Upcoming Events

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2024 ISDC

May 23-26, 2024

The National Space Society invites you to join us at the International Space Development Conference (ISDC) 2024, the premier event for space enthusiasts, professionals, and leaders. ISDC 2024 will be held in Los Angeles at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel, from Thursday, May 23rd to Sunday, May 26th, 2024.

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2023 ISDC

May 25-28, 2023

The National Space Society invites you to come learn about the current ideas and plans for space travel, space development and space settlements at the International Space Development Conference. The 41st annual International Space Development Conference, ISDC 2023, hosted by the National Space Society will be held from May 25-28, 2023 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas-Frisco Hotel & Convention Center in Frisco, TX. The theme for ISDC 2023 is A New Space. The annual International Space Development Conference (ISDC) is the keynote event of the National Space Society.

Space Biz Plan

Space Biz Plan

Deadline March 17

The National Space Society is proud to announce the Rothblatt Space Settlement in Our Lifetime Prize Business Plan Competition. Entrants can win $16,000, $10,000, or $6,000 for their business plan that advances space settlement in our lifetime. This competition is not for merely an idea or a proposal, but for a complete preliminary business plan that not only outlines your vision, but speaks to building it as a prosperous business endeavor. Three winning teams will be invited to the NSS International Space Development Conference 2023 (ISDC 2023) in Frisco, Texas on May 25-28, 2023.

March Storm 2023

March Storm

March 6 – 8, 2023

The National Space Society’s annual advocacy event returns this year, in-person, to Washington, DC. The event will be held March 6-8 consisting of meetings conducted in House and Senate office buildings on Capitol Hill where our volunteers will meet with Congressional staffers. Government issued ID is required for access. NSS conducts March Storm in conjunction with the Alliance for Space Development, a collection of like-minded space-advocacy organizations. Student lodging scholarships are available.

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