Jan 28, 2026 | Lunar Bases, Space Development, Space Policy
By Chisom Agali, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, University of North Texas Abstract Humanity stands at a pivotal moment in space exploration: under the Artemis Program, the Moon is no longer merely a destination for symbolic landings, but a launching point...
Oct 17, 2022 | Space News, Space Policy
On August 1 2022 Chicago Society for Space Studies (CSSS) President Jim Plaxco met with Chris Dargis, Republican congressional candidate for the IL 8th congressional district. The purpose of the meeting was to inform and review with candidate Dargis the four 2022...
Jul 21, 2017 | Space News, Space Policy
As a previous participant in the Alliance for Space Development Home District Blitz, the Chicago Society for Space Studies is supporting the 2017 August Home District Blitz and is seeking volunteers from Illinois to join our efforts to promote space development. The...
Sep 2, 2016 | Space Policy
Space Policy Blitz 2016 with (from left to right) Jim Plaxco, Representative Randy Hultgren, and Andrew Gasser Sept. 02 2016 In July, Chicago Society for Space Studies issued a call for volunteers to participate in the Alliance for Space Development’s 2016...
Jul 7, 2016 | Space News, Space Policy
In 2014, Chicago Society for Space Studies (CSSS) members and officers took part in the Alliance for Space Development / National Space Society / Space Frontier Foundation Home District Blitz. CSSS representatives visited with three United States Representatives and...
Jun 3, 2016 | Meetings and Events, Space News, Space Policy
Former Governor Gary Johnson (right) and CSSS President Jim Plaxco (left) at the Libertarian Party National Convention By Jim Plaxco, June 03 2016 Elected to be an Illinois delegate to the Libertarian Party National Convention as a delegate supporting the Gary Johnson...
