Want to be an astronaut? Seattle is one of the best cities in America for space jobs – Curiocity

Space has been a hot topic in 2021, and from Jeff Bezos launching himself up there to NASA furthering its Mars training, weve seen a lot. As our life on earth seems to align more and more with Interstellar, it looks like space careers are going to be on the rise. If its something youre interested in, youre lucky because you just so happen to be in one of the best cities.

MoveBuddha analyzed the American cities with the best combination of factors to support the rigorous demands of astronauts. The study looked at citys with at least150,000 residents according to 2019 census data and three main factors. The factors include educational opportunities, health and environment, and job opportunities.

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So how did Seattle do? Well, it turns out we ranked #4 in the top 25 cities to launch a career in space travel, #15 in space travel job opportunities, and #4 for the best city to raise a future astronaut in. Who wouldve thought? Might just be time for a career switch!

If you wondering what places came out on top, theyll probably be no surprise. Arlington, VA came out on top in both cities to launch a career in space travel and thebest city to raise a future astronaut in. Just think about it, they have a high concentration of prestigious universities, military presence, and tons of job opportunities.

If youd like to check out the full study you can click here. Who knows, maybe Seattle will eventually top the list as one of the best cities for space jobs.

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Want to be an astronaut? Seattle is one of the best cities in America for space jobs - Curiocity