Space Academy
Build practical space-industry knowledge through an approved learning pathway designed for curious professionals and emerging leaders.
$1,000 membership pathway
A locally guided pathway powered by SWADE Space
Your future has more room
Make space for
what’s possible.
I help people, families, and purpose-driven builders understand the opportunities around space education, project readiness, and the SWADE Space pathway.
01Personal guidance
02Clear next steps
03SWADE-reviewed outcomes
A thoughtful guide
Big possibilities begin with a trusted conversation.
I’m Rhonda Watties—a lifelong learner, community advocate, and practical guide who believes access to new possibilities should feel clear, human, and grounded.
My work has always centered on helping people see their value, understand their options, and take informed next steps. As a SWADE Space partner, I connect that commitment to emerging opportunities in education, projects, and the space economy.
Rhonda Watties
Independent Partner RepresentativeWays to begin
Find your entry point.
You don’t need to know everything about space. You just need a clear place to start.
COPERNIC passport pathway
Prepare your profile and documentation for independent eligibility review. Approval is never guaranteed and remains outside the partner’s control.
$4,500 pathway
Project & cargo readiness
Turn an idea, project, asset, or payload concept into an organized submission for SWADE Space review and next-step guidance.
Evaluation by request
Program fees and pathway details are controlled by SWADE Space and may change under an approved agreement. Payment does not guarantee qualification, passport approval, payload carriage, launch, timing, or financial return.
Simple by design
A clear path from interest
to informed action.
Share your vision
Tell us whether you’re exploring education, a project, an asset, or cargo.
Build your readiness
Complete the guided intake, Academy work, and requested documents at your pace.
SWADE reviews
SWADE Space—not the partner—reviews qualifications, payments, and approvals.
Track what’s next
Return to your account for honest status updates, requests, and documents.
“Space is not only a destination. It’s a new way to imagine what our communities can build, learn, and become.”
— Rhonda Watties
Good questions
Before you begin.
Clarity matters. Here are a few answers to help you make an informed choice.
Do I need a science or technology background?+
No. The Academy pathway is designed to help newcomers build foundational understanding in approachable language.
Does joining guarantee a COPERNIC passport?+
No. Participation, payment, and SWADE review are separate steps. A passport decision is made through its applicable independent review process.
What happens after I submit the interest form?+
Your request is prepared for review and follow-up. This demonstration does not yet send data to the SWADE Space master platform.
Can Rhonda approve my project or payment?+
No. Partners provide guidance and support. SWADE-authorized staff control payment verification, qualification, and approval decisions.
Your next chapter
There’s room for your
idea in the future.
Let’s find the right place to begin—together.