Space Force Association

What Space Force Association does

The Space Force Association (SFA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional military association headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, founded in 2020 shortly after the establishment of the U.S. Space Force in December 2019. Its mission is to achieve superior national space power by shaping a Space Force that provides credible deterrence, dominant capability in combat, and professional services for partners. SFA executes three core functions: Research (independent space-domain solutions through member and partner expertise), Inform (multimedia programming to expand spacepower literacy), and Advocate (pursuing policies and budgets that sustain U.S. and allied space leadership).

SFA's product portfolio is centered on community, content, and convening rather than technology. Flagship offerings include the annual Spacepower Conference, the Spacepower Podcast, SFA Magazine, scholarship programs, the Space Force Cadet Corps youth initiative, the "Acquiring Minds" educational series with Space Systems Command, and — most recently — the National Spacepower Center, a think tank launched in December 2025 to produce policy research, tabletop exercises, and legislative recommendations. The organization is supported by nine U.S. regional chapters (Alabama, Arizona, New England-Boston, Colorado, DC, Florida, Michigan, Texas, Western Region) and a global arm, SFA International.

Commercially, SFA generates revenue through individual memberships ($35/year), corporate memberships and sponsorships (pricing not publicly disclosed), donations and grants, and conference-related income. Its customer base spans active-duty Guardians, U.S. Space Force civilians and reservists, defense contractors and space-industry firms, students and early-career professionals, and U.S. and allied policymakers. Recent strategic actions include the December 2025 launches of the National Spacepower Center and SFA International, and the appointments of Damon Feltman as President/CEO and Abi Scott as COO.

Name

Space Force Association

Legal name

Space Force Association

Website

https://ussfa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Space Force Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional military association serving U.S. Space Force Guardians, defense contractors, students, and policymakers through conferences, publications, chapters, advocacy, and policy research via the National Spacepower Center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Military Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (81391), Professional Organizations (81392), Space Research and Technology (9271)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

International Science, Technology & Space Cooperation Organizations (BPADAAAK)

Keywords

• Professional military association
• Space advocacy services
• Defense policy research
• Military membership programs
• Spacepower education

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: SFA generates revenue through individual, corporate, and student membership fees. Individual membership is available for $35/year, with corporate membership providing additional sponsorship and partnership benefits.
2. Corporate Membership and Sponsorships: Corporate members pay for tiered membership levels that provide networking, sponsorship, and partnership opportunities with the Space Force community.
3. Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) organization, SFA accepts charitable donations and potentially grants to support its research, advocacy, and educational programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Space Force Association (SFA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional military association that serves as the exclusive membership, advocacy, and education organization supporting the U.S. Space Force, its Guardians, and the broader spacepower community. SFA sells individual, corporate, and student memberships; hosts the annual Spacepower Conference; publishes the SFA Magazine and Spacepower Podcast; operates the National Spacepower Center think tank; and runs scholarship, youth, and recognition programs.

Product overview

The Space Force Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional military association dedicated to achieving superior national space power by shaping a Space Force that provides credible deterrence in competition, dominant capability in combat, and professional services for all partners. Rather than a unified software platform, SFA operates as a membership-based organization offering programs and services including the annual Spacepower Conference, the Spacepower Podcast interview series, SFA Magazine publication, the National Spacepower Center think tank, scholarship programs, Space Force Cadet Corps youth initiative, and Acquiring Minds educational series. SFA serves individual and corporate members through local chapters nationwide, focusing on research, advocacy, and informing policy related to U.S. spacepower.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• National Spacepower Center: A think tank and research center designed to bridge knowledge gaps among policymakers, private industry and military officials about the role of space in national security and economic growth.
• Spacepower Conference
• Spacepower Podcast
• Acquiring Minds

Products and services

• Individual Membership Annual individual membership ($35/year) providing Guardians, military personnel, civilians, and individuals access to SFA networking events, advocacy programs, member publications, and chapter participation.
• Corporate Membership Tiered corporate membership for defense contractors, space industry companies, and allied organizations providing networking, sponsorship, partnership opportunities, and engagement with the Space Force community. Pricing is quote-based.
• Student Membership Membership tier for students pursuing space-related education and early-career professionals.
• Spacepower Conference Annual flagship conference (SPC25 held December 8-13, 2025 in Orlando; SPC26 planned) bringing together U.S. Space Force officials, allied partners, defense contractors, and space professionals for networking, strategic discussions, and policy development.
• National Spacepower Center Think tank and research center conducting policy research, hosting tabletop exercises and war games, and producing recommendations to inform lawmakers on space-related legislation and budget allocations.
• Scholarship Programs Scholarship initiatives supporting students pursuing careers in space-related fields and supporting the Space Force community.
• Space Force Cadet Corps Youth program aimed at educating and engaging youth in space concepts and potential future careers in the Space Force.

