What Nova Space does

Nova Space Inc. is a Minneapolis-based, privately held professional development and training company founded in 2021 that operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Pure Capital Solutions (OTC: PCST). The company sells an asynchronous e-learning curriculum focused exclusively on the space industry, anchored by its flagship 30-40 hour Nova Space Professional Program priced at $1,299 per individual license, supplemented by roughly 15 topic-specific courses covering orbital mechanics, rocket science, satellite communications, remote sensing, PNT, space environment, space tourism, and on-orbit manufacturing at price points ranging from $49 to $1,299. Course delivery runs through a self-serve digital platform with verifiable digital credentials issued via Credly for LinkedIn display, and the company has added bundle packages that pair its courses with Space Workforce Institute assessment vouchers for industry-recognized certification.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining a product-led self-serve motion for individuals and small buyers with a direct enterprise sales motion for government, defense, and commercial space customers. Enterprise offerings are structured as three-tier workforce development bundles (Stellar at $40K for 10 licenses, Cosmic at $75K for 50 licenses, and Galactic by quote for unlimited enterprise licensing) bundled with recruitment and placement services carrying placement fees of 15-20% of hired candidate salary. Nova Space cites a customer base that includes US Space Force, US Space Command, NASA (via the ROAR JV eMITS contract), USMC, Booz Allen Hamilton, AWS, IBM, Nanoracks, and Benchmark Space Systems, with TS/SCI-level custom course development capability positioning it for classified federal work.

The company has invested in ecosystem partnerships including Space Foundation, Keystone Space Collaborative, AIAA, AFA, FedLearn (as channel reseller), the Space Workforce Institute (for credentialing co-development), and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (for academic integration). Nova Space has been recognized with three Brandon Hall Awards for its Professional Course, including Gold and Bronze awards in 2022. With 1-10 employees and no publicly disclosed revenue or external venture financing, the business is at an early commercial stage, monetizing through a mix of one-time course sales, recurring enterprise bundles, and contingent recruitment fees.

Name

Nova Space

Legal name

Nova Space Inc.

Website

https://novaspaceinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nova Space is a Minneapolis-based, privately held e-learning company (founded 2021, subsidiary of Pure Capital Solutions) that sells asynchronous professional development courses and certifications exclusively for the space industry, serving government, defense, commercial space, academia, and individual learners through self-serve and enterprise channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace and Space Industry E-Learning

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Labs, Simulations & Virtual Practicals (Non-XR) (EDAFACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Space & Astronomy Programs (EDAMABAE), Certification & Credentialed Creator Programs (MPACALAI), Higher Education Course Design & Online Program Development (EDAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Space professional training
• Aerospace e-learning courses
• Space workforce certification
• Online professional development
• Space industry workforce solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Sales: Direct course purchases by individuals ranging from $49 to $1,299 per course. One-time purchase model for asynchronous e-learning content with digital credential awarded upon completion.
2. Enterprise Workforce Development Bundles: Three-tiered corporate training packages: Tier 1 (Stellar) at $40K includes 10 licenses plus recruitment services; Tier 2 (Cosmic) at $75K includes 50 licenses plus expanded services; Tier 3 (Galactic) by quote for enterprise unlimited licensing. Annual or multi-year contract options.
3. Bundle Packages with Assessment Vouchers: Course and certificate assessment voucher bundles combining training content with third-party certification exams. Pricing from $149 to $995 depending on course complexity and assessment type.
4. Recruitment and Placement Services: Full cycle recruitment services for space industry organizations with fee structures of 20% (Tier 1), 18% (Tier 2), or 15% (Tier 3) of placed candidate salary. Access to Nova Space certified candidate pool.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nova Space sells asynchronous, self-paced online professional development courses and certification programs focused exclusively on the space industry. Its core product is the Nova Space Professional Program (a 30–40 hour comprehensive course), supplemented by topic-specific courses (Orbits, Rocket Science, Space Systems Engineering, Satellite Communications, Remote Sensing, PNT, Space Environment, GEO Servicing, etc.) and bundle packages that pair courses with Space Workforce Institute (SWI) certificate assessment vouchers. The company also delivers enterprise workforce development bundles that combine training licenses with recruitment and placement services.

