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Space industry CEOs pledge to create more inclusive workforce
Top executives from the space industry on April 5 signed a pledge to advance diversity across the workforce.

Space industry struggling to attract more skilled workers
While the space industry workforce continues to increase, there are signs the industry may be struggling to attract people, which could stifle its long-term growth.

Space Force leader suggests education secretary should be on the National Space Council
arly education about the value created by space technology should be a national priority, the top enlisted leader of the U.S. Space Force said Nov. 11.

Space Force talent strategy is a departure from the norm
Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond unveiled the “Guardian Ideal” document Sept. 21 at the Air Force Association’s Air, Space & Cyber conference

From the pandemic to going public: Space startups face hiring challenges
For many companies in the industry, filling job openings can seem as difficult as rocket science. For others, it simply involves rockets.

Safety panel recommends NASA develop strategy for workforce and infrastructure
As NASA’s management of its human spaceflight programs evolves to incorporate greater roles for companies, the agency needs to take a strategic look at its workforce and infrastructure requirements, a safety panel advised.

Op-ed | Space Force should break the mold in recruiting and retaining talent
The U.S. Space Force now has the perfect opportunity to revolutionize the military personnel system.

Op-Ed | The Greatest Challenge for the Space Community – Talent
From high-speed data transfer via satellites, to the innovative technologies and scientific discoveries delivering real benefits on Earth, space is increasingly a crosscutting component in 21st Century society. But do we have what we need to access the full potential of space? Not yet.

How to inspire the next generation to push the boundaries of space?
Bank of America Merrill Lynch forecasts that the commercial space industry will reach a total market size of $2.7 trillion by 2035. While women and minorities were left behind in the technology boom in Silicon Valley, we can’t let the same thing happen with space.

SN Military.Space | Who’s who in the national security space workforce • Doubts raised about cost of Space Force • U.S., Brazil to share space data
Outside the national security space community, few people grasp the breadth of activities and missions that might one day transition to a Space Force, if and when Congress votes to create one.

Op-ed | Talent gap jeopardizes space business, national security
A growing talent gap is one of the biggest economic, cultural, and security risk this nation faces in the critical next two decades.