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: John J. Vester Title: A Portrait of the Scientist as a young Woman: A Memoir Author: Lindy Elkins-Tanton NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover/Paperback/Kindle Pages: 272 Publisher: William Morrow Date: June 2022 Retail...
Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: John J. Vester Title: SpaceX: Starship to Mars – The First 20 Years Author: Erik Seedhouse NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 231 Publisher: Springer-Praxis Date: May 2022 Retail Price: $33.96/$32.31 ISBN:...
Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Peter Spasov Title: Life in Space: NASA Life Sciences Research During the Late Twentieth Century Author: Maura Phillips Mackowski NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover, Kindle Pages: 392 Publisher: University of Florida...
Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Ted Spitzmiller Title: The Big Book of Mars Author: Marc Hartzman NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 253 Publisher: Quirk Books Date: July 2020 Retail Price: $24.99/$14.99 ISBN: 978-1683692096 Not another...
Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Ted Spitzmiller Title: Beyond: The Astonishing Story of the First Human to Leave Our Planet and Journey into Space Author: Stephen Walker NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover/paperback/Kindle Pages: 512 Publisher: Harper...
Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Rod Pyle Title: Escaping Gravity: My Quest to Transform NASA and Launch a New Space Age Author: Lori Garver NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 304 Publisher: Diversion Books Date: June 2022 Retail...
Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Clifford R. McMurray Title: Never Panic Early: An Apollo 13 Astronaut’s Journey Author: Fred Haise with Bill Moore NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 216 Publisher: Smithsonian Books Date: April 2022 Retail...