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.
What’s New and Recent Activities
Porters Five Forces Model Analysis of the Market for Commercial Space Stations
Porter’s Five Forces Model is a framework for characterizing the business environment of a particular market or industry. This essay is an expansion on the Porter’s Five Forces section of the presentation Evaluating the Market for Commercial Space Stations presented at the 2023 International Space Development Conference.
Dylan Taylor Makes Seven Predictions About Future Space Developments at ISDC
Dylan Taylor, CEO of Voyager Space, delivered his keynote presentation The Future of the NewSpace Industry: Enablers and Impediments at the 2023 International Space Development Conference and made seven predictions about the near term future of the space industry.
Chicago Society for Space Studies Wins 2023 NSS Chapter of the Year Award
At the 2023 International Space Development Conference, Chicago Society for Space Studies (CSSS) was presented with the NSS Chapter of the Year Award during a Thursday night banquet award ceremony.
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