We are creating a future where outer space isn’t just the domain of a few, but benefits all of humankind.

About the Spacers Guild

Origins

The Spacers Guild was born from the dream of a peaceful interstellar human civilization that has been shared through generations.

Our organization’s soul is a distillation of that long song of the modern age.

We came together under the instruction of the First Guildmaster Brendon Carpenter starting in the summer of 2022.

Our Vision

We envision an Interstellar Commonwealth where diverse societies thrive on multiple planets and in various star systems of the Local Bubble. Our shared values of exploration, knowledge, and mutual respect will persist and continue to connect us all. The Spacers Guild will endure the ages and hasten the speed of humankind’s expansion beyond the Earth. We will utilize every opportunity for growth and flourishing we encounter on behalf of progress, leveraging each success for our next phase of development.

Our Three Pillars

  • Cultural Evolution: We will nurture values, norms, protocols, and systems that will guide us towards inclusiveness, cooperation, and mutual support. We will promote a better understanding of our shared humanity and our responsibility to each other, our planet, and the universe.

  • Scientific Discovery: We will invest in scientific exploration, seeking to unlock the secrets of outer space and to harness its resources. We will strive to understand the physical, chemical, and biological processes that govern the universe. We will develop new knowledge and insights that will propel civilization forward.

  • Technological Innovation: We will drive the relentless advancement of technology, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in propulsion, energy, artificial intelligence, and life support systems. We will harness the power of science and engineering to build the vessels that will carry us to the stars and the infrastructure that will sustain our interstellar civilization.

Timeline of Our Journey & Our Future

  • 1957: Launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union.

  • 1961: Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human in space, orbiting Earth aboard the spacecraft Vostok 1.

  • 1969: Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first humans to land and walk on the Moon as the culmination of the Apollo 11 mission and the First Space Race.

  • 1977: Launch of the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft, destined for interstellar trajectories.

  • 1990: Launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, providing unprecedented views of the universe.

  • 2017: SpaceX re-launches a previously flown Falcon 9 first stage, a milestone in reusable rocket technology.

  • 2022: After reading The Network State by Balaji Srinivasan, Guildmaster Brendon begins recruitment for the Spacers Guild.

  • 2023: Our Community on X and our Facebook group is created. Our Discord server is launched and our first 100 members join by October.

  • 2024: (Planned) The Spacers Guild will be legally incorporated in Los Angeles.

Become Part of Our Journey

Aspiring Spacers, we welcome you to join our Great Cosmic Voyage to shape the future of humankind.

The Spacers Guild offers various membership ranks, each providing unique benefits and opportunities to contribute to our mission, such as:

  • Cadets: Entry-level members who receive access to educational resources, events, and opportunities to network with experienced Spacers at no cost.

  • Apprentices: Dues-paying members who are counseled and mentored by Guildmasters. They undergo basic training and participate in programs proportional to their prior experience, ability, and needs.

  • Patrons: Members who financially support the Guild with monthly donations, essential for its operations. There are four sub-ranks above regular tier: silver, gold, platinum, and diamond.

  • Explorers: The first rank awarded to full members of the Spacers Guild who have passed their Qualification Exams. They are afforded all of the basic rights and benefits of membership, including a vote in the Spacers Assembly.

  • Scholars Major/Minor: Titles for those with significant academic achievements and contributions to the Guild's knowledge base, with Major requiring a PhD and Minor requiring a Master’s degree.

  • Guildmasters: Senior members who provide strategic direction, oversee major initiatives, and manage the apprenticeship programs. Benefits include greater decision-making authority, with a vote in the Guild Council in lieu of continued franchise in the Assembly.

Join Us

The Spacers Guild invites you to be part of this extraordinary journey. Whether you are a scientist, engineer, artist, or dreamer, there is a place for you in our organization. Together, we can overcome the challenges of space, push the boundaries of human potential, and build a future where humanity thrives among the stars.

We are the vanguard of a glorious movement, a collective effort by humankind to secure a future beyond the Solar System. Together, let us begin our next great adventure.

Guiding Principles

  • Exploration: We are driven by the desire to explore the unknown and expand the frontiers of human knowledge.

  • Innovation: We embrace cutting-edge technology and ingenious solutions to overcome the challenges of the exploration and settlement of outer space.

  • Collaboration: We believe in the power of unity and the strength of diverse, well-resourced, productive communities.

  • Sustainability: We are committed to responsible practices and the wise stewardship of scarce resources. We promote longterm plans and solutions.

  • Freedom: We champion individual freedom and autonomy, to cultivate societies where human potential is maximally realized.

  • Optimism: By sharing our growth after failure, stories of positivity and success, we aim to inspire a sense of wonder and possibility, motivating others to join us in reaching for the stars.