Applied Astronautics Program
The only program of its type in the world, the Professional Credential in Applied Astronautics is awarded by the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences involving components of both Project PoSSUM and Project OTTER. It is a 24-credit immersive professional education program currently under accreditation process enabling publishable, peer-reviewed scientific research in the fields of aeronomy, bioastronautics, mission design, operations, and science education. Tuition, including textbooks and room and board for select courses, starts at $14,500.
Applied Astronautics Curriculum
Students enrolled in the Applied Astronautics Program complete all core classes (8 credits), select two concentrations from the list below (12 credits), and select one Advanced Research Elective (3 credits).
| Class Title | Continuing Education Units | Instructor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Core Classes | ||
| AST 101: Advanced PoSSUM Academy | 3 credits | J. Reimuller, E. Seedhouse |
| BIO 102: Spacecraft Egress and Rescue Operations | 3 credits | J. Reimuller |
| EDU 101: Citizen Science Research Methods | 3 credits | S. Ritter |
| Aeronomy Concentration | ||
| AER 101: Suborbital Space Environment | 3 credits | A. Kleinboehl |
| AER 103: Airborne Remote Sensing of Noctilucent Clouds | 3 credits | J. Reimuller |
| Bioastronautics Concentration | ||
| BIO 101: Spaceflight Physiology | 3 credits | E. Seedhouse |
| BIO 103: Microgravity Spacesuit Evaluation | 3 credits | A. Persad, L. Kennick |
| Science Education Concentration | ||
| EDU102: Spacesuit and Simulator Technician Qualification Course | 2 credits | T. Southern, G. James |
| EDU 104: Sci-Arts and Science Communication | 2 credit | J. McPhee |
| AER 102: Celestial Mechanics | 2 credits | J. Cook |
| Extravehicular Activity Concentration | ||
| EVA 101: Life Support Systems | 3 credits | E. Seedhouse |
| EVA 103: Lunar and Martian Atmospheric and Geological Science and EVA Tool Development | 3 credits | U. Horodyskyj, J. Hurtado |
| Spacecraft Technologies Concentration | ||
| SAT 101: Spacecraft Systems Engineering | 3 credits | K. Trujillo |
| SAT 102: Astrodynamics and Orbital Operations | 3 credits | TBD |
| Advanced Research Electives | ||
| BIO 104: Advanced Egress – Spacesuit Post-Landing Testing | 3 credits | K. Trujillo |
| EVA 102: Space and Remote Medicine | 3 credits | S. Pandya, J. Saget |
| EVA 104: EVA Space Suit Operations | 2 credits | T. Southern, A. Persad |
| SAT 104: Cubesat Test and Validation | 3 credits | J. Reimuller |
Class of 2019 Schedule
| DATES | COURSE | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 5 - April 15, 2019 | AER 101: Suborbital Space Environment | Virtual |
| Feb 5 - April 15, 2019 | BIO 101: Space Flight Physiology | Virtual |
| Feb 5 - May 19, 2019 | EVA 103: Lunar and Martian Atmospheric and Geological Science and EVA Tool Development | San Francisco Volcanic Flats, AZ. |
| March 23-27; March 25-29, 2019 | AST 101: Fundamentals of Applied Astronautics* | Daytona Beach, FL. |
| Apr 6-10, 2019 | BIO 102: Spacecraft Egress and Rescue Operations | Groton, CT. |
| Apr 11-15, 2019 | BIO 104: Advanced Spacecraft Egress - Post-landing Spacesuit Operations | Groton, CT. |
| April 15-May 26, 2019 | EVA 102: Space Medicine and Extreme Environments | San Francisco Volcanic Flats, AZ. |
| May 27-31, 2019 | EVA 104: Fundamentals of EVA Suit Operations | Groton, CT. |
| Jun 24-Jul 7, 2019 | AER 103: Airborne Remote Sensing of the Mesosphere | High Level, AB. |
| July 8 - Aug 30, 2019 | EDU 101: Citizen Science Research Methods | Virtual |
| Aug 5 - Oct 11, 2019 | EVA 101: Life Support Systems | Virtual |
| Oct 1-4, 2018 | EDU 104: SciArts and Science Communication | Daytona Beach, FL. |
| Oct 5-9, 2019 | AST 101: Fundamentals of Applied Astronautics* | Daytona Beach, FL |
| Oct 13-17, 2019 | BIO 103: Microgravity Spacesuit Evaluation | Ottawa, ON. |
| Feb 22-Apr 5, 2020 | AER 102: Celestial Mechanics | Virtual |