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Podcast: Inside Australia’s Young Astronauts Club

Robyn Tongol

Australia’s space industry is currently grappling with a skills shortage, which means tens of thousands of new workers are needed for it to continue to grow.

But while the problems are well known, the sector is struggling to explain how it can find solutions to encourage the next generation to pursue what should be the country’s most exciting career.

In this episode, our guest is Jen Malone, a woman who single-handedly set up the Young Astronauts Club, an initiative that aims for school children to take an interest and be involved in space exploration.

She talks about how she did it and how we can encourage more participation, and diversity, in STEM.

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