Developing Space Talent, Driving U.S. Innovation
Together, we are taking action to build a highly skilled, future-ready workforce – one that drives innovation, strengthens our space industry, and meets the challenges of tomorrow.
what we do
Space Workforce for Tomorrow (SWFT) ensures the United States has the talent it needs to lead in space — now and into the future.
We work across the entire talent pipeline, from sparking interest in students to equipping today’s professionals with mission-critical skills. Through strategic partnerships with educators, employers, and government, SWFT delivers programs that inspire, prepare, and strengthen the space workforce.
Our focus is simple: build a workforce capable of advancing innovation, fueling our space economy, and protecting U.S. leadership in a globally contested and strategically vital domain.
national space day
Celebrate the Future of Space — One Classroom at a Time
Each year, SWFT’s National Space Day brings students, educators, and industry leaders together to explore the science shaping our future in space. From hands-on classroom activities to a nationwide student competition on space sustainability, this annual celebration sparks curiosity and connects young minds with real-world STEM careers.
