Join the Caribbean region’s first Environmental and Aerospace Satellite Engineering (EASE) Programme administered by University of The Bahamas’ (UB’s) Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (CeLEARN). Get hands-on experience on a real satellite mission as you learn how to build and operate the first Bahamian satellite and develop a remote sensing system to gather and analyse data about The Bahamas.
Choose your area of concentration under the EASE programme, or you can do both:
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Satellite Development
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Environmental Engineering Analysis
Whether you’re a traditional undergraduate student, or a working professional in the STEM field, this programme is ideal for you. Leading Bahamian and international experts will educate and guide you, taking you through the full satellite development journey, from engineering and mission design to data analysis and operations.
The journey begins in September 2026 with an immersive five-day MasterClass.
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What You’ll Experience
Go beyond the classroom and shape the future with your own hands in the real-world satellite development process to build the skills needed for the growing space sector:
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Build a satellite through hands-on design, assembly, testing, and mission operations.
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Learn from leading aerospace engineers and industry experts throughout the programme.
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Master satellite engineering including remote sensing, systems engineering, and mission planning.
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Work with real satellite hardware using NASA/ECSS engineering standards and best practices.
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Develop career-ready skills in teamwork, project management, technical communication, and data analysis.
Why Choose This Programme?
You will work on a pioneering effort to build a remote sensing satellite to gather environmental data for analysis and to advise both public and private stakeholders with useful data. You will also:
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Learn from international aerospace experts
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Gain experience with real hardware, engineering reviews, and technical documentation
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Develop practical skills valued across aerospace, engineering, technology, and research
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Build a strong foundation for future graduate study and technical career opportunities
Who Should Apply?
Whether you’re advancing your knowledge in STEM, space technologies, or developing new expertise in aerospace engineering and environmental monitoring, this programme is ideal for:
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Undergraduate students
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Engineers and STEM professionals
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Graduates seeking to strengthen their knowledge of aerospace engineering, systems engineering, satellite operations, or other high-reliability industries
MasterClass: An Introduction to Space
Immerse yourself in a hands-on, five-day MasterClass led by international experts, taking students through the complete satellite mission lifecycle. This is mandatory for fully enrolled programme participants or anyone can take this MasterClass as a standalone module.
Dates: 14th -18th September
+ Tuition and Fees
Cost: BSD$350 per day
BSD$1,400 for the week
Free to enrolled students in the Satellite Development track.
Meet The Team
Learn from a multidisciplinary team of international aerospace professionals and executives, bringing expertise in satellite missions, engineering, and software, development. These instructors have played key roles in designing, building, and managing space technologies. Their industry knowledge and practical experience will provide invaluable knowledge and insights throughout your learning journey.
Programme Administrators
Dr. Veronica Toppin
Dean, College of Pure and Applied Sciences
Dr. Edward Bethel
Director of Open Learning & Acting Director of PPD, CeLEARN
Programme Instructors
James Jason Murray, PhD
Aerospace Engineering & Programme Consultant to UB
Director, Bahamas Commercial Space Ops Department CAA-B
Director, BOOSTER (Belgium)
Co-Founder and CTO, OffWorld (California)
Josep Pino Guimerà, MSc
Chief Technology Officer & Lead Systems Engineer, Aistech Space
Guillermo Valenzuela, MSc, MBA
CEO, Aistech Space
Carles Franquesa, MSc, MBA
Co-Founder & COO, Aistech Space
Luis Saturnino, Industrial Engineer
Programme Manager, Aistech Space
Parthena Symeonidou, MSc
Optical Payloads Manager, Aistech Space
Mathias Ingerslev, MSc
Lead Mechanical Engineer, Aistech Space
Cesc Casanovas, MSc
Systems Engineer, Aistech Space
Dominic Weisser, MSc
Remote Sensing Scientist, Aistech Space
Domenico Giorgi, MSc
Satellite Operations Engineer, Aistech Space
Oriol Martínez, MSc
Lead Electronic Engineer, Aistech Space
Giovanni Zambelli, MSc
Systems Engineer, Aistech Space
Andre Parris, MSc
Chief Commercial Officer, Aistech Space
Sonia Navarro, MBA
Electronic Engineer, General Project Coordinator, Aistech Space
Konstantinos Kovlakas, PhD
Lead Data Scientist, Aistech Space
Build The Bahamas’ First Satellite.
You will develop practical skills by participating in the complete development of The Bahamas' first small satellite – from mission planning and systems design to testing, operations, and data collection.