Course 1 of 6 Executive Certificate

Foundations of Spaceport Leadership

15 hours · Fully asynchronous · ISU–GSA Executive Certificate

6 Modules
$999 Per seat
2 Weeks
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Decision Advantage

Not a survey of aerospace history. An intensive program for those who must get smart fast to lead, invest in, or advise on the global spaceport sector.

Dual Credential

Completion earns the ISU–GSA Executive Certificate — the entry point to the full Professional Diploma in Spaceport Leadership across six courses.

Industry Authority

Co-delivered with the Global Spaceport Alliance and opened by George Nield — former FAA Associate Administrator and GSA President — and ISU President John Wensveen.

This course

Six modules. One complete picture.

01
The Strategic Site Infrastructure & Facilities
~2.5 hrs Available now
02
The Gateway Machine Operations & Staffing
~2.5 hrs Coming soon
03
The Rules of Space Policy & Regulation
~2.5 hrs Coming soon
04
The Business of Spaceports Economics & Funding
~2.5 hrs Coming soon
05
Industry Spotlight Sponsor Case Studies
~2 hrs Coming soon
06
Trending Topics Current & Emerging Issues
~2 hrs Coming soon
Course openers

Led by the sector's foremost authorities.

GN

George Nield

President, Global Spaceport Alliance

Former FAA Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation. Blue Origin astronaut. One of the foremost authorities on spaceport development and governance worldwide.

JW

John Wensveen

President, International Space University

Leading authority in aerospace management and space tourism. Steward of ISU's 38-year legacy of training the global space leadership community.

AB

Angie Bukley

Academic Lead · Former Dean, ISU

Extensive experience in aerospace and launch systems. Former Dean of the International Space University. Volunteer academic lead for the ISU–GSA diploma program.