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“Photographing America’s First Astronauts” Reveals Unseen Dimension of Mercury Program
This Space Available, By Emily Carney. A new photo book shines a light upon the Mercury Project, 60+ years young.
NSS Congratulates NASA and Blue Origin for Lunar Lander Selection
Second Human Landing System Contract Encourages Competition and Innovation The National Space Society congratulates Blue Origin of Kent, Washington for their selection by NASA to develop a second human lunar landing system (HLS) by the end of the decade. The first HLS...
NSS International Space Development Conference Starts Next Week
National Space Society Event Will Run from May 25-28. Discount Rates Still Available. The National Space Society's International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®) will be held on May 25-28, 2023, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention...
May 23: Meet with Emilee Richardson, NASA JPL Digital and Social Media Group
You are invited to attend via Zoom the next meeting of the Iowa Chapter of the National Space Society. Event Title: "Space is for Everyone: Telling NASA Stories via Social Media" Guest: Emilee Richardson - NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Digital and Social Media Group...
Long-Serving Space Settlement Advocate Mark Hopkins Passes On
Former National Space Society CEO Had a Long History of Supporting Space Initiatives Photo by Christian B. Meza. It is with condolences and appreciation for his past service to the National Space Society that we announce the passing of Mr. Mark Hopkins on Monday, May...
Five for Fifty: Unsung Heroes of Skylab
This Space Available, By Emily Carney. While it would be impossible for a blog post to list the thousands of personnel – NASA and contractors – who contributed to Skylab, here are five people who helped to change Skylab’s image from a possible giant space blunder to a majestic space station capable of thousands of experiment hours that captured humanity’s imagination for decades.
Book Review: When the Heavens Went on Sale
Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: When the Heavens Went on Sale: The Misfits and Geniuses Racing to Put Space Within Reach Author: Ashlee Vance NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 528 Publisher: Ecco Date: May, 2023 Retail...
Movie Review: Beyond Tomorrow
Category: Documentary film Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: Beyond Tomorrow Written and Directed by: Brett Ryan Bonowicz Produced by: Brett Ryan Bonowicz, Gunny Scarfo, Reid Nicewonder Music by: Martin Kennedy Production: Clindar Released: October 2022 Running Time: 75...
NSS Selects James Webb Space Telescope Team for the Wernher von Braun Memorial Award
Image: The James Webb Space Telescope. Art work by James Vaughan. The National Space Society (NSS) is proud to present the Wernher von Braun Memorial Award to NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's science team. The award will be accepted at the NSS 41st annual...
Dr. Gerard K. O’Neill’s Collection Underscores His Continuing Relevance, Intensity
This Space Available, By Emily Carney. The king of space settlements gains new life with the release of his digitized archives.
NSS Applauds Buzz Aldrin’s Honorary Promotion to Brigadier General
NSS Board of Governors Member Has a Long History of Service in Space Advocacy On May 5, 2023, Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin will receive an honorary promotion to brigadier general in the U.S. Air Force. The ceremony will be held at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in Los...
SETI Institute Planetary Scientist Dr. Pascal Lee to Speak at the NSS International Space Development Conference
SETI Institute and Mars Institute Planetary Scientist and Chief of the NASA Haughton-Mars Project Will Receive National Space Society's Space Pioneer Award The National Space Society is proud to present noted planetary scientist, explorer, and Mars specialist Dr....
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