Module 2:
Space Environment and Systems Architecture
Understand the space environment and the engineering principles behind human-rated space systems. This module provides a comprehensive overview of orbital mechanics, the characteristics of the space environment and their impact on system design, and the architecture of launchers, satellites and space stations designed for crewed missions. Participants will gain the technical foundations required to analyze, design and operate safe and reliable human spaceflight systems.
Starting date: November 30, 2026
Date: November, 30th - January, 14th
Location: Toulouse, France
Price: €5.000
Participants: 12-18
Develop a solid understanding of the space environment and its impact on spacecraft and human life.
Master the fundamentals of orbital mechanics and mission analysis.
Understand the architecture and design constraints of human-rated launchers, satellites and space stations.
Analyze space-system-level trade-offs between safety, performance and operational constraints.
Gain the ability to critically assess technical decisions in crewed space missions.
Training Objectives
Human Spaceflight and Space Environment : Understanding Environmental Effects in Crewed Missions
Analysis of radiative, thermal, particulate, and orbital debris environments in orbit and beyond and their impacts on space systems and crewed missions, including modeling tools and specific safety requirements.Exploring Space Mechanics and Mission Analysis
Study of the fundamental principles of orbital mechanics and mission analysis applied to space systems, including orbital transfers, perturbations, station-keeping strategies, rendezvous operations, atmospheric re-entry, and trajectory specificities for crewed missions.Designing Human-Rated Space Systems: Architectural Perspectives - Launchers
Understanding launcher architectures and propulsion technologies, with particular emphasis on performance analysis, safety constraints, and human-rating requirements specific to crewed spaceflight systems.Designing Human-Rated Space Systems: Architectural Perspectives - Satellites
Analysis of satellite functional architecture and major subsystems (power, thermal, communications, attitude control), with practical application through mission analysis and system modeling approaches.Designing Human-Rated Space Systems: Architectural Perspectives - Space stations
Study of space station architectures, critical subsystems and operational aspects (ECLSS, docking, EVA, logistics), together with future perspectives on commercial and lunar orbital infrastructures.
Training Content
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The training is aimed at individuals with a scientific or technical background who are working in or wish to work in the field of human spaceflight and related activities. It is intended for space industry professionals, scientists and researchers, personnel from operational or high-stakes environments, as well as individuals undergoing career transitions or international participants seeking a recognized specialized qualification
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To have validated Module 1
Validated Master’s degree (Master 1 level) or equivalent with proof of at least 3 years of professional experience
Foreign qualifications equivalent to the above-mentioned French degrees
C1 level in English
Medical certificate stating the absence of contraindications to sports and endurance activities.
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Meet the prerequisites.
A multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ) completed prior to the training allows the content and approach of the course to be adapted. -
Active
A combination of theoretical inputs, practical exercises, case studies drawn from industrial and operational contexts, and educational and immersive field trips.
Instructional methods:
100% In-person -
Teaching ressources:
Development of materials tailored to your activity. Training materials are provided to the participantTechnical ressources:
Use of Moodle and Wooclap platforms. -
Note-taking materials.
Mobile phone. -
Attendance Monitoring:
In-person: an attendance sheet to be signed by the participant and the trainer at the end of each half-day.Monitoring During the Training:
Individualized follow-up.Monitoring After the Training:
At 6 months or after application in the workplace, an interview is conducted with the trainee to assess the impact of the training on the targeted professional objective. -
Methods of assessing learning outcomes:
The learning outcomes of each module are assessed continuously through weekly evaluations. These assessments take the form of multiple-choice questionnaires (MCQs) as well as evaluation grids used to assess learners during case studies, practical exercises, and educational workshops.
Module validation requires achieving a minimum overall average of 15/20 across all module assessments, with a minimum score of 13/20 on each individual assessment. -
People with disabilities may have specific needs in order to follow the training. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss them.
Disability officer: Magali DOURY
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At the end of each validated module, a training certificate, co-issued with ISAE-SUPAERO, is awarded to the learners.
When all four modules are successfully completed, learners receive the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Human Spaceflight, co-signed by ISAE-SUPAERO and the Spaceflight Institute -
Two months before the start of the training course, subject to the indicated capacity limits.
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Tuition fees:
€5.000 (VAT exempt)Registration fees:
€250 (Mandatory payment required upon submission of the application; non-refundable)2026 rates
SAS SPACEFLIGHT INSTITUTE
10 avenue Marc Pelegrin 31400 TOULOUSE
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Reference number : 003.2EN
Updated : April 30, 2026