Pathway to the Stars

Your intelligent guide to bridging the skill gap for careers in the New Space economy. Access curated training, courses, and community links.

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Industry Snapshot

The global space economy is projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035.

UK space sector vacancy growth: +32% YoY (Q1 2025).

Over 570,000 jobs worldwide in the space industry.

Select your background and target career, then generate your personalised pathway.

Career Resources

Explore supplementary materials and opportunities.

General Career Resources & Insights

Industry news, technical learning, and career advice

Essential space industry news and policy

Everyday Astronaut

Deep dives into rocketry and space tech

The Space Report

Key data and economic analysis of the industry

Directory of Earth Observation satellites

Space Industry Twitter List

Curated list of key space leaders and companies

National Academies

Research reports and future outlooks

The Space Sector Career Guide

Advice, job roles, and paths

CSIS Aerospace Security

Policy discussions and expert interviews

University Courses & Online Degrees

Formal education pathways from leading institutions worldwide

MIT OpenCourseWare

Free aerospace courses (Global)

Coursera Aerospace Certs

Online specializations & certifications

edX Aerospace Engineering

University-level MOOCs

Europe's top aerospace school (Toulouse)

Cranfield University

Advanced MSc in Astronautics

TU Delft Aerospace

Leading European BSc/MSc programmes

McGill Space Law (IASL)

LLM in Air & Space Law (Canada)

Caltech Aeronautics

Graduate programs in jet propulsion

Stuttgart Aerospace Eng.

Masters in Aerospace Engineering (Germany)

Degrees and research (Australia)

Johns Hopkins APL

Online MS in Space Systems Engineering

CU Boulder Smead Aero

Top US Graduate programs in Aerospace

Stanford Certificates

Advanced online aerospace certificates

DLR Space Master

Aerospace research opportunities (Germany)

Open University Space Science

Free introductory science courses (UK)

University of Sydney Space

Master of Engineering (Aerospace)

Professional Organisations & Societies

Network and develop professionally through industry bodies and conferences

🏛️ AIAA (American Inst. of Aeronautics) 🎓 UKSEDS (UK Students for Space) 🌍 Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) 🌐 International Astronautical Federation (IAF) 🇬🇧 Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) 🔭 British Interplanetary Society (BIS) 💡 Secure World Foundation (SWF) ⚙️ Aerospace Corporation 🚀 American Astronautical Society (AAS) ⚡ IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems 🇳🇱 SpaceNed (Netherlands Industry) 🛰️ UNOOSA (UN Outer Space Affairs) 📚 International Space University (ISU) 🛡️ IAASS (Intl. Assoc. for Advancement of Space Safety) 🗺️ Geospatial World 🌌 Space Frontier Foundation

Find Your Space Career Skill Gap

Stop guessing what courses you need to break into the space industry. Our intelligent matrix analyzes your current background and target space role, instantly identifying the crucial skill gaps you must bridge.

Access Curated Space Industry Training

Skip generic search results and access curated pathways featuring top-tier institutions like MIT OpenCourseWare, ESA, and certified industry training. We provide the exact, scaffolding courses required to meet professional aerospace standards.

Connect to Essential Space Resources

The journey doesn’t end with a certificate. Connect directly to essential news feeds, live launch streams, and key industry job portals through our integrated Comms Array to stay ahead of the curve.

Start Your Space Journey for Free

Forget expensive career counsellors and paid subscription services. This comprehensive tool is completely free to use and is designed purely to put aspiring professionals on the correct, actionable path into the aerospace sector.