Similar to the PoSSUM Scientist-Astronaut Program but taught at a more qualitative level, the Advanced PoSSUM Space Academy at Florida Tech is a hands-on and immersive program designed for advanced high-school and undergraduate students interested in upper-atmospheric research, bioastronautics, science communication, and human space flight operations. Graduates may enroll in all PoSSUM Graduate Programs.
Suborbital Simulator Training
Basic Space Suit Training
Hypoxia Training
The Advanced PoSSUM Academy is offered at Florida Tech two times per year.
TO APPLY: Apply by 31 December for the Spring Advanced PoSSUM Academy. Apply by 1 July for the Fall Advanced PoSSUM Academy. Rate includes all instruction, texts, and graduation. The Advanced PoSSUM Academy is taught at a conceptual level that does not involve calculus. Some experience with algebra, geometry, and trigonometry will be assumed. Student lodging may be arranged directly with the hotel and room-share recommendations will be offered.
Applications for the Spring 2023 Advanced PoSSUM Academy are being accepted now.
Spring Advanced PoSSUM Academy: 20-24 March, 2023 (Red Sprite); 27-31 March, 2023 (Blue Jet) at Florida Tech, Melbourne, FL.
Cinematographic Camera Training
High-G and Spaceflight Analog Training
Space Suit and Mission Simulation Training