Sam Altman's bold prediction: College graduates will land the top-paying jobs in 10 years in outer space
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the global workforce, with experts predicting that many jobs of the future will be dramatically different from today. OpenAI CEO
Sam Altman
has outlined a vision in which space exploration becomes a realistic and high-paying career option for college graduates within the next decade. Speaking with video journalist Cleo Abram in a recent interview, Altman described how AI-driven advances in science, engineering, and automation could open entirely new industries, particularly in space-related fields. His predictions suggest that by 2035, the career paths for young professionals may look very different, with some leaving university to work on missions across the solar system. This potential shift reflects broader trends in technology, space research, and labour markets, signalling a transformation in the nature of work itself.
Sam Altman's vision for 2035 graduates
Altman envisions that within the next 10 years, space exploration will no longer be limited to astronauts from government space agencies. Instead, private companies and international partnerships could create opportunities for skilled professionals from various backgrounds.
'In 2035, that graduating college student, if they still go to college at all, could very well be leaving on a mission to explore the solar system on a spaceship in some completely new, exciting, super well-paid, super interesting job,'
Altman said.
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This outlook is tied to advancements in artificial intelligence, which he believes will help automate complex tasks, enabling more people to participate in large-scale space projects without the need for decades of specialised astronaut training.
Current workforce trends in aerospace and AI's impact on future jobs
According to data from the
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
, aerospace engineering positions are growing faster than the national average. Professionals in this sector already earn annual salaries exceeding $130,000, and demand is expected to rise as more private companies invest in spacecraft manufacturing, satellite technology, and interplanetary research. With the growth of commercial space travel and lunar exploration programs, the range of potential roles extends beyond engineering to include robotics specialists, AI technicians, and planetary scientists.
Altman acknowledged that artificial intelligence will replace certain job categories, but he emphasised its potential to create entirely new career opportunities. He described AI as a tool that can amplify individual capabilities, enabling small teams or even single individuals to achieve results that once required large organisations. Following the launch of GPT-5, Altman compared the technology to having a team of PhD-level experts available instantly through a mobile device. This capability, he said, could allow people to start billion-dollar companies independently.
Perspective of Bill Gates, Jensen Huang and Mark Cuban
Other prominent figures in the technology sector share different views on AI's role in the future of work:
Bill Gates
has suggested that AI could lead to shorter workweeks, with humans required for fewer tasks. Speaking on The Tonight Show, he speculated about the possibility of working only two or three days a week.
Jensen Huang
, CEO of Nvidia, has focused on AI as a way to enhance human potential rather than replace it. In his conversation with Cleo Abram, Huang said he works alongside highly skilled individuals every day, and AI tools only make their contributions more impactful.
Mark Cuban
has predicted that AI could enable unprecedented wealth creation, even suggesting that the world's first trillionaire could be a single person running a business from their own home.
The role of AI in space exploration
AI already plays a role in space research through autonomous navigation systems, predictive maintenance, and data analysis for missions. Altman's forecast aligns with NASA's broader vision, which includes crewed missions to Mars in the 2030s. If these timelines hold, 2035 graduates could be entering a workforce where commercial and government-led missions to the Moon, Mars, and other destinations are underway. Positions might range from spacecraft design and operations to in-space manufacturing and interplanetary logistics.
Altman believes that future generations will see today's work practices as outdated, likening them to 'boring, old work' compared to the possibilities ahead. In his view, the combination of advanced AI tools and ambitious space programs will allow individuals to innovate and contribute in ways that were previously limited to large, specialised teams.
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