Space Tourism Operations Internship Application

Launch Your Career in Space Tourism Operations

The space tourism industry is on the verge of becoming mainstream, and the demand for skilled professionals who understand the unique intersection of aerospace science, customer experience, and safety protocols has never been higher. If you're passionate about making space accessible to everyone while ensuring the highest standards of safety and service, this internship opportunity is your launchpad.

Our Space Tourism Operations Internship is designed for ambitious students and early-career professionals who want hands-on experience in one of the most exciting frontiers of human exploration. This isn't just about watching rockets launch—it's about understanding the complex physiology of spaceflight, designing unforgettable customer experiences, developing critical safety protocols, and working with cutting-edge zero-gravity simulation technology.

What Makes This Internship Unique

Space tourism operations sits at the convergence of multiple disciplines: aerospace engineering, human physiology, hospitality, risk management, and customer service excellence. Our interns don't just observe—they contribute to real projects that shape the future of commercial spaceflight.

You'll gain exposure to:

• Aerospace physiology fundamentals: Understanding how the human body responds to microgravity, G-forces, pressure changes, and the space environment
• Zero-gravity simulation operations: Working with parabolic flight systems, neutral buoyancy facilities, and virtual reality training environments
• Customer experience design: Creating memorable, safe, and transformative experiences for space tourists from pre-flight preparation through post-flight debrief
• Safety protocol development: Contributing to the rigorous safety systems that make commercial spaceflight possible

Why This Application Process Matters

This application form is your first touchpoint with our team, and we've designed it to understand not just your academic credentials, but your passion, creativity, and readiness for this unique field. We ask about your technical knowledge, practical experience, design thinking, and commitment to safety—because all of these qualities matter equally in space tourism operations.

The form takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete thoughtfully. We encourage you to take your time, provide detailed responses, and let your genuine enthusiasm shine through.

Who Should Apply

This internship is ideal for:

• Aerospace engineering students interested in human spaceflight and commercial applications
• Biomedical sciences and physiology students fascinated by how humans adapt to extreme environments
• Hospitality and experience design professionals who want to bring their customer-centric mindset to space
• Safety and risk management students passionate about protecting people in high-consequence environments
• Anyone with multidisciplinary interests in science, technology, and human experience

We welcome applicants from diverse academic backgrounds. What matters most is your curiosity, work ethic, and genuine passion for making space accessible.

How Paperform Streamlines Space Tourism Internship Applications

Traditional internship applications often involve multiple documents, email chains, and disconnected systems. This Paperform template changes that entirely.

With Paperform's flexible form builder, aerospace companies and space tourism operators can create a comprehensive, professional application experience that captures everything needed to evaluate candidates—technical knowledge, relevant experience, project portfolios, safety mindset, and availability—all in one streamlined submission.

The conditional logic features let you tailor questions based on applicant backgrounds. If someone has zero-gravity experience, the form expands to capture those details. If they're new to aerospace, it focuses on transferable skills and learning motivation. This creates a personalized application journey that respects each applicant's unique background.

File upload fields make it easy to collect resumes, transcripts, portfolios, letters of recommendation, and any relevant certifications—all organized in one place rather than scattered across email attachments.

For organizations reviewing dozens or hundreds of applications, Paperform's integration capabilities shine. Connect to Airtable or Google Sheets to build a candidate database, trigger automated email responses via Stepper to keep applicants informed, or sync with your HR management system to move qualified candidates seamlessly through your hiring pipeline.

The AI Insights feature is particularly valuable when reviewing large applicant pools. It can summarize common themes in motivations, identify standout responses, and help hiring teams quickly spot exceptional candidates without reading through hundreds of essays manually.

For space tourism companies handling sensitive applicant information, Paperform's SOC 2 Type II compliance and robust security features ensure candidate data is protected throughout the application process.

After You Submit

Once you complete your application, our team reviews every submission carefully. We're looking for candidates who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, relevant knowledge or experience, creative thinking about customer experience, and an unwavering commitment to safety.

Selected candidates will be invited for a video interview, where we'll discuss your application in more detail, share more about our operations, and explore whether this internship aligns with your career goals.

The space tourism industry needs passionate, multidisciplinary professionals who can navigate technical challenges while never losing sight of the human experience. If that describes you, we can't wait to read your application and potentially welcome you to our team.

Ready to take the next step in your journey to the stars? Complete the application below and show us why you're the right candidate to help shape the future of space tourism.