Space Science: Colonization: Projects and Companies

Company news and activities - a for-profit space venture looking at space transportation and colonization opportunities.

A private foundation, led by William E. Burrows and Robert Shapiro, that aims to backup civilization in facilities away from Earth, to ensure survival in the event of a planetary catastrophe.

Aerospace R&D company working on spacecraft and launch systems with the ultimate goal of contributing to an enduring human presence in space.

Organization and forum focused on mining the asteroids.

Technical details, meetings, images, and FAQs about building a space elevator.

Proposal to develop the Moon; funding appears to be at least partially from real estate sales. Limited content on site so far.

Arguments why life on Earth may become extinct in the coming century, and a plan to save humanity through colonies in space.

Company devoted to building a vital and highly profitable infrastructure for off-world industry. The Space Elevator is a key enabling technology for any work done off the planet, whether in near-earth orbit, at geosynchronous distances, or far beyond the moon.

Greg Nemitz's space development company.

Public venture capital fund for the space entreprenurial sector