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USD 44324

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USD 50

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

At Embry Riddle, the Bachelor of Science in Space Operations connects principles from both the space industry and regulatory agencies, teaching you to solve challenges in disciplines such as mission operations, mission training and launch licensing. The interdisciplinary nature of a degree in space operations prepares you to integrate the many different factors involved in space operations into real-world scenarios after graduation.

This non-engineering degree program has been developed in collaboration with the commercial space industry and affiliated space agencies, such as NASA and the FAA-Commercial Transportation Office (FAA-AST), to ensure that you develop the skills needed for success and advancement in the space industry.

Why You Should Study This Degree

Space operations focuses on the exploration and management of outer space, including launching satellites, operating spacecraft and conducting scientific research. A career in space operations may be for you if you like:

  • Learning about space missions.
  • Exploring planetary science and the wonders of the cosmos
  • Studying, building and operating satellites.
  • Researching forces and motion in space.

Student Learning Outcomes

Opportunities you will have as a space operations major:

  • Creating space mission design, planning or execution relevant to current industry practices.
  • Evaluating spacecraft systems, applications, sustainability and safety practices within the space operations industry.
  • Analyzing human spaceflight history, life support implications and training regimens from historical and contemporary programs.
  • Analyzing space policy development and application to space activity.
  • Identifying space mission history, program development
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025, Jan 2026

Closed

May 2024, Jul 2024, Aug 2024, May 2025, Jul 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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