The Space Society of Mechanical Engineers (SSME) came into existence on April 6, 1988 at Space Applications Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Ahmedabad. It is a registered society under Govt. of Gujarat (Reg. No. GUJ-5390). The basic aim of the Society is to promote the awareness about technological advancements in the field of space mechanical & allied engineering. Space Society of Mechanical Engineering regularly organises expert lectures, seminars, workshops and conferences to fulfil its objective of knowledge sharing, boosting innovation, scientific and technological amelioration.
At present SSME is having more than 435 life members from various ISRO centres, faculty members from engineering colleges, professional working in industries and R & D institutions, 06 honorary life members and 16 corporate/institutional members.