NSS Press Releases
NSS Pushes to Prevent Dramatic Downgrade of New Horizons Science Mission
NSS Joins with Beyond Earth Institute and Space Frontier Foundation to Prevent Devastating Budget Cuts The National Space Society recently joined forces with the Beyond Earth Institute and the Space Frontier Foundation to encourage NASA to rethink budget cuts to New...
NSS Advances a United Nations Sustainable Development Goal for Human Space Expansion
NSS Makes the Case for Facilitating Sustainability on Earth by Expanding Humanity into Space On September 15, 2023, the National Space Society, in partnership with Space Renaissance International (SRI), will host a joint session in New York City to advocate for the...
NSS Applauds India’s Chandrayaan 3 Landing on Lunar South Pole
Image: The Moon's surface from Chandrayaan-3. Credit: ISRO. NSS Indian Chapters Jubilant Over Successful Touchdown Just a few days after Russia's Luna 26 lander apparently impacted the lunar surface, India's Chandrayaan 3 lander successfully touched down near the...
New Horizons Mission to the Kuiper Belt Expecting Crippling Funding Cut
Photo: Pluto as imaged by New Horizons, the first spacecraft to do so. Credit: NASA/SWRI/JHUAPL. Plans Include Dismissal of Current Science Staff—National Space Society Urges Continued Funding and Signing Petition of Support (go.nss.org/new-horizons) NASA’s highly...
NSS CEO Anita Gale Honored with University of Washington Distinguished Alumni Award
Past Award Winners Include an X-15 Pilot, Astronauts, Test Pilots, and Other Aerospace Luminaries On August 15, 2023, National Space Society Chief Executive Officer Anita Gale was honored with the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics Distinguished Alumni Award...
Leading Space Advocate Gabriel Rothblatt Appointed to NSS Board of Directors
Appointed to Seat Left Vacant by Passing of Long-Serving NSS Officer Mark Hopkins On July 12, Gabriel Rothblatt, a longtime space settlement advocate, political figure, and successful real estate agent, was appointed to the National Space Society Board of Directors....
NSS Applauds Virgin Galactic’s First Commercial Flight
The Sub-Orbital Journey Presages an Age of Space Tourism On June 29, Virgin Galactic flew its first entirely commercial mission, dubbed "Galactic 01." The suborbital flight was apparently successful in all aspects and pushes Richard Branson's commercial spaceflight...
The National Space Society Congratulates India on Signing of the Artemis Accords
As the 27th Nation to Sign the Accords, India Brings Significant Scientific and Industrial Strengths to the Moon Program Image: Indian Ambassador Taranjit Sandhu signs the Artemis Accords, as US Deputy Assistant Secretary for India Nancy Jackson, left, NASA...
NSS Congratulates Its Guayaquil Chapter’s Efforts on Ecuador’s Signing of the Artemis Accords
The Guayaquil Space Society Promoted Ecuador's Joining of NASA-Led Lunar Coalition Image: Gustavo Manrique Miranda, Ecuador’s foreign affairs minister, signs the Artemis Accords in a June 21 ceremony. Credit: NASA/Keegan Barber. On June 21, 2023, Ecuador completed a...
National Space Society and Space Renaissance International Engage with the United Nations
Allied Space Advocacy Groups Propose Creation of a New Sustainable Goal for Space Development Image: Karlton D. Johnson, Chair of the NSS Board of Governors and Chair of the NSS International Committee, and Alfred Anzaldua, also of the NSS International Committee,...
NSS Hosts Robust Discussion of Space Policy
Wide-Ranging Presentations Highlight the Complexities Facing Private and National Space Actors Image: Space policy panel participants (L to R), Namrata Goswami, Leah Cheli, Ed Koeliner, Alexandra Dolce, Ian Perry, Michelle Hanlon (track chair), Kwame Newton, Peter...
NSS Selects Winners for the Rothblatt Space Business Plan Competition
Ben Haldeman Wins Top Prize in the Martine Rothblatt Space Settlement in Our Lifetime Competition with his LifeShip Business Plan Image: Gabriel Rothblatt presents Ben Haldeman first prize in the Rothblatt Space Settlement in Our Lifetime Competition for his winning...
NSS Recognizes NASA’s Webb Telescope Team
Magnificent Science Returns Earn the James Webb Space Telescope Team the NSS Wernher von Braun Memorial Award Image: Karlton Johnson, Chair of the NSS Board of Governors, presents the von Braun Award to Dr. Eric Smith, Program Scientist for the Webb Telescope. The...
NSS Congratulates NASA and Blue Origin for Lunar Lander Selection
Image: Artist’s concept of the Blue Moon lander. Credit: Blue Origin. Second Human Landing System Contract Encourages Competition and Innovation The National Space Society congratulates Blue Origin of Kent, Washington for their selection by NASA to develop a second...
NSS International Space Development Conference Starts Next Week
National Space Society Event Will Run from May 25-28. Discount Rates Still Available. The National Space Society's International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®) will be held on May 25-28, 2023, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention...
Long-Serving Space Settlement Advocate Mark Hopkins Passes On
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...