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: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Douglas G. Adler Title: The Six: The Untold Story of America’s First Women Astronauts Author: Loren Grush Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 432 Publisher: Scribner Date: September 2023 Retail Price: $32.50/$16.99 ISBN: 978-1982172800...
Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Peter Spasov Title: The Boy Who Reached for the Stars: A Memoir Author: Elio Morillo with Cecilia Molinari Format: Hardcover, Kindle Pages: 208 Publisher: HarperOne Date: June 2023 Retail Price: $28.99/$12.99 ISBN: 978-0063214316...
Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: John J. Vester Title: Well, Doc, You’re In: Freeman Dyson’s Journey through the Universe Editor: David Kaiser Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 304 Publisher: MIT Press Date: October 2022 Retail Price: $29.95/$17.99 ISBN: 978-0262047340...
This Space Available By Emily Carney In 2019 when Apollo 11 50th anniversary mania was underway, space photo historian J.L. Pickering received a phone call that would kickstart his latest project alongside co-author John Bisney: the son-in-law of legendary NASA...
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 Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 528 Publisher: Ecco Date: May, 2023 Retail price: $31.50/$16.99 ISBN:...
Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: John J. Vester Title: NASA’s Voyager Missions: Exploring the Outer Solar System and Beyond (Second Edition) Author: Ben Evans Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 255 Publisher: Springer Date: August 2022 Retail Price: $34.99/$19.24 ISBN:...
This Space Available By Emily Carney Before you can make a dream come true, you must first have one. – Ronald McNair The recently-released book The New Guys: The Historic Class of Astronauts That Broke Barriers and Changed the Face of Space Travel by Meredith Bagby...
Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Mark Lardas Title: Why Am I Taller? What Happens to an Astronaut’s Body in Space Author: Dr. Dave Williams and Elizabeth Howell, PhD NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback/Kindle/Audiobook Pages: 240 Publisher: ECW...
