SpaceSUITE is an ERASMUS+ Blueprint project for the development of innovative resources for education and training to bridge the gap between the supply and demand of skills in the ever growing space downstream  sector.

SpaceSUITE (Space downstream Skills development and User uptake through Innovative curricula in Training and Education) is grounded on the SPACE4GEO Large-scale Skills Partnership on Space Data, Services and Application under the Pact for Skills and builds on the success and experience of the Erasmus+ Sector Skills Alliance EO4GEO.

The main objective of SpaceSUITE is to empower a skilled workforce in the downstream space sector.

This will be achieved by accomplishing the following points:

• Identifying skills gaps and mismatches, and defining a mid- and long-term strategy to bridge the gap between the supply and this continuously changing demand in the downstream space related sectors.
• Designing and delivering new curricula and training programmes for higher education and vocational education and training for the development of advanced skills in space-related fields and the provision of education and training activities.
• Enhancing collaboration, exchange of knowledge and and practises within the downstream space ecosystems.

The project started on 1st January 2024 and will last 4 years.

SpaceSUITE integrates 28 partners, including 3 affiliated entities, from Academia, VET providers, associations of governments, and representatives of industry companies. The partnership is completed by 9 associated partners. Among the large group of partners, Planetek Italia and Planetek Hellas contribute with their long-time experience in the geomatics training and skills development.

Open educational resources available

• Open Space Academia: education and training activities for higher education (HE) and vocational education and training (VET) for upskilling and reskilling.
• Body of Knowledge: an updated BoK of Earth Observation and Geo-information, extended to the fields of Positioning Navigation and Timing and Satellite Communication.
• Sector Skills Strategy: defining a mid- and long-term strategy to bridge the gap between the supply and the continuously changing demand

SpaceSUITE is Co-funded by the European Union.