Module 3:
Human and Operational Aspects

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the human and operational dimensions of crewed space missions. From human factors, medical constraints, cognitive performance, and life support systems to in-flight crew operations in transport vehicles, space stations, and EVA, as well as flight operations in mission control centers and space robotics, this module explores how humans and complex systems interact to ensure safety, performance, and mission success in extreme environments.

Starting date: January 18th, 2027

Date: January 18th - February 26th, 2027

Location: On site
Campus ISAE-SUPAERO
10 avenue Marc Pélegrin 31400 Toulouse, France
Site visits to Barcelona & Caen

Price: €8.750 (does not include administrative fees)

Participants: 12-18

  • Understand the medical, physiological, and psychological needs
    specific to human spaceflight.

  • Analyze the role of human factors in safety, performance, and mission success.

  • Understand the design and operation of life support systems (ECLSS) in crewed missions.

  • Master the principles of space mission operations, from ground control to crew procedures.

  • Understand the integration of robotics and human-robot interaction in orbital and planetary missions.

  • Develop a systemic understanding of how humans, systems, and operations interact in demanding space environments.

Training Objectives

  • Human Spaceflight Medical Aspects
    Exploration of the physiological effects of spaceflight on the human body, including microgravity, radiation, isolation, and long-duration mission risks, along with medical countermeasures and ground-based simulations.

  • Human Factors and Neuroscience in Human Spaceflight
    Analysis of cognitive performance, human-system interaction, and neuroergonomics in aerospace contexts, with applications to crewed missions and extreme operational environments.

  • Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) in Space Missions
    Structured study of life support architectures, environmental control challenges, and regenerative systems, addressing both engineering design and mission requirements.

  • Operational Aspects of Human Spaceflight : Ground Operations and Communication Systems
    Understanding the organization, tools, and procedures governing mission preparation and flight control, combined with hands-on simulations to experience crew–ground coordination, decision-making under pressure, and mission risk management.

  • Operational Aspects of Human Spaceflight : Space Robotics and Surface Exploration Operations
    Study of space robotics principles, teleoperation, autonomy, and human–robot interaction within orbital and planetary exploration scenarios, reinforced through practical simulations.

Training Content

  • 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

    • 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.

  • Meet the prerequisites.

    Admission is granted by an admissions panel following a review of the application and verification of the security clearances required by the host sites.

    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 participant

    Technical ressources:
    Use of Moodle and Wooclap platforms.

    • Note-taking materials

    • Computer

    • 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
     magali.doury@d-cisif.fr

  • 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

  • Applications must be submitted at least 2 months prior to the program's start date. This mandatory minimum lead time is required to process the admissions panel review, security clearance validation, and regulatory administrative enrollment, subject to the indicated capacity limits.

  • Tuition fees:
    €8.750 (VAT exempt)

    Registration fees:
    €250 (VAT exempt)

    2026 rates

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