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.
Former National Space Society CEO Had a Long History of Supporting Space Initiatives Photo by Christian B. Meza. It is with condolences and appreciation for his past service to the National Space Society that we announce the passing of Mr. Mark Hopkins on Monday, May...
Former NSS President and Board of Governors Member Provided Peerless Leadership The National Space Society mourns the passing of former NSS leader Kenneth Money who passed on March 6 at the age of 88. Money served on the NSS Board of Governors from its earliest years...
Futurist and YouTube personality Isaac Arthur has been elected to be President of the National Space Society for a two-year term, starting immediately. He follows President Emerita Michelle Hanlon, co-founder of For All Moonkind and co-director of the Center for Air...
Image: Asteroid mining illustration from 2020 Cities in Space winner Allen Academy (High School category). STEAMSPACE Education Outreach® is hosting its 7th Annual Cities in Space® Student Competition and Conference at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas on...
Help NSS when you shop Amazon – at no additional cost to you. Amazon Smile is discontinued in February, but you can still help NSS via Amazon in a similar manner. Just use the NSS Amazon link in the logo below. Bookmark this link and every time you use it, NSS gets a...
By Burt Dicht NSS Managing Director of Membership Image: SpaceX ispace’s Hakuto-R Mission 1 night launch on 11 December 2022. Photo by Burt Dicht. Friends and family have often reported that when they can’t sleep they read a book, listen to music, and search for...
OPINION By Dale Skran Lots of publications run special Thanksgiving stories, or provide an editorial that opines on how lucky we are to live in the USA, or to live in the 21st century, or to have our homes, families, and jobs. Sometimes a science or engineering outlet...
By Burt Dicht NSS Managing Director of Membership I took this photo of the Artemis 1 launch just outside the back door of the building that contains the new NSS office! As a member of the Apollo Generation, I confess to being envious when friends, colleagues and...
