Working in space

[Mr Rayon]

Currently, is there any demand at the moment for astronauts with extensive science knowledge/background to go and work in space?

 

Will there be any increase in demand for it in the near future?

 

When are we expecting more scientists to be sent into space to undertake scientific experiments for the benefit of mankind?

[NTettamanti]

I doubt that astronautics as a career would exhibit much growth (although, I couldn't find growth evidence over the years). The demand for engineers, and scientists may increase (or simply just be 'shifted' from one field to he astronautics field). A lot of astronauts that I've read about have research degrees in some science and then they become astronauts. They need to bring something unique to the field in order to be employed, I would imagine.