The Executive Guide to Space is a professional development programme designed to provide learners with a clear understanding of the origins and applications of space missions, the national and international factors which drive activities in space, and a clear working knowledge of the science and engineering required for spaceflight, and space missions.
Join the programme, on site at our sector-leading Space Park Leicester, and participate in 3 days of training led by space industry experts with over 6 decades of experience leading and developing space missions.
Who’s the programme for?
Technical and non-technical professionals who want to develop a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to design, build, launch and operate a space mission. Previous course participants have included; Project Managers, CEO’s, Analysts, Procurement Specialists, Space Policy Advisors, Marketers, Science Communicators, Technology Transfer Specialists and Legal and Financial teams.
Join our experts on-site at Space Park Leicester, 24th – 26th March 2026
The Executive Guide to Space is a professional development programme designed to provide participants with a clear understanding of the origins and applications of space missions, the national and international factors which drive activities in space, and a clear working knowledge of the science, engineering and regulation of spaceflight, and space missions.
The course comprises of a 3-day strategic overview delivered in-person at Space Park Leicester. It is designed to support anyone joining the space industry or seeking to develop their own knowledge to allow them lead their organisation within the space sector.
Our Space short courses are delivered in themed weekly blocks, giving you the flexibility to attend as many – or as few – as suit your interests and schedule.
Expert insight into the size of the Space economy and the importance and opportunities found in engaging with it.
Hear from experts how to plan and design for engineering success in the harsh environment of space.
Explore the complex legal and regulatory landscape of the space domain. Gain vital knowledge around how to navigate international relationships
There are no formal entry requirements but the programme has been designed with the following audiences in mind:
Individuals with technical backgrounds
The programme provides a flexible conversion for technical professionals moving, or planning to move, into the space sector.
Organisations moving into the space sector
The programme supports management or technical leads who understand how to successfully produce and deploy products in space, including the legal and regulatory requirements.
Individuals who require rapid upskilling in certain roles
The programme can help upskill individuals for difficult-to-recruit roles such as Systems Engineering and Spacecraft Operations.
Individuals in supporting roles
The course will help improve knowledge and understanding of a space-related business for individuals not directly involved in delivery (e.g. marketing).
Space Missions: The Executive Guide to Space
24th March – 26th March held at Space Park Leicester
There are no assessments for this course. The programme is designed with some understanding of the time constraints faced by learners who are already in full time employment, so preparatory activities are kept to a minimum and limited to a small number of suggested articles to read.
The Executive Guide to Space is delivered by the University of Leicester, with over 6 decades of experience in space, including significant roles in major missions including James Webb Space Telescope, JUICE, BepiColombo, and Earth Observation missions, working with ESA, NASA, JAXA and a wide range of international industry and academic partners.
The University has end-to-end capability, covering the earliest phases of concept development, including fundamental scientific and engineering drivers, through to assembly, integration and testing, launch support, operations and data exploitation.
The course team are all involved in the development and delivery of skills and training at Undergraduate, Postgraduate and CPD levels, alongside the design, operation and analysis in many of the of the 100+ space mission the University of Leicester has been involved in. The course is delivered in the state-of-the-art Space Park Leicester facility, the multi-disciplinary home of space science in the heart of Leicester’s Space City Campus. Space Park Leicester contains a breadth of space-grade facilities, houses the Universities space research and engineering teams and is home to over 20 key space industry partners which creates a unique environment that excels at delivering world class space research and access.
Alden Legal is a specialist legal consultancy internationally known for their satellite, space and communications law and regulatory expertise.
They specialise in providing legal, regulatory, policy and consulting advice in Europe; working at the cutting edge of commercial, transactional, regulatory, policy and national security issues in the satellite, space, communications and applications industries.
Alden advises on ground-breaking technological applications and complex areas such as the regulatory and commercial aspects of innovative technology, including in-orbit servicing, large constellations, aeronautical services and new applications.
They are involved in the drafting of national space and communication laws, and launch and spectrum regulations.
Led by Managing Partner Joanne Wheeler MBE, Alden brings in in-depth understanding of the legal, regulatory and policy considerations required by companies in the sector, as well as developments surrounding space sustainability, and the importance of adopting a holistic approach to training.
Alden has devised and developed several training courses for SMEs, the Space Export Academy and are experienced in providing executive training to companies.
Please contact us to enquire about group discounts.
| Course | Start Date | Length | Price |
| Space Missions: The Executive Guide to Space | 24th March | 3 Days | £1000 |
Join our experts on-site at Space Park Leicester, 24th – 26th March 2026
To enquire about this programme or your professional space skills requirements, including bespoke training courses for your organisation, please email: skills@space-park.co.uk