The National Space Society is the preeminent citizen’s voice on space exploration, development, and settlement. The NSS Vision is “People living and working in thriving communities beyond the Earth, and the use of the vast resources of space for the dramatic betterment of humanity.”
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In addition to our annual International Space Development Conference, the NSS hosts a number of events to further facilitate space-faring conversation.
Looking to get involved in the conversation? There are numerous ways to make it happen. From joining local chapters to volunteering, there are many opportunities.
Better Futures is a new event series produced by Liftport Group which aims to bring together space community leaders to discuss space topics of interest. Our monthly series “The Star Fleet Enterprise” is covering the idea of a 15,000 person space station and what it...
This Space Available By Emily Carney A man with a deeply-lined, William Holden-esque face who more resembled a gunslinger from classic Westerns than a nerdy engineer, astronaut Donald K. “Deke” Slayton was used to near-misses and “what-ifs.” He’d flown in combat...
This Space Available By Emily Carney One of the lesser known personalities of the Apollo lunar program is Ron Evans, Apollo 17 command module pilot. If you asked someone on the street to name an astronaut, he or she might be able to remember Neil Armstrong, but it’s...
You are Invited to a National Space Society Space Forum Thursday, October 21, 2021, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars: A Conversation with Col. Eileen Collins, USAF (retired) With Special Guest Jonathan Ward, moderated by Dave Dressler...
This Space Available By Emily Carney Two new books illuminate the challenging times two NASA Group Five astronauts experienced during the 1970s, a decade more known for delays in human spaceflight than actual human spaceflight. Wonders All Around: The Incredible Story...
On August 7, 2021, the Sacramento L5 Society (SacL5) and the National Space Society (NSS) started their day with a hearty helping of the Apollo 15 mission for their 5th Breakfast on the Moon event. A complete video of the event is below. These events are a celebration...
This Space Available By Emily Carney Once upon a time… At this point in our story, the mid-Seventies were in full swing at NASA, and preparations for the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project were well in gear. In late 1974, NASA was already laying the groundwork for its next big...
This Space Available By Emily Carney This week marks 50 years since Apollo 15, Apollo’s first “J” mission dedicated to lunar science, and the first to boast the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), a technical marvel that went from blueprint to reality in an astounding 18...
