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- [NSS Congratulates Blue Origin on Successful Flight and Recovery of New Glenn](https://nss.org/nss-congratulates-blue-origin-on-successful-flight-and-recovery-of-new-glenn/) - Company Succeeded with the Recovery of the First Stage on Just Second Attempt The National Space Society (NSS) congratulates Blue Origin and its founder, Jeff Bezos, on the success of its second New Glenn mission. On November 13, at 3:55 p.m. Eastern Time, the company launched its second New Glenn rocket carrying a NASA payload
- [Summer Interns Shine a Light on NSS’s SpacEdge Education](https://nss.org/summer-interns-shine-a-light-on-nsss-spacedge-education/) - By Frances Dellutri, NSS Director of Education; Lynne Zielinski, NSS VP of Education Emerita; Xavier Gonzalez, NSS VP of Education The SpacEdge Summer Intern Program The NSS SpacEdge Education program is proud to share the work of its shining stars of last summer –our interns! The SpacEdge internship allows an intern to work remotely on
- [New Glenn Sends ESCAPADE Toward Mars and Sticks Historic Landing](https://nss.org/new-glenn-sends-escapade-toward-mars-and-sticks-historic-landing/) - By Burt Dicht NSS Managing Director of Membership Image: New Glenn ascent during second launch (courtesy Blue Origin) I had the privilege of watching Blue Origin’s New Glenn lift off on its second flight—this time carrying NASA’s ESCAPADE mission toward Mars. At exactly 3:55 p.m. EST on November 13, New Glenn thundered off Pad LC-36
- [Book Review: Space Forces](https://nss.org/book-review-space-forces-2/) - Category: Nonfiction? Reviewed by: Dale Skran Title: Space Forces: A Critical History of Life in Outer Space Author: Fred Scharmen Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 272 Publisher: Verso Date: November 2021 Retail price: $23.99/$9.99 ISBN: 978-1786637352 Find this book In Space Forces: A Critical History of Life in Space, Fred Scharmen, a teacher of architecture and urban
- [Book Review: Gemini](https://nss.org/book-review-gemini/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: John Vester Title: Gemini: Stepping Stone to the Moon, the Untold Story Author: Jeffrey Kluger Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 304 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Date: November 2025 Retail price: $32.00/$16.99 ISBN: 978-1250323002 Find this book Gemini, by Jeffrey Kluger, is a page-turner of a U.S. space history book. The Gemini program was
- [Space Forum Nov. 13: Asteroid Mining: Bringing Wealth Back to Earth](https://nss.org/space-forum-nov-13-asteroid-mining-bringing-wealth-back-to-earth/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, November 13, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Asteroid Mining: Bringing Wealth Back to Earth Register for this Space Forum With special guest Larry Bartoszek NSS Space Ambassador Owner, Bartoszek Engineering For decades, visionaries have imagined mining the vast resources of the
- [NSS Welcomes the Renomination of Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator](https://nss.org/nss-welcomes-the-renomination-of-jared-isaacman-as-nasa-administrator/) - The National Space Society (NSS) welcomes the renomination of Jared Isaacman to serve as the NASA Administrator. The organization views Mr. Isaacman as exceptionally well suited to guide NASA through a challenging new era of exploration and discovery on reduced budgets, including a new and enhanced level of commercial involvement. “Jared Isaacman exemplifies the innovative, mission-driven
- [NSS Expresses its Condolences on the Passing of Anca Aldrin, Wife of Buzz Aldrin](https://nss.org/nss-expresses-its-condolences-on-the-passing-of-anca-aldrin-wife-of-buzz-aldrin/) - The National Space Society wishes to express its sincere condolences to Buzz Aldrin and his family at the passing of his wife Anca Aldrin on October 28 at the age of 66. Buzz and Anca were wed in 2023. Buzz has been a prominent supporter of the National Space Society and a member of its
- [Book Review: The Launch of Rocket Lab](https://nss.org/book-review-the-launch-of-rocket-lab/) - Category: NonfictionReviewed by: Casey Suire Title: The Launch of Rocket LabAuthor: Peter Griffin, with introduction by Sir Peter Beck Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 300 Publisher: Blackwell & RuthDate: November 2025 Retail price: $60.00/$31.10 ISBN: 978-0473741228Find this book Sir Peter Beck and the Rocket Lab team had an outstanding 2025. Their workhorse Electron rocket successfully delivered numerous
- [25 Years of Humans Off-Earth](https://nss.org/25-years-of-humans-off-earth/) - Image above: The ISS in September 2000, courtesy NASA By Burt DichtNSS Managing Director of Membership On November 2, 2025, we will celebrate a remarkable milestone—25 years of continuous human presence in space. Since November 2, 2000, when Expedition 1 arrived aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Earth has never had all of its citizens
- [Space Forum October 30: Why Space is the Next Frontier in the Evolution of Life](https://nss.org/space-forum-october-30-why-space-is-the-next-frontier-in-the-evolution-of-life/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, October 30, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST The Giant Leap: Why Space is the Next Frontier in the Evolution of Life Register for this Space Forum With special guest Dr. Caleb Scharf Author Senior Scientist for Astrobiology NASA Ames Research Center
- [Middle Tennessee Chapter Awarded for Outreach Activities](https://nss.org/middle-tennessee-chapter-awarded-for-outreach-activities/) - By Robin Scott NSS Board of Directors member Ronnie Lajoie (left) presents NSS Middle Tennessee Space Society (MTTS) President Chuck Schlemm with a well-deserved 2025 NSS Chapter Excellence award certificate in recognition of MTTS' 2024 activities. Schlemm directly outreached to 3,200 people at events with over 20,000 attending guests. His outreaches included numerous exhibits, presentations,
- [Book Review: Krafft Ehricke's Extraterrestrial Imperative](https://nss.org/book-review-krafft-ehricke-extraterrestrial-imperative/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: David Brandt-Erichsen From Ad Astra Fall 2009 Title: Krafft Ehricke's Extraterrestrial Imperative Author: Marsha Freeman NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Publisher: Apogee Books Date: February, 2009 Retail Price: $27.95 ISBN: 1894959914 The space engineer is the environmentalist’s greatest ally. — Krafft Ehricke Renowned NASA planetologist Wendell
- [Book Review: Where Is Everybody? Fifty Solutions to the Fermi Paradox](https://nss.org/book-review-where-is-everybody-fifty-solutions-to-the-fermi-paradox/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: David Brandt-Erichsen Title: Where Is Everybody? Fifty Solutions to the Fermi Paradox Author: Stephen Webb Format: Hardcover Pages: 288 Publisher: Copernicus Books (Praxis Publishing) Date: 2002 Retail Price: $27.50 ISBN: 0387955011 Update: A newer second edition of this book is now available providing 75 solutions to the Fermi Paradox. The review
- [Book Review: The Exploration of Mars](https://nss.org/book-review-the-exploration-of-mars/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: David Brandt-Erichsen Title: The Exploration of Mars Author: Wernher von Braun and Willey Ley Illustrated by: Chesley Bonestell NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover Pages: 176 Publisher: Viking Press Date: 1956 Retail Price: $4.95 ISBN: none This is the third in a set of three books that are expanded
- [Book Review: Conquest of the Moon](https://nss.org/book-review-conquest-of-the-moon/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: David Brandt-Erichsen Title: Conquest of the Moon Author: Wernher von Braun, Willey Ley, Fred Whipple. Edited by Cornelius Ryan. Illustrated by: Chesley Bonestell, Fred Freeman, Rolf Klep NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover Pages: 126 Publisher: Viking Press Date: 1953 ISBN: none This is the second in a set
