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James R. Wertz is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Astronautical Engineering at the University of Southern California. He is the President of Microcosm, specializing in space mission engineering, autonomous orbit control, and satellite systems. Wertz has a distinguished reputation in the field of orbit attitude determination and control systems, and he has played a significant role in developing low-cost space launch systems. His published works include seminal texts such as 'Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control' and 'Space Mission Analysis and Design', which are widely referenced in astronautics education. Dr. Wertz also holds multiple patents and has provided systems engineering training at various prestigious institutions and organizations, including NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and European Space Agency. He is a Fellow of the British Interplanetary Society and a member of the International Academy of Astronautics.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Teaches courses related to space mission analysis and satellite systems.
Requires general GRE for all graduate degrees.