Space Studies Online Degrees & Certificates

The Space Studies programs at American Military University offer a unique blend of aeronautical and space science, management, operations, and policy. Areas of study range from space station, satellite, and spacecraft operations to astronomy and space exploration. AMU's Space Studies programs provide the foundational work and knowledge students need in order to succeed within a broad range of careers including occupations at NASA, the U.S. intelligence community, on active duty in the military, and working in education.

Our programs enable you to start or advance your career in fields of space sciences. Take the next step and complete a no-fee application.

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• Available Programs

  • B.S. in Space Studies
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Space Studies
  • Graduate Certificate in Space Studies

• Related Programs

  • Intelligence Degrees & Certificates
  • Military Degrees & Certificates
  • National Security Studies Degrees & Certificates
  • Political Science Degrees

• Why Choose AMU?

  Academic Quality meets Affordable Tuition

  American Military University (AMU) provides quality and affordable online education to U.S. Armed Forces, members of the public safety, service and national security communities, and working adults in a wide range of fields. AMU closely partners with industry organizations and is highly respected by public service, intelligence, homeland security and criminal justice communities for developing curriculum that is relevant to today’s job market. AMU is a member of the regionally accredited American Public University System. Here’s why more than 80,000 students make us their school of choice.

  • #1 ranked provider of education to the U.S. military*
  • Admission fees are waived for active duty, guard and reserve members 
  • No application or technology fees; and textbooks are provided at no cost to all undergraduate students earning academic credit 
  • Active duty tuition assistance covers 100% of undergraduate tuition and 75% of graduate tuition for up to six courses per year**
  • Affordable tuition that is 10 percent less than the average four-year public university’s in-state rates according to the College Board’s 2009-2010 study
  • Save time and money by transferring previous education and training credits
  • Nationally recognized for quality online education and effective practices 
  • Experienced faculty; many who are executives in government and nonprofit organizations including the United Nations, State Department, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency.
  • 96% of APU seniors say they are satisfied or very satisfied with their education
  • 97% of APU seniors say they would recommend APU to friends and colleagues

  To get started, complete our no-fee application now.

  * based upon 2009 DoD enrollment figures for U.S. servicemembers
  ** refer to your service's policy on tuition assistance eligibility
  

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James F. Reilly
Dean of the School of Science and Technology
Ph.D.: University of Texas at Dallas

Dr. Jim Reilly joined APUS in December, 2009, as the Dean of the School of Science and Technology. He received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from the University of Texas at Dallas in 1977 and 1985, respectively. He received his Ph.D. in geosciences in 1995 from UTD with his dissertation titled The Structural and Stratigraphic Controls on the Distribution of Chemosynthetic Communities in the Gulf of Mexico. Field work required a combined 22 days underwater in deep submergence vehicles operated by the US Navy and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution. Read more...

Wendy B. Lawrence
Professor of Space Studies
M.S.: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Wendy Lawrence earned a bachelor’s degree in ocean engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy and a master’s degree in ocean engineering from MIT and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). She was selected as an astronaut mission specialist in 1992 and worked at NASA for 14 years. Her technical assignments included serving as the Director of Operations at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia and as the astronaut office representative to the space station program for crew training, operations and support. Wendy is a veteran of four shuttle missions (STS-67, 86, 91 and 114) and has logged over 50 days in space. Read more...