The International Space University: From Vision to Reality Our Origins, our Philosophy and our...

The International Space University: From Vision to RealityOur Origins, our Philosophy and our Dreams

- Bob Richards, CSAW 2004

The International Space University: From Vision to RealityOur Origins, our Philosophy and our DreamsEnabling the future space leaders… Making the future happen…


Time Line Context:

1981-1985: STUDENTS FOR THE EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SPACE (SEDS)SEDS is founded by Peter Diamandis at MIT and expanded to an international organization with Bob Richards and Todd Hawley

1986: SPACE GENERATION FOUNDATIONThe Space Generation Foundation is created by Diamandis, Hawley and Richards to generate and sponsor post-SEDS activities.

1987: ISU IS FOUNDEDThe International Space University is Founded by Diamandis, Hawley and Richards under the auspices of the Space Generation Foundation.

1996: X PRIZE ISCREATEDDiamandis creates the $10M X-Prize to jump start the space tourism market.

1999: SPACE GENERATION FORUMISU alumni convene the Space Generation Forum at Unispace III. Space Generation Advisory Council is formed for the UN. SGF is restructured with new leadership, programs and dreams. A world wide space party is born.


ISU Time Line:

1987: ISU FOUNDING CONFERENCEThe International Space University is Founded by Diamandis, Hawley and Richards under the auspices of the Space Generation Foundation

1988: FIRST SUMMER SESSION106 students from 31 countries travel to MIT for the first summer session of the ISU.

1991: PERMANENT CAMPUS RFP RELEASEISU releases it’s worldwide request for proposal (i.e. gift) of its permanent facilities. Over US$250M in proposal bids received.1992: STRASBOURG CENTRAL CAMPUSStrasbourg is awarded the ISU Central Campus. 21 Affiliate Campuses Selected.

2002: CENTRAL CAMPUS BUILDING OPENSFor the first time ISU has it’s own facilities.2004: ISU GAINS ACCREDITATIONISU becomes recognized under French law as a degree granting institution.

1995: MASTERS PROGRAMISU’s first masters class begins.

2000: CAMPUS GROUND BREAKINGFor the first time ISU has it’s own facilities.


Creating a Visionary Organization

“No man that does not see visions will ever

realize any high hope or undertake any high

enterprise.”

--Woodrow Wilson


Creating a Visionary Organization

Define the Core / Articulate a Vision Preserve the Core / Stimulate Progress Seek Consistent Alignment

28 April 1995

“INTERNATIONAL SPACE UNIVERSITY is an institution founded on the vision of a peaceful, prosperous and boundless future through the study, exploration and development of Space for the benefit of all humanity…”

ISU Credo (12 April 1995)


Creating Intellectual Mass

Serve core human interests or needs Compel with ideological purpose Strive for Big Audacious Goals

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Make the future happen…

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