- [Book Review: Across the Space Frontier](https://nss.org/book-review-across-the-space-frontier/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: David Brandt-Erichsen Title: Across the Space Frontier Author: Wernher von Braun, Willey Ley, Fred Whipple, Joseph Kaplan, Heinz Haber, Oscar Schachter. Edited by Cornelius Ryan. Illustrated by: Chesley Bonestell, Fred Freeman, Rolf Klep NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover Pages: 148 Publisher: Viking Press Date: 1952 Retail Price: $3.95
- [Book Review: SpaceX: Making Commercial Spaceflight a Reality](https://nss.org/book-review-spacex-making-commercial-spaceflight-a-reality/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: David Brandt-Erichsen From Ad Astra Winter 2013 Title: SpaceX: Making Commercial Spaceflight a Reality Author: Erik Seedhouse NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback Pages: 226 Publisher: Springer/Praxis Date: June, 2013 Retail Price: $34.95 ISBN: 978-1461455134 The publisher accurately bills this book as the “first account of commercial spaceflight’s most
- [Book Review: A Traveler's Guide to Mars](https://nss.org/book-review-a-travelers-guide-to-mars/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: David Brandt-Erichsen Title: A Traveler's Guide to Mars: The Mysterious Landscapes of the Red Planet Author: William K. Hartmann NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback Pages: 468 Publisher: Workman Date: 2003 Retail Price: $18.95 ISBN: 0761126066 On the back cover, Kim Stanley Robinson calls this book "a masterpiece of
- [Book Review: The High Frontier: An Easier Way](https://nss.org/book-review-the-high-frontier-an-easier-way/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: David Brandt-Erichsen Title: The High Frontier: An Easier Way Author: Tom Marotta and Al Globus NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback, Kindle Pages: 114 Publisher: CreateSpace Date: July 2018 Retail Price: $22.99/$4.99 This book can be considered a worthy update to Gerard K. O’Neill’s seminal 1977 book The High Frontier (reviewed here),
- [Book Review: Lunar Outpost](https://nss.org/book-review-lunar-outpost/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: David Brandt-Erichsen Title: Lunar Outpost: The Challenges of Establishing a Human Settlement on the Moon Author: Erik Seedhouse NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback Pages: 328 Publisher: Springer-Praxis Date: 2009 Retail Price: $34.95 ISBN: 0387097465 In the opening sentence of the preface, the author clearly states his purpose in
- [Book Review: Turning Dust to Gold: Building a Future on the Moon and Mars](https://nss.org/book-review-turning-dust-to-gold-building-a-future-on-the-moon-and-mars/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: David Brandt-Erichsen Title: Turning Dust to Gold: Building a Future on the Moon and Mars Author: Haym Benaroya NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback Pages: 420 Publisher: Springer Praxis Date: April 2010 Retail Price: $39.95 ISBN: 1441908706 Haym Benaroya, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Rutgers University,
- [Book Review: Halfway to Anywhere](https://nss.org/book-review-halfway-to-anywhere/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: David Brandt-Erichsen Title: Halfway to Anywhere: Achieving America's Destiny in Space Author: G. Harry Stine NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover Pages: 306 Publisher: M. Evans and Company Date: 1996 Retail Price: $21.95 ISBN: 0871318059 Along with Space Power, this is one of the late G. Harry Stine's most
- [Book Review: Space Enterprise: Living and Working Offworld in the 21st Century](https://nss.org/book-review-space-enterprise-living-and-working-offworld-in-the-21st-century/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: David Brandt-Erichsen Title: Space Enterprise: Living and Working Offworld in the 21st Century Author: Philip Robert Harris NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback Pages: 672 Publisher: Springer-Praxis Date: 2009 Retail Price: $39.95 ISBN: 0387776397 Philip R. Harris' book is an excellently referenced compendium of the behavioral and social science
- [ispace-U.S. to Launch NSS Student Art into Space](https://nss.org/ispace-u-s-to-launch-nss-student-art-into-space/) - Submitted by Lynne F. Zielinski, NSS VP of Education Emerita, and Frances Dellutri, NSS Director of Education Image: ispace HAKUTO-R M1 lander photography, April 20, 2023, courtesy ispace-U.S. Two exciting international contests will have student artwork fly into space through the collaboration between ispace-U.S. and the National Space Society (NSS). This unique opportunity has been
- [Book Review: Mission: An American Congressman’s Voyage to Space](https://nss.org/book-review-mission-an-american-congressmans-voyage-to-space/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Susan Raizer Title: Mission: An American Congressman’s Voyage to Space Author: Bill Nelson Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 317 Publisher: University of Florida Press Date: September 2025 Retail price: $30.00/$19.99 ISBN: 978-1683405511 Find this book Mission: An American Congressman’s Voyage to Space, originally released in 1988, was recently republished with a new preface.
- [Book Review: Astrotopia](https://nss.org/book-review-astrotopia/) - Category: Nonfiction (?) Reviewed by: Dale Skran From Ad Astra Winter 2023 Title: Astrotopia: The Dangerous Religion of the Corporate Space Race Author: Mary-Jane Rubenstein Format: Hardcover/Paperback/Kindle Pages: 224 Publisher: University of Chicago Press Date: November 2022 Retail Price: $24.00/$18.00/$9.99 ISBN: 978-0226821122 Find this book In Astrotopia, Mary-Jane Rubenstein, Professor of Religion and Science in
- [Report on the Space Settlement Track at ISDC 2025](https://nss.org/report-on-the-space-settlement-track-at-isdc-2025/) - By Bryce Meyer, Track ChairProgram arranged by NSS Space Settlement Advocacy CommitteeHeld Friday, June 20, 2025, Rosen Center, Orlando, FloridaPhotos by Bryce Meyer 10:00 AM Panel about new book: A Dream Renewed: O'Neill's Vision in the 21st Century. Panelists pictured above from left to right: Moderator: Dale Skran (National Space Society), Hoyt Davidson (Near Earth
- [NASA’s IMAP Launched Today to Advance Research in Space Weather](https://nss.org/nasas-imap-launches-today-to-advance-research-in-space-weather/) - Image: Artist’s impression of the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP). Credit: NASA/Johns Hopkins APL/Princeton University/Steve Gribben. By Burt DichtNSS Managing Director of Membership Surrounding our solar system is a vast, invisible bubble—a protective frontier often unnoticed outside scientific circles. It is called the heliosphere. Born from the solar wind, a continuous stream of charged
- [Hail Gemini: An Oft-Forgotten Program Unveiled](https://nss.org/hail-gemini-an-oft-forgotten-program-unveiled/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney A new book reveals the unseen dimensions of the oft-neglected Gemini program. Here’s what most people know about NASA’s Gemini program, which flew crews of two astronauts into orbit from early 1965 to late 1966: nothing, nada, and zilch. Indeed, the program, which functioned as a bridge between the
- [NSS Applauds NASA’s Selection of Blue Origin to Deliver VIPER to the Moon](https://nss.org/nss-applauds-nasas-selection-of-blue-origin-to-deliver-viper-to-the-moon/) - NASA’s VIPER — short for the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover — sits assembled inside the cleanroom at the agency’s Johnson Space Center. Credit: NASA. The National Space Society (NSS) celebrates NASA’s announcement that Blue Origin has been selected to deliver the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER – pictured above) to the lunar south
- [In Space for Earth: Breakthroughs from the ISS](https://nss.org/in-space-for-earth-breakthroughs-from-the-iss/) - By Burt DichtNSS Managing Director of Membership “In Space for Earth” is more than just the title of a presentation. It captures a vision for why we explore, research, and innovate in orbit. The International Space Station (ISS), originally built as a platform for exploration, is increasingly shaping life here on Earth. During the September
