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By Dale L. Skran, Deputy Chair, NSS Policy Committee During the month of August 2014, NSS volunteer Blitz teams visited 24 Representatives and Senators from...
The National Space Society became a $500 logo backer to the “Integrated Space Plan” Kickstarter and encouraged NSS members to help this Kickstarter effort reach...
The National Space Society is mourning the passing of NSS Board of Governors member Peter E. Glaser on May 29, 2014. Dr. Peter E. Glaser...
The upcoming May 14-18 International Space Development Conference in Los Angeles was the subject of a recent discussion on The Space Show and the entire...
Book Review: The Case for Space Solar Power, by John C. Mankins Reviewed by: Paul Werbos, Executive Vice President, National Space Society If you, like...
A strong case for harnessing space solar power is presented in this ground-breaking new book. Author John C. Mankins, one of the foremost experts in...
The National Space Society takes great pleasure in announcing that its 2014 Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Award has been won by acclaimed space entrepreneur Elon...
Washington Legislative Blitz February 23-25, 2014 The National Space Society will be participating in the Space Exploration Alliance (SEA) 2014 legislative blitz in Washington DC...
Mission: “Bring space to life by bringing life to space.” – Howard Bloom Vision: Space Exploration Asia exists to catalyze life’s third great leap. Life’s...
The National Space Society (NSS) today announces a new space solar power international initiative. NSS endorses this initiative and will work to forge an international...
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, aerospace engineer and former President of India, presented the keynote address at the NSS International Space Development Conference on May 24...
Creative Visualizations of Space Solar Power. The videos below are student productions that have been professionally mentored and peer-reviewed at Ohio University and presented at...
Apogee Books has reissued its volume on Surveyor for the program’s 60th anniversary. The book is a wonder, containing a veritable treasure trove of documents on every conceivable facet of the Surveyor program.
We are at the cusp of building an orbital industrial infrastructure and establishing human settlements in space. This book investigates what it takes to do that.
Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Douglas G. Adler Title: Space Ace: A Combat Pilot’s Journey from Vietnam to Beyond Earth Author:
Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: Return to Launch: Florida and America’s Space Industry Author: Stephen C. Smith Format:
The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, June 18, 2026, 8:00 pm to 9:15 pm EST NOTE NEW TIME! The...
NASA announces prime crew for critical orbital test flight of lunar landers The National Space Society congratulates the four-person prime crew and backup astronaut selected...
The National Space Society urges NASA to move swiftly on the Commercial LEO Destinations RFP and commit to immediately fly astronauts on commercial stations upon...
