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.
A total of 26,725 students participated in the 2023 NSS Gerard K. O’Neill Space Settlement Contest with 4,567 entries from 19 countries around the world. The Grand Prize winning 7th grade project team entry is illustrated above. The Grand Prize winning 7th grade...
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...
Category: Documentary film Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: Beyond Tomorrow Written and Directed by: Brett Ryan Bonowicz Produced by: Brett Ryan Bonowicz, Gunny Scarfo, Reid Nicewonder Music by: Martin Kennedy Production: Clindar Released: October 2022 Running Time: 75...
This Space Available By Emily Carney Apollo 9’s Russell “Rusty” Schweickart began the 1970s with a quest to figure out why he’d suffered from unwelcome bouts of space sickness aboard his March 1969 Earth orbital flight. After submitting himself to a series of taxing...
By Dale Skran Most NSS members take it for granted that the term “space development” is widely understood. After all, we have been running the International Space Development Conference since 1982, so it has to be well understood, right? Sadly, this is not the case. A...
The National Space Society is pleased to announce the latest Dr. Martine Rothblatt Space Settlement in Our Lifetime Competition, which will award three cash prizes of $16,000, $10,000, and $6,000 USD for the best business plans that reflect Dr. Rothblatt’s vision for...
“…And then they fight…” By Dale Skran Image from the program on Discovery+ with red graphic added There is an old cliché that new ideas go through three stages: (a) first they laugh, (b) then they fight, and (c) eventually those who laughed at the new idea and then...
Second Annual Business Plan Contest Doubles Prize Money The National Space Society is pleased to announce that Dr. Martine Rothblatt has renewed her challenge to the space community to develop compelling business plans to enable space settlement in our lifetimes. The...
