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 SwadeSpace
Make space for what's possible.
I help people, families, and purpose-driven builders understand the opportunities around space education, project readiness, and the SwadeSpace pathway.
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Personal guidance
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Clear next steps
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SwadeSpace-reviewed outcomes
Education · Readiness · Opportunity
Big possibilities begin with a trusted conversation.
I'm Rhonda Wattis — a Baltimore native, 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 SwadeSpace partner, I connect that commitment to emerging opportunities in education, projects, and the space economy.
Ways 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 SwadeSpace review and next-step guidance.
Evaluation by request
Program fees and pathway details are controlled by SwadeSpace 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.
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Share your vision
Tell us whether you are exploring education, a project, an asset, or cargo.
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Build your readiness
Complete the guided intake, Academy work, and requested documents at your pace.
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SwadeSpace reviews
SwadeSpace — not the partner — reviews qualifications, payments, and approvals.
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Track what is 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 Wattis
Premium physical NFC credential
The Mission Chip.
A physical, 3D-printed NFC credential connected to a live member profile — secure owner verification, tap-to-share identity, event check-in and member-only experiences. Turn it, zoom it, and see both faces before you request one.
Your next chapter
There's room for your idea in the future.
Let's find the right place to begin — together.