Space Ambassador Speaker Application

Apply to be a Public Speaker with the NSS Space Ambassador Program

Do you have a well rounded knowledge of space exploration and associated technologies and principles? Do you have experience as a public speaker? Do you have a passion to share your knowledge of space with the public? Are you a NSS member in good standing? If you have answered ‘Yes’ to these questions, then you should submit your application to join the NSS Space Ambassadors speakers bureau program.

Humanity is no longer limited to the Earth’s surface and its limited resources! Our solar system has an abundance of energy and material resources, millions of times more than on the surface of the Earth. The future of humanity will be enhanced as it uses the bountiful resources of space. Become a Space Ambassador and do your part toward making the future happen by informing and educating the publice about the value of space development and encouraging their support and involvement.

What is a Space Ambassador?

A Space Ambassador is a NSS member who wishes to educate the general public about the importance of space exploration and the exciting progress being made in meeting the NSS vision: “People living and working (in space) in thriving communities beyond the Earth, using the vast resources of space for the dramatic betterment of humanity.”

What does a Space Ambassador do?

A Space Ambassador serves as a volunteer public speaker and is required to make at least two presentations a year that educate the general public on space related subjects. These presentations must complement NSS’s goals and meet general proficiency and ethical standards. Being a Space Ambassador requires personal interaction with people in a real-time environment. Just having a website or handling blog communications online is not enough. Although this is not specifically an engineering project, it does address engineering and scientific subjects as a part of explaining current space exploration activities and findings to the public.

What sort of presentations do Space Ambassadors give?

The public presentations that our speakers give generally focus on technology and policy issues relevant to space development. A list of example subject areas can be found on the main . For additional presentation ideas, see the list of presentations at Space Ambassador Example Presentations.

How can I become a Space Ambassador?

Why should I be a Space Ambassador?

Becoming a NSS Space Ambassador empowers you to educate and motivate young people and adults to knowledgeably discuss and participate in supporting space exploration programs. The Space Ambassadors team will give you any guidance or resources you need to enhance your presentation skills and engender interest in human space exploration and settlement. In addition to the personal growth and satisfaction you will enjoy, you will have the exciting opportunity to interact with space industry professionals and attend International Space Development Conferences (ISDC).

What resources are provided to Space Ambassadors?

In acquiring materials for preparing your presentations, the content on NSS.ORG is an excellent place to start – primarily located in the Our Future in Space section.

In addition, the program offers a variety of example presentations on our INSIDE.NSS.ORG group, access to which is restricted to NSS Space Ambassadors.

The list of presentations given by Space Ambassadors may also serve as a source of ideas.

Does the Space Ambassadors program have a privacy policy?

For details regarding the Space Ambassadors privacy policy, see the Space Ambassadors Privacy Policy page.

I have questions – whom do I contact?

Please use the Space Ambassadors Program Contact Form to have your questions delivered to the program’s director – Stevan Akerley.