Space Careers

From the exploration of new planets to understanding the universe around us; from building and testing a rocket to analyzing data from spacecraft that allow us to monitoring the Earth's environment; from using satellites that help the world communicate to researching and employing the latest cutting edge technologies that benefit space and Earth alike -- a career in the space industry might be for you! The space and satellite industry has careers for people interested in engineering, space science, astronomy, astrophysics, remote sensing, environmental monitoring, communications, software, and electronics, as well as for policy analysts, lawyers, accountants, tourism, and financial professionals. Written by legendary space author Leonard David, entrepreneur Scott Sacknoff, and with a foreword from NASA astronaut and Apollo 11 moonwalker Buzz Aldrin, Space Careers is designed to provide students and job seekers the information they need to succeed. No matter if you are in high school, in college, a graduate student, or in the workforce... Space Careers will provide you with information you need to find or further your career. Inside You'll Learn Schools with dedicated research programs related to space and satellites- Scholarships and fellowships that can help pay your education- COOP and work opportunities giving real-world experience to students- Advice from an industry CEO on the interview process and resume tips- Where and how to identify job opportunities- Details on how and where to network in the industry- How to keep on top of industry trends and activities- More than 200 of the top hiring companies – from new space companies such as Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Virgin Galactic to the largest firms such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing- Universities building their own student designed satellites and rockets- Opportunities to access to the highest power telescopes to explore the galaxy