India's space sector has grown from $8.4B in 2022 to $9.9B in 2024, with projections hitting $44B by 2033. Driven by ISRO’s milestones, like the Chandrayaan-3 landing near the Moon’s south pole, and boosted by policy reforms and private sector entry, India is set to rise further on the global space stage.
The global SpaceTech economy is also entering a new orbit. Once the domain of a few governments and elite agencies, space innovation is now a dynamic, multi-billion-dollar frontier for private enterprises, startups, and a highly skilled global workforce. The rapidly growing sector demands trained professionals, making focused upskilling and interdisciplinary education more important than ever.
According to Morgan Stanley, the global space economy could exceed $1 trillion by 2040, driven by rapid commercialization and the rise of private players like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and startups across the globe. While traditional space roles focused on engineering and mission ops, today’s industry needs data scientists, cybersecurity experts, and legal minds to navigate evolving tech and regulations. Startups are democratizing access with micro-satellites, and satellite data is powering everything from ESG policy to 5G and IoT.
Yet, a global skills gap persists as education hasn’t kept pace, and hands-on experience is rare. Bridging this requires coordinated efforts across academia, industry, and governments. India is part of this momentum, with Chandrayaan’s success and a growing private sector driving demand for space-ready talent.
It’s no longer just a rocket scientist’s game. The space sector now needs data scientists to decode satellite streams, AI and robotics pros to power autonomous missions, and product managers to steer tech from lab to launchpad. Legal minds are navigating orbital regulations, while policy thinkers and STEM leaders shape a future that’s not just innovative, but ethical and sustainable. Space is expanding, and so is the talent it takes to get there. The demand for this new SpaceTech talent stack is growing, and upskilling can help meet it.
TalentSprint (part of Accenture), in collaboration with Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) at IISc, offers a pioneering Advanced Certification Programme in Space Technologies designed to meet the growing demand for skilled space professionals.
The programme delivers cutting-edge, interdisciplinary knowledge through modules on space biotechnology, design and manufacturing for space, thermal systems, space navigation, radar and SAR antennas, digital image processing with ML, and AI for space robotics. It also features industry sessions for real-world exposure.
Combining IISc’s world-class research with an industry-aligned curriculum, the programme offers hands-on training in the latest tools and methodologies used by global space companies. It is taught by distinguished IISc faculty members, including a former senior ISRO scientist, Ph.D. graduates from top U.S. universities, and experts in aerospace, mechanical, and civil engineering.
Ideal for professionals in technology, data science, engineering, and management, the programme is a powerful launchpad for careers in the space sector and industries like telecom, data analytics, and climate research.
As SpaceTech rapidly evolves from science fiction to the reality of modern life, the demand for professionals equipped with both cutting-edge technical skills and deep industry understanding is greater than ever. For forward-looking professionals, this is a rare opportunity to join a transformational movement. Programmes like this, anchored in academic excellence and real-world relevance, offer the foundation to shape the next chapter of space innovation.
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SpaceTech Programme by TalentSprint in collaboration with CCE-IISc
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