Material Selection and Structural Strategies for a Multi-Rotating Cylindrical Martian Space Settlement
As the human population continues to grow, an uncertain future on Earth has given rise to the idea of space settlements, a necessary step if humanity is to move to accommodate its growth. Some of these space settlements may revolve around a body in space, presenting their challenges as opposed to traditional long-term settlements located on a planet’s surface.
2025 Space Year in Review Program Meeting
The Sunday December 14, 2025 free public meeting of the Chicago Society for Space Studies (CSSS) will feature CSSS Vice President Larry Boyle and his 2025 Space Year in Review presentation. Larry's annual summary of the key space events of the year is an annual...
Automation and Internet Services of a Martian Large Orbital Settlement
[This paper was written by the following student members of The Space Society at the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS): Abhinav Gopalkrishnan, Om Joshi, Serene Wang, Sanjana Viswaprabakaran, Saharsh Tavva, Bryan Wang, Tamoghna Naladala, Aryakrishna...
Mass-Efficiency Tradeoffs in Chemical and Electric Propulsion for Mars Cargo Transfers
By Chisom Agali, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, University of North Texas, 2025 Abstract This study evaluates the performance of chemical and electric propulsion systems for interplanetary cargo transfers, focusing on a Mars-bound mission scenario....
2001: A Space Odyssey Live with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
On January 9 and 10, 2026, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will take audiences on a musical journey through space. For two nights only Stanley Kubrick’s iconic science fiction movie 2001: A Space Odyssey will be brought to life in a live-to-picture performance featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Chorus.
Roadmap to the Stars: Space Development Master Plan
Space development presents an opportunity to address some of Earth’s most pressing challenges — laying the foundation for a “quadrillion-dollar” economy that could significantly contribute to eliminating global poverty. To ensure coherent and effective progress — especially amid the growing involvement of national space agencies, private enterprises, and international stakeholders — a comprehensive Space Development Master Plan is essential.
Chicago Society for Space Studies Wins National Space Society Chapter of the Year Award
At the 2025 NSS International Space Development Conference, Chicago Society for Space Studies President Jim Plaxco was presented with the NSS 2024 Chapter of the Year Award. This award is the highest award that NSS presents to one of chapters.
Asteroid Mining Program
The August 2025 meeting of Chicago Society for Space Studies will be the program Asteroid Mining presented by Larry Bartoszek, Vice President of the International Space Elevator Consortium (ISEC).
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...