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
2024 Space Year in Review Presentation and Meeting
Attend the free 2024 Year in Space presentation at the December 15, 2024 meeting of the Chicago Society for Space Studies at the Schaumburg Public Library.
What’s New and Recent Activities
The Goddard 100 Student Contest Celebrating a Century of Rocketry
One hundred years ago, on March 16, 1926, Dr. Robert H. Goddard launched the world’s first liquid-fuel rocket. This event marked the dawn of modern rocketry and paved the way for humanity’s journey to the moon. To honor this achievement and inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts, the National Space Society (NSS) and BLUECUBE Aerospace have joined forces to present the Goddard 100 Contest.
Space Piracy Preparing for a Criminal Crisis in Orbit Book Review
When I hear the phrase “space piracy”, the first thought that comes to mind is the science fiction stories of my youth which targeted a juvenile audience. In stark contrast, Marc Feldman and Hugh Taylor's new book, "SPACE PIRACY: Preparing for a Criminal Crisis in...
Space Solar Power: Marketing Versus Math
Because people don't take the time to investigate claims, or have the knowledge to judge whether or not a claim is reasonable, politicians (and scientists) get away with making claims that are, in truth, pure fiction. This is also true when the subject is space solar...
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