Astronomy & Astrophysics, Space Organizations, Institutes, & Academic Societies
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
CDS: Strasbourg Astronomical Data Center
Astronomical Data Center in Strasbourg
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.
LASP - Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics
Atmospheric science, space physics, space plasmas, spacecraft and instrumentation
Lucidian Scientific & Space Institute
Non-profit scientific research & space technology institute
Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI)
A Forum and service for the Planetary Science community
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Space Exploration
NASA Astrobiology Institute
NAI carries out collaborative research and education in astrobiology
NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center(Formerly the NOAA Space Environment Center)
The center is one of the nine National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) within NOAA's National Weather Service
NOAO: National Optical Astronomy Observatory
NOAO is the national center for ground-based nighttime astronomy in the United States and is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)
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
SETI Institute: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
To explore, understand and explain the origin, nature and prevalence of life in the universe
Southwest Research Institute
Specializes in the creation and transfer of technology in engineering and the physical sciences
Space Science Institute
Nonprofit, public benefit corporation
Space Telescope Science Institute
Home to planning, scheduling, and public outreach activities for the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Data archive and distribution services for the HST and other missions are also provided by STScI
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.
USGS Astrogeology Research Program
The Astrogeology Research Program is a team of over 80 research scientists, cartographers, computer scientists, administrative staff, students, contractors, and volunteers working to support the efforts to explore, map, and understand our solar system
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