The Space Council works to create and further initiatives that establish our region as the world's foremost leader in space exploration.
INITIATIVES
Citizens for Space Exploration
The mission of Citizens for Space Exploration is to promote awareness of the benefits of America's Human Space Exploration Program and support for NASA.
Citizens is a multi-state organization comprised of U.S. taxpayers who support America's investment in human space exploration. We are private citizens, small business owners, students, teachers, space and non-space business representatives, and county and municipal officials.
Citizens (formerly known as National Keep It Sold) was formed in 1992 through the efforts of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (TX), the Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (FL), the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce (AL), and the Partners for Stennis (MS and LA). In 2005, Citizens formed an alliance partnership with the Coalition for Space Exploration, and in 2014, a partnership with the Colorado Citizens for Space Exploration began, as well.
Representatives from Citizens for Space Exploration travel to Washington, D.C., annually to meet with members and staff to discuss the benefits of human space exploration. These benefits include:
Improving the overall quality of life for our citizens and the world in areas such as medical research and healthcare.
Advancing America's scientific, technological, security and economic interests.
Inspiring a new generation of explorers to pursue technical careers based on science, math, computers and engineering.
Promoting U.S. leadership and competitiveness while providing opportunities for international cooperation.
To learn more, visit: https://www.citizensforspace.org/
Ways to Participate in CFSE
With the 2025 CFSE advocacy trip to Washington, DC occurring May 19-21, there are two ways in which our business community can support our efforts.
As a Participant: We are looking for 15 Florida-based participants for the CFSE May trip to DC — to include two university students.
As a Sponsor: You can sponsor a university student's trip to DC while also assisting in providing for our Florida pro-rata share of costs associated with the Welcome and Congressional Receptions for $1,500/student.
Contact cskeates@cocoabeachchamber.com if you are interested in attending or sponsoring a student.
EVENTS
State of Space
Join members of the space community, government, and business leaders from across the Space Coast for our annual “State of Space” event on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Part of our Chamber’s “State of Series,” this event will consist of a discussion covering the priorities, challenges, and opportunities in space in the year 2025 and beyond. We will also explore our region’s advances in science, technology, and engineering, as well as highlight companies that are making advances in space commercialization.
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