Space Professional Society To Connect is to Empower
The Space Professional Society [SPS] is a student-led program that aims to empower college students within the space domain through exposure to the United States Space Force and growing Space Industry.
Students need involvement, they want to make an impact, and the USSF and the Industry need upcoming professionals to be ready for the challenges of space. And the Space Professional Society is the remedy for that.
Program
Connections, scholarships, workshops, a news column for students, and a Capstone Experience, the Space Professional Society has it all. It is driven by students and is a non-profit program, but has the backing of the Space Force Association [SFA], allowing the efforts and ideas of student members to become a reality.
SPS has a unique variety of opportunities to offer college students with any interest in becoming involved with space. Students do not have to pay a fee to join, nor sign a contract to join the military, all students from all majors and paths are free to join.
SatelliteRise Competition
USSF and the space industry are growing rapidly, and have growing challenges alongside it. In “SatelliteRise“, students will demonstrate technical competency and mission analysis in the realm of satellites and orbital mechanics.
This challenge will begin on February 8th, 2026. To participate, students must complete this form no later than February 2nd.
Students can choose to go solo or be on a team of up to 3 students. If you are on a team, all members must fill out this form:
To learn more about “SatelliteRise”, click here.
Detailed Competition Packets will only be available for those who apply.
chapters
SPS Collegiate Chapter Texas A&M University Houston, TX
Chapter President: Tristan Forks
Chapter VP & Treasurer: Jordan Rosamond
SPS Collegiate Chapter Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
Chapter President: Sanjana Gadaginmath
Chapter VP : Veer Vinay Jain
SPS Collegiate Chapter University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC
Chapter President: Trinity Young
SPS Collegiate Chapter University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Chapter President: Tyler Amens
SPS National Headquarters Phoenix, AZ
Program Manager: Dr. Melissa Patton
National Director: S. Skiba
outreach
Want to get involved as a member? Set up a Chapter in your state? Become an officer in National? Collaborate with SPS?
Any and all questions and inquiries should be sent to: sps@ussfa.org
