Join us in building a thoughtful and lasting future in space that values all people and ecosystems.
Shape space standards
Work with international teams to develop practical guidelines for space technology and operations that work for everyone.
Interdisciplinary innovation
Create impactful space solutions addressing today’s challenges and opportunities with the power of all perspectives.
Build future talent
Empower students and professionals with the tools and hands-on experience to ensure a responsible space that considers all.
Create lasting value
Be an important part of projects that open space opportunities to new voices and ideas, building solid pathways that benefit every community.
Collaboration opportunities
Research projects
We develop pilot projects through collaborative workshops, aiming to scale their outputs beyond the university by partnering with industry, government and other academic institutions.
Space-Edge Accelerator
The Space-Edge Accelerator helps innovators and entrepreneurs unlock new opportunities in the booming space economy. We are looking for strategic collaborators and funders to scale this unique program.
Interplanetary Laboratory
Test and advance your flight hardware while working alongside tomorrow’s space engineers. We serve faculty and industry ready to turn their ideas into flight-ready tech.
ASU Space Collective
Access ASU and Arizona’s unique space facilities and expertise to achieve your business goals with a network ready and eager to help you succeed.
Featured collaboration
Accelerating the new space economy
The Space-Edge Accelerator was born from the work of the Orbital Reef University Advisory Council (ORUAC). Chaired by ASU, 15 universities work with Blue Origin and the Space Foundation to advance commercial space research and education. Our accelerator taps this deep expertise to launch promising space ventures.
Help shape the future of commercial space. Join industry leaders and researchers who mentor startups, share insights and support new space ventures. Your expertise can help build tomorrow’s space economy.
Frequently asked questions
Whether you’re a student, educator, researcher, artist, entrepreneur, investor, policymaker or someone passionate about humanity’s future in space, there are opportunities to engage with our programs. The best way to stay up-to-date on the latest with Interplanetary is to subscribe to our newsletter. You can also connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Threads for regular updates and exciting news.
- Pilot projects: We collaborate with the outside partners across sectors on our entire research portfolio – as advisors, research collaborators and funders. Projects that move on beyond seed funding need collaborators, implementers and users to scale.
- Interplanetary Lab: Companies as well as ASU and non-ASU faculty have access to full life cycle space hardware and software support on a fee-for-service basis.
- Space-Edge Accelerator: Leading space universities may inquire about becoming a hub. There are opportunities for business advisors, subject matter experts and funders to participate and support this program.
- ASU Space Collective: Space companies can become members and receive concierge services for customized opportunities across all space programs at ASU
- Student Pipeline: Our students are always looking for exciting organizations to join for internships.
New programs: We welcome collaborations with external partners for new research funding opportunities or to expand or build new learning programs.
We’d love to hear about it! Reach out to us at interplanetary@asu.edu with your idea, and we’ll explore how we can support you—whether that’s through collaboration, resources, or connecting you with the right people.
The best way to stay up-to-date on the latest opportunities with Interplanetary is to subscribe to our newsletter and the ASU Space student mailing list. You can also follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Read on for additional ways to get involved!
Courses & Academics:
- Did you know Interplanetary offers a major and minor in Technological Leadership? Build key skills in collaborative research, technology design and interdisciplinary leadership while using space exploration as a lens to explore tomorrow’s most pressing problems.
- IPI 296 (L) & IPI 496—Interplanetary Inquiry: Explore big questions in the field of space exploration like “How do we design livable cities in space?” or “Does life get started in hot water?”
- IPI 241 & 341—Designing & Making for an Interplanetary Future: Gain skills in the mechanical, electrical, computer programming and design aspects of technology development in makerspaces, through projects that relate to aerospace engineering, space exploration, and an inclusive, interplanetary future. (Note: IPI 241 and 341 have a Science & Society designation for students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences)
Research & Engagement:
- The Interplanetary Laboratory is a “space makerspace” for full lifecycle space-flight hardware and software development. Students are invited to get involved with hands-on space research by becoming a student user or attending open dev hours on Wednesdays from 5–8pm in SDH 160.
- Learn more about our current portfolio of interdisciplinary research projects, spanning topics from bringing Mars down to Earth to using space for promoting peace and get involved through our Undergraduate Research Scholars Program
- The ASU Space Student Ambassador program is a competitive ASU undergraduate leadership and professional development program for the next generation of space sector leaders.
- Every Spring we host a space-industry specific career fair — check Handshake for more info.
- Check out Space for Humans, our YouTube channel exploring how we can design inclusive futures both in space and on Earth—featuring ASU students, staff and faculty!
Other space resources we 🖤:
- Mission: Interplanetary Podcast—astronaut Cady Coleman and scientist/author Andrew Maynard talk to the people imagining, designing, and building the future of humans in space.
- The Orbital Index Newsletter—a concise and technical newsletter highlighting developments in space science and exploration, NewSpace startups, and related content.
- NASA Psyche mission free online courses—learn more about the behind-the-scenes of space missions!
- NASA and JPL internship opportunities
Absolutely! Every project has a lead contact you can reach out to directly. If you’re unsure who that is or prefer a simpler route, just email us at interplanetary@asu.edu, and we’ll help connect you to the right person.
Contact us
We look forward to getting to know you. Get in touch by filling out our form below or by emailing us directly at interplanetary@asu.edu.