April 30 NSS Town Hall: Preview of ISDC 2026

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The National Space Society invites you to the next Town Hall

Thursday, April 30, 2024, 8:00 pm to 9:15 pm Eastern

A Preview of the 2026
International Space Development Conference (ISDC):
Space for Us All!

With Special Guests

NSS Town Hall April 30

Get ready to launch into the future of space exploration with a front-row seat to what promises to be one of the most dynamic space conferences of the year. Join us for the next NSS Town Hall and be among the first to preview the 44th Annual International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®), being held on June 4–7, 2026 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, McLean, Virginia. Themed “Space for Us All,” this four-day conference will explore a wide range of space exploration, development, and settlement topics.

Here is what you will learn at the Town Hall:

  • An inside look at ISDC 2026 sessions, speakers, and special events
  • Highlights of confirmed keynote speakers
  • How the conference connects space professionals, advocates, students, and entrepreneurs
  • What is new this year, including expanded programming on space business, sustainability, and AI in space

Confirmed ISDC speakers include:

  • Bill Diamond, President and CEO, SETI Institute
  • Jim Green, Former NASA Chief Scientist
  • Capt Robert “Hoot” Gibson (USN-Retired), Former NASA Chief Astronaut and Author
  • Michael López-Alegría, Chief Astronaut, Axiom Space, and Former NASA Astronaut
  • CDR Susan Kilrain (USN-Retired), Former NASA Astronaut, Engineer and Author
  • Gerry Griffin, Former Director, Johnson Space Center
  • Harrison H. “Jack” Schmitt, Apollo 17 Lunar Module Pilot
  • Steven Hawley, Former NASA Astronaut, ​Astronomer and Author

Join Aggie, Pascal, and Rod as they provide a sneak peek into the ISDC’s sessions, presenters, and the behind-the-scenes organization of this thrilling event! Whether you are a longtime NSS member or a space enthusiast looking to attend your first ISDC, this Town Hall will get you inspired and ready to register. To learn more about ISDC 2026, use this link.

Register today to reserve your seat and ask your questions. Use the link below.

Register no later than April 30 at 7 pm Eastern

Past NSS Space Forums and Town Halls may be viewed here.

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