
Humanity will be interplanetary
Our success will depend on who we choose to become along the way.
Designing societies of tomorrow, beyond Earth
The Interplanetary Initiative unites global leaders, innovators, researchers and educators to ensure that space advancements benefit all of humanity. We’re building the foundation for sustainable exploration that advances opportunity for future generations.
Rooted in the belief that space endeavors should reflect the best of human aspirations, we focus on fostering practices — scientific, technical, political and social — that lead to a thriving, enduring presence in space for everyone.

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Affiliated faculty across 16 schools
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Learning and outreach programs
Interplanetary has been making space for everyone since 2017
We invite decision-makers and designers of the future from diverse backgrounds to join us. Together, we can ensure that our species’ evolution off-world is a legacy of progress, prosperity and stewardship for the generations to come.
Knowledge creation
When we design teams and projects by focusing on the big questions that have broad societal implications, we speed up and extend our impact.
Learning programs
When we become skilled in the process of learning, we develop the agency to change the world we know and create the one we want, on and off the planet.
Watch ‘Space for Humans’
Space For Humans is about designing inclusive futures both in space and on Earth. Because if there’s one thing we believe, it’s that everyone deserves to take up space!
Join us for weekly videos from ASU faculty and students as we explore how cutting-edge space technologies are already transforming the world around us. That’s why the way they’re designed is so important: We’re not just building rockets and satellites, we’re building a future that impacts the lives of real humans.
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Whether you’re a student, researcher, company, or enthusiast, we offer events to explore and contribute in the space ecosystem.

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Join ASU’s Interplanetary Initiative for discoveries, events and bold ideas that make impact.
Why Go To Space When There Are Problems On Earth? 🌍🚀 (Space For Humans Transmission)