About the Space Institute

What we do

We create. We educate. We advocate.

With your support, The Space Institute sponsors projects that will seed innovative space technologies, nurtures creative young minds, and is a vital advocate for our future in space.

Right now we are…

• Scanning the skies for dangerous asteroids,
• Hunting for Earthlike planets,
• Searching for life in the Universe,
• Advocating for needed science funding,
• And flying our very own solar sail spacecraft, Lightsail-1.

Why we do it

Our Mission: Empower the world's citizens to advance space science and exploration.

What you can do

Want to get more involved? We are YOUR place in space.

We're excited to share with you the many ways you can participate with us to play a part in the future of space exploration.

From joining our online community to volunteering to becoming a member of our New Millennium Committee, we have something just right for you.

You can…

• Join our global online community
• Connect with us on Facebook or via Twitter
• Participate with our Volunteer Network
• Sponsor projects
• Contribute monthly in our Discovery Team program
• Become a Space Institute Member

How we started

The Space Institute, founded in 1980 by Carl Sagan, Bruce Murray, and Louis Friedman, to inspire and involve the world's public in space exploration through advocacy, projects, and education. Today, The Space Institute is the largest and most influential public space organization group on Earth.

The Space Institute is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the United States.

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