Milky Way Over Route 60, New Mexico. Photo by Alex Warnes.

Boundless Sky.
Infinite Possibility.

Boundless Sky.
Infinite Possibility.
A Culture of Innovation.
Space Valley unites adventurers, inventors, visionaries, artists, thinkers, and rebels in a unique environment where art, culture, science, nature, and technology collide to push the boundaries of space exploration.
Discover the hidden wonders, creative forces, cosmic curiosities, critical insights, and revolutionary advancements emerging from this singular culture of innovation.
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Basking in the glow of distant galaxies
The New York Times features a glimpse of the magical world of star parties across New Mexico.
Search for Alien Life
The Very Large Array near Socorro, New Mexico, has been scanning space for extraterrestrial signals for decades. Now, a $2 billion expansion will take it to the next level.
White Sands
Stargazing at White Sands National Park is not to be missed. This guide will help you cross this experience off your bucket list.
Axis Rising
An 11-story, naked-eye observatory sculpture constructed with the geometry of the stars by renowned artist Charles Ross looms over Space Valley’s eastern plains.
Alien Landscape
Astrophotographer Ryan Oswald’s 2025 Overlanding photography workshop will teach techniques for capturing the Bisti Badlands under cover of night.
Station Spotting
NASA shares the International Space Station Sightings schedule and coordinates for the month of January for central Space Valley.
A Community of Visionaries.
Space Valley is more than a place—it’s a community of visionaries. From citizens to scientists, explore the legendary and vibrant institutions shaping the future of space discovery, exploration, and innovation.
Featured Organizations
Elsewhere the sky is the roof of the world; but here the earth was the floor of the sky.
- Willa Cather
What’s On in Space Valley.
Space Valley offers a diverse range of dynamic space events and experiences for professionals and the public alike, spanning everything from industry development and STEM education to science programs and stargazing.
Featured Events
“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.”
- Carl Sagan
A Parade of Planets All month, four planets — Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars — will appear to line up and be bright enough to see with the naked eye in the first few hours after dark.
The Moon Occults the Pleiades The Quarter Moon will blot out the stars of Seven Sisters. Look for this February 6th around 12:15 AM Mountain Time.
Space Trail Highlight
Robert Goddard
Rocket Research Site
Robert Goddard, the father of modern rocketry, made groundbreaking advancements in liquid-fueled rocket technology in the 1930s in Roswell, New Mexico. His work there laid the foundation for modern space exploration.