For students
Are you a student looking to start your career in the space sector? The Space Career Launchpad can help you explore study pathways, access learning resources, and prepare for careers in the European space sector.
Explore educational pathways, learning opportunities, career guidance and practical resources that can help you prepare for your career.
Resources
The Space Career Launchpad connects students, graduates and professionals with educational, training and career-development opportunities across the European space ecosystem. Through this section, you can discover a curated selection of learning resources, initiatives and programmes that support skills development and career progression in the space sector.
Explore a wide range of learning opportunities supporting different stages of your career, including:
Study programme databases
Online courses and MOOCs
Skills development initiatives
Earth observation and geospatial learning resources
Entrepreneurship and innovation programmes
Resources for teachers and educators
Career Development Initiatives
Building the next generation of space professionals
The Job Board is a central feature of the platform, enabling organisations across the European space ecosystem to publish opportunities and connect with emerging and experienced talent. Users can explore opportunities across a wide range of organisations, disciplines and European countries.
The job board brings together career opportunities across the European space ecosystem, including internships, graduate programmes, research opportunities and professional vacancies.
The ASTRAIOS Curricula Database provides access to a wide range of space-related study programmes and educational opportunities across Europe. It helps students, graduates and professionals identify relevant academic pathways in fields such as engineering, Earth observation, data science, telecommunications, space policy, business, and other disciplines supporting the European space sector.
By bringing together information on higher education programmes from different countries and institutions,
Learning & Knowledge Platforms
Expanding expertise in all space domains and space entrepreneurship
The EU Space Academy Learning Platform offers free online courses, workshops and mentoring opportunities designed to help participants develop both technical and business-related skills relevant to the European space ecosystem. The programme covers topics such as Earth observation, satellite navigation, secure connectivity, space security, entrepreneurship, innovation and the wider EU Space Programme.
Through self-paced online learning, live workshops and expert-led sessions, users can deepen their understanding of space technologies and their applications while gaining practical insights into innovation, market opportunities and business development. The Academy enables learners to tailor their own learning journey according to their interests, professional goals and level of experience.
Girls Go STEM is a European initiative that helps young people, particularly girls, develop digital, entrepreneurial and sustainability skills through interactive online learning and challenge-based activities. The programme combines self-paced learning with practical projects, helping participants build skills that are increasingly relevant for future studies and careers in STEM-related fields.
Through the Girls Go STEM learning platform, you can explore topics such as artificial intelligence, robotics, sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation while working on real-world challenges alongside other learners. The programme is available free of charge across Europe and helps participants strengthen their problem-solving, teamwork, creativity and leadership skills
The EO4GEO Body of Knowledge (BoK) is a comprehensive resource covering the knowledge, skills and competencies required in the fields of Earth Observation (EO) and Geographic Information (GI). Developed through a European collaboration of universities, industry and training providers, it helps learners better understand the skills needed for careers involving satellite data, geospatial technologies, remote sensing and Earth observation applications.
By exploring the EO4GEO BoK, you can discover how different technical concepts, skills and professional profiles are connected across the Earth observation sector. The platform can help you identify learning pathways, understand emerging competence requirements and explore career opportunities linked to Copernicus, geospatial technologies and the wider European space ecosystem.
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.