Ad Astra: Submission Guidelines and Advertising Information

Submission Guidelines, Advertising Information, and Awards

Ad Astra (“to the stars”) is the award-winning magazine of the National Space Society, featuring the latest news in space exploration and stunning full-color photography. It is published quarterly and mailed to all National Space Society members as part of their membership benefits, as well as to subscriber libraries, schools, and businesses.

Submissions: Ad Astra is open to unsolicited submissions, but prefers queries from writers, photographers, and artists interested in assignments for future issues of the magazine. Queries should include areas of expertise and interest, recent publication credits, and samples of work. All materials will be considered for possible publication on the basis of their professional quality and connection to the National Space Society’s vision and mission.

Guidelines: Book reviews and profiles, 600-750 words. Features 1200-4000 words with 2-8 full-size (8.5×11) color images at 300 dpi. Sidebars 100-600 words. Payment 25 cents/word, art and photo rates negotiable.

Please direct queries to [email protected].

Advertising: Inquiries on advertising opportunities should be directed to [email protected] or by calling NSS headquarters at 202-429-1600.

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AD ASTRA AWARDS:

MarCom Awards:

Service Industry Advertising Awards

Hermes Creative Awards

Summit International Awards

Aerospace Journalist of the Year – Space Article Award

Printing & Graphics Communications Association:

International Association of Business Communicators: