Chartering a Career in Space | Panel Session | World Space Week 2026 | Space Clubs LASU

Think you need an aerospace degree to work in the space industry? Watch the full recording of our World Space Week 2026 panel session, Chartering a Career in Space, hosted by Space Clubs LASU as part of our World Space Week 2026 Celebration Three professionals from different corners of the space ecosystem share how they found their place in it, the obstacles they faced, and practical advice for students and early-career professionals who want to follow. What you’ll learn: 🌍 How to enter the space sector with a non-aerospace background 🌍 Why engineers need policy literacy, and why space lawyers need technical literacy 🌍 Careers in remote sensing, earth observation, and AI for space applications 🌍 How to join global space networks, university chapters, and organisations such as SGAC 🌍 How to apply for global programmes and competitions even when you feel under-qualified 🌍 Why communication and networking matter in a space career 🌍 How to handle rejection and keep building 🌍 How African perspectives can shape space governance and law Key takeaways: ✅ Space is a team sport. Find your community and your mentors. ✅ Apply often, even when you only meet the minimum requirements. ✅ Keep a spreadsheet of your academic and professional wins. ✅ Treat rejection as redirection and keep building your skills. ✅ Look into the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) essay competitions Subscribe for more space science, engineering, and career content from Space Clubs LASU, and share this video with someone who thinks space isn’t for them. Website: https://spaceclubslasu.org #WorldSpaceWeek #WSW2026 #SpaceCareers #SpaceClubsLASU #SpaceLaw #SGAC #AfricaInSpace #SpaceEducation #LASU