Module 4:
Space sciences & Exploration

Understand the scientific foundations and ambitions that drive space exploration and how human spaceflight expands the scope of what can be achieved in space. 
From Earth observation and climate monitoring to astrophysics and planetary science, this module explores the science enabled by space missions and the strategic role of human presence in advancing knowledge.

Starting date: March 15th, 2027

Date: March 15th - April 2nd, 2027

Location: On site
Campus ISAE-SUPAERO
10 avenue Marc Pélegrin 31400 Toulouse, France

Price: €3.750 (does not include administrative fees)

Participants: 12-18

  • Understand the major scientific questions, challenges, and opportunities driving contemporary space exploration.

  • Analyze how robotic and crewed space missions enable scientific discovery and expand research capabilities in Earth sciences, astrophysics, and planetary science.

  • Understand the physical principles, observation methods, and technological capabilities driving modern space sciences.

  • Develop a systemic understanding of the links between scientific objectives, mission design, and human presence in space exploration strategies.

Training Objectives

  • Space sciences : Space Meteorology and Oceanography
    Principles of Earth observation, remote sensing technologies, and space-based monitoring of atmospheric, oceanic, and climate dynamics.

  • Space sciences : Introduction to Astrophysics
    Physical processes governing stars, galaxies, planetary formation, and cosmological evolution, from observational techniques to large-scale structures of the Universe.

  • Future Planetary Exploration: Strategies, Technologies and Challenges
    Planetary exploration strategies, in situ instrumentation, ISRU concepts, planetary defense, and the geopolitical and scientific dimensions of future human and robotic missions.

Training Content

Reference number : 003.4EN

Updated : April 30, 2026