Astronomy | Organizations & Societies
American Astronautical Society
Dedicated to the advancement of Space Science and Exploration
American Society for Gravitational & Space Biology (ASGSB)
Provides a forum to foster research, education and professional development in the multidisciplinary fields of gravitational and space biology.
Astrobiology Society
A professional society focused on astrobiology to further the scientific interchange intrinsic to astrobiology by maintaining its connections to the extended research community, training and supporting astrobiologists, and advocating the unique perspective of our field.
Astronomical League
Composed of over two hundred and forty local amateur astronomical societies from all across the United States. These organizations, along with our Members-at-Large, Patrons, and Supporting members form one of the largest amateur astronomical organizations in the world
AAS: American Astronomical Society
Promoting the advancement of astronomy and closely related branches of science. The AAS is the major organization of professional astronomers in North America
B612 Foundation
Effort to significantly alter the orbit of an asteroid, in a controlled manner, by 2015
Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams (CBAT)
Responsible for the dissemination of announcements and information on transient astronomical events through the IAU Circulars announcements as discoveries require. Operates at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
Coalition for Space Exploration
Working to ensure the United States remains the leader in space, science and technology by reinforcing the value and benefits of space exploration with the public and our nation’s leaders, and building lasting support for a long-term, sustainable, strategic direction for space exploration.
Hubble Heritage Project
Gallery of images and more captured over the spectacular career of the Hubble Space Telescope, provided by the Space Telescope Science Center
IAU: International Astronomical Union
To promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects through international cooperation.
International Dark-Sky Association (IDA)
The mission of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is to preserve and protect the nighttime environment and our heritage of dark skies through environmentally responsible outdoor lighting
International Meteor Organization
IMO was created in response to an ever growing need for international cooperation of meteor amateur work
International Occultation Timing Association
Predictions for grazing occultations of stars by the Moon and predictions for occultations of stars by asteroids and planets
International Society for Archaeoastronomy and Astronomy in Culture (ISAAC)
ISAAC is a professional organization established in 1996 to promote the academic development of archaeoastronomy, including ethnoastronomy
Mars Institute
To further the scientific study, exploration, and public understanding of Mars.
Mars Society
Promoting and studying human settlement and exploration on Mars
Moon Society
The Moon Society is a non-profit educational and scientific foundation formed to further scientific study and development of the moon
NASA | National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Official site for NASA. NASA's mission is to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research.
National Space Society
An independent, educational, grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation of a spacefaring civilization
Planetary Society
Largest public space organization group on Earth. Dedicated to exploring the solar system and seeking life beyond Earth
Secure World Foundation
The Secure World Foundation (SWF) is a private operating foundation dedicated to maintaining the secure and sustainable use of space for the benefit of Earth and all its peoples
Society for the History of Astronomy
The UK’s national society dedicated to the specialised, but ever-fascinating field of the history of astronomy
Space Frontier Foundation
Organization of people dedicated to opening the Space Frontier to human settlement as rapidly as possible.
Space Infrastructure Foundation
Promoting the use of space through the application of technical standards for space systems and their use.
Space Policy Institute | George Washington University
The Space Policy Institute focuses its activities on policy issues related to the space efforts of the United States and cooperative and competitive interactions in space between the United States and other countries
Space Tourism Society (STS)
Founded in 1996, the Space Tourism Society is an organization specifically focused on the space tourism industry
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
The United Nations office responsible for promoting international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space. UNOOSA serves as the secretariat for the General Assembly's only committee dealing exclusively with international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space: the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS).
Universities Space Research Association
Collaborative membership organization where universities and other research organizations may cooperate with each other, with the United States government, and other entities to develop knowledge associated with space science and technology.
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Space Calendar | Conferences & Events
Calendar of conferences and other space related meetings, proceedings, and events provided by the Institute for Space Development Research.
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