This exciting, fast-paced course delivers the "big picture" of space missions from cradle to grave. Understanding Space is the ideal course for technical or non-technical professionals new to the space industry or who need a refresher on the fundamentals. Learning outcomes will be: - Gain Core Space Knowledge - Comprehend space mission Capabilities, Trade-offs and Limitations - Apply Space Concepts to real-world problems - Analyze Typical Space Problems - Synthesize concepts to Design a Space Mission - Evaluate basic technical and programmatic space issues This will be a half-day course instead of the normal 2-day course.