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Eurisy's is an association supporting the space community bridging the gap between space and society.

Members include most space agencies or governmental offices in charge of space affairs in Europe, and international organisations dealing with space matters. Eurisy has also Members in Turkey and Morocco.

• Eurisy raises awareness of emerging satellite applications which can help professional communities in many sectors of application: from transport to risk management, from habitat protection to energy, from climate change to the Internet of Things, to name a few.
• Eurisy supports potential end-users of satellite applications by leveraging its network to make available experience and expertise for them.
• On the basis of its field work with end-users, Eurisy provides feedback to decision-makers on possible measures to overcome obstacles to the diffusion of space-derived innovation in society.

The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) was formed in 1995 by several major US satellite companies as a forum to discuss issues and develop industry-wide positions on shared business, regulatory and policy interests.

SIA grew out of the Satellite Super Skyway Coalition, a voluntary alliance of major satellite players, galvanized into action in early 1993 when the U.S. Government began advancing the idea of a Global Information Infrastructure (GII). The success of the coalition in defining the role of satellites in the GII strengthened ties between major industry players and sowed the seeds for what today is the Satellite Industry Association.

Since that time, SIA has developed into a full service 501(c) (6) trade association representing the commercial satellite industry. SIA has established active working groups involved with a host of policy issues including: regulatory issues (satellite licensing, spectrum allocation and regulatory policy); government services, public safety, export control policy, and international trade issues. SIA is now a recognized focal point for the U.S. satellite industry in Washington, D.C., representing and advocating industry positions with key policy makers on Capitol Hill and with the White House, Federal Communication Commission and most Executive Branch departments and agencies.

The American Geophysical Union (AGU) is a nonprofit organization of geophysicists with the mission to promote discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity.

It is consisting of thousands of members from 144 countries, the members being individual scientists.

AGU's activities are focused on the organization and dissemination of scientific information in the interdisciplinary and international field of geophysics. The geophysical sciences involve four fundamental areas: atmospheric and ocean sciences; solid-Earth sciences; hydrologic sciences; and space sciences.

The GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research (German: GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH) is a federally and state co-funded heavy ion research center in the Wixhausen suburb of Darmstadt, Germany. GSI was founded in 1969 as the Society for Heavy Ion Research (German: Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung), abbreviated GSI, to conduct research on and with heavy-ion accelerators. 

The laboratory performs basic and applied research in physics and related natural science disciplines. Main fields of study include plasma physics, atomic physics, nuclear structure and reactions research, biophysics and medical research. The lab is a member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres.

GSI operates a worldwide unique large-scale accelerator facility for heavy ions and currently employs about 1.100 people. In addition approximately 1.000 researchers from universities and other research institutes around the world use the facility for their experiments.

GSI is a limited liability company (Ger. GmbH). Associates are the German Federal Government (90 per cent), the State of Hessen (8 per cent), the State of Rhineland-Palatinate (1 per cent) and the Free State of Thuringia (1 per cent). They are represented in the board of directors by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the respective Ministries. GSI is a member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest research organisation.

The goal of the scientific research conducted at GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung is to reach a better understanding of the structure and behavior of the world that surrounds us.

The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) is a worldwide space advocacy body with 246 members, including all key space agencies, companies, societies, associations and institutes across 62 countries.

Over 40 administrative and technical committees support the Federation in its mission to advance knowledge about space and to foster the development of space assets by facilitating global cooperation.

At its annual International Astronautical Congress (IAC) and other thematic conferences, the IAF brings its multidisciplinary and international network to life.

The IAF was created in 1951 to foster the dialogue between scientists around the world and support international cooperation in all space-related activities, 

The Commercial Spaceflight Federation is a private American spaceflight industry group, incorporated as an industry association for the purposes of establishing ever higher levels of safety for the commercial human spaceflight industry, sharing best practices and expertise, and promoting the growth of the industry worldwide.

Issues that the Commercial Spaceflight Federation work on include, but are not limited to, the STIM-Grants program for spaceport infrastructure, FAA regulations and permits, industry safety standards, public outreach, and public advocacy for the commercial space sector.

Its mission: "To promote the development of commercial human spaceflight, pursue ever higher levels of safety, and share best practices and expertise throughout the industry."

The Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society (RSPSoc) is a UK's Society for remote sensing and photogrammetry and their application to education, science, research, industry, commerce and the public service.

As a charity, its remit is to inform and educate its members and the public. It supports networking between the university, business and government sectors. Being an international society, RSPSoc is also active in Europe and on the world stage.

The Geological Remote Sensing Group (GRSG) was founded in 1989 to foster awareness of remote sensing and related techniques in the geological and geophysical communities.

It comprises a mixed membership from industry, government and academic organizations, providing a balanced scientific, technical and commercial forum for discussion and debate. Its aims are pursued by means of a regular newsletter, a Web Site, and by holding regular meetings in the UK and overseas.

The GRSG is a special interest group of the Geological Society and the Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society (RSPSoc).

The Society for Popular Astronomy is a national astronomical society based in the United Kingdom for beginners to amateur astronomy.

It was founded in 1953 as the Junior Astronomical Society.

The European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC) is a non-profit-making organisation which is actively involved in coordinating and strengthening the Earth-observation (EO) chain and promoting the European geo-information industry.

EARSC is open to corporative and observer members with deeply interest in providing services delivering information based on observations of the Earth and its environment.

Since 1989, EARSC has provided its Members technical expertise and policy guidance. The Association maintains close links with key European Institutions, including Industry, ESA and National Space Agencies, providing a key unified voice on wider European issues.