SpaceRef - Organizations - Astronautics and Engineering

American Astronautical Society (AAS) - "AAS is dedicated to the advancement of space science and exploration in the United States. We are also committed to strengthening the global space program through cooperation with international space organizations. We strive to fulfill those objectives through service to our members: engineers, scientists, administrators, institutions and corporations on the cutting edge of the nation's space activities. In addition, many of us support these activities as military space specialists, physicians, lawyers, educators, historians, journalists, artists and other professionals."

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) - "AIAA's primary purpose is to advance the arts, sciences, and technology of aeronautics and astronautics and to foster and promote the professionalism of those engaged in these pursuits. Although founded and based in the United States, AIAA is a global organization with nearly 30,000 individual professional members, over 50 corporatemembers, thousands of customers worldwide, and an active international outreach."

British Interplanetary Society (BIS) - "BIS was founded in 1933 and is the world's longest established organisation devoted solely to supporting and promoting the exploration of space and astronautics."

National Association of Rocketry - "The National Association of Rocketry is the oldest and largest sport rocketry organization in the world. Since 1957, over 80,000 serious modelers have joined the NAR to take advantage of the fun and excitement of organized rocketry!"

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - "The IEEE helps advance global prosperity by promoting the engineering process of creating, developing, integrating, sharing, and applying knowledge about electrical and information technologies and sciences for the benefit of humanity and the profession."

The Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) - SSPI is a non-profit organization whose members are professionals and leaders in the satellite industry. SSPI is dedicated to strengthening industry awareness, promoting educational opportunities and development for the next generation of satellite professionals, and encouraging growth of the satellite industry in the future.