Overview

Once the domain of Governments, private companies are expected to take the lead in space operations by driving innovation through increased investment and strategic collaboration between commercial and government entities. While the future looks promising, significant risks remain. Several prominent firms have failed. This course aims to provide industry executives and policymakers with interdisciplinary background knowledge to guide their governments, enterprises, and their individual careers into the space economy. Now is the time to get smart about space.

Who should attend?

This course is intended to add actionable value for aerospace managers, aviation leaders, policymakers, and professionals interested in the field of space operations, safety, security, and efficiency.

Course Benefits

The rapid commercialization of space is reimagining how humanity interacts with the final frontier. According to The Space Foundation, the global space economy reached revenues of US $570 billion in 2023, reflecting a 7.4% increase over the previous year - in line with a five-year CAGR of 7.3%, and nearly double the total from a decade ago. Future projections suggest that the global space economy may grow to as much as $2 trillion by 2040. This course will provide an inclusive and diverse learning environment and is open to aviation professionals and regulators from around the world. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with renowned faculty, industry leaders, and fellow professionals to foster a community of practice that promotes the highest standards of safety, security, and efficiency in space operations.

Key Learning Outcomes

1. Appreciate the economic, market, and policy dimensions of space - including national/global roles, launch systems, remote sensing, and legal frameworks

2. Explore technical aspects of space systems - covering transportation, reusability, rocket engines, signal strength, and constellation design.

3. Investigate human spaceflight and future applications - such as tourism, life support, in-space manufacturing, and research tools.

Course Delivery

Experience this course your way! Choose in-person learning in Singapore, or join our synchronous virtual classroom from anywhere in the world.

• In-Person: Join participants from around the world in Singapore for a classroom experience at ERAU's campus at Seletar Airport.
• EagleVision: A technology that combines web video conferencing with a virtual learning environment to enhancereal-time collaboration, allowing you to communicate directly andinstantly with trainers and classmates.
• Canvas: An educational platform designed with the online teaching and learning experience in mind, is a cloud-based system that is viewable on any web browser, computer, or mobile device and allows for engagement and collaboration through video, audio, integrated media recorder, text, and discussion boards at whatever time you choose.