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Delta-V Scholar Academy

Welcome to the Spacebourne Delta-V Scholar Academy! Our internship program is designed to enhance your subject matter expertise and speed-ramp your success. This self-paced course allows you to learn on your schedule, and completion is required to earn your certificate. Below, you will find all the modules to guide you on your journey.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Spacebourne Elite Internship Program is a highly selective, mentorship-driven initiative designed to cultivate exceptional talent in aerospace technology and business innovation. As we revolutionize satellite communications through our CLARITY platform, we're seeking the brightest minds to join us in shaping the future of space technology.

 

Program Philosophy: "Learn by Building the Future"

 

Core Values:

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    Innovation through First Principles Thinking

  • Excellence in Execution

  • Collaborative Problem Solving

  • Ethical Leadership in Space Technology

Explorer, Navigator, Fellow

TIER I: EXPLORER PROGRAM

 

Duration: 8 weeks (One Quarter) Commitment: 8 hours per week Intake Periods: January, April, July, October

 

Focus Areas:

  • Fundamental understanding of satellite RF interference

  • Introduction to CLARITY platform architecture

  • Market research and competitive analysis

  • Basic machine learning concepts in aerospace applications

 

Deliverables:

  • One comprehensive research report on assigned topic

  • Weekly progress briefs

  • Contribution to one active project module

  • Final capstone presentation to executive team

 

TIER II: NAVIGATOR PROGRAM

Duration: 16-20 weeks (One Semester) Commitment: 8 hours per week Intake Periods: January, June, September

 

Focus Areas:

  • Advanced CLARITY platform development

  • Customer discovery and user experience research

  • Grant writing and proposal development assistance

  • Deep dive into mega-constellation dynamics

  • Business development and partnership exploration

 

Deliverables:

  • Lead one sub-project to completion

  • Co-author one technical white paper or blog post

  • Develop one new feature proposal for CLARITY

  • Create comprehensive competitive intelligence report

  • Present findings to potential stakeholders or advisors

 

TIER III: PIONEER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Duration: 52 weeks (One Year) Commitment: 8 hours per week Intake Period: Annual cohort starting June

 

Focus Areas:

  • Full integration with core product development

  • Leadership of junior intern teams

  • Direct contribution to patent applications

  • Strategic planning and investor relations support

  • International market expansion research

  • Advanced ML model development for RF prediction

 

Deliverables:

  • Own and deliver one major product feature or business initiative

  • Mentor at least 3 Tier I or II interns

  • Co-author peer-reviewed paper or patent application

  • Lead customer pilot program or partnership initiative

  • Develop and present strategic recommendations to board advisors

  • Create comprehensive market entry strategy for one vertical

WEEKLY CEO ROUNDTABLE WITH KRYSTAL KHALI

"VECTORS TO ORBIT" SESSIONS

 

 

Every Friday, 3:00-4:00 PM Pacific

 

Session Structure (60 minutes):

Opening Momentum (10 min)

  • Weekly space industry news analysis

  • One intern presents "Innovation of the Week"

  • CEO shares one strategic insight or challenge

 

 

Learning Module (20 min) Rotating topics including:

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  • Week 1: First Principles Problem Solving

  • Week 2: Navigating Male-Dominated Industries - Leadership Strategies

  • Week 3: From Concept to Contract - Business Development

  • Week 4: Venture Capital and Fundraising Fundamentals

  • Week 5: Space Law and Regulatory Navigation

  • Week 6: Building Strategic Partnerships

  • Week 7: Personal Brand and Thought Leadership

  • Week 8: Innovation Management and IP Strategy

Interactive Workshop (20 min)

  • Case study analysis from real Spacebourne challenges

  • Peer problem-solving sessions

  • Mock pitch practice

  • Strategic decision simulations

Open Forum (10 min)

  • Direct Q&A with CEO

  • Career guidance and mentorship

  • Industry connections and introductions

  • Personal development planning

SELECTION CRITERIA

Academic Excellence

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  • Minimum 3.5 GPA (3.7+ preferred)

  • Demonstrated excellence in STEM or business disciplines

  • Research experience highly valued

 

Technical Competencies

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  • Programming proficiency (Python, MATLAB, or similar)

  • Understanding of RF communications or willingness to learn rapidly

  • Data analysis and visualization skills

  • Machine learning fundamentals (for technical tracks)

 

Leadership Indicators

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  • Previous entrepreneurial experience

  • Leadership roles

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    Notable projects

  • Competition wins (hackathons, case competitions, etc.)

 

Cultural Fit

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  • Demonstrated grit and resilience

  • Collaborative mindset with competitive drive

  • Passion for space technology and innovation

  • Commitment to ethical technology development

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