Training Programs
UPCOMING SESSIONS
Dates: May 12-14
Duration: 3 Days
Location: Toulouse, France
Price: 800€ HT
Human Factors in Space
Join a unique training experience designed for professionals, students, and enthusiasts eager to deepen their understanding of human factors in space exploration. Led by renowned experts, this program covers cognitive science, physiological monitoring, and real-world case studies. Ideal for aerospace engineers, healthcare professionals, and researchers, participants will gain practical knowledge to apply in demanding environments.
COMING SOON
Human Spaceflight Certificate
Graduate Diploma
Dates: TBD 2025-2026
Duration: 5-months full time
Location: Toulouse, France
Price: 20 833€ HT
We built a comprehensive Graduate Diploma for Human Spaceflight, aiming to teach all the necessary knowledge to design and work on human space missions. This standalone certificate will be delivered by a renowned academic partner and also constitutes the first phase of our complete astronaut training program, which you may continue on after graduating with the Human Spaceflight certificate and upon successful selection.
Commercial Astronaut Certificate
Dates: TBD 2026
Duration: 3-6 months
Location: USA and France
Price: TBD
The full Commercial Astronaut Certificate is conducted in 3 phases. Phase 1 is our standalone Human Spaceflight Certificate, which contains all the knowledge needed to work on a human space mission. The phase 2 and 3 of the astronaut training focus on the practical astronaut skills and space readiness and mimics the space agencies programs while offering coaching and mentorship towards selections or future space missions.
PATH TO COMMERCIAL ASTRONAUT
The Spaceflight Institute offers a highly specialized set of training programs for human spaceflight, divided into three phases.
The Human Spaceflight Certificate (HSC) program contains all the theoretical knowledge necessary to work with astronauts on complex space missions and also constitutes the first phase of our complete astronaut training program.
Candidates enrolled in the Commercial Astronaut Certificate (CAC) program will be trained according to FAA part 14 CFR 460 guidelines and to similar standards as NASA and ESA astronauts.
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Theoretical knowledge (see below)
Group projects
Sites visits
Coaching
Microgravity flight (basic)
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Coaching for selection
Crew training
Group project
Selection
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High-G training
Emergency and upset prevention
EVA training
Pilot training
Microgravity flight (advanced)
Advanced skills for orbital activities
Analog mission
Optional modules
WORLD’S FIRST CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL ASTRONAUT TRAINING
At the Spaceflight Institute, we take great pride in offering you the most comprehensive and cutting-edge certified commercial astronaut training program in the industry. Our rigorous training curriculum is designed by a team of experts, including former astronauts and industry professionals, ensuring that our trainees receive the highest standard of education and preparation for their spaceflight missions.
From physical fitness to technical skills, our program covers every aspect of space travel, allowing our trainees to develop a deep understanding of the complexities of the field. With state-of-the-art simulators and hands-on experience, we provide our trainees with realistic immersive training scenarios, preparing them for the challenges they may encounter in space.
Our certified commercial astronaut training program equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to excel as commercial astronauts, enabling them to embark on their journey with the utmost preparedness and professionalism.
APPLY TO OUR PROGRAMS
Take the first step towards becoming a commercial astronaut by applying to one of our upcoming training classes.