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Space Operations and Space Systems

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Fast Facts

Campus Availability: Worldwide/Online

Degree Level: Graduate

Career Outcomes: Blue Origin, NASA, SpaceX, U.S. Military

Credit Hours: 30

Learning Modality: Online

Tuition: $836 per credit hour for the 2024-25 academic year. For full cost of attendance information at the Worldwide Campus, please click here.

Pioneering Space Education

The future of space travel is here. As more private companies emerge into space exploration, the need for professionals specialized in space operations and systems is growing.

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University is dedicated to helping students meet this demand by expanding their knowledge and skillset in the technicalities of space exploration.

Learn 100% online via our Worldwide Campus and earn your space degree at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. Embry‑Riddle Worldwide proudly offers two master’s degrees focused on space: the Master of Space Operations and the Master of Science in Space Systems.

These programs are expertly crafted by our faculty who hold decades of experience in the space sector and are eager to pass their knowledge and expertise on to you.

Program Details

The Master of Space Operations (MSO) was developed to train tomorrow’s leaders in the organization, implementation and completion of successful missions to space.

Courses explore key areas inherent to space mission programs, including space mission operations, spacecraft systems, human space flight, system safety, human factors, space law and program management.

This program is designed for space industry professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and research skills, as well as STEM professionals outside the space industry looking for new opportunities.

Note: A Master of Science in Space Operations is available on our Daytona Beach, Florida, campus.

The Master of Science in Space Systems (MSSS) explores topics rooted in technical understanding, systems engineering and program management. Courses provide students with foundational knowledge of space systems and aerospace engineering technologies.

Students explore the technological principles and engineering foundations for space operations while participating in strategic planning and execution of missions.

This program welcomes students who come from engineering backgrounds and want to expand beyond engineering and gain knowledge about program management in the context of the space business and policy environment.

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Learning Outcomes

Master of Space Operations

  • Analyze the technical characteristics and performance parameters of current and future systems and components in the context of a space system.
  • Create strategies for developing space systems which optimally achieve mission, financial and organizational goals.
  • Design a range of space systems using systems engineering principles.
  • Synthesize strategic critical thinking skills to effectively determine tradeoffs based on sound technical and business judgement.

Master of Science in Space Systems

  • Apply STEM principles and theory necessary for conducting spaceflight operations.
  • Create strategies for developing space capability and executing spaceflight missions.
  • Demonstrate the requisite professional skills desired by large multinational agencies.
  • Evaluate key elements within the space domain and its operational ecosystem.

Scholarships

Good news! Financial aid available for students applying to Embry‑Riddle. All applicants are automatically considered for funding. By requesting more information, our counselors can advise you on ways to pay for college

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By The numbers

  • 1926 The year Embry‑Riddle was founded. .
  • 100+ Degrees to choose from. .
  • 95% Employed or continuing education within a year of graduation. .
  • 160,000+ Alumni around the world. .