Spaceport Site

Over six in-demand graduate-level programs are offered at either of Spaceport's two locations — Kennedy Space Center or Rockledge. Each location provides individuals an excellent opportunity for conveniently continuing their education as part-time students to improve their professional and technical competence while enhancing their career development and progression.

Graduates of the Spaceport site include directors of information technology, NASA astronauts, high-ranking military officials, NASA program directors and executives from some of the nation's largest employers.

Programs offered at Florida Tech’s Spaceport location in Rockledge include master's of science degrees in computer information systems, computer science, software engineering, space systems and space systems management. Visit the Web page for the complete list of programs offered. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact the administrator today.

Make an impact... Ever wonder what motivates your professor? Donald Platt, program director, space systems shares his thoughts when asked about his passion for teaching students, while at the same time directing the space systems master's degree program at Florida Tech’s Rockledge location. Hear what he has to say...

On my level of excitement for teaching… I think teaching is an incredible way to have an impact on so many people and in ways that you never realized. You touch so many lives and perhaps help people to accomplish great things and stimulate them to push themselves to further their life goals. As an instructor I’m challenged as well, as each year there are different students with new and different perspectives; and new and challenging questions.

As a result of my work experience, I feel I have a combination of real-world space and engineering experience combined with an academic background. I have worked on projects from the beginning to end and have seen and dealt with all the challenges of complicated engineering systems.

In answer to the question: what do I bring to the classroom that differentiates me from other instructors? I have a diverse background in many engineering and scientific disciplines so I can usually apply a new perspective to perhaps an old problem. The space systems program is all about interface between multiple disciplines and I feel my background exemplifies that. Read more...