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The Brazilian Space Agency platform releases free online courses with certificates in areas such as rockets, satellites, and astronomy, expanding national access to space knowledge with a flexible format and immediate start.
The Brazilian Space Agency, linked to the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, is open for enrollment for new classes of free distance courses on the AEB Virtual School platform.
The training is national, occurs in an asynchronous format, and includes content on astronomy, satellites, rockets, propulsion, remote sensing, meteorology, and aerospace geopolitics.
According to AEB, students have until May 1, 2026 to enroll, and after the start, they have two months to complete the activities and issue the certificate.
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Although the announcement highlights 29 courses, the official offer released by the agency for this round is broader.
In a statement published on the AEB portal and in the showcase of the AEB Virtual School, the institution announces the opening of 32 courses in 2026, including the previously mentioned topics and other training in related areas.
The initiative maintains the proposal to expand access to space knowledge for students, teachers, professionals, and those interested in the sector in any region of the country.
Free courses from AEB include rockets, satellites, and propulsion
Among the open options are Satellite Course, Introduction to Space Propulsion I, Introduction to Space Propulsion II, Introduction to Nanosatellites, Introduction to Rocket Physics in different modules, Experimentation for rocket launches, and A flight through the universe of rockets: theory and practice.
The curriculum also includes content on astronomy, space law, security and defense of outer space, technological maturity, product engineering, and project management in the aerospace sector.
The list available on the platform also confirms courses such as Introduction to Meteorology, Introduction to Physical Oceanography, Remote Sensing Course, Course on the Mysteries of the Universe, History of the Space Sector, Introductory Course to Aerospace Geopolitics, and Basic Course in Space Law.
There is also a course on Basic Astronomy with audio description and translation in Libras, which increases accessibility for part of the interested audience.
This distribution shows that AEB has not restricted the vacancies only to those who intend to pursue a technical career in engineering or applied research.
The catalog combines introductory tracks, scientific dissemination content, and topics related to the institutional functioning of the Brazilian space sector.
EAD courses allow studying at your own pace
The courses are offered in a virtual environment and without mandatory in-person classes.
On different pages of the AEB Virtual School, the agency describes the training as free, 100% online, remote, asynchronous, and without tutoring, with text and video materials so that each participant can organize their own study routine.
This model tends to favor those who work, live far from major centers, or need to balance training with other activities throughout the week.
Additionally, the official platform informs that, in at least some courses, the student has 60 days after enrollment to complete all activities.
AEB also warns that long periods of inactivity may lead to cancellation of enrollment in certain classes.
In practice, this means that enrollment is simple, but the certificate depends on the completion of tasks within the specified timeframe.
Who can participate in the courses of the Brazilian Space Agency
The proposal of the AEB Virtual School is open to interested individuals from all over Brazil, without the requirement of travel or physical presence.
The agency presents the environment as a tool to democratize access to knowledge about space, aimed at students, teachers, and enthusiasts in the space field.
Thus, the most important practical requirement is to have an internet connection, a compatible device, and availability to follow the activities during the established period.
This national reach helps explain why niche topics appear alongside broader content.
The strategy brings the audience closer to subjects that are normally restricted to academic or technical environments.
New courses expand AEB’s offer in 2026
The official communication from AEB informs that the new round brought nine new courses and mentions training in nanosatellites, rockets, aerospace geopolitics, and other areas.
Courses on Algorithm Programming in Python and Programming Languages also appear, expanding the offer compared to the initial selection released.
This detail indicates that the catalog effectively opened in 2026 is larger than the more widely circulated selection.
For those seeking training with a direct focus on the space area, the courses on satellites, rockets, and propulsion concentrate part of the interest.
In the case of Introduction to Space Propulsion I, the content includes fundamental concepts, conservation of momentum, and principles of propulsion.
The Satellite Course presents objectives related to understanding natural and artificial satellites and the relevance of these technologies in everyday life.
How to enroll in the free courses of AEB
To participate, the candidate must access the AEB Virtual School, locate the desired class, and register on the platform.
In the official showcase, most of the courses in this round appear with an enrollment period between March 1 and April 30, 2026, while the institutional announcement informs a deadline until May 1, 2026.
After registration, the student will follow the activities online in the virtual environment. To obtain the free certificate, it is necessary to complete the course within the timeframe defined by the platform.
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