Built by a Dreamer, for Dreamers
ShaSpace Initiative started with one person, one rocket, and a belief that every kid in Southern California deserves to experience the thrill of launch day.
Our Story
ShaSpace Initiative was founded in Southern California with a simple mission: make rocketry accessible to every child, regardless of background or zip code. What started as a small community launch event has grown into a full-scale youth rocketry organization serving hundreds of kids across the region.
We partner with local schools, Parks & Recreation departments, and community organizations to bring the wonder of rocketry to kids ages 6–18. Our programs are designed to build not just rockets — but confidence, curiosity, and a love of science that lasts a lifetime.
Every launch day, every camp session, every classroom workshop is a chance to show a child that the sky is not the limit — it's just the beginning.
IRS-Recognized 501(c)(3)
ShaSpace Initiative is a California-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
- Incorporated in California
- Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
- Donations are tax-deductible
- Annual financial reports available
Shaheen Mirsoltani-Alamilla
Founder & President
Shaheen Mirsoltani-Alamilla
Founder & President
Shaheen Mirsoltani-Alamilla founded ShaSpace Initiative in 2026 with a single conviction: every child deserves a chance to watch something they built streak across the sky. Growing up fascinated by space exploration, he saw firsthand how few pathways existed for young people — especially in underserved communities — to experience the thrill of hands-on rocketry.
With a background in STEM education and community volunteering, Shaheen set out to build more than a club. ShaSpace is designed from the ground up to be accessible, safety-first, and deeply rooted in the neighborhoods it serves across Southern California. From Title I school partnerships to NAR-mentored launch days, every program reflects his belief that aerospace is for everyone.
Shaheen is a proud member of the National Association of Rocketry (NAR), the world's largest sport rocketry organization, whose safety codes and certification standards guide every ShaSpace launch event.
Shaheen leads all programming, partnerships, and operations for ShaSpace Initiative and is the primary point of contact for schools, sponsors, and families looking to get involved.
"To inspire the next generation of explorers, engineers, and innovators through the power of rocketry — making space accessible to every child in Southern California."
Accessibility
No child should miss out because of cost. We offer scholarships and free programs to ensure every kid can participate.
Safety First
Every launch, every camp, every event is run by certified instructors following NAR safety codes.
Community
We build more than rockets. We build relationships between kids, families, schools, and neighborhoods.
Curiosity
We believe every child is a natural scientist. Our job is to give them the tools to prove it.
Where We Launch
Operating across Southern California with certified launch sites and community park locations.
Main Launch Site
Certified high-power launch facility, Southern California desert region. Used for monthly launch days and advanced camps.
Community Park Sites
Small-rocket launch zones in development across Southern California in partnership with local Parks & Recreation departments.
Get in Touch
Questions about programs, partnerships, or how to get your child involved? We'd love to hear from you.
info@shaspaceinitiative.org