NewSpace Chicago is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to growing the space industry in the Chicago area. We are an open community of space entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, students and others who are creating private companies to commercialize outer space. We host networking events and programs supporting space entrepreneurship and promote Chicago as a center of excellence for new commercial space, space-related, or space-scalable ventures. Join us. Join the future!
Covid-19 Update
In accordance with state and city social distancing directives to mitigate the spread of Covid-19, NewSpace Chicago has moved our events online. Our speaker event series will continue this Winter in a new virtual environment that will allow us to still connect and share our ideas and plans for settling the high frontier. Even without in-person events, you can still stay involved!Space in the Time of Covid
While much of the world experienced significant interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the commercial space industry has remained busy serving the needs of commercial and government clients. Perhaps the most exciting moment has been SpaceX fulfilling its...
Event Feb 16, 2021: Introducing the Satellite Regulatory Regime
NewSpace Chicago is excited to announce a new type of virtual event! One that aims to duplicate the relationship-building aspects of in-person events. We look forward to an interactive networking experience with everyone prior to the speaker presentation....
Event Jan 19, 2021: State of the Industrial Space Base
Private investment in commercial space activity is at an all-time high and growing as entrepreneurs and industrialists create new technologies and adapt existing technologies for space applications. This is fueled by the decreasing cost of space access and...
Event Dec 8, 2020: One Million Marciane: Humanity’s Next Giant Leap – Societal Challenges
Join us for the last event in the Mars City State series to find out how humanity can overcome the societal challenges to thrive on Mars. In this presentation, the authors of One Million Marciane: Humanity’s Next Giant Leap...
Event Nov 17, 2020: One Million Marciane: Humanity’s Next Giant Leap – Technical Challenges
How can humanity overcome the economic, technical, and social challenges to not just survive, but to thrive on Mars? Find out by joining New Space Chicago’s virtual speaker series. The authors of One Million Marciane: Humanity’s Next Giant...
Event Oct 28, 2020: One Million Marciane: Humanity’s Next Giant Leap – Economic Challenges
Learn about the economic challenges associated with creating a city-state on Mars capable of supporting 1,000,000 Marciane.
Mars City State Update: The Final Stretch
Two Short Months The Windy City Settlers first came together less than two months ago, but have achieved so much in a short amount of time. The team has created a system of Marciane laws and drafted a Mars...
Event May 2 & 3, 2020: Mars City State Competition Workshop
NewSpace Chicago is pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring a team to enter this year’s Mars City State Competition hosted by the Mars Society. We will kick-off our team with a two-day virtual workshop, to be...
Event Tues 3/10: Satellite Mega Constellations
Mega satellite constellations will change the way businesses and governments operate both in space and on the ground. NewSpace Chicago has assembled a panel to discuss the incredible opportunities and risks associated with mega satellite constellations. Building and...
Event Tue 02/11: NearSpace Launch’s Journey to 400+ Systems in Orbit
NewSpace Chicago welcomes Matt Voss of NearSpace Launch Inc. NSL has flown 400+ systems in the past five years, with 100% mission success for all commercial and research missions. NSL manufactures and produces ThinSats, CubeSats, Black Boxes, and...