National Space Society Press Releases
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Karlton Johnson Named Chairman of the National Space Society’s Board of Governors
The National Space Society today announced that their Board of Directors has elected Karlton Johnson (Colonel – United States Air Force, Retired) as the Chairman of the Society’s Board of Governors. He will also lead the Governors Council, a project-oriented subset of...
National Space Society to Honor Space Reporter Miles O’Brien at Its 2019 International Space Development Conference
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 Pioneer Award for...
National Space Society to Honor Astronaut Eileen Collins at Its 2019 International Space Development Conference
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 Society (NSS) has named Eileen Collins the 2019 recipient of NSS’ Space Pioneer Award for Historic Space Achievement.
NSS Congratulates SpaceX and NASA on Docking Dragon 2 Spacecraft to International Space Station
A historic milestone in commercial space was achieved on March 3 (NSS Press Release Washington DC, March 4, 2019) The National Space Society, America’s leading citizen space advocacy organization, congratulates SpaceX and NASA on successfully docking the Dragon 2...
NSS Press Release on Virgin Galactic Reaching Space
National Space Society congratulates Virgin Galactic on achieving a historic milestone in space tourism Virgin Galactic achieved a historic milestone in space development as the start up of space tourism takes another step forward. Thursday morning, December 13th, the...
Space Settlement Summit 2018 Will Explore Pivotal Challenges to Reaping the Benefits of Space for Everyone on Earth
Some of the finest minds from NASA, private industry and academia will come together at the University of Southern California on November 2-3, 2018 to address critical issues and opportunities in the settlement and utilization of space in the National Space Society’s...
Reusable Rocket to Carry Student and Medical Research Payloads into Space
Researching science in space has long been a costly endeavor. A rocket launching from New Mexico's Spaceport America this Saturday may help change that when an EXOS Aerospace SARGE test flight heads into space carrying student and other research experiments. Tune in...
National Space Society Endorses NASA Administrator Bridenstine’s Reusable Path to the Moon
The National Space Society, America's leading citizen space advocacy organization, calls attention to the fact that under its new administrator, James Bridenstine, NASA has the potential to make a major step forward in space. Moving beyond a limited usage of reusable...
Who Will Own the 21st Century?
Another American Century or will it belong to Someone Else? The 20th century was the American Century. However, Chinese competitors have made a bid for ownership of the 21st century with a series of audacious global projects such as the 3 Gorges Dam, a Space Station,...
Disability Can Be a Superpower in Space
Disabled astronauts offer unique solutions to emergencies in space According to Dr. Sheri Wells-Jensen of Bowling Green State University, disabilities can be superpowers for astronauts in space. A position she and her co-author, Joshua Miele, of the Smith Kettlewell...
SpaceX Founding Employee Tom Mueller to Speak at International Space Development Conference
Tom Mueller, a founding SpaceX employee, and designer of the Merlin and Raptor engines, is one of the world's foremost spacecraft propulsion experts. Mueller will be providing the Thursday, May 24th Plenary Address at the ISDC in Los Angeles, CA. If you attend, you...
Science Fiction Stars Are Coming to ISDC® 2018!
Image: Cas Anvar of "The Expanse" (left) and Sci-Fi author David Brin It's Not Too Late to Experience the Future in L.A. May 24-27, Sheraton Gateway Hotel LAX The world's greatest scientists, engineers, astronauts, and space entrepreneurs admit that science...
Shrimp, Soybeans, and Tomatoes Top the Menu in Cities in Space
Image: Scientists envision giant structures in space that could house acres of farms and cities. Courtesy Bryan Versteeg, spacehabs.com. "What does a dinner menu look like in space?" asks Bryce Meyer, Founder and CEO of Cyan React LLC. "How about beer and burritos?...
National Space Society Applauds NASA’s Support for Commercial Low Earth Orbit Space Stations
Image: Axiom Station 1 Commercial Space Station Design. Credit: Axiom Space. On March 30th, 2018, NASA delivered to Congress the "International Space Station Transition Report" taking the first step toward a gapless transition from the government owned and operated...
National Space Society Congratulates Representative Jim Bridenstine on his Approval as NASA Administrator
The National Space Society (NSS) congratulates Representative Jim Bridenstine (R-OK-1) on his confirmation by the Senate to be the next NASA Administrator. “NSS looks forward to working with Administrator Bridenstine to further the development and settlement of...
National Space Society Honors JPL’s Voyager Team: “Humans have never before reached so far”
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...
