Introduction to the Space Environment and Space Systems (Certified Space Professional - Level 1)

This course considers basic orbital mechanics, space and associated terrestrial architecture, and develops a deeper understanding of the military and commercial space environment. At the end of this course, students will be able to describe space system requirements; best employment options for available space assets; and weave in ongoing and future commercial and/or military operations and their impact on national objectives

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Scheduled Courses

2025 - Winter I - 1/13/2025 - 3/9/2025

Course Details

$3,400.00

1/13/2025

3/9/2025

12/30/2024

1 hour (class duration)

This course consists of asynchronous and synchronous elements. – (6) hours of student assignment and activities – (2) hours of live-virtual instruction – (2) 30-minute Q&A sessions with instructors (before and after each synchronous session) – Capstone project with a Senior Space Professional

Certified Space Professional Level 1. This course is also eligible for Global Space University Space Professional Certification credit

Class Dates

Tue, 01/14

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 01/21

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 01/28

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 02/04

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 02/11

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 02/18

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 02/25

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 03/04

05:00 PM

Pacific

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2025 - Spring I - 3/17/2025 - 5/11/2025

Course Details

$3,100.00

3/17/2025

5/11/2025

3/3/2025

1 hour (class duration)

This course consists of asynchronous and synchronous elements. – (6) hours of student assignment and activities – (2) hours of live-virtual instruction – (2) 30-minute Q&A sessions with instructors (before and after each synchronous session) – Capstone project with a Senior Space Professional

Certified Space Professional Level 1. This course is also eligible for Global Space University Space Professional Certification credit

Class Dates

Tue, 03/18

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 03/25

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 04/01

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 04/08

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 04/15

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 04/22

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 04/29

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 05/06

05:00 PM

Pacific

2025 - Summer I - 5/19/2025 - 7/13/2025

Course Details

$3,100.00

5/19/2025

7/13/2025

5/5/2025

1 hour (class duration)

This course consists of asynchronous and synchronous elements. – (6) hours of student assignment and activities – (2) hours of live-virtual instruction – (2) 30-minute Q&A sessions with instructors (before and after each synchronous session) – Capstone project with a Senior Space Professional

Certified Space Professional Level 1. This course is also eligible for Global Space University Space Professional Certification credit

Class Dates

Tue, 05/20

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 05/27

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 06/03

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 06/10

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 06/17

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 06/24

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 07/01

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 07/08

05:00 PM

Pacific

2025 - Summer II - 7/21/2025 - 9/14/2025

Course Details

$3,100.00

7/21/2025

9/14/2025

7/7/2025

1 hour (class duration)

This course consists of asynchronous and synchronous elements. – (6) hours of student assignment and activities – (2) hours of live-virtual instruction – (2) 30-minute Q&A sessions with instructors (before and after each synchronous session) – Capstone project with a Senior Space Professional

Certified Space Professional Level 1. This course is also eligible for Global Space University Space Professional Certification credit

Class Dates

Tue, 07/22

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 07/29

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 08/05

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 08/12

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 08/19

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 08/26

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 09/02

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 09/09

05:00 PM

Pacific

2025 - Fall I - 9/22/2025 - 11/16/2025

Course Details

$3,100.00

9/22/2025

11/16/2025

9/8/2025

1 hour (class duration)

This course consists of asynchronous and synchronous elements. – (6) hours of student assignment and activities – (2) hours of live-virtual instruction – (2) 30-minute Q&A sessions with instructors (before and after each synchronous session) – Capstone project with a Senior Space Professional

Certified Space Professional Level 1. This course is also eligible for Global Space University Space Professional Certification credit

Class Dates

Tue, 09/23

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 09/30

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 10/07

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 10/14

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 10/21

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 10/28

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 11/04

05:00 PM

Pacific

Tue, 11/11

05:00 PM

Pacific