Bachelor of Science in
Space Operations
The Bachelor of Science in Space Operations is designed to prepare students for success in the booming space economy. Graduates will be ready to assume roles in both public and private spaceflight industries with skills in space policy, operations, regulation and certification, as well as spaceflight safety, space mission operations, mission planning and project management.
For students interested in the planning and process behind missions to space, a degree in Space Operations from Embry-Riddle can help them reach for the stars, providing key insights through curricula designed in collaboration with organizations like NASA and the FAA.
With knowledge in mission operations, safety, policy and training, graduates are prepared to begin careers in the dynamic space industry — contributing to a future of space discovery and exploration.
Industry Partnerships & Accreditation
- This non-engineering degree program has been developed in collaboration with the commercial space industry and affiliated space agencies, such as NASA and the FAA-Commercial Transportation Office (FAA-AST), ensuring that students develop the skills needed for success and advancement in the space industry.
Notable Employers of Alumni
- Airbus OneWeb Satellite
- Blue Origin
- NASA Mission Control (Houston)
- Northrop Grumman
- SpaceX
120 credits
Transfer Credit
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Admissions will work one-on-one with you to maximize your transfer credit. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Estimated Costs
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Scholarships and financial aid are available. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Campuses Offering Degree
- Daytona Beach, FL
- Mission Control Center – The Mission Control Center (MCC) provides a realistic, dynamic and exciting opportunity to study satellite mission operations as an interdisciplinary space flight team.
- Payload Applied Technology and Operations (PATO) Lab – The mission of the PATO Lab is to provide development, operations, design integration and testing support for university space research payloads and instrumentation. Our work spans suborbital and microgravity flights, as well as high-altitude balloon missions, in partnership with national and international research platforms.
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