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To boldly go where no one has gone before

The Illinois Space Society @ the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Illinois Space Society (ISS) is a student organization at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Since the beginning, our mission has been to connect a network of space enthusiasts and industry professionals, serve our community through educational outreach, and provide our members with resources that will assist them in pursuing their dreams in the field of space exploration. Each and every day, ISS members are working on incredible and innovative projects, whether it be launching a high powered rocket, designing a lunar lander, presenting a paper at an international conference, or inspiring our same passion for space within the next generation of students.

Whether you are an ISS alumni, family member, aerospace professional, or simply a fellow space fanatic, welcome aboard!

  • Build.

    From high-powered rockets to lunar drills and Martian landers, ISS technical teams work every day to engineer the impossible.

  • Inspire.

    Each year, ISS members reach over 1000 K-12 students with various activities, inspiring them with our same passion for space and STEM.

  • Grow.

    Through attending conferences, meeting industry professionals, and recruiting events, ISS members prepare for long careers ahead.

Thank you to our sponsors!