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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/