About This Space Online Course
Space is no longer a distant frontier—it is a decisive domain for national security.
Satellites enable communications, navigation, intelligence collection and global operations that underpin U.S. military power and economic stability. In today’s era of great power competition, control and protection of space capabilities are critical to ensuring decision advantage and safeguarding U.S. interests.
This online course provides a comprehensive survey of the role of space in U.S. national security from the launch of Sputnik to today’s contested, congested and competitive environment. You will explore how space systems have evolved from Cold War reconnaissance satellites to indispensable assets for modern defense operations. In addition, you will learn about emerging threats, such as anti-satellite weapons, cyberattacks and electronic warfare, and examine U.S. policy and organizational responses, including the creation of the U.S. Space Force.
A special emphasis is placed on the growing influence of commercial space companies and their role in recent conflicts, such as in Ukraine, where commercial satellite constellations provided critical resilience. You will also gain insight into the future of international cooperation and competition in space, from lunar exploration to arms control efforts.
Enroll in this FedLearn online training course to gain a deeper understanding of why space matters to every mission, the challenges of protecting space assets and how the military is preparing to maintain security and stability in this vital domain
What You Will Learn
- Explain the historical role of space in U.S. national security from Sputnik and the Cold War through the present era
- Analyze how space-based capabilities have shaped military operations
- Assess emerging threats to U.S. spacepower
- Evaluate U.S. strategic and organizational responses to space vulnerabilities, including the creation of Space Force
- Discuss the growing role of commercial space actors in national security and their impact on current conflicts
Who Should Take This Online Course
This online training course is perfect for any defense or intelligence professional working for the Federal government or contractor company who is interested in a better understanding of space’s impact on national and global security.
Prerequisites
None
Course Certificate
To achieve a course certificate of completion, you must score 80 percent or higher on a graded quiz.
Course Format
Self-paced, online training course
Course Pricing
Individual courses are $9.99 (per person).
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Continuing Education Unit Credits
This course provides 1.5 CEUs.
