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Protecting humanity from dangerous space objects
The Earth is silently but continuously threatened by near-Earth objects—asteroids—some of which we will not spot until it is too late. The National Space Society works tirelessly to urge Congress to address these potential Earth-wrecking objects, but much remains to be done.

The Way Forward for Clean, Limitless Energy
Imagine a world in the not-distant future where millions of animal species have gone extinct, the oceans are dying, agriculture is failing, and humanity clings by a thread. None of us want that, but we are facing this potentially existential threat. We know what needs to be done, and we need your help.

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Asteroid Resources
The potential mineral wealth of these asteroids is so great that it would allow us to spare the Earth from the environmental destruction of mining while enabling space settlement.

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Orbital Debris
Orbital debris is a term used to describe derelict objects in space, including fragments of spacecraft, discarded equipment, and debris from explosions. This debris can travel at high speeds, causing damage to satellites and spacecraft, and poses a risk to future space exploration and commercial activities.

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NSS Space Settlement Nexus
We look forward to people living and working in thriving communities spread throughout the solar system, making use of the vast resources of space for the betterment of humanity. As space resources are discovered and developed more and more people will find it advantageous to live and work in space, culminating in a sustainable ecosystem of settlements in both free space and on various celestial bodies. A foundational principle of our vision is that space must be open to all nations and all peoples, with no artificial limits on who can go or how they choose to live.

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Book Review: Designing Farms in Space

Meyer’s academic textbook is loaded with numerous photographs, diagrams, charts, and graphs. There are chapters on subjects such as farm machines, animal and fungi production, plant and algae production, and space menus. The farming techniques outlined in the book can be applied to lunar, Martian, or rotating space settlements.

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NSS Recognizes China for its Successful Rendezvous with Asteroid Kamo’oalewa

The Tianwen-2 spacecraft at asteroid 469219 Kamoʻoalewa is reportedly positioned to begin the most critical phase of its deep-space mission, preparing to sample the asteroid.

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Rising Energy at ISDC: Students and Early-Career Professionals Take Center Stage

NSS continued its commitment to developing the next generation of space leaders through two programs created specifically for university students and early-career professionals: Speed Mentoring and Rising Stars: Collegiate and Early Career Perspectives.

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The Tianwen-2 spacecraft at asteroid 469219 Kamoʻoalewa is reportedly positioned to begin the most critical phase of its deep-space mission, preparing to sample the asteroid....

NSS Recognizes China for its Successful Rendezvous with Asteroid Kamo’oalewa

The National Space Society’s annual International Space Development Conference concluded on June 7 and was widely praised by attendees, with one of the best domestic...

The 2026 International Space Development Conference Sets Records

Each year, the “NSS 30 Under 30” program will honor 30 individuals under the age of 30 who are making meaningful contributions across the full...

NSS Launches the NSS 30 Under 30 Program to Recognize Emerging Leaders in Space

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...

NSS Congratulates NASA on Crew Selection for the Artemis III Flight

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...

NSS Commends NASA for Recommitting to a True Commercial Future in Low Earth Orbit

“I am truly honored to receive this award from the NSS given its long history of tirelessly advocating for humanity to become a spacefaring species,”...

NASAWatch Editor Keith Cowing to Receive Space Pioneer Award at the ISDC

SpaceX successfully completes Starship Flight 12, test flight of the heavily redesigned next-generation Version 3 Starship and Super Heavy booster....

The National Space Society Congratulates SpaceX on Successful Starship Flight 12 Test

The 44th Annual International Space Development Conference is in McLean, VA, June 4-7, 2026 The National Space Society is pleased to announce a keynote presentation...

Apollo Flight Director and former Director of Johnson Space Center Gerry Griffin to Keynote at ISDC

The 44th Annual International Space Development Conference is in McLean, VA, June 4-7, 2026 The National Space Society is pleased to announce a keynote by...

SETI Institute President and CEO Bill Diamond to Speak at the National Space Society ISDC