The mission of the Coalition is to sustain America’s commitment to a 21st century space program, one that builds upon the space shuttle, the International Space Station and Constellation programs to return to the Moon and prepare for travel to Mars…and beyond! The Coalition for Space Exploration consists of a Public Affairs team and a Government Affairs team. The Public Affairs team is comprised of leading marketing and communications professionals from each of the Coalition member organizations. It directs and develops public outreach activities, such as advertising, editorial placement efforts, research, reports and public appearances.

The Government Affairs team is comprised of Coalition member companies’ Washington, D.C. representatives. It tracks the progress of space exploration policy and assists the Public Affairs team on messages and audiences for public outreach efforts.

The Coalition continues to recruit new members and partners in its campaign to increase support for space exploration. Membership in the Coalition for Space Exploration is open to any U.S.-based company or organization that supports the exploration of space and is willing to commit funding or other resources toward the cause of space exploration.