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Students listen to a representative from NASA’s Launch Services Program during the 40th annual Small Satellite Conference on Monday. Credit: SmallSat / Allison Bills

Addressing the space industry’s hiring crunch

by Jason Rainbow August 25, 2026September 9, 2026

The space economy’s stellar growth is outstripping its workforce pipeline, even as advances in AI and automation boost productivity.

ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher speaks during a media session after ESA’s 342nd Council meeting. Credit: Screenshot of ESA recording

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ESA to hire 520 new staff as workforce expansion begins in 2026

by Emma Gatti December 23, 2025December 27, 2025

Boston University wins Collegiate Space Competition

by Debra Werner May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Panelists agree hiring remains the biggest challenge

by Debra Werner March 24, 2022February 22, 2023

Capella expands staff focused on U.S. Goverment sales and service

by Debra Werner September 29, 2021January 23, 2023

Recruiting startup Evona expands to serve global market

by Debra Werner March 18, 2021January 23, 2023

From the pandemic to going public: Space startups face hiring challenges

by Jeff Foust March 11, 2021January 24, 2023

From the Magazine

To defend the high frontier, Space Force wants digitally minded troops

by Sandra Erwin February 22, 2021January 23, 2023

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