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.
This Space Available By Emily Carney The last two years have brought us several Apollo 50th anniversaries and celebrations (some in person and, during the last year, strictly online). In July, we will celebrate 50 years since Apollo 15, a mission that revealed three...
Category: Children’s Books Reviewed by: Peter Spasov Title: Welcome to the Moon Author: Marianne Dyson Illustrator: Lindsey Cousens, Alan Bean NSS Amazon link for this book Ages: Middle School Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 97 Publisher: Aldrin Family Foundation...
Category: Children’s Books Reviewed by: Clifford R. McMurray Title: Countdown: 2979 Days to the Moon Author: Suzanne Slade Illustrator: Thomas Gonzales NSS Amazon link for this book Ages: 9 to 14 Format: Hardcover Pages: 144 Publisher: Peachtree Publishing Company...
Category: Children’s Books Reviewed by: Ted Spitzmiller Title: Daring Dozen: The Twelve who Walked on the Moon Author: Suzanne Slade Illustrator: Alan Marks NSS Amazon link for this book Ages: 5 to 9 Format: Hardcover, Kindle Pages: 48 Publisher: Charlesbridge Date:...
Category: Children’s Books Reviewed by: Peter Spasov Title: Hey-Ho to Mars We’ll Go! Author: Susan Lendroth Illustrator: Bob Kolar NSS Amazon link for this book Ages: 4 to 8 Format: Hardcover, paperback, Kindle Pages: 144 Publisher: Charlesbridge Date: February 2019...
Category: Children’s Books Reviewed by: Susan Raizer Title: Countdown: 2979 Days to the Moon Author: Suzanne Slade Illustrator: Thomas Gonzalez NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover (10 x 11 inches) Pages: 144 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers, Atlanta,...
Category: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Marianne Dyson Title: Miguel and Michelle Visit Spaceport America Author: Loretta Hall Illustrator: Jennifer Hall Ages: 6 to 10 NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback Pages: 42 Publisher: Rio Grande Books Date:...
Category: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Marianne Dyson Title: Mission to Pluto: The First Visit to an Ice Dwarf and the Kuiper Belt Author: Mary Kay Carson Photos: Tom Uhlman Ages: 10 to 12 (and up) NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 80...
