I admit I know nothing to speak of about physics or astrophysics outside of being a fangirl. However I do pay attention to Trends in the world. I strongly suspect that there will be a demand for astrophycists in the private sector. As companies in corporations view space with dollar signs in their eyes they are going to want their own divisions dedicated to space Commerce. There will also be many jobs created from space Commerce that will not require a Ph.D.

I’m 52 years old I’ve been out on a limb predicting things in the past and I’m usually right.