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Space Traffic Management Specialist
Coordinates satellite orbits to prevent a congested sky from becoming chaos
£50k–£100k Space race
What it involves
Develops the rules, systems and international coordination mechanisms that manage tens of thousands of satellites sharing orbital space safely.
Skills & knowledge needed
Orbital mechanicsInternational coordinationPolicy developmentData systemsRisk analysis
Why it's emerging now
With mega-constellations launching thousands of satellites, orbital traffic management is now urgent infrastructure.
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