The suite of more than 25 micro-credential programs designed to fast-track skills in space science, engineering, and deep-technology, was announced at the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney on September 29.
Each course is industry-driven, designed around Australia’s real-time space requirements, and aligned with both current and planned national space programs.
Starmaster founder Bruce Carlos said Starmaster is enabling the nation to strengthen sovereign capability while preparing talent for global collaboration.
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“Our vision is to equip Australians with the specialised skills needed to lead ambitious space and deep-tech programs,” said, founder of.
“Through microcredentials and flexible pathways, we are creating a scalable, future-ready workforce that is uniquely Australian in its capability.”
Starmaster is Australia’s first dedicated space career pathway provider, developed in consultation with government, industry, and academia, according to the company.
The company are in the process of developing a platform that will connect students, career changers, and professionals directly to career opportunities in the national space economy, which is projected to grow to $12 billion by 2030.
Their programs, fundamentally supported by the Space Career Pathway Model, are open to all, including those from STEM and non-STEM backgrounds, spanning the full spectrum of space science and engineering.
In short, it is a system of education where they are accurately identifying targeted skills and competencies that map directly to current space jobs, programs, and missions. This model is simple, low-cost, and low-risk. Yet it is highly focused, offering a strong probability of success for Australians to enter and thrive in the booming space sector.
From classrooms to launchpads, Starmaster is helping Australia build sovereign capability by skilling the workforce through targeted microcredentials in space science, engineering and deep-tech.