The SubOrbital Institute (SOI) is a trade association aimed at promoting the cause of practical human suborbital rocket powered flight. Suborbital spaceflight applications include personal space transport (i.e. space tourism), reconnaissance and remote sensing, high-altitude scientific measurements, testing of equipment intended for spacecraft, and various other services.

SOI seeks to inform the public and their elected officials about these exciting new applications and capabilities. SOI promotes policies and legislation that will enable this infant industry to grow and develop into a major contributor to the US economy. SOI works with regulatory agencies to insure the industry develops safe and reliable vehicles while avoiding excess regulation that stifles the industry in the crib.

Membership is tightly restricted in order to focus institute goals. Currently our board includes representatives from the following companies:

Armadillo Aerospace

TGV Rockets

Vela Technology Development

XCOR Aerospace

X-Rocket

Modified April 5, 2005