The Chicago Society for Space Studies (CSSS) has been actively promoting the exploration of space and educating the public about space exploration since 1977. CSSS has sponsored conferences as well as the appearance in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs of astronauts, a cosmonaut, and a variety of space industry professionals. As a part of our educational mission, Chicago Society for Space Studies maintains a Speakers Bureau. Our speakers have provided space exploration presentations to youth groups, astronomy clubs, libraries, museums, and schools in the Chicago area. If you have a group that would like to learn more about space exploration, please see our Speakers Bureau page for details.