The SpaceCRAFT Framework
Space Competencies Recognition & Assessment Framework Tool (CRAFT)
A competencies framework designed for the space sector, with 57 competencies in 5 technical and 3 non-technical themes. Curated by Space Skills Alliance and supported by the UK Space Agency.
Explore themes
Aero/mechanical design
Design and analysis of spacecraft, their subsystems, and components from an aerothermal and mechanical perspective.
Electronics design
Design and analysis of spacecraft electronic systems and telecommunications.
Maintenance, manufacturing & materials
Production, assembly, and testing of components and subsystems for satellites, spacecraft, and ground stations.
Software & data
Design and development of software for satellite operations and for processing of data collected by satellites.
Systems engineering
Designing, developing and verifying a space system as an integrated system able to fulfil the objectives of a mission within acceptable technical and programmatic frames.
Sector support
Work that supports the space sector as a whole such as through funding, policy development, economic analysis, and provision of education and training.
Commercial operations
Work that supports the operations of a business, such as ensuring that projects run to time, people have the support they need, progress is communicated to clients, and finances and contracts are properly managed.
Transferable skills
Competencies that are required for most roles in the sector, regardless of specialism.
Tools
CSV
Download SpaceCRAFT as a CSV spreadsheet.
API
Access SpaceCRAFT programmatically via our API.
Mapping to other frameworks
See how SpaceCRAFT maps to other competency frameworks.