The First COSMIC-Aligned Space Workforce Certification
Three certification tiers covering in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing, from foundational awareness through expert-level mastery. Built by the team leading workforce development for COSMIC, the consortium defining space operations standards for NASA and the Space Force.
A Workforce Gap You Can't Ignore
The space industry added 100,000 jobs in the last decade, but no standardized certification exists for the engineers, technicians, and operators who will service, assemble, and manufacture assets in orbit. ISAM is the operational backbone of the next space economy. And until now, there was no way to certify workforce readiness for it.
Global space economy by 2026
Unfilled ISAM-relevant positions
COSMIC-aligned certifications, until now
Three Tiers. One Standard.
ISAM 101 curriculum covering 12 modules on in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing fundamentals.
Prerequisite: None. Designed for STEM students, recent graduates, career changers, program managers, and policy analysts.
Exam: 120 questions, 180 minutes.
- Introduction to ISAM
- History of ISAM
- ISAM for Space Exploration
- In-Space Servicing
- In-Space Assembly
- In-Space Manufacturing
- Space Agriculture Applications
- ISAM Tools and Technologies
- Testing and Validation
- Safety and Risk Management
- Policy and Regulations
- The Future of ISAM
ISAM 201 curriculum for engineers, technicians, operators, and project leads with ISAM experience.
Prerequisite: ISAM-A certification.
Exam: 120 questions, 180 minutes.
- Curriculum details available upon program launch.
ISAM 301 curriculum for senior engineers, program managers, and subject matter experts.
Prerequisite: ISAM-P certification required.
Exam: 120 questions, 240 minutes.
- Curriculum details available upon program launch.
Learn on ISAM Ready
ISAM Ready is the AI-assisted learning platform purpose-built for ISAM workforce certification. Track your progress across 12 curriculum modules covering in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing. Get instant AI explanations grounded in the actual curriculum content.
- AI-assisted learning with contextual explanations
- Real-time progress tracking across all modules
- Proctored assessments for certification readiness
- Employer dashboards for tracking team certification progress
Built For
Defense Contractors
Certify teams on in-space servicing and manufacturing operations for space-adjacent contracts.
Space Operators
Qualify satellite servicing, orbital assembly, and mission planning personnel against the COSMIC standard.
Government Agencies
Build internal ISAM expertise for NASA, DoD, and Space Force programs requiring space operations workforce readiness.
Career Changers
Transition into the space industry from engineering, aerospace, military service, or manufacturing backgrounds. No prior space experience required for ISAM-A.
Start Your Certification
Whether you’re entering the space workforce or onboarding a team, prepare with ISAM Ready. To deploy your own learning infrastructure for your education or training needs, contact TacNex today.