The National Space Society (NSS) is an American international nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational and scientific organization specializing in space advocacy. It is a member of the Independent Charities of America and an annual participant in the Combined Federal Campaign. The society's vision is: "People living and working in thriving communities beyond the Earth, and the use of the vast resources of space for the dramatic betterment of humanity."

The National Space Society’s Enterprise In Space (EIS) is the world’s first NewSpace education program. The multi-pronged mission of the EIS program is to design, build, fly, and eventually return to Earth an orbiter containing student experiments.  This project will be a tribute to the many great visionaries of science and science fiction.  It will demonstrate and pioneer new technologies while inspiring and encouraging space enterprise.  It will promote the development of educational curricula and activities contributing to related future endeavors in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM).  This project engages and inspires the next generation – all ages and walks of life – by igniting a renewed interest in space exploration and development.

The Tucson L5 Space Society was founded in 1981. Tucson L5 Space Society is a Chapter of National Space Society. The Objective of the Tucson L5 Space Society is The creation of a space-faring civilization which will establish communities beyond Earth. The promotion of the earliest possible establishment of self-sustaining human settlements in space. The promotion of large-scale industrialization and private enterprise in space.

Founded in 2011 by Emily Carney of St. Petersburg, Florida(USA), Space Hipsters is a worldwide community of people interested in the past, present and future of exploration. Our members includes Space Journalists, space historians, astronomers, pioneers in new space industries, numerous spaceflight educators and professionals, and lots of amateur enthusiasts. We sponsor annual field trips, numerous educationally- oriented events around the globe, and also hold member get togethers as the Astronaut Hall Of Fame Induction and Space Fest. However we exist mostly as an online community, so look for us on Facebook And Twitter.

As a chapter of the National Space Society, The NYC Space Society is a grassroots focal point in New York City for all who are interested in the exploration and settlement of space. Our group hosts a monthly lecture series and organizes pro-space events. Our meetings, usually held the first Saturday afternoon of each month at New York University 's main Manhattan campus, are free and open to the public.

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