For professionals
Are you a professional looking to start your career in the space sector or to transition to a career in the space sector? The Space Career Launchpad can help you explore study pathways, access resources, and prepare for careers in the European space sector. Resources for professionals.
The Space Career Launchpad was created to help students, young graduates and professionals find opportunities and gain hands-on experience in local space companies. It acts as a virtual community and gateway to the broader EU space ecosystem.
The Job Board is a central feature of the platform, enabling organisations across the European space ecosystem to publish opportunities and connect with current and future space talent.
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The EU Space Academy offers a range of introductory courses designed to help you better understand the European space ecosystem and the opportunities it creates. The course Understanding the Space Economy explores how space activities generate economic value across sectors such as telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation, transport, agriculture and climate services. It introduces key market trends, business models and actors shaping the rapidly evolving European space economy.
The course Space Technologies: Applications focuses on the technologies behind EU space programmes and their practical use in addressing real-world challenges. Through examples and case studies, you can discover how satellite navigation, Earth observation and secure connectivity services support areas such as environmental monitoring, disaster management, smart mobility and digital innovation. Together, these courses provide a solid foundation for understanding both the economic and technological dimensions of the European space sector.
The ENTRUSTED training programme provides an introduction to secure satellite communications (SatCom), helping you understand the fundamentals of satellite technology, communication systems and the delivery of secure communication services. The course also introduces the concept of Governmental Satellite Communications (GOVSATCOM), an increasingly important capability for public authorities, security-critical operations and key infrastructure services across Europe.
Designed for learners with little or no prior knowledge of satellite communications, the self-paced online course combines presentations, videos and practical examples to build a solid understanding of secure SatCom systems and their applications. Whether you are interested in space technologies, secure connectivity or public-sector communication systems, the programme offers a valuable introduction to a rapidly growing area of the European space ecosystem.
Explore GEO-ACADEMY's free online courses to develop practical skills in geospatial technologies, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Earth observation. The self-paced courses combine theory with hands-on activities, helping you understand how geospatial data is collected, analysed and applied to real-world challenges across the space, environmental and digital sectors.
By completing these courses, you can strengthen your technical competencies in GIS, Earth observation and geospatial analysis while gaining practical experience with space-based data and its applications. The courses are particularly valuable for students and early-career professionals looking to develop skills that are increasingly sought after across the European space ecosystem.
ROOT is an EU-funded project that improves career guidance and counselling for adults, helping individuals make informed upskilling and reskilling decisions throughout their careers. By bringing together employers, career counsellors, educators and public authorities, the project develops and tests innovative approaches that support lifelong learning, workforce resilience and career development.
The JRC Knowledge Centre on Earth Observation provides access to a wide range of resources, datasets, tools and educational materials related to Earth observation and the use of satellite data.
By exploring the Knowledge Centre, you can discover practical examples, tutorials and scientific resources that demonstrate how Earth observation data is transformed into actionable insights. The platform is a valuable resource for students, researchers and professionals looking to deepen their understanding of satellite-based monitoring and the growing role of Earth observation within the European space ecosystem.
Ready to start your space career? We provide all the resources for your professional development in the sector.