This video on solar energy from space, directed and narrated by CBC science adviser Bob McDonald, was presented for the first time to students from the Ontario Science Centre Science School and special guests including representatives of SPACE Canadas corporate and academic sponsoring organizations.
Our Goals
Defending Earth: Protecting humanity from dangerous space objects
Clean Energy from Space: Enabling everyone to benefit from space solar power.
Developing Space: Making the vast resources of space available to all.
Communities in Space: Supporting the establishment of space settlements, making us an interplanetary species
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- Defending Earth
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- Asteroid Resources
- Orbital Debris
- Space Settlement
About Us
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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Publications
NSS publishes a variety of content including our award-winning ad Astra magazine, our peer-reviewed Space Settlement Journal, and our e-newsletter.
Events
In addition to our annual International Space Development Conference, the NSS hosts a number of events to further facilitate space-faring conversation.
Videos
The NSS publishes content frequently across a number of digital channels. Check out our videos here or on our YouTube channel.
Get Involved
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.
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