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Opinion By Dale Skran A group composed primarily of Canadian academics associated with the Outer Space Institute published a white paper on April 20 2020

WASHINGTON DC April 6 2020 The National Space Society commends NASA for its updated Artemis mission plan for returning humans to the Moon The new

The National Space Society commends President Donald Trump for signing today s executive order that sets a dynamic U S policy for the exploitation of

Our vision of People living and working in thriving communities beyond the Earth and the use of the vast resources of space for the dramatic

The Washington Post owned by Jeff Bezos published a January 31 editorial 8220 NASA keeps falling victim to presidential whims 8221 which prompted Blue Origin

By Alfred Anzaldua NSS Executive Vice President The National Space Society NSS notes the groundswell of space advocacy groups and entities decrying the lack of

Abstract The National Space Society NSS proposes a public private partnership approach to develop and demonstrate space solar power at a sufficiently high level of

The National Space Society NSS recognizes and supports all activities that help to enable commercial space development and settlement Unfortunately H R 5666 represents a

Dale Skran Chair of the NSS Executive Committee writes I strongly suggest reading the recent article 8220 What is the Moon Treaty and is it

Join NSS and the Alliance for Space Development ASD in our 2020 March Storm congressional advocacy blitz March 15th 19th in Washington D C Are

The National Space Society NSS congratulates NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine for naming Mike Gold his special advisor on November 16 NASA reports that Gold will

A new NSS Position Paper just released is reproduced in full below We also have a PDF copy The NASA Artemis Moon program aims to

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Category Nonfiction Reviewed by John J Vester Title Nuclear Rockets To the Moon and Mars Author Manfred Dutch von Ehrenfried Format Paperback Kindle Pages 270

Partially Successful Flight Reached Space and Demonstrated New Hot Staging System The National Space Society congratulates SpaceX on the second test of its Starship Super

Ad Astra the NSS quarterly print digital and audio magazine has won a 2023 MARCOM Gold Award The awards are given yearly for 8220 Excellence

By Jennifer Muntz NSS Member Coordinator On October 10th an inspiring breakfast event took flight at the Center for Space Education at the Kennedy Space

By Grant Henriksen NSS Policy Committee Benefit sharing is a concept that refers to the distribution of benefits derived from the exploration and use of

People residing and working in space space settlements or on long duration space flights will need to produce infrastructures and food to maintain healthy lifestyles

Image Artist s concept of the Blue Moon lander Credit Blue Origin Second Human Landing System Contract Encourages Competition and Innovation The National Space Society