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 26-credit immersive professional education program currently under accreditation process enabling publishable, peer-reviewed scientific research in the fields of aeronomy, bioastronautics, EVA operations, space flight 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 two Advanced Research Electives (6 credits).
| Class Title | Continuing Education Units | Instructor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Core Classes | ||
| AST 101: Advanced PoSSUM Academy | 2 credits | J. Reimuller, E. Seedhouse |
| BIO 102: Spacecraft Egress and Rescue Operations | 3 credits | J. Reimuller |
| EDU 101: Citizen Science Research Methods | 2 credits | S. Ritter |
| Aeronomy Concentration | ||
| AER 101: Suborbital Space Environment | 2 credits | A. Kleinboehl |
| AER 102: Remote Sensing and Modeling of the Mesosphere | 3 credits | S. Mitchell, K. Foster |
| Bioastronautics Concentration | ||
| BIO 101: Spaceflight Physiology | 2 credits | E. Seedhouse |
| BIO 103: Microgravity Spacesuit Evaluation | 3 credits | A. Persad, L. Kennick |
| Extravehicular Activity Concentration | ||
| EVA 101: Life Support Systems | 2 credits | E. Seedhouse |
| EVA 103: Planetary Field Geology and EVA Tool Development | 3 credits | U. Horodyskyj, J. Hurtado |
| Space Flight Operations Concentration | ||
| OPS 101: System Engineering for Human Spaceflight | 2 credits | K. Trujillo |
| OPS 102: Orbital Mechanics and Mission Simulation | 3 credits | TBD |
| Advanced Research Electives | ||
| AER 103: Airborne Remote Sensing of Noctilucent Clouds | 3 credits | J. Reimuller |
| EDU 102: Space Suit Technician Qualification | 1 credit | T. Southern, C. Lundeen |
| BIO 104: Post-Landing Space Suit Evaluation | 2 credits | K. Trujillo |
| EVA 102: Operational Space Medicine | 3 credits | S. Pandya, J. Saget |
| EVA 104: Gravity-Offset EVA Space Suit Evaluation | 2 credits | T. Southern, K. Trujillo |
| OPS 103: Flight Test Engineering - Performance | 3 credits | TBD |
| OPS 104: Flight Test Engineering - Stability and Control | 3 credits | TBD |
| AST 199: Thesis | 3-6 credits | TBD |
2020 Course Offerings
| DATES | COURSE | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3 - Apr 10, 2020 | AER 101: Suborbital Space Environment | Virtual | Dr. Armin Kleinboehl |
| Feb 3 - Apr 10, 2020 | BIO 101: Space Flight Physiology | Virtual | Dr. Erik Seedhouse |
| Feb 3 - Apr 10 (virtual) 5-8 May 2020 (Campaign) | EVA 102: Operational Space Medicine | San Francisco Volcanic Flats, AZ. | Dr. Shawna Pandya, Dr. Jeremy Saget |
| Feb 3 - Apr 10 (virtual) 9-12 May 2020 (Campaign) | EVA 103: Planetary Field Geology and EVA Tool Development | San Francisco Volcanic Flats, AZ. | Dr. Jose Hurtado, Dr. Ulyana Horodyskyj |
| March 16- April 6 (virtual) Apr 10-17, 2020 (in Florida) | AST 101: Fundamentals of Applied Astronautics (Advanced PoSSUM Academy) | Florida Tech, Melbourne, FL. | Dr. Jason Reimuller, Dr. Erik Seedhouse |
| March 30 - April 20 (virtual) Apr 25-29, 2020 (in Groton) | BIO 102: Spacecraft Egress and Rescue Operations | Survival Systems USA, Groton, CT. | Dr. Jason Reimuller |
| Apr 30 - May 3, 2020 | BIO 104: Advanced Spacecraft Egress - Post-landing Spacesuit Operations | Survival Systems USA, Groton, CT. | Mr. Ken Trujillo |
| Jul 10-20, 2020 (dates tentative) | AER 103 Field Campaign: Airborne Remote Sensing of the Mesosphere | High Level, AB. | Dr. Jason Reimuller |
| Jul 8 - Aug 30, 2020 | EDU 101: Citizen Science Research Methods | Virtual | Mr. Scott Ritter |
| Aug 3 - Sept 25, 2020 | EVA 101: Life Support Systems | Virtual | Dr. Erik Seedhouse |
| Aug 3 - Sept 25, 2020 (tentative) | AER 102: Remote Sensing and Mesospheric Modeling | Virtual | Dr. Steven Mitchell, Mr. Kyle Foster |
| Aug 24 - Sept 18 (virtual) Sept 18-25, 2020 (in Florida) | AST 101: Fundamentals of Applied Astronautics (Advanced PoSSUM Academy) | Florida Tech, Melbourne, FL. | Dr. Jason Reimuller, Dr. Erik Seedhouse |
| Aug 3 - Sept 25 (virtual) Sept 28 - Oct 2, 2020 (campaign) | BIO 103: Microgravity Spacesuit Evaluation | National Research Council, Ottawa, Ontario | Dr. Aaron Persad |
| Aug 3 - Sept 25 (virtual) Oct 5-9, 2020 (campaign) | EVA 104: Gravity-Offset EVA Suit Evaluation | Canadian Space Agency, Montreal Qc. | Dr. Aaron Persad, Mr. Ted Southern |