Turning bold ideas about space settlement into viable, real-world business plans requires vision, creativity, and a deep understanding of both technology and markets. In this session, participants will hear directly from a winner of the 2026 Rothblatt Space Settlement in Our Lifetime Business Plan Competition, gaining insight into how their concept evolved into an award-winning proposal. More details to come.
Young Professionals
Where early-career space professionals find their path, build connections, and create opportunities.
Who This Is For
- Graduate Students
- Early-career Professionals
- Career Switchers
- Emerging Leaders in the Space Industry
Across all organizations and roles:
Organizations:
Startups
Companies
Nonprofits
Government
Space Force
Roles:
Engineering
Science
Policy
Business
Research
Creative fields
Why Join
- Monthly interactive community sessions
- Skill-building workshops
- 30 Under 30 recognition program
- Private Discord community
- ISDC conference discount
- NSS Career Center
Discount code:
YOUNG-PROFESSIONAL
50% off Regular and Student memberships.
Valid Thru: 12/31/26
What Makes This Different
- Real conversations, real connections
- A community of people building their future in space
- Learn from founders, professionals, and peers across the industry
- Built to help you find your path, not just watch from the sidelines
- Be part of something bigger and contribute to the future of NSS
NSS 30 Under 30
Rising Leaders in Space
We’re excited to launch this new initiative recognizing early career professionals who are actively shaping the future of the space industry. Candidates can be in any position — industry, start-ups, academia, non-profits, government, or the military, that has significant impact on space development and settlement. This includes those working toward economically self-sustaining in-space industries.
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Upcoming Sessions
From Concept to Reality: Insights from a Rothblatt Business Plan Winner
Turning bold ideas about space settlement into viable, real-world business plans requires vision, creativity, and a deep understanding of both technology and markets. In this...
Own Your Orbit: Crafting Your Space Story
Clearly communicating who you are, what you do, and where you’re headed is critical to building connections and unlocking opportunities in the space industry. In this interactive session, Matt Grisomm will guide participants through developing a compelling personal narrative that reflects their experience, motivations, and goals.
Through guided exercises and small group discussions, attendees will practice articulating their “space story” in a clear and confident way. Participants will leave with a refined introduction they can use in networking, interviews, and professional conversations, along with greater clarity on how they present themselves within the space community.
Clearly communicating who you are, what you do, and where you’re headed is critical to building connections and unlocking opportunities in the space industry. In...
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Discount code: YOUNG-PROFESSIONAL
50% off Regular and Student memberships. Valid Thru: 12/31/26
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