Interactive Space Programme 2020

KOSMICA's Director Nahum and Kerrie Dougherty (space historian and recipient of the Order of Australia Medal) have designed the Humanities Department for the brand new Interactive Space Programme starting on 20th July 2020.

Who is the ISP for?

ISU’s online Interactive Space Program (ISP) is a 5-week full-time professional development opportunity designed for university graduates from any discipline and for professionals with any background wanting to pursue a career in the space sector.

It will be conducted in English and follow the international, interdisciplinary and intercultural learning methodology for which ISU is well known.

ISP will prepare participants wanting to enter one of the face-to-face ISU programs such as the Master of Space Studies (MSS), the Space Studies Programs (SSP and SHSSP) or the Commercial Space Program (CSP).

The program is also a refresher for ISU alumni seeking an update on the latest developments in the international space arena and wanting to enlarge their network of professional contacts.

What will participants learn?

Participants will learn about all disciplines linked to space and will conduct teamwork similar to that of a Space Analog where crew members, mission control, scientists and experts collaborate remotely in an intense mode.

ISP will prepare participants (“the crew”) well for the challenges of producing quality work in a distributed environment such as teams on the Earth, orbit, Moon, Mars and interplanetary space.

The ISP includes a Team Mission to study how satellite applications can help prevent, monitor and mitigate a major challenge to humanity such as a pandemic, or contribute to reaching one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The Team will produce a report and a final presentation for decision makers and for publication.

The introductory lectures and Q&A sessions will help analyze Space programs and projects from a multidisciplinary perspective, covering policy, economics, business, law and regulations, science, engineering, satellite applications, technology transfer, human performance in space and the contribution of the humanities.

Participants will practice round-the-clock distance collaboration as they will be based on different time zones, relaying the mission status to the next crew at the end of their daily shift or “orbit”.

Upon successful completion of the academic requirements, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from ISU and will be eligible for discount to enroll in other – face to face – ISU programs such as the Master of Space Studies (MSS) or one of the Space Studies Programs (SSP, SHSSP).