Workforce – Page 16 – The Space Report

2009 – U.S. Space Industry Outlook – Snapshot

The most authoritative source of U.S. space industry workforce data is the Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. space industry core employment is measured by assessing the six BLS North American Industry…

2009 – U.S. Space Industry Employment – Snapshot

According to data published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than a quarter million Americans are employed in the space industry.[efn_note]U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of…

2009 – South Korean Workforce – Snapshot

One of the most important stated goals of the South Korean space program is to develop domestic aerospace capabilities, specifically the capacity to manufacture and launch satellites. South Korea hopes…

2008 – U.S. Space Workforce – Snapshot

In 2007, nearly 263,000 U.S. personnel were employed in the space industry. A 2008 U.S. government report estimated that approximately 729,240 U.S. workers were indirectly employed in the provision of…

2008 – Space Employment – Snapshot

The economic impacts and human capital effects of global space activity are mutually reinforcing. Worldwide space activity is a driver of industry and commerce, both in economic sectors with a…