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 program 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 program 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 program 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 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-28 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-10 00:00:00 , International

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International applicants should apply at least 90 days, U.S. citizens and permanent residents should apply at least 60 days prior to the beginning of classes

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

120-122 Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 234 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.

English requirements

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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

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

44324 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44324 USD per year during 48 months.
National

42408 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42408 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

42408 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42408 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Daytona Beach

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Daytona Beach

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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