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NSS Global Space Debates Program

For High School

Expand Your Horizons with NSS Global Space Debates!

The NSS Global Space Debates (formerly spUN Debates) offer international students the prestigious opportunity to form a global team to debate space policy with an eye on Universalization – finding solutions, through worldwide collaboration and cooperation, for the space industry and our Earth.

Debates began in 2017. The High School Program is 100% virtual, as teams of four debaters (ages 14–18) come together from different parts of the world to learn to work together, appreciate different perspectives, cultures, and languages, while developing the art of debating important space policy issues.

For more information visit the official page:

An Experience Like No Other

Program Highlights

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100 % Virtual
Program

Connects students from around the world

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Teams of
Debaters

Collaborate, research, and debate together

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Ages
14-19

Ascending to the next generation of leaders

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International Collaboration

Different perspectives. Stronger solutions

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Space Policy
Debates

Discuss the issues shaping the future of humanity

An Experience Like No Other

Program Highlights

virtual icon.jpg

100 % Virtual
Program

Connects students from around the world

mic stand.jpg

Teams of
Debaters

Collaborate, research, and debate together

age.jpg

Ages
14-19

Ascending to the next generation of leaders

international icon.jpg

International Collaboration

Different perspectives. Stronger solutions

satelite.jpg

Space Policy
Debates

Discuss the issues shaping the future of humanity

Past High School Resolutions:

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Can universalization promote global peace through cooperation?

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The Gateway will be critical in expanding human presence to the Moon and deeper into the solar system

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Space development contributes to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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Space traffic management should be regulated by the UN Security Council

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Money spent on space exploration is not justified when there are so many problems here on Earth that we need to solve first

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Space development would best be performed by autonomous AI and robotic systems

Students in Their Own Words

Watch students share their experiences, growth, and what makes NSS Global Space Debates so impactful

Global Space Debates 2024 video link:  In Their Own Words

Join the Plan for Living and Working Together in Space

Be part of meaningful dialogue. Shape the future. Expand your horizons

GSD is an international competition to hone speech, debate, and leadership skills, and learn about the quickly evolving space industry and your place in it.

Your Doorway to New Worlds