If you're a female or gender-minority undergraduate who's ever thought about working in aerospace, there is one program you need to know about before anything else. It's called the Brooke Owens Fellowship — and it might be the single best career accelerator in the space industry for early-career women.
There's no shortage of advice on the internet about how to get into the space industry. Most of it is vague. This list is different — these are specific, actionable resources that real space professionals use and recommend.
If you're a student or recent grad who wants to work in space, internships are the fastest way in. Full stop. The space industry is smaller and more relationship-driven than most people realize. Getting inside — even for just one summer — puts you in a network that can carry your career for years. Here's what you need to know.
If you've ever thought 'I'd love to work in space, but I'm not an engineer' — this post is for you. About 44% of jobs in the U.S. space industry are held by people in non-STEM roles. That's not a typo. Almost half the workforce in space is made up of accountants, lawyers, marketers, HR professionals, writers, and supply chain managers.
Let's talk money. The space industry has a reputation for being glamorous but underpaying — especially compared to big tech. Is that true? The answer depends heavily on what you do and who you work for.
The space industry is moving fast. If you're trying to break in, it helps to know where the growth is happening — because that's where the jobs are.