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Space Operations Specialists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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Work Environment

Space operations specialists work in space operations centers.

Military Status

Enlisted
Average Military Salary

$52,241

Overview

Space operations specialists handle space warning and control systems, orbital mechanics, data analysis, and transmission. These specialists operate space systems to perform space control missions.

Military Training

All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Space operations specialists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training topics relate to spacecraft command and control operations, and may include:

Helpful Attributes

Ability to work with formulas to solve math problems
Interest in operating electronic equipment and systems
Interest in space exploration
Interest in working as part of a team

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Communications Equipment Operators, All Other

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