Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LM Materials and Manufacturing for Space Applications
School	Metallurgy and Materials
Department	Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code	04 38908
Module Lead	Dr Sam Cruchley
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-10 hours Tutorial-20 hours Guided independent study-70 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module will provide an introduction to the industry standards that must be met for materials, structures, and processes to be used in space. Students will learn to evaluate materials and manufacturing processes for use in extreme thermal, radiation, and microgravity environments. They will develop an understanding of the role space-based research can play in advanced materials development.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Understand and apply the strict constraints from commercial and space agency standards to the materials decision-making process for space Demonstrate an understanding of the application of manufacturing techniques for non-structural space-grade components Demonstrate an understanding of the application of manufacturing techniques for spacecraft structural elements Articulate the challenges of applying advanced manufacturing techniques both for and in space
Assessment	38908-01 : Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (60%) 38908-02 : Tutorial/Case study : Coursework (40%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Coursework – Tutorial/Case study (40%), 1.5hr written unseen examination (60%) Reassessment: Examination in Supplementary period
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