How to Join
Apply for Membership
You can apply for CONFERS membership online by following the link below. Submission methods are located at the bottom of the application.
CONFERS Documents
Download and review the Membership Agreement, then sign page 4. As part of the application process, you will be asked to attach a signed copy to the membership application.
Questions?
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Please see our Frequently Asked Questions (below) or contact us for questions about membership or the application process.
MEMBER BENEFITS
ACCESS
Networking opportunities with consortium members, government, and the international community at annual Workshops, the General Assembly, and the Global Satellite Servicing Forum.
CONTRIBUTION
Members have a voice by contributing to these standards and the foundation for a new commercial repertoire of robust space-based capabilities and a future in-space economy.
INFORMATION
CONFERS aims to leverage best practices from government and industry to research, develop, and publish non-binding, consensus-derived technical and operations standards.
MARKET EXPANSION
Membership creates a channel for small and non-traditional companies to identify opportunities and establish relationships with government, other members, and the international community.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who should join?
Companies, academic institutions, and other private sector entities involved in commercial satellite servicing (including, but not limited to OOS, RPO and ISAM) are encouraged to join CONFERS and contribute their experience and expertise. Government agencies are also welcome in an Observer role.
Can international organizations apply?
Yes, CONFERS encourages both US and non-US stakeholders to become members.
How long does the application process take?
The Board of Directors will review your organization’s application at the next monthly Board meeting, and you will be notified once the application is approved. Following approval, you will be invoiced for the annual membership dues as delineated in the Articles of Collaboration.
How much are annual dues?
For the period of January 2023 – December 2023, members will pay annual dues in the amounts listed as follows:
- $5,000 for Sustaining Members
- $2,000 for Contributing Members
- $1,000 for Observers (Government Observers do not pay dues)
Dues will be prorated if a member joins half way through the calendar year.