New Space Economy: Exploring the Commercial Space Sector
Discover the rapidly growing New Space Economy and its impact on various industries in this comprehensive 7-week course.
Discover the rapidly growing New Space Economy and its impact on various industries in this comprehensive 7-week course.
Embark on an exciting journey through the New Space Economy with this comprehensive 7-week course. Designed for entrepreneurs, students, and career changers, it provides a detailed overview of the booming commercial space sector. Through over 30 expert video lectures, you'll explore current and future space infrastructures enabling applications like telecommunication, Earth observation, and in-space manufacturing. Learn how space data drives new products and services on Earth, and understand the role of space in sustainability. Gain insights into the industry's history, trends, and projected growth from $366 billion in 2019 to over $1 trillion by 2040. Whether you're looking to enter the space industry or enhance your current role, this course equips you with essential knowledge for the new space era.
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What you'll learn
Explore the history and current trends in space exploration and commercialization
Understand the management and sustainability challenges in the space sector
Learn about remote sensing technologies and their Earth applications
Examine satellite communication systems and their impact on global connectivity
Investigate the unique properties of the space environment and its potential uses
Study remote geopositioning and navigation systems and their applications
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the New Space Economy, covering its history, current trends, and future prospects. Participants will gain insights into various aspects of the space industry, including space exploration, satellite technology, Earth observation, and space-based communications. The curriculum covers key topics such as space infrastructure management, remote sensing applications, satellite communications, space environment utilization, and space navigation systems. Additionally, the course delves into important aspects like space debris management, space sustainability, and the legal and regulatory frameworks governing space activities. Throughout the program, students will learn about entrepreneurship in the space sector, emerging business models, and the integration of space technologies with terrestrial applications. The course also addresses the economic impact of the space industry and its potential for growth, providing students with a solid foundation to understand and engage with the evolving landscape of commercial space activities.
History and trends in space
Module 1
Management of space and impact
Module 2
Remote sensing for Earth applications
Module 3
Remote communication for Earth applications
Module 4
Space a unique environment
Module 5
Remote geopositioning and navigation
Module 6
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Instructors
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Pioneer in Space Technology Transfer and Sustainability
Gaetan Petit is the co-founder and General Manager of Space4Impact, an organization dedicated to promoting space technologies for sustainable solutions on Earth. His diverse academic background includes an engineering degree from EPFL Lausanne and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from ETH Zurich. After working as a scientist at the European Space Agency's Advanced Concepts Team, he served as a technology transfer officer at the Swiss Space Center, where he developed expertise in bridging the gap between space technology and terrestrial applications. His work focuses on connecting space technology startups with non-space industries to develop sustainable solutions aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Under his leadership, Space4Impact has successfully facilitated numerous collaborations between space technology providers and traditional industries, helping to establish space technology as a practical solution for addressing global challenges. Petit's vision combines scientific expertise with entrepreneurial innovation to promote the adoption of space technologies in new markets.
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Expert in Space Technology Operations and Innovation Management
Nina Walker is a doctoral student at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg and former Head of Operations at Space4Impact, an EPFL spin-off promoting space technology innovation. She holds a B.Sc. in International Hospitality Management from Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) and an M.Sc. in Management with a focus on Business Analytics from HEC at Université de Lausanne. Her career includes experience as a graduate trainee at the Swiss Space Center at EPFL, where she developed expertise in space technology transfer and innovation. Since 2023, she has worked as a scientific associate at the ZHAW School of Management and Law in Zurich, focusing her research on entrepreneurial ecosystems within university environments. At Space4Impact, she played a crucial role in startup acceleration and educational initiatives aimed at promoting space technology applications for sustainable solutions on Earth.
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