Course in Technological Trajectories for the new Space Economy

The course in Technological Trajectories for the New Space Economy is a short advanced training programme, not a master, that examines the technologies and trends that are changing the space sector. The so-called new space economy is characterised by the entry of new private players, the reduction of the costs of access to space and a strong development of commercial applications. The course helps participants read these trajectories, starting from the digital revolution in space. In recent years space has become more accessible thanks to low-cost launches, small satellites and the availability of Earth observation data. The course frames these transformations, explaining why missions with micro and nano satellites can be faster and cheaper, and what opportunities they offer to companies, universities and start-ups that previously had no access to the sector.

The programme covers the design of micro and nano satellites, applications based on satellite data, GNSS satellite navigation and exploration systems. Teaching is based on synchronous online lessons, with a balance between theory and applied cases. The course is part time, lasts 16 hours, spread over four lessons of four hours each, and is in English. The cost is €400. The page does not give the credits, whether there is an internship, the start dates or the enrolment deadlines. GNSS satellite navigation is presented as an infrastructure used by many sectors, from transport to telecommunications, from agriculture to finance. Space-based applications, that is, those based on the use of data and services from space, are another important theme, because they show how space technology generates value also in fields far removed from traditional aerospace.

The aim is to offer a targeted update to those who work or wish to work in space innovation, aerospace engineering and technology consulting. The course is aimed at bachelor's or master's graduates or at professionals with at least five years of experience in the space sector. The online format and short duration make it suited to those who work and cannot follow a long programme, and allow participation also from outside Turin. The course may also serve those coming from other sectors, such as electronics, telecommunications and computer science, who want to understand how to enter space supply chains. The Polytechnic University of Turin is ranked 241st in the 2025 QS world rankings and 103rd in the European ones. The four lessons of four hours, held online synchronously, allow direct interaction with the lecturers. The cost of €400 and the small number of hours make the course a targeted update offering. Since the page does not give the dates or the credits, those interested should check with the university the calendar of the next editions and the enrolment arrangements.