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 education, training and career development opportunities across Europe’s space ecosystem. It offers a curated selection of resources, initiatives and programmes designed to support skills development and professional growth in the space sector.
Users can explore opportunities tailored to different career stages, 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 Space Career Job Board helps connect talent with organisations across the European space sector. Whether you are a student, graduate or experienced professional, you can explore:
- Internships and graduate programmes
- Research positions and technical roles
- Full-time jobs in industry, start-ups and public institutions
Organisations can post vacancies free of charge visible to candidates across Europe.
The ASTRAIOS Curricula Database helps you find academic pathways that support careers in the European space sector by identifying relevant study options, compare programmes by area of interest, in fields such as engineering, Earth observation, data science, telecommunications, space policy, business, and other disciplines supporting the European space sector.
Learning & Knowledge Platforms
Expanding expertise in all space domains and space entrepreneurship
Access free online courses, workshops and mentoring to grow your technical and business skills in Europe’s space sector and explore topics such as earth observation, satellite navigation, secure connectivity, space security, and entrepreneurship.
Learn through self-paced modules, live sessions and expert-led insights. Whether you want to understand space technologies, spot innovation opportunities or explore market applications, you can shape your learning journey to match your goals.
Girls Go STEM empowers young people, especially girls, to build digital, entrepreneurial and sustainability skills through free, interactive learning and real-world challenges. Explore AI, robotics and innovation while strengthening problem-solving, teamwork and leadership for future STEM studies and careers.
EO4GEO Body of Knowledge (BoK) helps you understand the skills and knowledge needed for careers in Earth Observation (EO) and Geographic Information (GI). Created by European universities, industry and training providers, it links technical concepts to real professional roles across the geospatial sector.
Use it to:
- Identify key competencies in satellite data, remote sensing and geospatial technologies
- Explore learning pathways and emerging skills connected to Copernicus and Europe’s space ecosystem
- Discover how training, skills and career opportunities come together in the EO and GI fields
An introductory, self-paced course on secure satellite communications (SatCom) and GOVSATCOM, designed for learners with little or no prior knowledge.
Participants will explore:
- the fundamentals of satellite technology and communication systems
- how secure communication services are delivered
- the role of Governmental Satellite Communications (GOVSATCOM) for public authorities, security-critical operations and key infrastructure services across Europe
Through presentations, videos and practical examples, the programme helps learners build a solid understanding of secure SatCom systems and their real-world applications.
Ideal for anyone interested in space technologies, secure connectivity and public-sector communication systems.