslo (UiO), Bergen (UiB), Tromsø (UiT) and Trondheim (NTNU) and various international contacts. We also have close relations with the European Space Organisation ESA and the Norwegian Space Centre, and we are especially proud to mention that students here at HiN have been very active and have acquired recognition for their role within the following space projects:
NCUBE – the first Norwegian satellite, developed in its entirety by HiN students, Norway’s Agricultural College (NLH) and NTNU.
SSETI – a student project under the direction of ESA where the goal is to land on the moon before the year 2012. This project has many intermediate phases – amongst which is the development of satellites to be placed in orbits around the Moon and the Earth.
ESPRIT – a larger student rocket where NASA, for the first time, is sponsoring an international education project with the offer of a rocket and integrated payload. As well as HiN, ARS, UiB, UiO and Penstate University in the USA are also involved.
Further education:
If after the M.Sc. you wish to go on to be a space researcher, you can start a 3-year Doctorate degree (Ph.D.). HiN also has international collaborations with for example, institutions in France, USA or Germany where you can complete individual courses or a longer research education within educational establishments for Space Travel. The International Space University, amongst others, offers further education within Space Technology for M.Sc. students.
Central themes
The following topics are central to the M.Sc. in Space Technology:
- Advanced mathematics, regulation techniques, truth systems, signal processing, satellite communication, steering and navigation for rockets and satellites, mechanisms for space travel machines, design of systems for use in space, environment monitoring and earth observation, satellite distance measurement, technology management, projects and thesis on Space Technology.
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