Chicago Society for Space Studies
Promoting Space Exploration For All of Us
Chicago Society for Space Studies is the largest space advocacy organization in Illinois and one of the oldest in the nation.
Our Mission
Space Education
To serve as a space education resource for the general public.
SPACE Policy
To provide input to elected officials on matters of U.S. space policy and to support policies viewed as having a posItive impact on space development.
speakers bureau
To serve as a regional center of excellence in delivering space-related educational programming to schools, museums, and other civic organizations.
public events
To host and/or sponsor public events and speakers that provide valuable space-related educational programs to the community.
We Have the Power to Impact Our Future, and We’re Doing Something About It
Those of us who have volunteered to organize, lead, conduct public outreach, and develop educational presentations are working to shape our future in space. It is our conviction that a dynamic program of space development is a key component of humanity’s ability to continue to improve our overall quality of life and standard of living. We hope that you too share our passion and that you will join us in our efforts to shape the future.
Happening Now
The Challenge of Commercial Space Stations
The March 2023 Chicago Society for Space Studies meeting will be the presentation The Challenge of Commercial Space Stations which looks at the business and market environment, as well as related factors, that will impact the sustainability of commercial space stations.
Recent Activities
2022 Year in Review
For Chicago Society for Space Studies (CSSS), the year 2022 featured a number of successes. One of these successes was being the recipient of the National Space Society’s Chapter Excellence Award. Central to receiving this award was the educational outreach activities of the Chicago Society for Space Studies Speakers Bureau.
U.S. Space Policy Meeting with U.S. Congressional Candidate Chris Dargis
On August 1 2022 Chicago Society for Space Studies President Jim Plaxco met with Chris Dargis, Republican congressional candidate for the IL 8th congressional district to discuss the Alliance for Space Development 2022 space policy positions.
2022 Space Year in Review Program Meeting
The December 2022 free public meeting of Chicago Society for Space Studies (CSSS) will feature CSSS Vice President Larry Boyle giving his 2022 Space Year in Review presentation.
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