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We’ve moved. Space Talent isn’t going away, we’re simply focusing where we can serve you best. To continue to find the latest job opportunities, career resources, and community updates: • Follow @SpaceTalent on LinkedIn • Follow @SpaceCapital on LinkedIn, X, and YouTube Everything you rely on from Space Talent will continue, now delivered through these channels. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest space economy insights and featured roles straight to your inbox: pulse.ly/kb2tt4jc9n

@SpaceCapital @FastCompany @VardaSpace @GoToImpulse @LunarOutpostInc @iceye_global @armada_ai @XonaSpace @LeoLabs_Space If you want to be part of what comes next, browse open roles at all these companies and more on the Space Talent job board → pulse.ly/w3jeao3243

Innovation across the space economy is accelerating. 🚀 Congrats to @SpaceCapital portfolio companies recognized on @FastCompany’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026, including @VardaSpace, @GoToImpulse, @LunarOutpostInc, @iceye_global, @armada_ai, @XonaSpace, @LeoLabs_Space.

Announcement: Space Talent will be sunsetting this account on March 31 as we focus our social presence on LinkedIn. Follow @SpaceTalent on LinkedIn and @SpaceCapital on X, LinkedIn and YouTube. Subscribe to the Space Talent newsletter for space economy insights, career resources, and job openings here: pulse.ly/sgoq47oysv

GPS was just the beginning. @XonaSpace’s Pulsar is delivering centimeter-level navigation accuracy, globally, in real time, and compatible with existing devices. This is the next layer of space infrastructure. Xona is hiring. Explore 30+ open roles on the Space Talent job board: pulse.ly/linlmbkrwq

Careers don’t have to be linear to be powerful. Co-Founder and Chief Engineering Officer at @ursamajortech Bill Murray shares: ➡️ Aim outrageously high ➡️ Let your career zig-zag ➡️ Design culture intentionally ➡️ Learn from setbacks Learn more in this #SpaceTalent spotlight: pulse.ly/r2xebytuuj

@FireflySpace just set a new benchmark for commercial lunar operations, and they’re hiring! With 100+ open roles across launch, orbital, and lunar programs, this is a chance to work on real missions in the space economy. Explore roles on Space Talent: pulse.ly/p2aeaoymzw

Most startups are built to make money. The best ones are built to do something that matters. This “Not Boring” piece reframes startups as “machines for doing stuff” and why mission-driven teams outperform over time. A must-read for builders in the space economy: pulse.ly/g71fuvtlya

In 2012, we founded Space Capital on a simple conviction: space technologies would become the invisible backbone of the global economy. For over a decade, we've been investing at this inflection. Today we're announcing Space Capital IV. pulse.ly/vdjcngdpao

Your next career move, startup idea, or pitch doesn’t have to happen in isolation. Office Hours with @SpaceCapital Partner Justus Kilian gives you the opportunity to connect directly with an experienced investor and operator in the space economy. These sessions are designed for: ➡️ Founders and pre-founders building in the space economy ➡️ Professionals considering their next career move ➡️ Teams refining strategy, positioning, or culture Past conversations have included professionals from @SpaceX, @RocketLab, @planet, @GoToImpulse, @ApexSpacecraft, @Google, @Meta, @OpenAI, @Apple, @Uber, and @NianticLabs—and have led to investments in companies like Lux Aeterna and Violet Labs. 👉 Register now to secure your session: pulse.ly/lfpsdgaydu *Spots are limited. If you’re serious about your next step, this is your opportunity. Please avoid late cancellations so others don’t miss out.

Should founders follow the market or lead it? In this episode of the #VHTBPodcast, Justus Kilian (@SpaceCapital), Seyka Mejeur (AdAstra Talent Advisors), and @MattGjertsen (Better Every Day Studios) explore the tension between building breakthrough tech and building what customers already want. Examples from @Planet, @Apple, and hard-tech startups show why product obsession vs problem focus shapes everything from fundraising to validation. A thoughtful discussion for founders building in the space economy and beyond: pulse.ly/ienufvfsum

Have you submitted your Summer 2026 Internship application? Don’t miss out on these opportunities at top-tier space companies. For students and early-career professionals, these roles offer direct exposure to real systems—launch operations, spacecraft hardware, software infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing. A few opportunities to explore: 🚀 @FireflySpace – Launch site operations, pad upgrades, and real-time mission support: #content" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jobs.spacetalent.org/companies/fire… 🧪 @VardaSpace – Mechanical engineering for in-space manufacturing systems: #content" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jobs.spacetalent.org/companies/vard… ⚙️ @ExoTerraCorp – Test automation and cross-functional engineering experience: #content" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jobs.spacetalent.org/companies/exot… 💻 @ApexSpacecraft – Software engineering powering testing and mission-critical systems: #content" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jobs.spacetalent.org/companies/apex… 🛰️ Lux Aeterna – Structures engineering with direct hardware ownership: #content" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jobs.spacetalent.org/companies/lux-… Explore these opportunities and more on the Space Talent job board.

The Space Talent Salary Database breaks down real pay data across: – Hardware – Software – Business – Technician roles Built from ~80,000 real job postings on the Space Talent jobs board. Explore the data: pulse.ly/vmodde4etw

@blueorigin is building infrastructure to benefit Earth and hiring at scale. With 900+ open roles, this is a chance to work on launch systems, space tech, and long-term infrastructure shaping the space economy. Explore roles on the Space Talent job board: pulse.ly/l9emzr9ypt

One conversation can change your trajectory. 🚀 1,500+ curated conversations 90% say it improved their decisions Join Gravitate and connect with leaders, mentors, and peers in the space economy. Sign up for our next round of matching here: pulse.ly/l1qv8skyvv

Network effects aren’t just for consumer apps. Many B2B and industrial startups build defensible advantages through data loops, integrations, and trusted ecosystems, without massive user bases. In a recent Space Talent blog, we break down how non-consumer startups create network effects that compound over time: pulse.ly/ra8sx9t0ib

@planet @SpaceCapital If you want to work at the intersection of satellites, data, and global impact, explore 60+ open roles on the Space Talent job board: pulse.ly/y3tw19ibzi

@planet turned Earth observation from rare snapshots into daily global intelligence. 🌎 In @SpaceCapital’s latest portfolio spotlight, explore how Planet industrialized satellite manufacturing, built a scalable data platform, and evolved into a foundational measurement layer anchoring the space economy: pulse.ly/0twhz7zcop

Many startups stall not from lack of talent, but from unmanaged complexity. Systems thinking helps founders see how people, processes, and decisions connect across the business, making growth more sustainable. n the Space Talent blog, we break down how this mindset helps teams scale with clarity, resilience, and alignment without burning out or stalling momentum: pulse.ly/uecuugw95g

Communication breakdowns, not technical failures, are often what derail startups. In this episode of the #VHTBPodcast, Justus Kilian (@SpaceCapital), @MattGjertsen (Better Every Day Studios), and Seyka Mejeur (@AdAstraTalent), explore how to build cultures where problems are surfaced early and acted on effectively. 🎧 Catch the full episode here: pulse.ly/yo8l5n01kj