NewSpace@Berkeley
Preparing for launch...
Preparing for launch...
A two-semester course exploring NewSpace economics, policy and technology fundamentals through relevant lectures, case-studies, and guest speakers, alongside a real-world industry project.
Understand the business models, markets, and economics driving the new space race.
Learn how startups are innovating in launch, satellites, data services, and more.
Explore the legal frameworks governing space activities from licensing to international treaties.
Discover diverse career opportunities in engineering, business, policy, and more.
Two-semester structure with hands-on learning
Learn fundamentals of the commercial space industry through lectures, case studies, and guest speakers from leading companies.
Work in teams on a real-world project with an industry partner, applying what you learned to solve actual business challenges.
Open to all majors and backgrounds
No aerospace experience required. We welcome students from all majors who are curious about the space industry.
Real-world projects students have completed
Analyzed market trends and growth projections for small satellite constellations.
Evaluated potential launch sites for a hypothetical small launch vehicle company.
Developed a business plan for an Earth observation data service company.
Proposed policy solutions for managing increasing satellite traffic in low Earth orbit.
Feedback from our partners and alumni
“The Space Foundation team worked closely with a group of students in the NewSpace program. They produced a very high-quality paper that we have proudly shared with incoming interns and internally among our employees.”
“Through this DeCal I got the chance to take one of the coolest classes I'd ever taken at Berkeley. The classes were insightful and engaging, the speakers diverse and goal-oriented.”
“Working with Berkeley's NewSpace students was a fantastic experience for Planet. We were continually impressed by the ability and drive of the students to tackle the investigation at hand.”
