Thu, 30 Oct 2025

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 Who are the workers who will fire Scotland's space industry?

It is hoped the number of employees in Scotland's space industry will rocket to 20,000 in the next 10 years.

* Scotland's space sector is growing rapidly, with around 8,000 people working in jobs related to space, aiming to reach 20,000 in the next 10 years.
* The Scottish space industry has ambitious plans for launch sites and rocket manufacturing, requiring large numbers of staff, including engineers, system engineers, and welders.
* Companies such as Skyrora and AAC Clyde Space are expecting significant growth in staffing levels, with potential increases from around 80-250 employees to over 300.
* Staff are being recruited from local colleges and universities, as well as from other industries, but companies face challenges retaining workers due to competition from other sectors.
* The UK Space Agency estimates that the sector will need the same number of people again in the next 10 years, with around 55,000 people working in space-related jobs across the UK.
* Students such as Millie Brown and her classmates are excited about the opportunities available in Scotland's space industry and hope to secure jobs directly from university.
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