Overview of the New Space Economy Course
Some key points about the course:
- It is a 7-week online course with over 30 expert speakers and 100+ quiz questions
- The course covers major trends, key business models, space infrastructure, applications enabled by space technology, and sustainability issues
- The target audience is graduate students, entrepreneurs, and career changers interested in the space industry
Course Content and Structure
The course is structured into modules released weekly that explore different aspects of the new space economy:
Space Infrastructure and Applications
- Current and future infrastructure like satellites, ground stations
- Applications in telecom, broadcasting, navigation, earth observation
Business Models and Funding
- Overview of new space companies and investors
- Examination of key business models utilizing space tech
Sustainability
- Using space to support sustainability on earth
- Ensuring sustainability of space activities
Course Project
- Students develop their own new space business idea
The content features 30+ expert lectures from professors, scientists, investors, and entrepreneurs. Speakers are from organizations like EPFL, University of Zurich, Astrocast, Clearspace, and more.
Intended Audience and Outcomes
The course is geared towards graduate students, entrepreneurs, and career changers interested in learning about and potentially entering the new space industry.
After completing the course, students should understand:
- Major trends and business models in new space
- Current and future space infrastructure
- Applications of space technology on earth
- Developing sustainable space businesses
The course helps students evaluate new space business ideas and boost their competitiveness in the evolving industry.
Enrollment and Format
The New Space Economy course is offered for free on edX under EPFLx. It features video lectures, readings, quizzes, and a course project.