Space Economy

Space Tourism Operations Manager

Manages the safety, training and experience of commercial spaceflight passengers

£50k-£100k Space race

What it involves

Coordinates passenger medical screening, training programmes and mission operations for suborbital and orbital tourism flights, balancing safety with a premium customer experience.

Skills & knowledge needed

Aerospace operationsSafety managementCustomer experienceRegulatory complianceCrisis management

Why it's emerging now

Commercial spaceflight for private citizens is now operational and expanding capacity every year.

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