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 | N. Moiseev, C. Nguyen |
| EDU 104: Sci-Arts and Science Communication | 2 credit | J. McPhee |
| AER 102: Celestial Mechanics | 2 credits | J. Cook |
| Extravehicular Activity Concentration | ||
| EVA 101: Space and Remote Medicine | 3 credits | S. Pandya |
| EVA 102: Life Support Systems and EVA Operations | 3 credits | E. Seedhouse, N. Moiseev |
| 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 103: Extraterrestrial Geology and EVA Tool Development | 3 credits | U. Horodyskyj, J. Hurtado |
| EVA 104: Saturation Diving and EVA Planning | 3 credits | TBD |
| SAT 104: Cubesat Test and Validation | 3 credits | J. Reimuller |
Class of 2018 Schedule
| DATES | COURSE | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1-15, 2017 | EVA 103: Terrestrial Analog EVA Spacesuit Operations (beta test) | Atacama, Chile |
| Apr 3-7, 2017 | BIO 102: Spacecraft Egress and Rescue Operations | Groton, CT. |
| Apr 5-7, 2017 | EDU 104: SciArts and Science Communicati | Daytona Beach, FL. |
| Apr 7-13, 2017 | AST 101: Fundamentals of Applied Astronautics* | Daytona Beach, FL. |
| Jun 24-Jul 8, 2017 | AER103: Airborne Remote Sensing of the Mesosphere | High Level, AB. |
| Sept 9-16, 2017 | EVA 101: Space Medicine and Extreme Environments | Boulder, CO. |
| Oct 2-5, 2017 | BIO 103: Microgravity Spacesuit Evaluation | Ottawa, ON. |
| Feb 5-Mar 31, 2018 | AER 101: Suborbital Space Environment | Virtual |
| Feb 5-Mar 31, 2018 | BIO 101: Spaceflight Physiology | Virtual |
| Feb 22-Apr 5, 2018 | AER 102: Celestial Mechanics | Virtual |
| Mar 10-Apr 8, 2018 | AST 101: Fundamentals of Applied Astronautics* | Daytona Beach, FL |
| Mar 12-Apr 12, 2018 | BIO 102: Spacecraft Egress and Rescue Operations | Groton, CT. |
| Apr 13-16, 2018 | BIO 104: Advanced Spacecraft Egress - Post-landing Spacesuit Operations | Groton, CT. |
| July 16 - Aug 31, 2018 | EDU 101: Citizen Science Research Methods | Virtual |
| Aug 6 - Oct 8, 2018 | EVA 102: Life Support Systems and EVA Operations | Boston, MA. |
| Sept 8-Oct 19, 2018 | BIO 103: Microgravity Spacesuit Evaluation | Ottawa, ON. |
| Sept 12-Oct 6, 2018 | AST 101: Fundamentals of Applied Astronautics* | Daytona Beach, FL. |
| Oct 5-8, 2018 | EDU 104: SciArts and Science Communication | Daytona Beach, FL. |