Space activities and investment are at an all-time high, projected to grow from $630B in 2023 to $1.8T by 2035. The space industry is rapidly shifting from government-led initiatives to private-sector-driven growth, with increasing investments from both public and private sectors and more countries entering the field. Advances in technology are reducing launch costs and enabling more capable, smaller payloads, making commercial space efforts more viable and expanding participation globally. In human spaceflight, private companies are now taking on a larger role, surpassing government missions in number and ambition.

Texas is a leader in human spaceflight research and development, with significant federal investment, innovative launch systems, and a vibrant ecosystem of space companies. The state’s efforts to attract space firms have further solidified its position in the space sector.

This course offers an overview of space missions, challenges, and management techniques, covering essential topics like safety, sustainability, climate monitoring, healthcare, and material innovation. The course will give you a good understanding of the efforts under development now, the benefits to humanity and insights into techniques the industry uses to ensure safety and performance of the humans forging our way out into  the universe.