ENME488-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026

Mechanics of Flight and Spaceflight

This occurrence is not offered in 2026

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 2026

Description

The physical principles and mathematical frameworks governing the motion of aircraft and spacecraft, encompassing topics such as orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, attitude control, and mission design, with practical applications in both atmospheric flight and space exploration.

Prerequisites

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 09:00 - 10:00 Jack Erskine 031 Lecture Theatre 13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00 Link 309 Lecture Theatre 13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Lecture C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 14:00 - 15:00 E14 Lecture Theatre 13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Flight Mechanics Quiz 10%
Flight Mechanics Test 20%
Flight Control Assignment 20%
Spaceflight Mechanics Quiz 10%
Orbital Mechanics Test 20%
Spaceflight Assignment 20%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,190.00

International fee $6,488.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Mechanical Engineering .

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