Also called: NASA Historian
Researches and writes the history of space exploration and its people.
You dig through archives of old mission documents, interview retired engineers before their stories are lost, and write a book on a forgotten mission.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 9 years after high school. PhD in history; some roles with a master's.
Ways in: Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: History, Science and Technology Studies.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI summarizes archives faster; original research, interviews and writing history stay human, with few jobs.
Classes: History, English composition, Government or civics, AP Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3093.
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