Academy news

What to expect at Instructor Standards Conference

On 19 November 2026, Tasman Field Conference Centre in Oceania hosts Instructor Standards Conference.

Rewriting Shuttle Operations around two-crew flying

Why we rebuilt our commercial licence course around the Kestrel's two-pilot cockpit, and what it changed for graduates.

What to expect at Skimming Jupiter: What Gas Giant Pilots Really Do

On 5 November 2026, Online, broadcast from the Ganymede Jovian Detachment in Ganymede hosts Skimming Jupiter: What Gas Giant Pilots Really Do.

Preview: Outer-System Flight Safety Summit

Outer-System Flight Safety Summit takes place on 23 November 2026 at Enceladus Station Assembly Hall, Enceladus.

What it takes to earn the Aurora Mk II Type Rating

Holders of the Aurora Mk II Type Rating, granted by the Halcyon Type Certification Office, co-signed by the IFSB in the type rating category, are certified as follows: Pilot in command of the Aurora Mk II single-seat…

What to expect at Salvage Tug Check Ride Week

On 14 November 2026, Lumen Orbital Range, Debris Sector 7 in L5 Lagrange Station hosts Salvage Tug Check Ride Week.

Your route to the Atlas Heavy Freighter Type Rating

Many pilots ask how to obtain the Atlas Heavy Freighter Type Rating. It is issued by the Halcyon Type Certification Office, co-signed by the IFSB in the type rating category. Scope: Captain, first officer or systems…

Save the date: Lunar Graduation Ceremony

Mark 10 November 2026 in your calendar. Lunar Graduation Ceremony comes to Shackleton Base Great Dome, Luna.

What it takes to earn the Commercial Pilot Licence (Orbital)

Holders of the Commercial Pilot Licence (Orbital), granted by the Interplanetary Flight Standards Board (IFSB) in the licence category, are certified as follows: Paid passenger and freight flights as pilot or co-pilot…

Updated handbook for the Deep-Space Command Endorsement

We have published a revised handbook for the Deep-Space Command Endorsement, awarded by the Interplanetary Flight Standards Board (IFSB) in the endorsement category.

Flight Instructor Certificate: next cohort starts January 2188

Our Instructor course Flight Instructor Certificate opens its next intake in January 2188, and seats are being allocated now.

What to expect at Simulator Night Challenge

On 31 October 2026, Kepler Yards Simulator Hall in L5 Lagrange Station hosts Simulator Night Challenge.

What to expect at Licence, Type Rating or Endorsement? A Webinar for Pilots

On 26 October 2026, Online, broadcast from the Lumen Live studio at Kepler Yards in L5 Lagrange Station hosts Licence, Type Rating or Endorsement? A Webinar for Pilots.

Now enrolling: Heavy Freight Type Rating

Applications are open for the next intake of Heavy Freight Type Rating, a Advanced-level course at Lumen Pilot Academy. The cohort begins in December 2187.

Updated handbook for the Private Spaceflight Licence

We have published a revised handbook for the Private Spaceflight Licence, awarded by the Interplanetary Flight Standards Board (IFSB) in the licence category.

Certification guide: Planetary Descent Endorsement

The Planetary Descent Endorsement is issued by the IFSB with the Mars Settlement Landing Board and sits in the endorsement category. It authorises the following: Crewed powered descents and ascents in the Cascade…

What to expect at Dropship Descent Check Ride Day

On 29 October 2026, Arsia Plateau Training Pad in Mars hosts Dropship Descent Check Ride Day.

Courier & Interceptor Rating: next cohort starts January 2188

Our Advanced course Courier & Interceptor Rating opens its next intake in January 2188, and seats are being allocated now.

Save the date: Mars Flight Careers Expo

Mark 3 December 2026 in your calendar. Mars Flight Careers Expo comes to Olympus Ring Exhibition Deck, Olympus Ring.

Why train on Deep Explorer Command?

Pilots often ask what separates Deep Explorer Command from other Advanced training. The short answer is small cohorts and real flying: 8 students per intake, guided by 4 instructors.