Compliance course in space regulations
Online course of 300 hours in space regulatory compliance. 6 modules covering the space regulatory landscape, licences and authorisations, sustainability and security, compliance programmes, and risk and governance, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the regulatory framework for space activities.
Manage launch, operation and spectrum licences.
Apply debris mitigation and sustainability requirements.
Design compliance programmes for space operators.
Assess regulatory, contractual and insurance risks.
Integrate export controls and sanctions into management.
Produce the compliance plan for a space mission.
Who it's for
- Space compliance managers at operators and launch providers.
- Regulatory licensing managers handling launch, spectrum and operating authorisations.
- Legal advisers to space companies.
- Space policy analysts.
- Orbital sustainability specialists.
- Compliance auditors working with the space sector.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the space industry.
What you'll work with
- Outer Space Treaty (1967) (principles governing the activities of States in outer space)
- ITU Radio Regulations (international use of radio spectrum and satellite orbits)
- ISO 24113:2023 (space debris mitigation requirements)
- ECSS-U-AS-10C (ESA space debris mitigation requirements)
- 47 CFR Part 25 (FCC rules for satellite communications)
- 14 CFR Part 450 (FAA launch and re-entry licensing requirements)
- ISO 37301:2021 (compliance management systems)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (EU dual-use export control regime)
- Space-Track
- ESA DRAMA
- ITU SpaceExplorer
- NAVEX GRC
6 modules
1.1International framework of space law1.2National regulation of space activities1.3Competent agencies and authorities1.4Launch and operation licences1.5Radio frequency regulation1.6Insurance requirements1.7Export controls in the sector1.8EU regulation and the proposed EU Space Law1.9Map of an operator's obligations1.10Case study: regulatory map of a space start-up
2.1Launch and re-entry licences2.2Satellite operation authorisations2.3Earth station licences2.4Remote sensing licences2.5Frequency coordination with the ITU2.6FCC requirements for operators2.7Registration of space objects2.8Technical application requirements2.9Licensing timelines and risks2.10Workshop: authorisation file for a satellite
3.1Space debris mitigation3.2The FCC five-year disposal rule3.3ISO 24113 and ECSS-U-AS-103.4Re-entry risk assessment3.5Conjunction coordination3.6Cybersecurity of space systems3.7Protection of critical infrastructure3.8Launch safety3.9Codes of conduct and Zero Debris3.10Practical exercise: debris mitigation compliance assessment
4.1Designing a compliance programme4.2Requirements and ownership matrix4.3Export controls and ITAR4.4Protection of Earth observation data4.5Anti-corruption in public contracts4.6International sanctions and embargoes4.7Training and compliance culture4.8Audits and monitoring4.9Management of regulatory incidents4.10Case study: compliance matrix for an operator
5.1Corporate governance in space companies5.2Launch and in-orbit insurance5.3Third-party liability5.4Contracts with space agencies5.5ESG and sustainability compliance5.6Due diligence in space investments5.7Future regulatory trends5.8Relations with authorities and ethical lobbying5.9Lessons from regulatory incidents5.10Laboratory: regulatory risk map
6.1Selection of the mission or operator6.2Map of regulatory obligations6.3Licensing and authorisation plan6.4Orbital sustainability plan6.5Proposed compliance programme6.6Indicators and audit6.7Insurance and liability analysis6.8Management of regulatory incidents6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Space-Track, ESA DRAMA, ITU SpaceExplorer and NAVEX GRC, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: mapping regulatory obligations, preparing licence files and assessing debris mitigation compliance. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: Outer Space Treaty (1967), ITU Radio Regulations, ISO 24113:2023, ECSS-U-AS-10C, 47 CFR Part 25, 14 CFR Part 450, ISO 37301:2021, Regulation (EU) 2021/821.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Space-Track, ESA DRAMA, ITU SpaceExplorer and NAVEX GRC, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a suitable computer and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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