In this episode of HELLO FUTURE, host Kevin Cirilli continues the conversation with Max Haot, CEO of Vast, shifting focus from the hardware in orbit to the jobs being created here on Earth.
As Vast builds real flight hardware today — with Haven-1 already in integration — Haot discusses the surge in “space-collar” jobs in manufacturing, welding, integration, testing, and beyond. With the broader space economy projected to be worth trillions in the coming decade, the discussion explores what this growth actually means for American workers outside the traditional astronaut and rocket-scientist roles. Haot shares how Vast is approaching workforce development and training, the surprising and overlooked job categories emerging in the industry (including designers behind Vast’s new space suits), and why the demand for these roles has changed dramatically in just the last 12–18 months. This forward-looking conversation highlights how commercial space is becoming a powerful engine for high-skill, high-wage job creation across America.