Overview

This online graduate degree is geared toward students who hold an undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics or another related area, as well as professionals already working in the industry. However, you do not need a STEM background to be successful in this program.

Courses will explore key areas inherent to the industry’s space mission programs. Core classes include space mission operations, spacecraft systems, system safety, human factors, space law and more, which provide you with the knowledge and skills desired by national space agencies, commercial space companies and military organizations alike.

About Space Operations at the Worldwide & Online Campus

The Space Operations program from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University takes a balanced approach with an integrated curriculum rooted in the key areas of domain awareness, technical understanding and functional execution.

In this 30-credit hour online degree program, you will learn how to apply the STEM principles and theory necessary for conducting spaceflight operations and create strategies for developing space capability and executing spaceflight missions.

Upon completion of the program, you will be equipped with the professional skills needed to launch your space career or distinguish yourself as your company’s resident space subject-matter expert.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developing and Operating the Space Enterprise
The Launch Industry
The Satellite Communications Industry
Earth Observation and Remote Sensing
Space Mission and Launch Operations
Cybersecurity Applications in Space

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-12 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-10-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-13 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-02 00:00:00 , International

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International applicants must submit the application for admission 90 days prior to the term start date.

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Orlando, United States

Disciplines

Aerospace Engineering Astronomy & Space Sciences View 41 other Masters in Aerospace Engineering in United States

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General requirements

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Official high school and/or college transcript or GED scores.
ACT and/or SAT scores (strongly recommended).
$50 nonrefundable application fee.
Additional documents may be required of specific audiences.
We evaluate applications on a rolling basis. Once all documents have been received, we will notify you of your admission status.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24186 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22080 USD / year

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In-State

22080 USD / year

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Funding

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