How to Get into the Space Industry
By Space Coast Daily // March 12, 2021
Take a Wide Variety of STEM Classes
With several high-profile missions taking place in recent months, it is likely that more people are thinking about getting into the space industry in one way or another. But, how do you go about getting into something like this?
Well, there are several ways that you can maximize your chances including many points on the list below.
Take a Wide Variety of STEM Classes
The classes that are most likely to lead directly to the space industry are those in the STEM category. Essentially, this refers to courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Each one of these subjects plays its role in the space industry.
When you are at the early stages and you don’t know precisely which area of space interests you the most, it makes sense that you strive to keep your options as broad as possible.
Follow the News and Developments
When you are engaging in your years of study, it then makes sense that you follow all the news and developments in the industry. Improvements in tech mean that you can keep up with these more closely than ever before.
Not only can you get a better picture of the main areas of interest and focus at the current time, but you can also identify the different areas that you may be interested in getting involved in yourself.
Learn About the Latest Technology
Obviously, technology and the space sector have always gone hand-in-hand. So, it makes sense that you check out the technology that is involved in the industry – learning about everything from the physical components that make up the shuttles to systems like Seradata that are having a significant impact on the industry.
Proving particularly popular with universities and industry specialists, you can gain insight and data around satellite launch attempts, successes, failures, industry news and more.
Talk with People Already in the Industry
While you can do all the reading that you like, you can gain an awful lot more information by speaking to people who are already involved in the sector directly. This way, you can ask them all the questions you like and get tips about how to get involved yourself.
These days, with so many online networking tools and social media, it is easier than ever to get in contact with people in the industry, so you may be able to get in touch with people that you never thought possible before.
Get Some Work Experience
Your next step should be to get some hands-on work experience in the field. You may be able to do this through one of the contacts that we discussed in the section above. Again, this kind of experience can tell you an awful lot more than you can get from just reading articles and watching videos.
The space industry is likely to be a highly competitive one in the coming months and years, which is why it is important that you do everything that you can to give yourself the best possible head-start. This way, you can put yourself on the best path to success. Set phasers to stun!