by National Space Society | Feb 27, 2020 | ISDC, NSS Awards, NSS Press Releases
The National Space Society (NSS) has named the Juno mission team as the recipient of NSS’ Space Pioneer Award for Science and Engineering. The Juno spacecraft has orbited Jupiter since 2016, returning an enormous amount of data representing unprecedented...
by National Space Society | May 7, 2019 | ISDC, NSS Awards, NSS Press Releases
The National Space Society (NSS) has named astronaut Al Worden the 2019 recipient of NSS’ Space Pioneer Award for Historic Space Achievement. Worden flew to the Moon on Apollo 15. The prestigious award will be presented to Mr. Worden at the Society’s 38th...
by National Space Society | Apr 16, 2019 | ISDC, NSS Awards, NSS Press Releases
The National Space Society (NSS) has named Jeffrey Manber the 2019 recipient of NSS’ Space Pioneer Award for Entrepreneurship. Jeffrey Manber is the CEO of NanoRacks and is a leading entrepreneur in the new space arena. Space commerce promises to open the door...
by National Space Society | Apr 9, 2019 | ISDC, NSS Awards, NSS Press Releases
Dr. Martine Rothblatt has served as CEO of Geostar Corporation, is creator of WorldSpace and Sirius Satellite Radio, and is founder, Chairwoman and CEO of United Therapeutics. To honor these achievements, the National Space Society (NSS) has named Dr. Rothblatt the...
by National Space Society | Apr 2, 2019 | ISDC, NSS Awards, NSS Press Releases
Peter Wilhelm has led over 100 spacecraft and satellite programs for the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) throughout a long and distinguished career. To honor his achievements, the National Space Society (NSS) has named Peter Wilhelm the 2019 recipient of NSS’...
by National Space Society | Mar 26, 2019 | ISDC, NSS Awards, NSS Press Releases
Miles O’Brien has kept space in the forefront for millions of people by reporting for many years with CNN, PBS and his own company. To honor his achievements, the National Space Society (NSS) has named Miles O’Brien the 2019 recipient of NSS’ Space...
by National Space Society | Mar 18, 2019 | ISDC, NSS Awards, NSS Press Releases
Astronaut Collins has flown to space four times and led in space policy Astronaut Eileen Collins has two major space firsts, the first woman to be a space shuttle pilot and the first to be a space shuttle commander. To honor her achievements, the National Space...
by National Space Society | Apr 11, 2018 | ISDC, NSS Awards, NSS Press Releases
For 40 years, two small spacecraft launched in 1977 have sped past the planets in our solar system and beyond, carrying humanity’s messages etched on gold disks. Their journey into the depths of interstellar space will continue indefinitely. To honor this...
