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The Association of Space Explorers (ASE) is a non-profit organization with a membership composed of people who have completed at least one Earth orbit in space (above 100 km -ie 62 mi -, as defined by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale).

It was founded in 1985, and the current membership (Nov. 2013) stands at 320 from 34 different countries. The organization provides a forum for the promotion of space exploration, as well as space science and engineering and environmental awareness.