Minnesota Space Frontier Society

Minnesota Space Frontier Society We are a non-profit space technology educational organization. Paul metropolitan area's space technology, education, research and development resource center.

Originally known as L-5 Minnesota, the Minnesota Space Frontier Society (MN SFS) is the Minneapolis and St. We began in 1979 as L-5 Minnesota, a chapter of the National L-5 Society (founded in 1975) and we sought to be the area's principal resource for educating the general public about the benefits of space technology as well as aiding and updating the local public and private school's curricula.

In 1983-84 school year we participated in a $50,000 C.Q.E. grant to upgrade the science curricula of Public School District 281. Our representatives have regularly participated in the annual cycles of Science Fairs in this state. Our staff of speakers continues to volunteer for many of our local private and public schools. Education has been a principal part of our philosophy and goals since our beginning. On January 28, 1986 we all found out emotionally what we already knew intellectually, the High Road can cost a lot more than just megabucks. Neither NASA nor were we daunted and we honor all Heroes of the Dream. The following year the expanded International L-5 Society merged with the National Space Society in order to achieve 'critical mass' and get the space program in high gear. L-5 Minnesota became the Minnesota Space Frontier Society the next year, 1988. What we got was more Proxmire and Mondale and Wellstone. Apparently the politicians were daunted. Our Political Section now feels quite oppressed. In the 90's spirit of downsizing and streamlining with hopes of turning these technologies to the world's greater good in the next millennium we transform again combining old and new in our revitalized MN SFS. The two-fold message to our anti-NASA leaders is this: conservation is not enough to stop Global Warming and Acid Rain, only conversion holds the Pollution Solution and that without vision even the American Frontier Spirit will perish. L-5 Minnesota and its later incarnations have also donated time and money to space technology Research and we have helped to advance space technology in order achieve the goals of stopping pollution and promoting space colonization. Locally we have worked particularly often in the area of Space Shuttle External Tank reuse. Minnesota has a number of businesses involved in space industries in various parts the state. Our goal with this website is to create a node in the infosphere to network Minnesota educational institutions, businesses, and the general public with the best space technology electronic resources available to interested and concerned Minnesotans. We'd love to have your help!

Yeaa CRs (continuing resolutions), I guess ?
09/05/2026

Yeaa CRs (continuing resolutions), I guess ?

Your advocacy works! Congress just passed a bill that delays a rule that would've fundamentally changed how science is done in the United States.

This effort was pushed by OMB and would have radically changed how the U.S. funds science.

It would've directed political appointees — not scientists — to only approve scientific research in line with the President’s political views.

It was set to kick in on October 1. This bill pushes that back to December 11.The rule isn't dead, just delayed. So we have more work to do.

Learn more and save this page for updates:
https://www.planetary.org/save-nasa-science

Space hams, ARISS needs you.
09/05/2026

Space hams, ARISS needs you.

Applications are open ✏️🧑‍🚀

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is seeking education organizations interested in hosting live radio communications with astronauts aboard the space station.

ARISS gives students the chance to speak directly with crew members during a 10‑minute radio session to gain insight into life in space, the research conducted in orbit, and the benefits of human spaceflight.

The proposal window closes September 30, 2026.

Learn more about ARISS and how to apply: https://go.nasa.gov/46E4DXm

news to me from 2023
09/03/2026

news to me from 2023

High energy electrons from solar wind rain on Mercury, hit the planet's surface and cause x-rays to be emitted, which generates aurorae.

Interesting 'private' Space exploration project to Venus.
09/03/2026

Interesting 'private' Space exploration project to Venus.

"I continue to have high hopes for this mission, and for its role in demonstrating the role of private enterprise in space exploration."

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09/01/2026

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Toyohiro Akiyama, the first Japanese to fly into space and a former journalist, has died, a relative said Tuesday. He was 84.

The Tokyo native became an astronaut through an internal screening process at Tokyo Broadcasting System Television Inc., staying at the Mir space station in December 1990 and becoming known for his first words in space, "Am I on air?"

After joining the broadcasting company in 1966, he covered politics and international affairs before serving as head of the company's Washington bureau. He applied to become an astronaut after he became an editor at the international affairs department.

Akiyama left broadcasting years after his return to Earth, saying he wanted to "focus on environmental issues while engaging in agriculture."

He moved to Fukushima Prefecture, where he farmed and continued to write. He lived in Mie Prefecture from 2017.

He was appointed professor in 2011 at what is now known as Kyoto University of the Arts.(Kyodo)
September 1, 2026

The current real-time position of the new space telescope can be monitored via the link.
09/01/2026

The current real-time position of the new space telescope can be monitored via the link.

Explore the 3D world of the Solar System. Learn about past and future missions.

Adopt your pixel here :
08/30/2026

Adopt your pixel here :

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is a next-generation space observatory designed to settle essential questions in the areas of dark energy,

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