Curiosity
We ask questions first and encourage learners to do the same.
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A centre built on curiosity and rigour
SPACE 1 exists to make serious space education and research available to more people, and to do it openly and honestly.
Origin
Open from day one
Open from day one
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About SPACE 1
SPACE 1 is a Centre for Space Studies & Research. We combine three things that rarely sit together: structured education, hands-on research and public experiences.
Space is now an economy, a science and a shared environment all at once. We train people to work in it, study it responsibly and help everyone understand it.
- Learn. Courses from first principles to professional skills.
- Research. Projects in resources, satellites, robotics, medicine and more.
- Experience. A planetarium and simulators that make science felt, not just read.
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Vision, Mission and Values
Our vision is a world that understands space and builds responsibly beyond Earth. Our mission is to teach, discover and inspire. These values guide how we do it.
Rigour
Teaching and research are checked against evidence and open to review.
Access
Talent is everywhere. Scholarships and school programmes widen the door.
Openness
We publish methods and results where we can and say clearly when we cannot.
Responsibility
Space is shared. We teach sustainability and safe, lawful practice.
Collaboration
The hardest problems are solved by universities, industry and communities together.
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Founder’s Message
“Every person who has looked up at a clear night sky has asked the same thing: what is out there, and could we go? SPACE 1 is my answer to that question. It begins with teaching, because understanding comes first. It grows into research and a place where anyone can stand under the stars and feel the scale of it.”
I invite you to learn with us, to question us and to help build this from the first day.
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Founder, SPACE 1
Message to learners and partners
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Our Journey
SPACE 1 grows in stages, and each stage is released only when it is ready to be done properly.
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Phase 1 · Now
Learn
The Learning Academy opens with SPACE 1 certificates of completion, public sky nights and an online knowledge hub.
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Phase 2
Discover
Research programmes begin with university and institutional partners. Student research projects and innovation challenges start.
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Phase 3
Experience
The Cosmic Experience Centre opens its first digital planetarium and simulator spaces for the public and for schools.
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Phase 4
Campus
A full university and cosmic experience campus brings teaching, laboratories and public experiences together.
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Scientific Advisory Board
The board reviews our curriculum, research direction and public claims. Founding seats are being filled by invitation. Members will be named here once confirmed.
Astrophysics and Cosmology
Reviews the physics curriculum and observing programmes.
Planetary Science
Guides lunar, Mars and small-body research.
Aerospace Engineering
Reviews satellite and propulsion programmes.
Space Medicine and Life Sciences
Advises on human spaceflight and astrobiology.
Space Law and Policy
Advises on resources, licensing and sustainability.
Education and Learning Science
Ensures teaching is effective and inclusive.
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Governance and Transparency
Honest claims
We state what we offer. We never imply accreditation, academic credit or endorsement from NASA, a university or any institution unless that arrangement is formally authorised.
Academic integrity
Assessments, grading and certificate rules are published and applied equally to every learner.
Financial transparency
We will publish an annual report covering income, spending and the share going to scholarships.
Safeguarding
Programmes for children and young people follow a written safeguarding policy with trained staff.
Data privacy
We collect only what we need, never sell personal data, and explain how it is used.
Open research
Where possible, methods and datasets are published for others to check and reuse.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SPACE 1?
A centre for space studies and research that offers courses, runs research projects and is building a public experience centre.
Do I need a science background to join?
No. Foundations of Space Science starts from first principles. Advanced tracks list their prerequisites clearly.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. SPACE 1 issues certificates of completion for its own courses. We do not claim accreditation or credit from other institutions unless formally agreed and announced.
Is SPACE 1 affiliated with NASA or a university?
Not at present. Any partnership will be announced on the Partnerships page with its exact terms.
Can schools take part?
Yes. School programmes, teacher resources and group visits are planned for every phase.
How can I support SPACE 1?
Become a member, volunteer, mentor, sponsor a scholarship or partner with us as an institution.
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