The National Space Society invites you to the next Town Hall
Thursday, March 13, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST
Shaping the Future: NSS Membership
Insights & Space Advocacy in Action
With

Dale Skran
NSS Chief Operating Officer
and Senior Vice President
The National Space Society invites you to an exclusive Town Hall featuring NSS COO/SVP Dale Skran, moderated by Space Forum host Burt Dicht. This is your chance to engage directly with NSS leadership and learn about two critical topics shaping the future of space advocacy:
- Insights from the NSS 2025 Membership Survey: Over 500 members responded to our annual survey. What do our members think about the next steps in space exploration, development, and settlement? How should the NSS adjust its strategic focus to align to the evolving space industry? Join the town hall to hear the results and how NSS plans to act on them.
- March Storm 2025: Advocacy in Action: Last week, NSS citizen-advocates took to Capitol Hill during March Storm to engage with policymakers and push for key space initiatives. Dale will provide a full debrief, highlighting the objectives, discussions, and potential impacts of this year’s efforts.
Following the presentations, you can ask Dale and Burt questions about the survey, NSS’s advocacy, policy efforts, and future initiatives.
Why Attend?
- Stay informed on NSS priorities and space policy advocacy
- Learn how your voice shapes space exploration and policy decisions
- Engage directly with NSS leadership and fellow space advocates
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation! Register now and be a part of shaping the future of space exploration and development using the link below.
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Dale Skran worked 17 years with Bell Labs (AT&T, Lucent Technologies) and continued his career at several companies including Ascend Communications (VP of Enterprise Engineering), Sonus Networks (Director of Engineering), and CMWare (Founder, CEO, COO, and VP of Engineering). He was also a negotiator/manager at the UN International Telecommunication Union where he led the development of international Internet standards for video conferencing and voice services (VoIP).
Dale has written dozens of NSS blog posts and articles for Ad Astra magazine as well as other space related media such as The Space Review and Space News. He currently holds the following NSS leadership positions: Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Co-Chair of the Bylaws Committee, Co-Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, and At-large Board Member. Additionally, he is a member of the Diversity Committee, the Club for the Future team, and the Space Settlement Advocacy Committee. In the past he has served as NSS Executive Vice President, Chair of the Policy Committee, and CEO.
Register today to reserve your seat and ask your questions. Use the link below.
Register no later than March 13 at 8 pm EST
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