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SC003 ## Overview Course duration: 4 Days This course provides students a holistic overview of Defence Space Operations including Military Satellite Communications (SATCOM), space-based Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) services, and the concept and examples of Contested Space. The course also includes an introduction to space law and orbital motion. A practical scenario-based instructor-led workshop utilising *Command: Professional Edition* simulation software is used to enhance understanding and application of Space Operations concepts. --- ## Intended Audience This course is suitable for personnel new to Defence Space who require a broad understanding on the principles of Military Space Operations. --- ## Course Modules - Overview of Space law and orbital motion - Space Weather - SATCOM - Space Domain Awareness - Space ISR - GNSS/PNT - Contested Space - Space Cyber - Cyber Risk workshop - Scenario based workshop utilising *Command: Professional Edition* --- Course price: AU$4,983.00 inc GST [Click here](https://soio.com.au/short-courses#grants) for available Government Grants.   ![SC003---Introduction-to-Defence-Space-Operations](https://soio.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/SC003---Introduction-to-Defence-Space-Operations.jpg?width=428&height=359&name=SC003---Introduction-to-Defence-Space-Operations.jpg "SC003---Introduction-to-Defence-Space-Operations") ##### *"Overall a great course that hit some key and interesting topics - thankyou!"* [![Command PE](https://soio.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/channels4_banner.jpg?width=450&height=74&name=channels4_banner.jpg "Command PE")](https://www.matrixprosims.com/game/command-professional-edition) For multiple course seat bookings, please call Kerry Houston on 0439 997 719 [![SOIO\_Logo\_Rev-3](https://soio.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/SOIO_Logo_Rev-3.png?width=200&height=41&name=SOIO_Logo_Rev-3.png "SOIO_Logo_Rev-3")](http:/?hsLang=en) SCHOOL OF INFORMATION OPERATIONS         ABN 62 624 905 399 © 2026 All rights reserved.     ###### CONTACT US PO Box 503 Prospect East, SA 5082 Australia +61 417 742 705   [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-of-information-operations/) [Email us](mailto:info@soio.com.au) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/@SOIOTraining) ###### SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST ###### [QUAD CHART](https://soio.com.au/hubfs/260318%20SOIO%20Quad%20Chart.pdf?hsLang=en) ###### [CONTACT](https://soio.com.au/contact?hsLang=en) ###### [PRIVACY POLICY](https://soio.com.au/privacy-policy?hsLang=en) ###### [PRIVACY COLLECTION NOTICE](https://soio.com.au/privacy-collection-notice?hsLang=en) ###### [FEES](https://soio.com.au/privacy-collection-notice-0?hsLang=en) ###### [ABOUT](https://soio.com.au/about-the-school-of-information-operations-soio?hsLang=en) ###### [NEWS](https://soio.com.au/news?hsLang=en) ###### [TERMS & CONDITIONS](https://soio.com.au/terms-conditions?hsLang=en)