Alliances & Affiliates
NSS Alliances NSS Affiliates
Alliance for Space Development
Throughout the year, ASD engages Congress to advocate for its objectives. Each spring, they organize a citizen advocacy event called March Storm, where space enthusiasts from ASD member organizations and other interested individuals meet with Congressional leaders to advocate for space development through policies and legislation. You can find out more about ASD at www.allianceforspacedevelopment.org.
ASD goals include:
- Reducing the cost of access to space.
- Stimulating and accelerating the growth of space industries.
- Making the development and settlement of space a clearly defined part of why we are sending humans into space
NSS Affiliates
The following organizations are Affiliates of the National Space Society. Organizations interested in becoming Affiliates should contact [email protected]

Canadian Space Society
The Canadian Space Society (CSS) is a national non-profit organization made up of professionals and enthusiasts pursuing the human exploration and development of the Solar System and beyond.

Explore Mars
Explore Mars was created to advance the goal of sending humans to Mars within the next two decades.

International Space Elevator Consortium
ISEC promotes the development, construction and operation of a Space Elevator Infrastructure as a revolutionary and efficient way to access space for all humanity.

Mars Foundation
The Mars Foundation mission is to inspire the next generation of explorers through astounding new STEM projects & research initiatives.

The Moon Society
The Moon Society seeks to inspire and involve people all over the world in the continued study and exploration of the Moon.

NASA Federal Credit Union
The NASA Federal Credit Union is the official credit union for the National Space Society offering many outstanding benefits to NSS members.

ispace
ispace is a lunar exploration company with a vision to extend human presence into outer space. Our vision is to expand our living sphere and create a sustainable world.

SEDS
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) is an independent, student-based organization which promotes the exploration and development of space.

Space Studies Institute
Professor Gerard K. O’Neill founded the Space Studies Institute (SSI). The Institute’s mission is to open the energy and material resources of space for human settlement within our lifetime.

Yuri’s Night
Yuri’s Night is a global celebration held around the world every April 12 in commemoration of April 12, 1961, the day of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin’s first manned spaceflight, and April 12, 1981, the inaugural launch of NASA’s Space Shuttle.