Resources
Official Space Agencies and Organizations
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
U.S. government agency responsible for the nation’s civilian space program and aeronautics research.
https://www.nasa.gov/
ESA (European Space Agency)
An intergovernmental organization dedicated to space exploration, science, and technology for Europe.
https://www.esa.int/
UNOOSA (United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs)
United Nations body responsible for promoting peaceful and international cooperation in space exploration.
https://www.unoosa.org/
SpaceX
Private aerospace company focused on reducing space travel costs and facilitating Mars colonization.
https://www.spacex.com/
Blue Origin
Private company aiming to enable access to space to benefit Earth.
https://www.blueorigin.com/
JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
Japan's national aerospace agency, focusing on space exploration and aeronautics.
https://www.jaxa.jp/
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
India’s national space agency known for cost-effective space missions and research.
https://www.isro.gov.in/
Research and Data Resources
NASA Open Data Portal
Publicly available data sets on Earth science, atmospheric data, planetary research, and more.
https://data.nasa.gov/
Heavens-Above
Real-time data on satellite tracking, International Space Station (ISS) passes, and celestial observations.
https://heavens-above.com/
Earth Observation Portal
Comprehensive database of Earth observation satellites and missions worldwide.
https://directory.eoportal.org/
Space News and Media Outlets
SpaceNews
Up-to-date news and analysis on the space industry, including commercial, military, and policy topics.
https://spacenews.com/
The Planetary Society - Space News
Advocacy organization providing news and insights on space science, exploration, and planetary defense.
https://www.planetary.org/
Ars Technica Space Section
Technical and scientific articles on space policy, new technology, and scientific discoveries.
https://arstechnica.com/science/space/
Educational and Public Engagement Resources
International Space University (ISU)
University offering courses, research, and networking for careers in space industries.
https://www.isunet.edu/
NASA JPL Education
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory resources for students and educators.
https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/
Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD)
Daily astronomical images with explanations, curated by NASA.
https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
Commercial Space Industry Insights
Space Foundation
Non-profit organization providing information, education, and advocacy for the global space community.
https://www.spacefoundation.org/
NewSpace Global
Industry analysis and data on commercial space activities and startups.
https://www.newspaceglobal.com/
Satellite Industry Association (SIA)
U.S.-based association representing commercial satellite industry and its interests.
https://sia.org/