If you are thinking about your future job, you may already have some ideas.
You might think of jobs like a lawyer, a mechanic, a nurse, or a teacher. These are common examples.
But there are many other options. If you only think about jobs you already know, you could miss something exciting.
It can help to start with your interests.
When your job links to what you enjoy, you are more likely to like your work. You are also more likely to do well.
Here are a few examples.
Do you like influencing people or making decisions?
You could work with international organisations or space agencies.
Do you enjoy numbers and problem-solving?
Many jobs in astronomy use maths.
Do you like building or designing things?
You might enjoy rocketry or helping to build very large telescopes.
When exploring space careers, you may see words like astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology. These words are linked, but they are not the same.
Astronomy is the broad term.
It means studying space and the objects in it. This can include space missions, measuring the night sky, or using telescopes.
Astrophysics is part of astronomy.
It focuses on the science behind space. This includes how stars make energy, how elements first formed, and how planets move in their orbits.
Cosmology looks at the Universe as a whole.
It asks big questions. How did the Universe begin? How does it change? What might happen in the future?
To learn more, explore the “I’m interested in…” menu on this page.
- You will find many different careers linked to space.
- You can see what skills are needed.
- You can also read about how people found their way into the jobs they love.
These journeys are often surprising. They are not always a straight line.