NSS Press Releases
Japan Tackles Clean Energy from Space
Tokyo commits to space solar power demo by 2025 The National Space Society (NSS) strongly supports Japan’s updated plan for space solar power, which calls for a low Earth orbit demonstration of a space solar power system that will use an orbiting satellite to generate...
NSS Hails Successful Launch of the James Webb Space Telescope
The National Space Society (NSS) congratulates NASA, the Canadian Space Agency, the European Space Agency, and Arianespace for the successful launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) on December 25th. The mammoth instrument, built by Northrop Grumman and Ball...
NSS’ Karlton Johnson Recognized for Leadership by Savoy Magazine
Chairman of the NSS Board of Governors Listed as one of 2021’s Most Influential Black Corporate Directors The Chairman of the National Space Society’s Board of Governors, Karlton Johnson, has been included in Savoy magazine’s 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate...
NSS Supports the 2021 State of the Space Industrial Base Report
Important Call to Action for Space Settlement and Development A major report from the State of the Space Industrial Base 2021 Workshop, held in New Mexico in July, was released on Wednesday. It outlined the critical importance of space development and human...
National Space Society Cheers Second Crewed Flight of New Shepard
Crewmember William Shatner speaks eloquently upon return from the record-breaking flight Today marks another dramatic first in the world of NewSpace, the second crewed flight of the commercial New Shepard spacecraft, with famed “Star Trek” actor William Shatner flying...
The National Space Society Supports New UK Government Space Solar Power Initiative
The National Space Society (NSS) supports the recent UK government proposal for operational space solar power (SSP) by 2040. Prepared by the Frazer-Nash Consultancy, the report states that "Space-Based Solar Power is a renewable technology which provides continuous...
NSS Mourns the Passing of Robert Krone, Founder of the Kepler Space Institute
Krone’s Visionary and Humanistic Approach to the Study of Space Communities and Settlement Was Unique Image: Bob and Selena Krone. Credit: The Krone Family Robert “Bob” Krone, founder of the Kepler Space Institute (KSI) and longtime supporter of the National Space...
National Space Society Salutes the Flight of Inspiration4
First All-Civilian Orbital Flight is a Milestone This week marks the launch of the first all-civilian orbital spaceflight, Inspiration4, aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. “The flight of Inspiration4 is one of many firsts,” said Michelle Hanlon, president of the...
The National Space Society Joins the Progressive Policy Institute in Supporting Rapid Development of Space Solar Power
Orbiting Solar Power Stations Would Help to Save the Environment It’s important that the U.S. remain a leader in SSP efforts ... the result will be a cleaner environment, a vast net reduction in carbon emissions globally, and a better world for our children.” — Dale...
NSS Welcomes Beyond Earth Institute’s Space Solar Power Initiative for a Cleaner Environment
Clean and Unlimited Power from Space Will Mitigate Climate Change The National Space Society is pleased to support the Beyond Earth Institute’s recently announced open memorandum to top U.S. government leaders, “Presidential Policy Directive: National Strategy for...
NSS Congratulates Blue Origin and Jeff Bezos for the Spectacular First Crewed Flight of the New Shepard
Well-Tested Suborbital Tourist Rocket Soars to 63 Miles After years of development and 15 prior test flights, Jeff Bezos has taken the journey of a lifetime into space. With him were his brother Mark; Oliver Daemon, who replaces the original high bidder for a flight...
NSS Receives Million Dollar Grant from Blue Origin’s Club for the Future
Image: Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos speaks with Buzz Aldrin, Moonwalker and an NSS Governor, at the NSS annual International Space Development Conference. Credit: Keith Zacharski. Funds Will Be Dedicated to NSS STEM Outreach and Education The National Space Society...
NSS Congratulates Richard Branson and Virgin Galactic for Opening Space Tourism
This Flight Is One Step Toward Opening Space to All Humanity On Sunday, July 11, Virgin Galactic launched the first operational passenger flight of their VSS Unity rocketplane. Departing from the New Mexico’s Spaceport America shortly before 9 a.m. local time, Unity...
NSS Fetes JPL’s Rob Manning and Robert Braun at the Online 2021 International Space Development Conference
This Year’s Virtual Conference Streams Free to All Beginning Thursday The National Space Society is proud to announce that Rob Manning, the Chief Engineer of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Dr. Robert Braun, the lab’s Director of Planetary Science, will be...
NSS Presents Gwynne Shotwell Top Award at the Online 2021 International Space Development Conference
This Year’s Virtual Conference Streams Free to All The National Space Society is proud to announce the presentation of the prestigious Wernher von Braun Memorial Award to SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell at its annual International Space Development...
NASA Chief Scientist Dr. Jim Green to Appear at the Online NSS International Space Development Conference 2021
This Year’s Virtual Conference Streams Free to All The National Space Society is proud to announce NASA’s Chief Scientist, Jim Green, as a keynote speaker at its annual International Space Development Conference® 2021, which will be held virtually this year from June...