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.
Category: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Peter Spasov Title: The Darkest Dark Author: Chris Hadfield with Kate Fillion Illustrator: Terry Fan and Eric Fan Ages: 4 to 8 NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 48 Publisher: Little, Brown Books for...
Category: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Marianne Dyson Title: Nefertiti the Spidernaut: The Jumping Spider Who Learned to Hunt in Space Author: Darcy Pattison Illustrator: Valeria Tisnes Ages: 6 to 8 NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 32...
Category: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Marianne Dyson Title: Saving Mars Author: Cidney Swanson Ages: 10 to YA NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 388 Publisher: Williams Press Date: July 2012 Retail Price: $12.99/$2.99 ISBN: 978-0983562160...
Category: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Bart Leahy From Ad Astra Winter 2015 Title: Welcome to Mars: Making a Home on the Red Planet Author: Buzz Aldrin with Marianne Dyson Ages: 8-12 NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover Pages: 96 Publisher: National...
Category: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Marianne Dyson Title: Blast Off Doodle Book Author: Karen Romano Young Ages: Preschool to age 5 NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Publisher: Smithsonian (Grosset & Dunlap) Date: June 2015 Retail...
Category: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Marianne Dyson Title: Space Boy and His Dog Author: Diane Curtis Regan Illustrator: Robert Neubecker Ages: Preschool to age 5 NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Publisher: Boyds Mills Press Date: April 2015...
Category: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Gina Hagler Title: Explore the Cosmos Like Neil deGrasse Tyson Author: C.A.P. Saucier Ages: 8 to 12 NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback Pages: 177 Publisher: Prometheus Books Date: March 2015 Retail Price: $14.99...
Category: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Robert A. Lee Title: The Callahan Kids: Tales of Life on Mars Authors: Ben Bova, Michael Carroll, et. al. Ages: 11 to YA NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 216 Publisher: 4Frontiers Date: June 2013...