Quantifiable outcome

• SFA chapters established across 9 U.S. regions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Spacepower CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2025SFA announced the creation of the National Spacepower Center at the Spacepower 2025 conference. The Center is a think tank and research center designed to bridge knowledge gaps among policymakers, private industry, and military officials about the role of space in national security and economic growth. It will conduct policy research, host tabletop exercises and war games, and produce recommendations to inform lawmakers on space-related legislation and budget allocations.
• S.T.A.R.S. VRminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2023SFA collaborated with S.T.A.R.S. VR and Unity to develop the 'S.T.A.R.S. Mission Builder' - a comprehensive mission builder platform leveraging S.T.A.R.S. IP. This project enables educators, space industry professionals and Space Force personnel to create their own S.T.A.R.S. missions with an accessible suite of tools.
• UnityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2023Unity, the world's leading end-to-end platform for content creators, partnered with SFA and S.T.A.R.S. VR to provide RT3D development platform support for the S.T.A.R.S. Mission Builder project.
• Association of the United States Army (AUSA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 July 2022SFA reached a Membership Partner agreement with AUSA to provide their respective members with additional benefits, networking, professional development, advocacy programs and more. Both organizations' members enjoy privileges of both organizations including magazines, training, discounts and other services.
• Space Systems Command (SSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFA partnered with Space Systems Command on the 'Acquiring Minds' series - an information series that breaks down how the capabilities acquired by SSC are empowering the Nation's warfighters, contributing to lethality, and keeping the homeland safe.
• LMIminorOthersLMI, a government consulting firm specializing in national security space challenges, has been a Platinum Corporate Member of SFA since 2021. Steve Anderson, National Director of Membership for SFA, is a Principal at LMI.
• SFA InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFA International facilitates global partnerships bringing together military leaders, industry professionals, and policymakers to support both defense and civilian space missions. Dr. Manjit Pope serves as President of SFA International and Chief Strategy Officer.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Air & Space Forces Association (AFA): AFA is the longstanding professional military association supporting the U.S. Air Force and Space Force with advocacy, publications (Air & Space Forces Magazine), conferences, and a large membership base. It is SFA's most direct comparability as it serves the same Guardian and space community, though with a broader Air Force scope.
• National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA): NDIA is the leading defense industry association representing thousands of corporate members across the defense supply chain, including space. It mirrors SFA's corporate membership and policy advocacy model at a much larger scale across all defense domains.
• Commercial Spaceflight Federation (CSF): CSF is an industry association representing commercial space companies, providing policy advocacy and industry coordination on national security space issues. It is a comparable peer in space-policy advocacy and corporate-membership economics, though focused on commercial rather than military space.
• Satellite Industry Association (SIA): SIA is a trade association representing satellite operators, manufacturers, and service providers, advocating for commercial satellite policy. It is comparable as a space-focused membership organization that engages both industry and government stakeholders on space policy.
• Association of the United States Army (AUSA): AUSA is the professional association for the U.S. Army and is an established membership partner of SFA, offering member cross-benefits. While Army-focused, it competes for the same military member wallet share and operates similar conferences, publications, and chapter programs.

Broad incumbents

• Military Officers Association of America (MOAA): MOAA is the largest military officer association with hundreds of thousands of members across all service branches. It is comparable as a professional military association providing advocacy, benefits, and publications — though its scope spans all services rather than focusing on space.
• Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA): INSA is a nonprofit membership alliance connecting industry, academia, and government in the intelligence and national security community. It is comparable in membership model and policy advocacy mission, though it spans the broader national security ecosystem rather than focusing on space.
• Aerospace Industries Association (AIA): AIA represents the major U.S. aerospace and defense manufacturers and is a leading voice on national security space policy. It is comparable in policy advocacy and corporate-membership structure, with much larger institutional footprint and broader defense scope.

Emerging players

• Planetary Society: The Planetary Society is the world's largest nonprofit space advocacy organization, with a member-driven model funding space science, exploration, and policy advocacy. It is comparable in nonprofit membership and space-advocacy structure, though it focuses on civilian exploration rather than national security space.

Regional players

• Space Center Houston: Space Center Houston is the official visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center and a leading space-education nonprofit. It is comparable as a space-focused nonprofit running educational programming and public engagement, though it focuses on NASA civilian space rather than military spacepower.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SpaceForceAssoc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZKWOpV-0_yX-Y_ND8tgb7A
• Facebookfacebook.com/SpaceForceAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spaceforceassociation
• Instagraminstagram.com/spaceforceassociation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments1 record

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