- [Book Review: Rocket Dreams](https://nss.org/book-review-rocket-dreams/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Mark Lardas Title: Rocket Dreams: Musk, Bezos, and the Inside Story of the New, Trillion-Dollar Space Race Author: Christian Davenport Format: Hardcover/Kindle/Audiobook Pages: 384 Publisher: Crown Currency Date: September 2025 Retail Price: $32.00/$14.99/$20.70 ISBN: ‎ 978-0593594117 Find this book The opening quarter of the 21st Century saw commercial space explode. American
- [Space Forum September 18: Breakthroughs in ISS In-Space Production Applications](https://nss.org/space-forum-september-18-breakthroughs-in-iss-in-space-production-applications/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, September 18, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST In Space for Earth: Breakthroughs in ISS In-Space Production Applications Register for this Space Forum With special guest Lynn D. Harper Strategic Integration Advisor to the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory, NASA The
- [Save Already Paid-For NASA Missions from Shutdown This Fall](https://nss.org/save-already-paid-for-nasa-missions-from-shutdown-this-fall/) - NSS Statement of Support for the below Op-Ed by Dr. Alan Stern: Saving NASA’s Paid-For Missions The National Space Society (NSS) strongly endorses the urgent call below by Dr. Alan Stern to preserve NASA’s fleet of already-paid-for, scientifically productive space missions. His op-ed highlights a looming crisis: the potential termination of over 50 active spacecraft—missions
- [Book Review: Ground Control: An Argument for the End of Human Space Exploration](https://nss.org/book-review-ground-control-an-argument-for-the-end-of-human-space-exploration/) - Category: Nonfiction(?) Reviewed by: Dale Skran (from Ad Astra Winter 2025) Title: Ground Control: An Argument for the End of Human Space Exploration Author: Savannah Mandel Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 224 Publisher: Chicago Review Press Date: July 2024 Retail Price: $28.99/$14.99 ISBN: 978-1641609920 Find this book Ground Control collects a series of essays documenting Mandel’s journey
- [Book Review: The High Frontier: Human Colonies in Space, 3rd Edition](https://nss.org/book-review-the-high-frontier-human-colonies-in-space-3rd-edition/) - Category: Non-FictionReviewed by: Masse BloomfieldTitle: The High Frontier: Human Colonies in Space, 3rd EditionAuthor: Gerard K. O'NeillFormat: PaperbackPages: 232Publisher: Apogee BooksDate: 2000Retail Price: $19.95ISBN: 189652267XFind this book Note: This is a review of the Third Edition. There is now a newer edition. When this book first appeared in 1976, I thought it was one of
- [Space Forum September 11: The Commercial Space Office](https://nss.org/space-forum-september-11-the-commercial-space-office/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, September 11, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST The Commercial Space Office: Bridging Industry and Defense Register for this Space Forum With special guest Colonel Aaron T. Stevenson Deputy Director of the Commercial Space Office (COMSO) Space Systems Command, U.S. Space Force
- [Children's Book Review: Cassini's Mission](https://nss.org/childrens-book-review-cassinis-mission/) - Category: Children’s Books Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: Cassini’s Mission: A Spacecraft, a Tiny Moon, and the Search for Life Beyond Earth Author: Katie Venit Illustrator: Julia Blattman Ages: 4-8 Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 40 Publisher: MIT Kids Press Date: August 2025 Retail price: $18.99/$9.99 ISBN: 978-1536232325 Find this book For curious young minds, Cassini’s Mission
- [NSS Co-Sponsors Space Elevator Academic Challenge 2026](https://nss.org/nss-co-sponsors-space-elevator-academic-challenge-2026/) - The International Space Elevator Consortium (ISEC), in conjunction with the National Space Society (NSS), is conducting a student academic challenge contest regarding how space elevators could be used with artificial intelligence for planetary defense. First prize is $2000, second prize $1,000, and third prize $500. The contest is for individual students or teams of up
- [NSS Congratulates SpaceX on Its Successful Starship Test Flight 10](https://nss.org/nss-congratulates-spacex-on-its-successful-starship-test-flight-10/) - The Company Has Demonstrated the Basic Capabilities Required to Move Ahead with the Starship Program On the evening of August 26, SpaceX successfully conducted its tenth Starship flight test, executing a mission profile that met publicized expectations. The National Space Society extends its congratulations to Elon Musk, President Gwynne Shotwell, and the entire SpaceX team
- [NSS Welcomes Senate Support for NASA Science in FY2026 Appropriations Bill](https://nss.org/nss-welcomes-senate-support-for-nasa-science-in-fy2026-appropriations-bill/) - The National Space Society (NSS) commends the Senate Appropriations Committee for its bipartisan support of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate in the FY2026 Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations Bill. The bill allocates $7.3 billion for NASA Science—preserving critical programs and rejecting proposed cuts that would have jeopardized U.S. leadership in space. “This funding is a
- [Apply for the 2026 Christa McAuliffe National Space Educator Award by November 30](https://nss.org/apply-for-the-2026-christa-mcauliffe-national-space-educator-award-by-november-30/) - By Lynne F. ZielinskiVice President of Education Emerita, National Space SocietySpace Educator Award Chair, National Space Club & Foundation The National Space Society (NSS) is happy to support the National Space Club & Foundation’s (NSCF) Space Educator Awards program. Applications are currently being accepted for the prestigious Christa McAuliffe National Space Educator Award. The award
- [National Space Educator Award: Apply by November 30](https://nss.org/national-space-educator-award-apply-by-november-30-3/) - You Are Invited to Apply for the 2026 Christa McAuliffe National Space Educator Award. Apply by November 30, 2025. By Lynne F. ZielinskiVice President of Education Emerita, National Space SocietySpace Educator Award Chair, National Space Club & Foundation The National Space Society (NSS) is happy to support the National Space Club & Foundation’s (NSCF) space
- [NSS Affiliate Expanding Frontiers Signs the Washington Compact on Norms of Behavior for Commercial Space Operations](https://nss.org/nss-affiliate-expanding-frontiers-signs-the-washington-compact-on-norms-of-behavior-for-commercial-space-operations/) - The NSS-affiliated nonprofit Expanding Frontiers (ExF) recently signed the Washington Compact on Norms of Behavior for Commercial Space Operations, a landmark initiative led by the Hague Institute for Global Justice to promote peaceful, sustainable, and inclusive conduct in space. Expanding Frontiers was founded by NSS Board of Directors member Dr. Fredrick Jenet (pictured above), who
- [NSS Applauds Executive Order to Boost Competition and Innovation in Commercial Space](https://nss.org/nss-applauds-executive-order-to-boost-competition-and-innovation-in-commercial-space/) - The National Space Society (NSS) welcomes the White House’s new executive order, "Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry," as a bold step toward streamlining regulation and empowering the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) to oversee the next generation of space activities. Signed on August 13, 2025, the executive order calls for sweeping reforms to
- [NSS Congratulates United Launch Alliance on the Third Launch of the Vulcan Rocket](https://nss.org/nss-congratulates-united-launch-alliance-on-the-third-launch-of-the-vulcan-rocket/) - Important National Security Payload Successfully Reaches Geosynchronous Orbit On Tuesday, August 12, United Launch Alliance launched its new Vulcan rocket for the third time, carrying its first national security payload for the US Space Force, the Navigational Technology Satellite, known as NTS-3. It was the first satellite of this type launched by the U.S. military
- [NSS Mourns the Passing of NASA Astronaut James Lovell](https://nss.org/nss-mourns-the-passing-of-nasa-astronaut-james-lovell/) - The National Space Society Thanks Captain Lovell for his Service on the Society’s Board of Governors Captain James A. Lovell Jr., the NASA astronaut made famous by commanding the stricken Apollo 13 mission to a successful conclusion, passed on Thursday, August 7. He was 97 years old. Fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who shared the Gemini
