Explore Space

Explore Space and the Commercial Launch Industry!

The ILS Explore Space portal aims to provide supplemental educational information to students, teachers and space enthusiasts alike. It is meant to be a starting point for discussion on space activity, particularly in the commercial satellite launching industry.

ILS encourages visitors to explore not only this website, but also the "space" around them. So much of everyday life includes interaction with satellites – TVs, cell phones, radio, navigation systems and more. By visiting these links, and learning about space, you should be able to engage in a discussion about rocket science.
Explore the links below, and let us know if you have any inquiries or suggestions, we would love to hear from you.

Commercial Satellite Launch History

• How commercial satellite launching companies have made today’s communications possible.

It Really is Rocket Science

• Answers to commonly asked questions about rocket launching.

Featured Facts

• Monthly highlights of news events relating to the commercial space industry.