Organizations: Websites
Space Flight Laboratory | Univ. of Toronto Instit. for Aerospace Studies
This university-based organization that's "building Canada's future in space" developes small satellites and flight payloads for a wide range of space research applications. They also utilize graduate students in their endeavors, help arrange university-developed payload launches, and provide hands-on training.
"Meet the Entrepreneurs" of the Commercial Human Spaceflight Industry | CSF
The Commercial Spaceflight Federation is the industry association site for the commercial human spaceflight industry which now includes about 20 companies. Each of the CEOs of these companies are profiled on this section of their site.
Space Camp Turkey
"As a space and science education center, Space Camp Turkey is primarily focused on motivating young people from around the world in pursuing careers in science, math and technology. Through interactive, space-related simulations, both youth and adults also learn about communication, teamwork and leadership in a dynamic, fun-filled environment." "Programs at Space Camp Turkey focus on simulators to give participants the sensations of working and living in space. We pack years of mission training into 2-Day, 5-Day and 6-Day programs." This is only facility of its kind in the Middle East and is fully-certified by the US-based Space Camp organization.
The Canadian Space Commerce Association
“The Canadian Space Commerce Association is a collaboration of Canadian entrepreneurs interested in the commercial opportunities available in the development of space and opening the space frontier. The CSCA exists to advance a favorable economic, legal and political environment for Canadian entrepreneurs in this field, and to promote positive public recognition of the socioeconomic benefits to all Canadians from investing in this development.” Their annual meeting is scheduled for Mar 19, 2009, in Toronto, Canada.
Near Earth, LCC
Near Earth is a leading provider of investment banking and advisory services to companies and investors in the satellite, media and telecom sectors. See their analysis of the current financial situation, current trends and near-term implications for this special market sector.
Space Portal Consortium - About Us
“The Space Portal Consortium is poised to promote the new space economy. Building collaborative business ventures, the Space Portal is considered the “friendly front door” to NASA. In pursuit of its mission the Space Portal will champion business ventures, pull together business initiatives to leverage talent, and lead the creation of collaboratives that perpetuate innovation."
Silicon Valley Space Club - Overview
“Bringing the spirit of Silicon Valley to Space Commercialization” The SVSC was started several years ago focused on this mission. Weekly telecons are held with members to review meetings attended, upcoming events, recent milestones and collaboration formation, and advocacy actions underway and to be taken on behalf of fostering space commercialization. The SVSC has members from all industry sectors including NASA, space R&D, entrepreneurs, professional media, space commercialization advocates, and more.
Remote Sensing/Image Analysis Lab | Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory | Columbia University
This Remote Sensing Image Analysis Laboratory, within the new award-winning Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory building at Columbia University, provides research and education facilities for studying our planet. It is sponsored by both NASA and Intel and demonstrates the important linkage between academia, industry and government in addressing our global environment challenges.
Cool Jobs in Aerospace-related Startups - IASE
“A place to post job openings at aerospace-related startups around the US, Canada, Europe, Asia and elsewhere.” A spot to post, review, discuss job opportunities and potential emerging opportunities.
"The Space Show" hosted by: Dr. David Livingston
Dr. David Livingston is a business consultant, financial advisor, and strategic planner as well as interview host and creator of the pioneering space commerce-focused online production, “The Space Show”. Livingston is an accomplished personal speaker, writer and consultant in the area of future space exploration. He has lectured extensively on the topics of: business ethics and corporate responsibility for off-Earth business ventures and New Space Industries, and has written a Code of Ethics for Off-Earth Commerce. He frequently lectures on venture capital financing for new space businesses, RLVs and space tourism, effective business planning, and developing solutions to the barriers to space enterprise.
Livingston has also served as an adjunct professor in the Graduate School of Business at Golden Gate University teaching Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. He earned his BA from the University of Arizona, an MBA in International Business Management from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, and his doctorate in business administration (DBA) at Golden Gate. His doctoral dissertation was titled “Outer Space Commerce: Its History and Prospects”.