- [NSS Mobilizes for “The Day of Action to Save NASA Science”](https://nss.org/nss-mobilizes-for-the-day-of-action-to-save-nasa-science/) - The National Space Society (NSS) is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming Day of Action to Save NASA Science, taking place October 5–6, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Hosted by The Planetary Society and supported by a coalition of leading space advocacy organizations, this event comes in response to a proposed 47% cut to
- [Simplified Artificial Intelligence Networks of Systems for a Small Space Settlement on the Moon or Mars](https://nss.org/simplified-artificial-intelligence-networks-of-systems-for-a-small-space-settlement-on-the-moon-or-mars/) - New in the NSS Space Settlement Journal Simplified Artificial Intelligence Networks of Systems for a Small Space Settlement on the Moon or Mars (see full paper, abstract below) By Bryce L. Meyer Abstract Smaller space settlements will need to minimize resupply, perform missions, and possibly host tenant enterprises, while also surviving long term. Given the
- [Book Review: Inspired Enterprise](https://nss.org/book-review-inspired-enterprise/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Douglas G. Adler Title: Inspired Enterprise: How NASA, the Smithsonian, and the Aerospace Community Helped Launch Star Trek Author: Glen Swanson Format: Hardcover Pages: 288 Publisher: Schiffer Date: July 2025 Retail price: $35.00 ISBN: 978-0764369360 Find this book Star Trek has, without a doubt, been written about more than any other
- [Space Forum August 7: Adventures of the Spacewalkers](https://nss.org/space-forum-august-7-adventures-of-the-spacewalkers/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, August 7, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Into the Void: Adventures of the Spacewalkers Register for this Space Forum With special guests Fewer than 300 people have stepped outside a spacecraft into the raw environment of space. In their new book,
- [Crew-11 Soars on Second Try](https://nss.org/crew-11-soars-on-second-try/) - Scrubbed but Not Stopped By Burt DichtNSS Managing Director of MembershipImage: Crew 11 docking to the ISS (NASA TV) Yankee great Yogi Berra once said, “It ain’t over until it’s over.” That bit of wisdom applies surprisingly well to rocket launches. Paraphrasing Yogi: “There’s no rocket launch until there’s a rocket launch.” That was clear
- [Back to the Moon: Meeting the Artemis II Crew](https://nss.org/back-to-the-moon-meeting-the-artemis-ii-crew/) - Artemis II Crew. From left to right, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen (mission specialist), NASA astronauts Christina Koch (mission specialist), Victor Glover (pilot), and Reid Wiseman (commander). Photo by Burt Dicht. By Burt Dicht NSS Managing Director of Membership With the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft awaiting their final integration, NASA’s
- [Space Forum July 31: Training for Mars](https://nss.org/space-forum-july-31-training-for-mars/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, July 31, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Training for Mars: Life and Lessons from Crew 315 at MDRS Register for this Space Forum With special guests What does it take to live and work on Mars? Analog research helps us answer
- [Charting Humanity's Course to the Stars: The Role of Sustainable Space Settlement](https://nss.org/charting-humanitys-course-to-the-stars-the-role-of-sustainable-space-settlement/) - GUEST OPINIONBy Austin A. Mardon, John Christy Johnson, and Peter Anto Johnson As humanity stands on the cusp of a new era in space exploration, the prospect of sustainable space settlement has moved from the realm of science fiction to a tangible goal. The National Space Society (NSS) advocates for the creation of a space-faring
- [Celebrating Space Exploration Day from 220 Miles Up—Almost](https://nss.org/celebrating-space-exploration-day-from-220-miles-up-almost/) - By Burt DichtNSS Managing Director of Membership Gazing out the window at our beautiful Earth below added to the celebratory nature of Space Exploration Day—July 20, 2025. About 120 people, many of them NSS members, gathered for a special day to honor and remember the first Moon landing, which occurred 56 years ago on July
- [The Goddard 100 Student Contest Celebrating a Century of Rocketry](https://nss.org/the-goddard-100-student-contest-celebrating-a-century-of-rocketry/) - By Jim PlaxcoChicago Society for Space Studies (an NSS Chapter)NSS Board of Directors One hundred years ago, on March 16, 1926, Dr. Robert H. Goddard launched the world’s first liquid-fuel rocket. This event marked the dawn of modern rocketry and paved the way for humanity’s journey to the moon. To honor this achievement and inspire
- [Time to Off-Ramp the SLS Solid Rocket Boosters and Save an Asteroid Mission Important to Science and Humanity](https://nss.org/time-to-off-ramp-the-sls-solid-rocket-boosters-and-save-an-asteroid-mission-important-to-science-and-humanity/) - New NSS Position Paper The National Space Society has just published a position paper: Time to Off-Ramp the Space Launch System Solid Rocket Boosters and Save an Asteroid Mission Important to Science and Humanity. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Assuming that an off-ramp from the Space Launch System is desirable, as NSS and much of the space community
- [Space Forum July 17: Honoring the Apollo Workforce](https://nss.org/space-forum-july-17-honoring-the-apollo-workforce/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, July 17, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST The Other Footprints: Honoring the Apollo Workforce Register for this Space Forum With special guest Burt Dicht Retired Aerospace Engineer Space Historian and Speaker NSS Managing Director of Membership As the anniversary of the
- [Rothblatt Space Settlement in Our Lifetime Winners Announced](https://nss.org/rothblatt-space-settlement-in-our-lifetime-winners-announced/) - The fifth annual Martine Rothblatt Space Settlement in Our Lifetime business plan competition wrapped up in late June at the National Space Society’s International Space Development Conference in Orlando, Florida. Representatives of the three finalists were brought to the conference to present their space settlement-related business plans to an audience of well over 60 people
- [SpaceX's Historic Fram2 Mission: A Breakthrough in Polar Orbit Flight](https://nss.org/spacexs-historic-fram2-mission-a-breakthrough-in-polar-orbit-flight/) - SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule Carries Four Astronauts Over Earth’s Poles for the First Time The National Space Society has recognized the crew of Fram2 and SpaceX for successfully completing the first-ever crewed orbital mission over Earth’s poles. The landmark flight, which began on March 31, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center, concluded on April 4,
- [Space Forum June 12: Behind the Lens: Capturing Five Decades of Space Flights](https://nss.org/space-forum-june-12-behind-the-lens-capturing-five-decades-of-space-flights/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, June 12, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Behind the Lens: CapturingFive Decades of Space Flight Register for this Space Forum With special guests Mark and Tom UsciakSpace Photographers Capturing a rocket launch is anything but simple. It’s a fast-moving, high-stakes event
- [Philanthropist and Astronaut Jared Isaacman to Appear at the NSS International Space Development Conference this Month](https://nss.org/philanthropist-and-astronaut-jared-isaacman-to-appear-at-the-nss-international-space-development-conference-this-month/) - Isaacman Will Be the Featured Speaker at Dinner Event on June 21 in Orlando, FL Private astronaut and philanthropist Jared Isaacman will speak at the National Space Society International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®) at the June 21st dinner event. The ISDC will be held at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida, from June 19-22.
