Commercial Astronaut Certificate
World's first Commercial Astronaut certificate
Our intensive training program brings our candidates through a learning journey that is much more than just a classroom experience. The knowledge part of the training is conducted remotely via our online learning platform. Once achieved, our astronaut candidates will be matched up in teams of 6 and enrolled in the Astronaut Bootcamp. This intensive training program teaches our candidates the skills to perform commercial space missions and react to emergency situations.
program details
Prerequisites
Joining the Spaceflight Institute's Commercial Astronaut Certificate is a commitment for the participant, we require a certain level of education and that our trainees are in a good physical and mental health condition.
BSc or superior, preferably in STEM or related field
Selection process
Psychological screening
Class 1 or 2 FAA medical certificate
Selection
Due to the limited spots available for the training program, we have developed a selection process that look at candidates' academics, work experience, achievements as well as medical and psychological profiles. Learn more about the selection process and start your application here.
Knowledge
Our intensive knowledge curriculum is design to provide our trainees with the necessary tools to fulfil the tasks of a Commercial Astronaut. These modules are taught remotely or in person and during the isolation simulation of the Astronaut Bootcamp. Some of the content include:
History of space exploration
Orbital mechanics
Space mission design
Basics of space propulsion
Space systems
Life support systems
Robotics controls
Experimental techniques and metrology
Satellite and spacecraft design
Electronics troubleshooting
Mechanical and hydraulic systems troubleshooting
Astronaut Bootcamp
Our training program's highlight is what we call the Astronaut Bootcamp. Trainees are matched in a team of 6 based on their psychological evaluation, providing an ideal and challenging learning and cohabitation experience. The Astronaut Bootcamp is composed of the following intensive modules:
Isolation camp
Our teams of trainees are isolated in a spacecraft and interplanetary base simulated environment for 4 weeks to test their limits and learn to live and work as a team on a remote location with the constraints of interplanetary and orbit spaceflight.
Physical conditioning
Crew Resource Management
Group projects
Remote learning
Spaceflight simulation
An intensive spaceflight simulation training module will take our participants to multiple historic training facilities in the USA.
Launch and reentry High-G training
Situational awareness training
Upset Prevention and Recovery Training
Spatial disorientation training
Hypobaric and rapid decompression training
Micro-gravity training
Emergency situations
To comply with the FAA 14 CFR 460 - HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT REQUIREMENTS, our program contains a significant emergency situation training module
Non-nominal situations
Life-or-death situation management
Spaceflight emergency situations and escape
Medical emergency training
Technical skills for commercial spaceflight
Additional skills are required for performing work in space. We provide multiple optional training modules for our trainees to develop their skills in specific areas. Customized training modules are also available on demand.
Aerospace maintenance for mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
Advanced Open Water Diver Certificate and introduction to Extra Vehicular Activities ( EVA) / Neutral Buoyancy training
FAA Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating (required to comply with FAA requirements for Astronauts pilots or remote operators)
Advanced robotics manipulation
Additive manufacturing techniques
How to Apply
We are currently accepting applications for the classes of 2023 and 2024. You can submit your application below.