A free micro-masters experience in space
The ROSPIN Academy programme is designed for anyone aspiring to learn about the space sector and join the industry. The primary target are undergraduate, masters or doctoral students enrolled in technical universities, but professionals are also welcome.
Making space attractive & accessible
The vision for the ROSPIN Academy education programme is to continuously make space attractive to its participants, to offer them a context to understand the sector's complexity, depth and level of international collaboration, as well as to prepare them to join the sector.
ROSPIN Academy offers a free of charge micro-masters experience for the participants, using the SpacedIn platform and live engagement. Lectures are delivered in English and highlight the personal experience and expertise of the speakers, bringing elements that cannot be found in books.
Pre-recorded Lectures
Each lecture is available on ROSPIN's SpacedIn platform with an associated quiz (70% to pass).
Live Q&A Sessions
Every Thursday evening, participants can engage with speakers and the organizing team.
Three levels, ten weeks
Progress through increasingly advanced content, from industry basics to spacecraft subsystem engineering.
Level 1: Intro to the Space Sector
09.03.2026 - 25.03.2026A set of lectures meant to introduce the participant into the workings of the space industry and set the context for the more technical lectures that follow.
Level 2: Space Mission Architecture
26.03.2026 - 10.04.2026A set of lectures meant to provide systems level context for the participants. It goes into the thinking behind systems engineering and tackles every major system budget.
Level 3: Spacecraft Subsystem Engineering
20.04.2026 - 17.05.2026A set of lectures that goes into every spacecraft subsystem, details their design thinking and major elements.
Learn from 19 industry leaders
ROSPIN Academy offers a curriculum brought by 19 speakers from Romania, other European countries, the US and South America. Our speakers have experience at the highest level of the space industry and in world renowned institutions.
The Space Project Brief!
The fun part about ROSPIN Academy is that you get to apply what you learn as we go! We will provide three exciting space mission design briefs at the start of the program and you will get to choose your preferred project.
You will work on the project individually and deliver a report at the end of Level 2. If you pass, you will proceed to Level 3 and the initial brief will evolve into a group project that will bring together 3-5 participants with the same theme.
ROSPIN Academy graduates will have the opportunity to take part in a hands-on workshop organized in collaboration with local space companies later in the year.
The people behind the mission
ROSPIN Academy is powered by a dedicated organizing team of space enthusiasts and educators who volunteer their time and expertise to make this program possible.
Stefania Solomon
Educational Director
Silvia Puriciuc
Project Manager
Alexandru Meynaghi
Content & Media Lead
Alexandra Neagu
Platform & Events Lead
Bianca Oprea
Community & Media Coordinator
Mara Petrescu
Educational Coordinator
Maria Rozorea
Speaker Relations & Outreach
Aysu Seitmola
Speaker Relations & Outreach
Larisa Vasiu
Content & Events Coordinator
Nandor Waxmann
Platform Administrator
Info Session
February 28th, 19:00 EET
Join us on Google Meet to learn about the ROSPIN Academy experience and get your questions answered by the organizing team.
REGISTER FOR INFO SESSIONApply Now
Deadline: March 5th, 23:59 EET
We have 150 spots free of charge for the 2026 edition. Don't miss your chance to start your space journey!
SUBMIT APPLICATIONRomanian Space Initiative
Romanian Space Initiative (ROSPIN) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with the vision to create a united community of individuals with similar aspirations regarding the space sector. Since 2019, ROSPIN has the mission of developing the Romanian Space Ecosystem through educational programmes, hands-on technical projects, as well as community events.
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