SSPI Southern California Chapter

The Southern California Chapter of Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) connects professionals across one of the most dynamic space regions in the world. From Hawthorne to Pasadena, El Segundo to Long Beach, Southern California is home to some of the most innovative organizations in the global space economy: SpaceX, Relativity Space, Rocket Lab, Varda Space Industries, NovaWurks, The Aerospace Corporation, and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to name a few.

The chapter creates a local platform for networking, professional growth, and industry engagement. Through events, panels, and informal gatherings, SSPI Southern California brings together established leaders, rising talent, and innovators shaping the future of space and satellite. It also serves as a bridge to SSPI’s international campaigns—such as Better Satellite World, Space & Satellite Futures, and SSPI-WISE—ensuring that the voices and experiences of Southern California contribute to the advancement of the industry worldwide.