- [Book Review: Into the Void](https://nss.org/book-review-into-the-void/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Susan Raizer Title: Into the Void: Adventures of the Spacewalkers Author: John Youskauskas and Melvin Croft Format: Hardcover/Kindle/Audiobook Pages: 392 Publisher: University of Nebraska Press Date: May 2025 Retail Price: $39.95/$33.78/$15.30 ISBN: 978-1496224125 Find this book One of the most well-liked aspects of space flight for space enthusiasts is watching an
- [NSS Position Paper on the NASA 2026 Skinny Budget](https://nss.org/nss-position-paper-on-the-nasa-2026-skinny-budget/) - The National Space Society has just released a Position Paper on the NASA 2026 Skinny Budget. Précis: NSS advocates increasing NASA's budget rather than reducing it, emphasizing support for critical future-oriented projects like lunar and Mars bases, artificial gravity, space solar power, and in-space resource utilization. NSS generally supports the Administration’s proposal to phase out
- [Book Review: Amazing Worlds](https://nss.org/book-review-amazing-worlds/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Douglas G. Adler Title: Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Science Fact Author: Keith Cooper Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 224 Publisher: Reaktion Books Date: May, 2025 Retail price: $22.50/$13.50 ISBN: 978-1789149944 Find this book Science fiction is fun and exciting. Robots, laser guns, hyperspace, and starships battling for dominance amidst the stars
- [Legendary NASA Astronaut Story Musgrave to Receive Award at the NSS International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/legendary-nasa-astronaut-story-musgrave-to-receive-award-at-the-nss-international-space-development-conference/) - The National Space Society ISDC Will be Held in Orlando, FL in June Former NASA astronaut Dr. Story Musgrave will receive the prestigious Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Award for his efforts toward making humanity a spacefaring civilization this June at the National Space Society International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®). The conference will be held June
- [NASA Astronaut Robert “Hoot” Gibson to Appear at the NSS International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/nasa-astronaut-robert-hoot-gibson-to-appear-at-the-nss-international-space-development-conference/) - National Space Society Annual Event Will Be Held on June 19-22 in Orlando, FL The National Space Society is pleased to announce that former NASA astronaut Robert “Hoot” Gibson will appear at its annual International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®), alongside a number of other former and current astronauts. The conference will he held on June
- [Famed Sci-Fi Author Joe Haldeman to Receive the Arthur C. Clarke Memorial Award at the NSS International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/famed-sci-fi-author-joe-haldeman-to-receive-the-arthur-c-clarke-memorial-award-at-the-nss-international-space-development-conference/) - Haldeman Joins Multiple Astronauts, NASA Officials, NewSpace Entrepreneurs, and other Visionaries at the ISDC The National Space Society is proud to announce Joe Haldeman as a featured guest at its 43rd annual International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®), being held in Orlando, Florida from June 19-22. He will be receiving the inaugural Arthur C. Clarke Memorial
- [Space Forum May 22: Blue Ghost’s Commercial Moon Mission](https://nss.org/space-forum-may-22-blue-ghosts-commercial-moon-mission/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, May 22, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Blue Ghost's Moon Mission: A New Era of Commercial Exploration Register for this Space Forum With special guest Kevin Scholtes Future Systems Architect Firefly Aerospace On March 2, 2025, Firefly Aerospace made history as
- [Space Forum May 15: The Space Shuttle Story](https://nss.org/space-forum-may-15-the-space-shuttle-story/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, May 15, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST From Moonwalks to Spaceplanes: The Story Behind the Space Shuttle Program Register for this Space Forum With special guest Burt Dicht Retired Aerospace Engineer Space Historian and Speaker NSS Managing Director of Membership Forty-four
- [International Space Development Conference to Host Next-Gen Speakers on Spaceflight](https://nss.org/international-space-development-conference-to-host-next-gen-speakers-on-spaceflight/) - The National Space Society’s Annual Conference Will be Held on June 19-22 in Orlando The National Space Society’s 43rd annual International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®) will host an unprecedented number of next generation speakers this year. This special programming will be aimed at younger space-interested people and STEM/STEAM students across the board. “Without creating a
- [NSS Supports Article on NASA Budget in Real Clear Science](https://nss.org/nss-supports-article-on-nasa-budget-in-real-clear-science/) - New Article Suggests “Rational Reforms, Not Reckless Cuts” The National Space Society supports the recent article in Real Clear Science written by Newt Gingrich, Bob Walker, and Charles Miller, on the proposed cuts to NASA’s science budget of up to 50 percent. “Deep cuts to NASA’s science programs would be the end of America’s leadership
- [Space Forum April 24: Multiplanetary or Interplanetary?](https://nss.org/space-forum-april-24-multiplanetary-or-interplanetary/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, April 24, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Multiplanetary or Interplanetary? Register for this Space Forum With special guest Joe Carroll Retired Aerospace Engineer Space Innovator and Speaker Join us for a thought-provoking NSS Space Forum on one of the most fundamental—and
- [Book Review: Lunar Commerce](https://nss.org/book-review-lunar-commerce/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Douglas G. Adler Title: Lunar Commerce: A Primer Author: Derek Webber Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 208 Publisher: Springer Date: May 2024 Retail price: $39.99/$32.99 ISBN: 3031534204 Find this book For the last 60 or so years, going to space meant spending money. For most of those decades, the money was spent by
- [NSS to Award Dr. Robert Ferl and Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul the Space Pioneer Award at its Annual ISDC Conference](https://nss.org/nss-to-award-dr-robert-ferl-and-dr-anna-lisa-paul-the-space-pioneer-award-at-its-annual-isdc-conference/) - The International Space Development Conference Will Be Held in Orlando in June 2025 The National Space Society is awarding its 2025 Space Pioneer Award for Scientific Achievement to University of Florida researchers Dr. Robert Ferl and Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul for their pioneering work in plant space biology, which was flown by Ferl on Blue Origin’s
- [NASA and Private Astronauts to Appear at the 2025 NSS International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/nasa-and-private-astronauts-to-appear-at-the-2025-nss-international-space-development-conference/) - The ISDC Will be Held on June 19-22 in Orlando, Florida A slate of NASA and private astronauts will be appearing at the National Space Society’s 43rd International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®), to be held in Orlando, Florida on June 19-22, 2025. It’s a premiere year for the ISDC with an impressive list of speakers.
