There are a lot more space jobs on the ground than you think (NASA)
Becoming a NASA astronaut or going to Mars is often the first thing people think about when it comes to having a space career.
But, while there are more astronaut training opportunities than ever, actual openings for space travel are still limited.
The truth is there’s so much more on offer when it comes to space jobs.
And it’s worth considering some of the Earth-based space jobs now available, many of which are here because of cheaper satellite technology and a boom in private space industry funding.
Space flight controller
Imagine watching 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets every day and chatting with astronauts orbiting Earth. That’s what Andrea Boyd does.
She’s the only Australian working in mission control for the International Space Station (ISS).
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Source: ABC News