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The National Space Society (NSS) commends the Senate Appropriations Committee for its bipartisan support of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate in the FY2026 Commerce, Justice, and...
The National Space Society (NSS) welcomes the White House’s new executive order, “Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry,” as a bold step toward streamlining...
Important National Security Payload Successfully Reaches Geosynchronous Orbit On Tuesday, August 12, United Launch Alliance launched its new Vulcan rocket for the third time, carrying...
The National Space Society Thanks Captain Lovell for his Service on the Society’s Board of Governors Captain James A. Lovell Jr., the NASA astronaut made...
The National Space Society (NSS) is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming Day of Action to Save NASA Science, taking place October 5–6,...
The fifth annual Martine Rothblatt Space Settlement in Our Lifetime business plan competition wrapped up in late June at the National Space Society’s International Space...
Isaacman Will Be the Featured Speaker at Dinner Event on June 21 in Orlando, FL Private astronaut and philanthropist Jared Isaacman will speak at the...
The National Space Society has just released a Position Paper on the NASA 2026 Skinny Budget. Précis: NSS advocates increasing NASA’s budget rather than reducing...
National Space Society Annual Event Will Be Held on June 19-22 in Orlando, FL The National Space Society is pleased to announce that former NASA...
The National Space Society ISDC Will be Held in Orlando, FL in June Former NASA astronaut Dr. Story Musgrave will receive the prestigious Robert A....
The National Space Society’s Annual Conference Will be Held on June 19-22 in Orlando The National Space Society’s 43rd annual International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®)...
New Article Suggests “Rational Reforms, Not Reckless Cuts” The National Space Society supports the recent article in Real Clear Science written by Newt Gingrich, Bob...
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