- [Book Review: The Barber, the Astronaut, and the Golf Ball](https://nss.org/book-review-the-barber-the-astronaut-and-the-golf-ball/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Ted Spitzmiller Title: The Barber, the Astronaut, and the Golf Ball Author: Barbara Radnofsky and Ed Supkis Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 172 Publisher: Stony Creek Publishing Date: October 2024 Retail Price: $22.95/$6.95 ISBN: 979-8989120345 Find this book This rather short book and its descriptive title attempts to determine if a golf ball,
- [Exciting times at Yuri's Night, Los Angeles](https://nss.org/exciting-times-at-yuris-night-los-angeles/) - By Dave Dressler NSS Director of Information Systems April 12th, holds particular significance in space history, marking Yuri's Night, the anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's groundbreaking orbit in 1961. Twenty years later, on the same date, the Space Shuttle Columbia embarked on its maiden voyage, circling Earth 37 times. Yuri's Night was celebrated a week early
- [NSS Position Paper on Potential NASA Science Budget Cuts](https://nss.org/nss-position-paper-on-potential-nasa-science-budget-cuts/) - Space Science as a Driver of U.S. Leadership and Economic Growth [New Position Paper from the National Space Society – see full paper] NASA’s science program and missions are an integral part of American global leadership and prowess. The National Space Society (NSS) urges Congress to take a strategic approach to NASA’s Science Mission Directorate
- [Polaris Dawn Astronaut Jared Isaacman to Keynote and Receive Award at the NSS Annual Conference](https://nss.org/polaris-dawn-astronaut-jared-isaacman-to-keynote-and-receive-award-at-the-nss-annual-conference/) - The 43rd International Space Development Conference Will Be Held in Orlando on June 19-22, 2025 The National Space Society is proud to announce that Jared Isaacman will keynote at the International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®) to be held in Orlando, Florida, from June 19-22, 2025. Isaacman, who has commanded two private orbital spaceflights and has
- [March Storm 2025 Report](https://nss.org/march-storm-2025-report/) - By Grant Henriksen NSS Policy Committee Chair The March Storm 2025 Congressional visit event, organized by the Alliance for Space Development (ASD), was held from March 3-5 in Washington, D.C. This annual event brought space advocates (photo above) together with policymakers to discuss and promote key objectives for the future of space development. The event
- [Book Review: Space Piracy](https://nss.org/book-review-space-piracy/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Mark Lardas Title: Space Piracy: Preparing for a Criminal Crisis in Orbit Author: Marc Feldman and Hugh Taylor Format: Hardcover/Kindle/Audiobook Pages: 256 Publisher: Wiley Date: February, 2025 Retail Price: $30.00/$18.00/$13.99 ISBN: ‎ 978-1394240203 Find this book Piracy: the word is evocative. It conjures buried treasure and daring deeds. Even someone as
- [NSS Mourns the Passing of Society Governor Maria von Braun](https://nss.org/nss-mourns-the-passing-of-society-governor-maria-von-braun/) - Widow of Wernher von Braun, Who Led the Design of the Saturn V Moon Rocket, Was a Valued Member of the Space Community Maria von Braun, a National Space Society (NSS) Governor and avid supporter of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL, passed on January 20 at the age of 96. She
- [NSS Congratulates George Whitesides for Appointment to House Committee Related to Space](https://nss.org/nss-congratulates-george-whitesides-for-appointment-to-house-committee-related-to-space/) - Former Executive Director of NSS Selected for Critical Government Duties The National Space Society extends warm congratulations to George Whitesides for his selection as Vice Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology (SST) Committee. Whitesides was elected as the U.S. representative for California's 27th congressional district earlier in 2025. Previous roles included leadership
- [NSS Town Hall April 3: ISDC 2025 Preview](https://nss.org/nss-town-hall-april-3-isdc-2025-preview/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Town Hall Thursday, April 3, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm Eastern A Preview of the 2025 International Space Development Conference (ISDC): Together, Beyond! Register for this Town Hall With Special Guests Get ready to launch into the future of space exploration with a front-row seat
- [NSS Leader Greg Autry Tapped for Senior NASA Position](https://nss.org/nss-leader-greg-autry-tapped-for-senior-nasa-position/) - Society’s Vice President for Space Development Nominated as NASA Chief Financial Officer The National Space Society welcomes the nomination of Dr. Greg Autry as the Chief Financial Officer of NASA. Autry is the latest of a series NSS leaders that have risen to prominent positions within NASA, the U.S. government, and the space Industry. In
- [Crew 10 Launches to the International Space Station](https://nss.org/crew-10-launches-to-the-international-space-station/) - Crew 10 Liftoff – 7:03 pm EDT on March 14 (Photo: Burt Dicht). By Burt Dicht NSS Managing Director of Membership The Florida sky provided a stunning backdrop for the pre-sundown launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission on Friday, March 14, as the Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center’s historic Launch Complex
- [NSS Welcomes NASA Astronauts Home from the International Space Station](https://nss.org/nss-welcomes-nasa-astronauts-home-from-the-international-space-station/) - Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore Returned to Earth on Tuesday After 9 months aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. The pair launched to the ISS aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft on its inaugural crewed flight on June 5, but problems with
- [Space Forum March 20: Yes! Space Needs Lawyers](https://nss.org/space-forum-march-20-yes-space-needs-lawyers/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, March 20, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Yes! Space Needs Lawyers Register for this Space Forum With special guest Michelle Hanlon Executive Director, Air and Space Law Program University of Mississippi Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Space Law and the Journal of Drone
- [Lunar Breakthroughs & Bold Missions: February’s Biggest Space Moments](https://nss.org/lunar-breakthroughs-bold-missions-februarys-biggest-space-moments/) - By Jennifer Muntz, NSS Membership Coordinator This month has been packed with groundbreaking achievements in space, bringing us closer to unlocking the Moon’s resources and expanding our presence beyond Earth. From private lunar landings and game-changing robotic missions to historic crew announcements, February’s milestones are shaping the future of space travel and reinforcing the global
- [Town Hall March 13 with NSS COO Dale Skran](https://nss.org/town-hall-march-13-with-nss-coo-dale-skran/) - 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 Register for this Town Hall With Dale Skran NSS Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President The National Space Society invites you to
- [Rotation of Space Settlements](https://nss.org/rotation-of-space-settlements/) - New in the NSS Space Settlement Journal: Rotation of Space Settlements, by Rainer Rollfs.AbstractFree-floating space habitats can rotate to produce artificial gravity. Structural matter supports the habitat against the resulting centrifugal forces and air pressure. Expanding from a previous work on the energy flow, a physical model is developed to compute the structural mass for
- [Call for Abstracts for the NSS 2025 International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/call-for-abstracts-for-the-nss-2025-international-space-development-conference/) - Speaking Proposals will be Accepted at the Conference Website Through April 15, 2025 Potential speakers are invited to submit abstracts for the National Space Society’s annual International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®), which will be held on June 19-22 in Orlando, Florida. Presentations covering a wide variety of space exploration, development, and policy topics are welcomed.
