EDUCATIONAL IMPACT AND TRAINING
ASPERA ISN'T JUST ABOUT SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY- IT'S ABOUT TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPACE LEADERS THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE THAT NO CLASSROOM CAN PROVIDE.
KNOWLEDGE IN ACTION
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Our students have the opportunity to learn:​
​Spacecraft design and integration: From concept to flight-ready hardware
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​Mission operations: Real-time spacecraft control and data analysis
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Leadership under constraints: Problem-solving with limited resources and tight deadlines
CAREER OUTCOMES
Our graduates and trained students are launching careers at major aerospace companies, NASA, space startups, and technology firms- many choosing to stay in Arizona and build our state’s space industry.
​​To date, Aspera has successfully supported and offered hands-on experience to:
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37 STUDENTS
8 EARLY CAREER ENGINEERS​​
EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES
With additional support, we're expanding paid internships specifically for students who otherwise would not have access to space research experiences, ensuring that financial barriers don't prevent talented students from accessing these career-changing opportunities.
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PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
With additional support, we’re expanding paid internships specifically for students from underserved backgrounds, ensuring that financial barriers don’t prevent talented students from accessing these career-changing opportunities.
LONG-TERM VISION:
Position the University of Arizona as the premier destination for small satelite education, attracting top students from around the world to study and work in Arizona.
