Citizens for Space Exploration

Citizens for Space Exploration's Area of Focus and Objectives
The Citizens for Space Exploration (CFSE) Committee participates in state and nationwide efforts to educate and inform legislators and the general public about the continued importance of space programs, which are so vital to our local economy. Each year, members join with representatives from the local community and the states of Alabama, California and Texas to visit members of the Florida legislature and U.S. Congress, reminding them of the importance of our space programs, both now and in the future. This committee is open to all Partners with an interest in the aerospace field.

To learn more about Citizens for Space Exploration, visit http://www.citizensforspaceexploration.org/dctrip.htm.

Mission Statement
To promote awareness of and advocate support for NASA and its human space programs, future exploration initiatives, and enabling technologies development.


Chamber and business leaders make annual visit to U.S. Capital

Citizens for Space Exploration (CFSE), a grassroots committee of the Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce comprised of aerospace companies, area businesses, students and community leaders met with several U.S. House and Senate members and their staff to advocate for continued investment in space research and exploration during their annual trip to the nation’s capital May 19-22, 2008.

CFSE works in a collaborative effort with regions across the U.S. that have a similar interest in maintaining and expanding their roles in the development of new modes of space transportation, launch capabilities, research, experimentation and exploration.

Working in teams during their visit, the committee met with legislators who have influence in the direction and funding of the nation’s space program.  They also met with all members of Congress to stress the importance of the space program. Florida’s delegation, including House members Tom Feeney and Dave Weldon, and Senator Bill Nelson enthusiastically welcomed the Space Coast contingent and offered their continued support.

2008 Sponsors are PLATINUM SPONSOR, Cocoa Beach Area Hotel and Lodging Association. GOLD SPONSOR, Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort and Space Florida. SILVER SPONSOR, United Space Alliance. BRONZE SPONSOR, ASRC Aerospace Corporation, The Boeing Company, Community Educators Credit Union, Dynamac Corporation, Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast, ENSCO Inc., Florida Power & Light Company, ITT Corporation, Systems Division, Lockheed Martin, Space Gateway Support and Wyle Laboratories, Inc. STUDENT SPONSOR, Community Educators Credit Union and Wyle Laboratories, Inc. GRASSROOTS SPONSOR, Brevard Community College, Florida Chamber of Commerce, Porter World Trade, Inc. and Rockledge Animal Clinic.

If you are interested in becoming a part of this dynamic team and travelling to Washington, D.C. in 2009, please contact Randy Harris at 321-459-2200 or email rharris@cocoabeachchamber.com.








L-R: Lee Arnold, General Counsel to Congressman Feeney; Brett Lippincott, CSE student intern from BCC/UCF; Dixie Sansom, CBACC chairman; Congressman Tom Feeney; Bill Ellis, past CBACC chairman.