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MSU Denver’s Aviation and Aerospace training is one of the country’s largest and most sophisticated programs in the country, with unrivaled resources, distinguished faculty, and close relationships with aerospace companies.
The Introduction to Space Flight Operations course opens a door into one of the most innovative non-engineering fields in the aerospace industry.
If you want to work in aerospace positions but do not have a technical background, this course will upskill your resume in an exciting field.
This unique course focuses on a foundation of technical knowledge around policy, operations, safety, training, human factors, and planning factors. The course is designed to prepare students to work in public and private spaceflight industries. Students will be skilled in space policy, operations, regulations, safety, management, and planning.
The aerospace industry in Colorado continues to grow, and is currently the second-largest aerospace economy in the U.S. The state expects to see 16,000 related job positions in 2025.
Students will learn the history of space exploration, human travel in space, and the effects of the space environment on operations. Students will understand essential elements and systems comprising modern space vehicles and missions. Various national and international policies and laws, fundamentals of interplanetary travel, orbital prediction, and launch and reentry operations will also be studied.
Learning objectives:
Competencies to be gained:
Pathway 1: Enter the workforce quickly. Complete the Space Flight Operations course and immediately enter the workforce with some experience with job titles like Technical Specialist, Space Orbital Analyst, Flights Coordinator, Flight Inspector, Flight Planning Coordinator, and Material Specialist.
Pathway 2: Continue your academic journey and earn a degree in Aviation and Aerospace Science or Aviation and Aerospace Management, which will allow you to increase your earning potential. You can find positions like Aircraft Program/ Project Manager, Senior Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Control Analyst, Aerospace Researcher, and Aviation Quality Director.
Take the course to upskill your resume to advance in your career or discover a new passion.
Introduction to Spaceflight Operations course
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Introduction to Space Flight Operations course
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What do I receive after I pass the course?
After successfully completing the Space Flight Operations course, you will receive a certificate of completion. You will also receive a digital badge that will be embedded with the competencies learned. You can include this badge on your resume, LinkedIn page, portfolio, or share it with an employer.
You will also receive a personal advisement session with industry leader and instructor Michael Botyarov.
Michael Botyarov is a Program Manager at Sierra Nevada Corporation and an instructor at MSU Denver. In addition to his experience as a professional engineer, he earned a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an MBA from CU Denver.
In the context of space operations, Michael was a systems engineer at Maxar who assisted with the development of the WorldView-4 ground system architecture. Michael was also involved with the development of the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion State (ICPS) for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) where he created operations and maintenance requirements. Michael is well-versed in space mission architecture and the life cycle of associated systems engineering projects.
If you are a current MSU Denver student who is or has been enrolled in courses for the recent current spring, summer, or fall semester, do not submit any forms. Contact Andrea Pazos at [email protected] for instructions on how to register for these courses.
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Metropolitan State University of Denver
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