- [Book Review: Earthrise](https://nss.org/book-review-earthrise/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Douglas G. Adler Title: Earthrise: The Story of the Photograph that Changed the Way We See Our Planet Author: Leonard Marcus Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 160 Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) Date: March 2024 Retail price: $21.99/$11.99 ISBN: 978-0374392116 Find this book Many histories of the early space program exist. NASA’s
- [NSS to Recognize Astronaut Chris Ferguson with its Inaugural Anita Gale Memorial Award](https://nss.org/nss-to-recognize-astronaut-chris-ferguson-with-its-inaugural-anita-gale-memorial-award/) - The National Space Society will honor former NASA and Boeing astronaut Chris Ferguson with the inaugural Anita Gale Memorial Award for exemplary service to the space community at its International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®), which will be held in Orlando, Florida from June 19-22, 2025. Ferguson will keynote at the conference. Ferguson was selected as
- [NSS Congratulates Firefly Aerospace on a Successful Lunar Landing](https://nss.org/nss-congratulates-firefly-aerospace-on-a-successful-lunar-landing/) - Blue Ghost Represents the First Completely Successful Mission of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services Program Image: Blue Ghost's shadow on the Moon, courtesy Firefly Aerospace. The National Space Society congratulates Firefly Aerospace for the successful lunar landing of their Blue Ghost robotic spacecraft. Blue Ghost launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on January 15,
- [From Earth to Mons Mouton: IM-2’s Historic Journey to the Moon](https://nss.org/from-earth-to-mons-mouton-im-2s-historic-journey-to-the-moon/) - By Burt DichtNSS Managing Director of MembershipImage: Intuitive Machines IM-2 lunar mission post launch vehicle separation (Credit: Intuitive Machines). On Wednesday, Feb 26, at 7:16 PM ET, Intuitive Machines successfully launched its IM-2 mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center. The Nova-C lunar lander, Athena, reached orbit
- [Dr. Pascal Lee Appointed as NSS Vice President for Planetary Development](https://nss.org/dr-pascal-lee-appointed-as-nss-vice-president-for-planetary-development/) - Noted Planetary Scientist is Best Known for His Work in Mars Science and Human Exploration Dr. Pascal Lee, a planetary scientist at the SETI Institute and NASA Ames Research Center, has been selected by the National Space Society (NSS) as its Vice President for Planetary Development. Lee has been a member of the organization for
- [Book Review: Space to Grow](https://nss.org/book-review-space-to-grow/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: Space to Grow: Unlocking the Final Economic Frontier Authors: Matthew C. Weinzierl and Brendan Rosseau Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 320 Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press Date: February 2025 Retail price: $32.00/$17.27 ISBN: 978-1647827168 Find this book Space to Grow is an excellent way to learn about the current state
- [Space Forum February 27: Launching Humanity’s Future](https://nss.org/space-forum-february-27-launching-humanitys-future/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, February 27, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Launching Humanity’s Future Register for this Space Forum With special guest Shaunna Lovell Acting Chief of Staff Kennedy Space Center, NASA For more than 60 years, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) has been the
- [Some Cool Space Videos and a Reminder about NSS Non-partisanship](https://nss.org/some-cool-space-videos-and-a-reminder-about-nss-non-partisanship/) - Opinion by Dale Skran, NSS Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President Recently two videos appeared on Youtube that are well worth the time of NSS members to watch. The videos are “The State of Space” by Sir Peter Beck of Rocket Lab, and “New Space” from Frontier Film. Both are excellent, and “New Space”
- [Book Review: Astronaut Hayley’s Brave Adventure](https://nss.org/book-review-astronaut-hayleys-brave-adventure/) - Category: Children’s Books Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: Astronaut Hayley’s Brave Adventure Author: Hayley Arceneaux Illustrator: Lucie Bee Ages: 3-7 years Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 40 Publisher: Convergent Books Date: February 2025 Retail price: $13.99/$7.99 ISBN: 978-0593443903 Find this book What has Hayley Arceneaux, the St. Jude’s physician assistant turned private astronaut, been up to since
- [Space Forum January 20: Next-Gen Space Engineers: The Tufts CubeSAT Team](https://nss.org/space-forum-january-20-next-gen-space-engineers-the-tufts-cubesat-team/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, February 20, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Next-Gen Space Engineers: The Tufts CubeSAT Team’s Bold Mission Register for this Space Forum With special guests The next generation of space pioneers is here! Join us for an inspiring NSS Space Forum featuring
- [Space.com Editor-in-Chief Tariq Malik to Receive Award at the 2025 NSS International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/space-com-editor-in-chief-tariq-malik-to-receive-award-at-the-2025-nss-international-space-development-conference/) - Malik to Address the Nation’s Largest Citizen’s Space Conference as He Receives the NSS Space Pioneer Award The National Space Society (NSS) is proud to present Space.com’s Editor-in-Chief Tariq Malik the prestigious NSS Space Pioneer Award at the International Space Development Conference® 2025 in Orlando, Florida. The conference will be held at the Rosen Center
- [100 Women in Space: A Legacy of Trailblazers, Scientists, and Dreamers](https://nss.org/100-women-in-space-a-legacy-of-trailblazers-scientists-and-dreamers/) - By Dr. Sian Proctor and Jennifer Muntz Photo: Uplifting Women in STEM Event on the Tenth International Day of Women and Girls in Science, February 11, 2025. Credit: Antonio Peronace. "We Go Together" – The Story of Women in Space In 1963, Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to launch into the cosmos. She spent three
- [From Moon Landings to Mega Rockets: Space Heats Up in 2025](https://nss.org/from-moon-landings-to-mega-rockets-space-heats-up-in-2025/) - Image: First launch of New Glenn courtesy of Blue Origin From NSS Headquarters The first month of 2025 has already been filled with remarkable achievements in space technology and development. From historic rocket launches to groundbreaking scientific missions, space agencies and private companies worldwide are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. As humanity takes bold
- [Space Forum February 6: A Private Astronaut’s Journey to Space](https://nss.org/space-forum-february-6-a-private-astronauts-journey-to-space/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, January 23, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST A Private Astronaut’s Journey to Space Register for this Space Forum With special guest Ron Rosano Spaceflight Educator, Commercial Astronaut, and Global Space Awareness Advocate Spaceflight has entered a new age, and access to
- [Book Review: In Search of Falling Stars](https://nss.org/book-review-in-search-of-falling-stars/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: John Vester Title: In Search of Falling Stars: H.H. Nininger’s Classic Find a Falling Star, Revisited & Expanded Author: Harvey H. Nininger, edited by Jim Banks Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 592 Publisher: Bookpress Date: November 2024 Retail Price: $49.95/$24.95 ISBN: 978-1960259011 Find this book The name Harvey Nininger may not mean much
- [The Price of Exploration: Honoring Spaceflight’s Fallen Heroes](https://nss.org/the-price-of-exploration-honoring-spaceflights-fallen-heroes/) - By Burt DichtNSS Managing Director of Membership Each year, NASA and the space community take a solemn moment to honor those who gave their lives in pursuit of space exploration. NASA’s Day of Remembrance, observed on the fourth Thursday of January, commemorates the fallen crews of Apollo 1 (January 27, 1967), Challenger (January 28, 1986),
- [Visit with Authors Jim Banks and Rod Pyle via Zoom with NSS Iowa Chapter](https://nss.org/visit-with-authors-jim-banks-and-rod-pyle-via-zoom-with-nss-iowa-chapter/) - Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 5:30 pm Central Time Join the National Space Society Iowa Chapter for “In Search of Falling Stars,” a Zoom presentation by Jim Banks, grandson of iconic meteorite expert H. H. Nininger. Banks recently edited an expanded update of Nininger’s authoritative work, “Find a Falling Star.” Banks will discuss various aspects of meteorites
- [Space Forum January 23: Student Artistic Visions of Space Settlement](https://nss.org/space-forum-january-23-student-artistic-visions-of-space-settlement/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, January 23, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Student Visions of Space Settlement: The Roadmap to Space Student Art Contest Register for this Space Forum With special guest Jim Plaxco President, Chicago Society for Space Studies NSS Board of Directors NSS Space
- [Can You Hear the Bell Tolling? The January 16, 2025 Update](https://nss.org/can-you-hear-the-bell-tolling-the-january-16-2025-update/) - Opinion By Dale Skran Top image: New Glenn rocket, courtesy Blue Origin For longer than I originally expected, I have been writing about what criteria would force even the most conservative space planner to abandon NASA's Space Launch System (SLS)/Orion duet. There has been a lot of water under the bridge since my last update
- [Witnessing History: The First Flight of Blue Origin’s New Glenn](https://nss.org/witnessing-history-the-first-flight-of-blue-origins-new-glenn/) - Image: New Glenn first stage (courtesy Blue Origin) By Burt Dicht NSS Managing Director of Membership In the early hours of January 16, I stood among fellow space enthusiasts on the shore in Cocoa Beach, about to witness something truly special—the first launch of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket. As the countdown reached zero at
- [NSS Congratulates SpaceX on Starship’s 7th Test Flight](https://nss.org/nss-congratulates-spacex-on-starships-7th-test-flight/) - Latest Test of the Megarocket Hoped to Demonstrate a Number of New Technologies and Systems The National Space Society congratulates SpaceX on the seventh flight of their Starship on January 16th. The flight met many of its objectives and represents significant progress toward the overall goals for SpaceX’s newest spaceflight system. Launched at 5:37 pm
- [NSS Congratulates Blue Origin on the Inaugural Flight of New Glenn](https://nss.org/nss-congratulates-blue-origin-on-the-inaugural-flight-of-new-glenn/) - The Heavy Lift Reusable Rocket Will Open New Frontiers and Provide Healthy Competition The National Space Society sends heartfelt congratulations to Blue Origin, its employees and leaders, and to founder Jeff Bezos, on the successful first flight of the New Glenn launch vehicle. The heavy lift rocket launched at 2:05 am Eastern Time on January
- [Building the Lunar Economy: Two Bold Missions, One Shared Vision](https://nss.org/building-the-lunar-economy-two-bold-missions-one-shared-vision/) - Image: Artist renditions of Blue Ghost and Resilience lunar landers (no, they won't be landing next to each other). Courtesy Firefly Aerospace and ispace. By Burt DichtNSS Managing Director of Membership "We’re going to the Moon." This powerful tagline from Firefly Aerospace resonates deeply as the company achieves a significant milestone in commercial lunar exploration.
