About the Space Consortium
Mission
To serve as an academic hub for multidisciplinary space research and public engagement, facilitating connections and resource sharing among academics, professionals, and the public.
Join the Space Consortium: Uniting Space Enthusiasts & Experts
Founded at Harvard in 2017, The Space Consortium has grown into a statewide grassroots initiative leading cross-sector space collaboration and outreach across the Northeast.
We partner with over 200 institutions, including 30+ K–12 schools, 50+ public libraries, 35+ space companies, and more than 100 academic, national, and international space organizations.
Our network of 100+ space experts statewide helps connect communities to free, year-round space programming
Founded in Fall 2017 with the support of the Harvard Provost Office, the Space Consortium is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and dynamic community initiative based in Massachusetts, aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation in space research and outreach. Originally a collaborative effort between Harvard and MIT faculty, it now engages over 1,700 affiliates across the US, including students, faculty, alumni, and space enthusiasts.
What is Massachusetts Space Week, Organized by The Space Consortium?
The Space Consortium organizes a series of space education & outreach initiatives, including MA Space Week, to help democratize space knowledge and connect MA-based space experts and enthusiasts with each other and with the public. Supported by the Massachusetts Space Grant and motivated by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Massachusetts Space Week stands as a testament to grassroots collaboration & community effort among space experts across the state, aiming to make space science accessible to all. This annual, week-long celebration seeks to bridge the gap between academia and the broader community and to foster a shared enthusiasm for space science. Through engaging events such as a Space Film Festival, a Space Career Fair, and more than 100 space events statewide, The Space Consortium invites you to join this dedicated effort to connect the academic world with the wider community.
what does the Space Consortium do?
Events
- Recruiting & Networking
- Large-scale Public Outreach
- Get-togethers
Educates
- Launched Local STAR Gazette, a monthly Newsletter recapping all space-related research, news and events in Massachusetts
- Started Scholarly Program for Aerospace Continuing Education (SPACE), a free academic curriculum with its 1st statewide free online Graduate Space Course, focused on Space Law, Policy and Ethics, available to all MA-based graduate students
- Created new Space Law, Policy and Ethics initiative, with a series of free workshops and lectures across the state of Massachusetts
Spreads Awareness
- Local Space Events
- New Space Courses
- New Space Initiatives
- Local Space Grants & Research Opportunities
Key Areas of Focus
Aerospace Engineering
Astronomy
Planetary Sciences
Space Design & Architecture
Space Economics & Financing
Space Education & Outreach
Space Ethics
Space Law & Policy
Space Medecine & Genetics
Why Join Us?
Be part of a vibrant network of space researchers, students, and enthusiasts.
Gain access to exclusive events, talks by industry experts, and networking opportunities.
Contribute to or benefit from our expanding catalog of space research and educational resources.
Get Involved
Whether you’re looking to join our executive team, academic team, or volunteer group, or simply wish to stay informed about local space events and initiatives, contact us at contact@spaceconsortium.org. Don’t miss the chance to be part of our community and help shape the future of space exploration and research!
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