About This Space Online Course
Space is no longer a distant frontier—it is an operational domain that underpins modern national security, economic activity and global connectivity.
From secure communications and precision navigation to intelligence, surveillance and missile warning, the systems that support modern defense and daily life all depend on one foundational capability: reliable access to space.
Spacelift—the ability to launch payloads, satellites, cargo and personnel from Earth into orbit and return them safely—is the infrastructure that enables this access. Advances in launch technology, commercial innovation and reusable rockets have dramatically reduced the cost of reaching orbit and expanded participation in the space ecosystem. At the same time, growing reliance on space-based capabilities and increasing competition in the space domain make responsive and resilient launch capabilities more critical than ever.
This short, online course will introduce you to the concept of spacelift and explains how launch infrastructure connects Earth to orbit. You will briefly explore the historical evolution of launch systems, the emergence of the modern commercial space sector and the role spacelift plays in enabling communications, navigation, intelligence collection and global situational awareness. The course also discusses why responsive launch capabilities are essential for maintaining operational resilience in an increasingly contested space environment.
By understanding spacelift and the infrastructure that supports it, you will gain insight into one of the most important enablers of modern space operations and strategic advantage.
What You Will Learn
- Define spacelift and identify the key infrastructure components required to launch payloads and personnel into space
- Explain the strategic importance of spacelift for modern communications, navigation, intelligence and national defense operations
Who Should Take This Online Course
This online training course is designed for defense or intelligence professionals working for the Federal government or a government contractor companies interested in learning more about space.
More seasoned professionals will also benefit from this online training experience to obtain a refresher on the critical subject matter.
Prerequisites
None
Course Certificate
To achieve a course certificate of completion, you must score 80 percent or higher on a graded final exam.
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 .5 CEU.