Product overview

Nova Space offers a comprehensive portfolio of online professional development courses and training programs for the space industry. The core offering is the Nova Space Professional Program (30-40 hours, $1,299), a flagship course that establishes baseline knowledge across the space industry. This is supplemented by individual topic-specific courses covering GEO Servicing Satellite ($49), Orbits ($299), Rocket Science and Launch, Space Systems Engineering, Space Environment and EMR Theory, Remote Sensing, Satellite Communications, Position/Navigation/Timing, LEO Communication Systems, Deep Space Observation, Space Tourism, and On-Orbit Manufacturing. Additionally, the company provides bundle packages that combine courses with Space Workforce Institute (SWI) certificate assessment vouchers. The company also offers recruitment and placement services through three tiered workforce development bundles (Stellar at $40K, Cosmic at $75K, Galactic by quote). All courses are delivered asynchronously through their digital learning platform with digital credentials issued through Credly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Space Workforce Institute Partnership: Nova Space partners with the Space Workforce Institute (SWI) to deliver industry-aligned training and certification programs, including certificate assessment vouchers for Space Professional Fundamentals, Orbital Mechanics, Rocket Science, Space Environment, and other SWI credentials.

Products and services

• Nova Space Professional Program Flagship comprehensive 30–40 hour asynchronous e-learning course designed to set a new standard for baseline knowledge, communication, and professional development within the space industry; includes interactive stories and challenges and awards a digital credential upon completion.
• Space Mission Areas and Capabilities (SMAC) Course Free introductory course covering space mission areas including remote sensing, PNT, environmental monitoring, satellite communications, scientific research, and commercial and military uses of space.
• Orbits Course Introductory course ($299, 3–5 hours) covering the physics of how objects are placed into orbit, what keeps them there, and the orbital regimes commonly used by spacecraft.
• Rocket Science and Launch Course Course ($299, 3–5 hours) teaching the fundamentals of how objects are delivered to space, including launch costs, design considerations, and communication with launch industry professionals.
• Space Systems Engineering Course Course covering the satellite design process and the systems and subsystems typically found on a spacecraft, including how subsystem changes impact other subsystems.
• Space Environment and Electromagnetic Radiation Theory Course Course covering the hostile environment of space and the challenges of designing survivable spacecraft, along with characteristics of electromagnetic waves and their interaction with matter.
• Remote Sensing Course Interactive course covering the satellite design process for a remote sensing spacecraft, including orbit, payload, bus, and launch vehicle selection.
• Satellite Communications Course Interactive course where learners design a communications satellite system, making decisions regarding payload, orbit, launch, and satellite operations.
• Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Course Course where learners serve as project managers developing a GPS augmentation space system, covering orbit design, bus options, and operations for the Northern polar region.
• LEO Communication Systems Course Course covering communications satellites in Low Earth Orbit, including factors for designing LEO communication systems and differences from traditional GEO communications satellites.
• Deep Space Observation Course Course covering the concepts and technology behind deep space observation missions and the difference between deep space and Earth observing sensors.
• Space Tourism Course Award-winning course exploring the emerging field of space tourism and challenges of sending tourists to space, covering companies like Blue Origin, SpaceX, and Virgin Galactic.
• On-Orbit Manufacturing Course Course covering concepts behind on-orbit manufacturing and challenges of operating facilities in space, including logistical challenges of prolonged human spaceflight.
• GEO Servicing Satellite Course Short course ($49, 30–45 minutes) covering how companies are revolutionizing space logistics to support the ecosystem, including the process of servicing satellites and prolonging satellite operational lifespans.
• Workforce Development Bundles (Stellar, Cosmic, Galactic) Three-tiered enterprise workforce development packages: Stellar ($40K, 10 licenses + 20% recruitment fee), Cosmic ($75K, 50 licenses + 18% recruitment fee), and Galactic (by quote, enterprise unlimited licensing + 15% recruitment fee). Includes training licenses, recruitment services, access to Nova Space certified candidate pool, LMS integration, and consultation.
• Nova Space Professional Course and SWI Certificate Voucher Bundle Bundle ($995 limited time offer) combining the Nova Space Professional Program with a voucher for the Space Workforce Institute's Space Professional Fundamentals Certificate exam.
• Nova Space Orbits Course and SWI Certificate Voucher Bundle Bundle combining the Orbits course with a voucher for the Space Workforce Institute's Orbital Mechanics Certificate Assessment.
• Nova Space Rocket Science Course and SWI Certificate Voucher Bundle Bundle ($285) combining the Rocket Science course with a voucher for the Space Workforce Institute's Rocket Science Foundations Certificate Assessment.
• Space Systems Engineering Course and SWI Assessment Certificate Voucher Bundle Bundle combining the Space Systems Engineering course with a voucher for the Space Workforce Institute's Spacecraft Design and Engineering Essentials Certificate Assessment.
• EMR Theory and Space Environment Course and SWI Space Environment Certificate Bundle Bundle combining the Space Environment and EMR Theory course with a voucher for the Space Workforce Institute's Space Environment Foundations Certificate Assessment.
• EMR Theory and Space Environment Course and SWI EMR Certificate Bundle Bundle combining the Space Environment and EMR Theory course with a voucher for the Space Workforce Institute's Electromagnetic Radiation Theory Fundamentals Certificate Assessment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 Brandon Hall Awards for Nova Space Professional Course in learning and development
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2025Nova Space supports UCCS Master of Business Administration (MBA) Space Cyber Enterprise Management Emphasis program. Partnership bridges academic education with industry-aligned professional training for space workforce development.
• ROAR JV (NASA eMITS Contract)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 May 2023Nova Space selected as workforce development partner for ROAR JV supporting NASA eMITS (Enterprise Mission IT Services) contract. Nova Space provides training services for NASA's workforce as part of the contract.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 April 2023Nova Space announced availability of Space Professional Development Program for AWS employees. Enterprise distribution channel making Nova Space courses available to AWS workforce.
• Space Workforce Institute (SWI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNova Space partners with Space Workforce Institute (SWI) to strengthen the bridge between education and the space industry workforce. Collaboration combines Nova Space's award-winning training programs with SWI's leadership in workforce standards. Joint development of Space Professional Fundamentals certificate and assessment voucher bundles.
• Space FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNova Space is a proud partner with Space Foundation and has built course material for Space Foundation University. Nova Space also hosts a booth at the annual Space Symposium. Space Foundation is a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 offering gateway to education, information, and collaboration for space exploration and space-inspired industries.
• Keystone Space CollaborativesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNova Space offers programs to KSC members and collaborates on space education initiatives. Keystone Space Collaborative is the leading catalyst for growth and success of the commercial space sector in the Tri-State Region (PA, OH, WV).
• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIAA is the world's largest technical society dedicated to the global aerospace profession with nearly 30,000 individual members from 91 countries and 95 corporate members. Partnership supports industry collaboration and professional development standards.
• Air and Space Forces Association (AFA)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerAFA mission is to promote dominant U.S. Air and Space Forces as foundation of strong National Defense. Partnership supports space education advocacy and professional workforce development.
• FedLearnsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFedLearn is the first-to-market AI-powered learning provider for the federal government. Specialized online courses support government mission areas, particularly U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.
• Colorado Springs Chamber & EDCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerColorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation is a community organization built and infused by business leaders. Partnership provides networking, brand awareness, and regional business development opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• StellarXplorers: National space-education STEM competition and program for high-school students, listed by Nova Space as an academic partner. Adjacent space-education peer targeting earlier-stage learners in the same vertical.
• Space Workforce Institute: Industry-credentialing body for space professionals that co-develops assessment vouchers bundled with Nova Space courses. Functions as both a close partner and a partial peer in the standards-setting layer of space workforce development.

