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The space sector is suffering from a skills shortage, with experienced employees and those with...
Recommendation
The space sector is suffering from a skills shortage, with experienced employees and those with skills such as programming being particularly hard to find. Higher Education institutions struggle to provide training that keeps pace with technical advancements happening in the sector’s industries. The UK Space Agency’s newly convened Space Skills Advisory Panel (SSAP) should look to establish a working group, including representatives from Higher Education institutes, Doctoral Training Centre’s, and industry, who should develop joint training programmes that address the skills gap and allow future space employees to gain experience in the most advanced technologies.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 30 March 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Report
Second Report - UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure
04 Nov 2022
HC 100
Addressee Bodies
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Timeline
Recommendation age
3.9 yrs
Report published
04 Nov 2022