BE A PART OF OUR JOURNEY

Since 1980, SEDS has offered students nationwide unparalleled opportunities in space advocacy, engineering, and career development. From awarding engineering scholarships to organizing the annual SpaceVision conference, SEDS equips students with the tools they need to excel in the space industry. In 2023, SEDS:

  1. Hosted 450+ students, 76 speakers, and 71 companies at the 40th annual SpaceVision in Washington, DC, the premier space conference for students.
  2. Sponsored $40,000 in projects across 27 universities, including:
    1. Portland State Aerospace Society’s (PSAS) minTS, a small-scale rocket engine test driving the organization’s first successful launch of a liquid-fueled rocket. SEDS provided $4,500 of grant money, which allowed the organization to purchase high power rocket kits, certifications, and a cryogenic dewar. Check out more about their recent project, OreSar Live, an open source community outreach program to connect middle and high school students to satellites (link to portland space for all page).
    2. Illinois Space Society’s (ISS) Stargazer, a student researched and developed (SRAD) two-stage separation rocket competing in a national rocketry competition. With $1,100 of SEDS funding for a rocket motor and miscellaneous parts, the organization re-designed and launched their rocket.
  3. Provided $16,000 in scholarships for 40 students to attend SATELLITE, through partnerships with companies across various industries.
  4. Organized 4 competitions in business, research, mission development (in partnership with SSPI), and art with $4,000 of cash prizes.
  5. Provided $10,00 in scholarships to 30 students for conferences outside of our own including SATELLITE, ASCEND, and the International Space Development Conference

All of this—and more!—is made possible by the generous support of donors like you. From every rocket we’ve launched to every student we’ve inspired to aim higher, your contributions have been essential.

Every level of donation has a transformative impact on our members and the broader space industry. The best part? You decide how your donation is used.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations are crucial for amplifying our message and expanding our impact. Plus, your gift is entirely tax-deductible!

Join us by investing in the future leaders of the space industry. This is the opportunity to influence the space industry for the betterment of humanity.

2023-2024 has been a transformative couple of years for SEDS, marked by a series of records and “firsts.” In 2023, we saw over 40% of SpaceVision attendees come from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), highlighting our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We hosted Student and Young Professional development workshops at SciTech and ASCEND, impacting over 150 individuals and enhancing their conference experiences. Our Space For All Spring Challenge, in partnership with XBOX and Starfield, awarded $30,000 in grants to college teams pushing the boundaries of space science. Finally, in an exciting partnership with NASA, we launched the BETA Artemis Student Ambassador Academy, a program fostering the next generation of ambassadors for the Artemis campaign.

Here’s the impact our organization has made through donors like you: 2021-2022 MSI Report

Underrepresented minority students at the Satellite 2022 conference.
Underrepresented minority students at the Satellite 2022 conference
Central Michigan University at SpaceVision 2022
Central Michigan University at SpaceVision 2022
Lecture at SpaceVision 2022
Lecture at SpaceVision 2022
ASU Chapter teaching kids about Mars
ASU Chapter teaching kids about Mars
Carnegie Mellon Chapter Wins Business Pitch Competition
Carnegie Mellon Chapter Wins Business Pitch Competition
Illinois Space Society SEDS Chapter
Illinois Space Society SEDS Chapter
SEDS at Satellite 2020
SEDS at Satellite 2020
University of Arizona and Casa Grande Union High School Chapters
University of Arizona and Casa Grande Union High School Chapters
Working on projects
Working on projects
SpaceVision Workshops
SpaceVision Workshops
Chapter at SpaceVision
Chapter at SpaceVision
Rutgers University SEDS Chapter presents their Research
Rutgers University SEDS Chapter presents their Research
Educational Keynotes at SpaceVision
Educational Keynotes at SpaceVision
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Chapter
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Chapter
Texas A&M SEDS Chapter wins Major Diversity Award
Texas A&M SEDS Chapter wins Major Diversity Award
Space Art Workshops
Space Art Workshops
Educational Keytones at SpaceVision
Educational Keytones at SpaceVision
Rice University Chapter setting up rocket presentation
Rice University Chapter setting up rocket presentation

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Take the charge with your network and help us crowdfund to increase our impact! Here’s how:

  1. Go to facebook.com/fundraisers and select Raise Money, and select Nonprofit

  2. Search and select “Students for the Exploration of Space USA”

  3. Edit your fundraiser! Choose a goal amount, an end date, and customize your messaging with what SEDS-USA means to you.

Interested in Sponsoring SEDS USA?

If you or your organization/company is interested in sponsoring SEDS-USA the next generation that will get us to space and beyond, please contact the Executive Director to discuss sponsorship levels and investing in your future workforce.

Email the Executive Director