Trying to get into the space industry
Quick into about me, I am an undergrad student studying Statistics and have a lot of software engineering internships under my belt. Recently I have been hearing a lot about space especially with the recent launch of the Falcon 9, Space X etc.
I am curious if you guys have any idea how I would be able to get into the space industry. I personally want to get into robotics and try to build things that could advance us as a species in that space.
I realize I am very new to this but I feel like this is a pursuit worth pursuing.
I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on projects, resources or career paths that I could take and to learn more and grow in this space (no pun intended).
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You should do a Masters in robotics, then a PhD... Choose research projects that can produce something useful to a large audience, then use the results to get a job at SpaceX or to start your own business, like Elon Musk did when he failed to get a job. Sorted.
After 4 months of undergrad, I really don't to do more academia but I think seeking out research projects that I can contribute to outside might be a good lead. Thanks for the advice
How is it itsadel, did you find your way into space industry?
If you want to be in robotics then it would be best to learn more about electronics, motors, and programming. Here's a guide I found:
https://www.robotshop.com/community/blog/show/10-tips-for-getting-started-with-robotics
As far as getting a job with NASA, SpaceX, or a NASA contractor, good grades are important, and I think practical experience is helpful for a variety of reasons (internships, projects, competitions).
My wife has worked for NASA since 1997. She started as a contractor and became a NASA civil servant during the shuttle program. A lot of the people we know that work for the agency have engineering (mechanical, electrical, aero) degrees but that's likely because she was in operations for so long.
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Hahaha. Makes it that much more interesting
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