Broad incumbents

• Pluralsight: Enterprise technology-skills training platform with skill assessments and team analytics. Comparable as an enterprise-bundle learning provider targeting technical workforces; covers adjacent content (cloud, data, engineering) rather than space-specific material.
• Udacity: Online learning provider known for technology and engineering 'nanodegree' programs, including space-related curricula through enterprise partnerships. Comparable in self-paced, certificate-bearing technical course delivery.
• Skillsoft: Enterprise corporate-learning platform offering technical and leadership training with compliance and certification tracks. Comparable to Nova Space's enterprise bundle model serving workforce development at scale.
• Coursera: Major online learning platform hosting university and industry credential programs including content from space agencies and companies. Represents the broad incumbent threat in self-paced professional development for individual learners.
• Emeritus: Provider of professional certificate programs in partnership with top universities, including technology and engineering tracks. Comparable as a credentialed, asynchronous professional-development model targeting individual learners and corporate L&D.
• AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics): World's largest aerospace technical society with ~30,000 members across 91 countries. Competes in continuing education, professional development, and standards-setting for aerospace professionals — a broader incumbent adjacent to Nova Space's space-only niche.

Direct peers

• Space Foundation: Nonprofit space-advocacy organization offering education programs and Space Foundation University curriculum, which Nova Space has helped build. Comparable as a space-focused education provider with conference presence (Space Symposium) and overlapping learner audiences.
• FedLearn: AI-powered online learning provider specifically for the U.S. federal government and DoD/IC mission areas. Most direct competitor in Nova Space's government/TS/SCI training motion, with overlapping customer base and content delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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