The future of human spaceflight will require a new generation of astronauts with diverse backgrounds, mission profiles, and operational requirements. At the Spaceflight Institute, we are developing astronaut training programs designed to meet the unique demands of both institutional space agencies and commercial spaceflight operators. Our approach combines deep expertise in human spaceflight with a strategy built on integration: rather than building training capabilities from scratch, we work in partnership with space agencies and bring together both the established ecosystem and emerging actors. We leverage world-class facilities, proven methodologies, expert instructors from traditional space programs and innovative capabilities from new industry players. By orchestrating the best of what exists today with cutting-edge approaches for tomorrow, we create adaptive and comprehensive training solutions that prepare astronauts for the specific challenges of their missions.

Preparing the astronauts of tomorrow

Next cohort applications open: target 2027

Prerequisites: Human Spaceflight Certificate (HSC)

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Meeting the needs of institutional and commercial spaceflight

Institutional Astronaut Training

Space agencies require astronauts trained for complex, long-duration missions with rigorous standards developed over decades. We work in close partnership with agencies and the specialized ecosystem to deliver comprehensive programs that build on proven methodologies while incorporating the latest advances in training technologies and operational procedures. By integrating existing expertise and capabilities, we ensure that institutional astronauts receive training that covers the full spectrum of mission requirements, from basic spaceflight fundamentals to complex operational skills.

Commercial Astronaut Training

The emerging commercial spaceflight sector demands a different approach: shorter training timelines, mission-specific curricula and flexible pathways tailored to diverse operational contexts. Here too, we act as an integrator, bringing together expert providers, proven methodologies and capabilities from across the ecosystem to build efficient, targeted programs. By leveraging competency-based approaches and adaptive learning systems, we efficiently prepare astronauts for missions on commercial space stations and private spaceflight operations, optimizing training duration while maintaining the highest safety and performance standards.

Learn more about our astronaut training programs

Our astronaut training programs are currently under development in partnership with space agencies, specialized training infrastructures, and commercial spaceflight operators. To discuss training solutions tailored to your organization's needs or to learn more about our approach, contact us at info@spaceflightinstitute.com