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Commercial Spacecraft Pilot
Flies crewed vehicles for tourism, research and orbital transport missions
£80k–£180k Space race
What it involves
Operates suborbital and orbital spacecraft carrying private astronauts and researchers, managing flight systems and emergency procedures under extreme conditions.
Skills & knowledge needed
Test pilot experienceAerospace systemsEmergency proceduresPhysical fitnessRegulatory certification
Why it's emerging now
Commercial human spaceflight capacity is scaling — trained pilots for these vehicles are extremely scarce.
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