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Southern California Youth Rocketry

Every Kid Deserves to Touch the Sky.

ShaSpace Initiative is Southern California's youth rocketry club — partnering with schools, parks, and families to launch the next generation of explorers, engineers, and dreamers.

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1
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2026
Founded
Southern California
Our Programs

What We Do

From backyard igniters to high-power launches — there's a program for every young explorer.

Monthly Launches
Members Only

Monthly Launches

Once a month, our members head to the launch pad to fly high-power rockets in a safe, supervised environment. All skill levels welcome.

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Rocket Building Camps
Ages 6–18

Rocket Building Camps

Multi-day camps where youth ages 6–18 design, build, and launch their own rockets from scratch. STEM skills meet real-world engineering.

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School Partnerships
K–12

School Partnerships

We bring rocketry into the classroom — curriculum-aligned programs, in-school workshops, and field-day launches at your school.

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Parks & Rec Launch Sites
Community

Parks & Rec Launch Sites

Working with local Parks & Recreation departments to develop dedicated small-rocket launch zones across Southern California communities.

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"We don't just teach kids about rockets. We teach them that the sky is not the limit — it's just the beginning."
— Founder, ShaSpace Initiative

ShaSpace Initiative was built on a simple belief: every child in Southern California deserves access to the wonder of rocketry. We partner with schools, parks, and community organizations to make that happen — regardless of zip code or background.

Father and son with model rocket
Kids building rockets
Rocket in flight
Membership

Become a Member

Monthly and annual memberships for families. Get access to all launches, camps, and club events.

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Donations

Support a Launch

Your donation funds rocket kits, launch equipment, and scholarships for kids who can't afford membership.

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Teacher and students in STEM classroom
For Educators

Bring Rocketry to Your School

Our service partners with K–12 schools across Southern California to deliver hands-on rocketry programs that align with STEM curriculum. From classroom workshops to full launch-day field trips out in the desert — we will handle everything.

  • Curriculum-aligned STEM content
  • In-school workshops & assemblies
  • Launch-day field trips
  • No cost to qualifying schools
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Join hundreds of Southern California families already part of the ShaSpace community.