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Earn Your BS in Space Studies Online

Space exploration is having its moment, propelled by commercial enterprises promoting travel to the next frontier and the launch of the U.S. Space Force. By enrolling in American Military University’s (AMU) online Bachelor of Science in Space Studies, you deeply examine this fascinating discipline and have an opportunity for hands-on learning through participation in research projects.

AMU’s programs are online with 24/7 access and no set login times. At AMU, there are no entrance exams and programs start every month, so you can begin quickly and control your schedule.


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* Zero-out-of-pocket tuition may be possible when the Freedom Grant® is combined with other forms of financial assistance, such as military TA or federal Pell grants. The Freedom Grant is available to all U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists. Military spouses/dependents are also eligible to receive a grant that covers tuition above the military TA cap of $250/credit hour for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.

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Why You Should Earn This Bachelor's From AMU

Informed Approach

Coursework examines the challenges associated with space exploration through the lens of politics, economics, law, commerce, science, and technology.

Goal-Oriented

Core coursework covers the fundamentals of the discipline, introducing you to space studies and research methods. To sharpen your focus and meet professional goals, you will choose a concentration.

Wow Factor

AMU offers a state-of-the-art, remote-controlled observatory, with a fully online 24-inch aperture telescope. Working with a faculty member, you can explore the cosmos remotely. Accessing its data with a simple internet connection is extraordinary and sets AMU apart.

Experiential Knowledge

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the University’s supernova research project as well as other research involving AMU’s telescope, which is among the largest telescopes located within nearby states.

Expert Insight

You benefit from the knowledge of astronomers, scientists, and engineers currently working for NASA, astronomical observatories, and aerospace firms—professionals who are among the faculty guiding your studies in this exciting program.

Collaborative Learning

You will study alongside AMU’s unique group of working professional students representing military, government, and public sector communities.

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