Overview

Envision the possibilities you could experience every day if your career was dedicated to launching or operating a space mission. There is a degree to match your ambitions. The Spaceflight Operations programme from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is tailored for applied mission applications.

Key facts

Linking the space industry and regulatory agencies with Embry‑Riddle’s well-established aviation and aerospace connections, this programme teaches students to solve challenges such as launch licensing, mission operations, training and certification requirements.

An innovator in aerospace and aviation education, Embry‑Riddle is backed with expertise and committed to teaching an interdisciplinary curriculum that aligns with global space industry demands.

This non-engineering degree programme has been structured with the help of the commercial space industry and affiliated space agencies, including NASA and the FAA-Commercial Transportation Office (FAA-AST), to help match the strengths of the graduates with the industry's needs.

Careers and opportunities

Embry‑Riddle’s undergraduate Space Operations programme is designed to prepare students for work in the space industry at companies like Blue Origin and SpaceX.

Graduates will be skilled in areas of space policy, mission operations, management and planning.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Space Policy and Law - History

Satellite and Spacecraft Systems

Space Operations Planning and Analysis

Applied Spaceflight Policy and Regulation

Planetary and Space Exploration

Space Transportation System

Space Station Systems and Operations

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

120-122 Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Daytona Beach, United States

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 250 other Bachelors in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Application and Application Fee: $50 application fee

All International undergraduate applicants who have any educational experience outside the United States may be required to provide an official evaluation in English including the cumulative grade-point average. High school students are required to have a document-by-document evaluation

Students with university credit are also required to have a course-by-course evaluation. Students who have not taken college courses or who have taken less than 30 hours of college coursework must submit an official high school transcript from all high schools attended

Foreign credential evaluations are not needed for the following students: students who have attended an IB Program, students who have attended a high school with U.S. Regional Accreditation or students who have attended an American International School

All international students must provide a copy of his or her valid passport for immigration purposes

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

46266 USD / year

≈ 46266 USD / year
Out-of-State

44160 USD / year

≈ 44160 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44160 USD / year

≈ 44160 USD / year

Living costs

Daytona Beach

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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