- [Congratulations to Bill Nye on Presidential Medal of Freedom](https://nss.org/congratulations-to-bill-nye-on-presidential-medal-of-freedom/) - AN OPEN LETTER FROM: Karlton D. Johnson, NSS Chief Executive Officer TO: Bill Nye, The Planetary Society SUBJ: Congratulations on Your Presidential Medal of Freedom Dear Bill, On behalf of the National Space Society (NSS), we are honored to extend our warmest congratulations on your recent receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This recognition
- [Aurora Re-envisioned: An Essay/Book Review](https://nss.org/aurora-re-envisioned-an-essay-book-review/) - By Dale SkranNSS Chief Operating Officer Category: FictionReviewed by: Dale SkranTitle: AuroraAuthor: Kim Stanley RobinsonFormat: Hardcover/Paperback/KindlePages: 480Publisher: OrbitDate: July 2015Retail Price: $19.99/$19.99/$5.99ISBN: 978-0316098106Find this book In 2015 Kim Stanley Robinson produced Aurora, his “just-so” tale designed to show that interstellar settlement is not possible. Robinson had long been beloved among space settlement advocates for his
- [Space Forum January 9: Authors of Star Bound](https://nss.org/space-forum-january-9-star-bound/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, January 9, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Star Bound: A Beginner's Guide to the American Space Program Register for this Space Forum With authors With technology advancing at an unprecedented pace, humanity is entering an exciting new era of space exploration,
- [Book Review: Star Bound](https://nss.org/book-review-star-bound/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: Star Bound: A Beginner’s Guide to the American Space Program, from Goddard’s Rockets to Goldilocks Planets and Everything in Between Author: Emily Carney and Bruce McCandless III Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 296 Publisher: University of Nebraska Press Date: January 2025 Retail price: $34.95/$32.62 ISBN: 978-1496241399 Find this book Star
- [NSS Mourns the Passing of Hildreth “Hal” Walker](https://nss.org/nss-mourns-the-passing-of-hildreth-hal-walker/) - Walker was Instrumental in Lunar Laser-Ranging Research During the Apollo Program The National Space Society (NSS) is saddened by the recent passing of a beloved member of the organization, Hildreth “Hal” Walker Jr. at the age of 91. Walker began working in missile defense systems in 1959, after a stint with the Navy, advancing into
- [Critique of “A City on Mars” and Other Writings Opposing Space Settlement](https://nss.org/critique-of-a-city-on-mars-and-other-writings-opposing-space-settlement/) - Announcement: New in the NSS Space Settlement Journal Just published in the NSS Space Settlement Journal is a 90-page Critique of “A City on Mars” and Other Writings Opposing Space Settlement, by NSS Chief Operating Officer Dale Skran. Dale's review of the book from Ad Astra 2nd Quarter 2024 is below. Book Review Category: NonfictionReviewed
- [NSS Supports the Nomination of Jared Isaacman as Next NASA Administrator](https://nss.org/nss-supports-the-nomination-of-jared-isaacman-as-next-nasa-administrator/) - Isaacman Would Be the First Space Entrepreneur in a Senior Government Post Image: Jared Isaacman has commanded two SpaceX private orbital missions. Credit: Polaris Program. President Elect Donald Trump has selected space entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to be the next NASA Administrator. The announcement appeared on social media on December 4. Isaacman’s appointment will require Senate
- [Space Forum December 5: 2024 Year in Review](https://nss.org/space-forum-december-5-2024-year-in-review/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, December 5, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST 2024 Space Year in Review Register for this Space Forum With Special Guest Larry BoyleModerated by Jim Plaxco As the space industry accelerates at an astonishing pace, the 2024 Space Year in Review
- [A Long-Term Strategy for Space-Based Astronomy and Lunar Surface Observatories](https://nss.org/a-long-term-strategy-for-space-based-astronomy-and-lunar-surface-observatories/) - Illustration: A conceptual Lunar Crater Radio Telescope on the Moon’s far side where robots hang wire mesh in a crater on the Moon’s far side, creating a radio telescope to help probe the dawn of the universe. The early-stage concept is being studied under grant funding from the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program but is
- [Space Forum November 21: "Reentry" Author Eric Berger](https://nss.org/space-forum-november-21-reentry-author-eric-berger/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, November 21, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT “Reentry: SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the Reusable Rockets that Launched a Second Space Age” Register for this Space Forum with Eric Berger Author and Senior Space Editor, Ars Technica On October 13, as we
- [Former NSS Executive Director Takes Seat in California’s 27th Congressional District](https://nss.org/former-nss-executive-director-takes-seat-in-californias-27th-congressional-district/) - The National Space Society (NSS) congratulates George Whitesides on his successful Congressional campaign. Whitesides was declared the winner of California’s 27th Congressional district after a hotly contested race. His opponent, Mike Garcia, gracefully conceded on Monday. Bruce Pittman, member of the NSS Board of Directors and long-serving former NSS COO, “On behalf of NSS leadership
- [Our Future in the Space Workforce: A Review of the 2024 Roadmap to Space Student Art Contest](https://nss.org/our-future-in-the-space-workforce-a-review-of-the-2024-roadmap-to-space-student-art-contest/) - By Jim PlaxcoNSS Board of Directors The National Space Society (NSS), in partnership with the SmallSat Education Conference, recently concluded another successful Roadmap to Space Student Art Contest. The theme for this year's contest was "Our Future in the Space Workforce" which challenged student artists, aging in range from 10 to 25, to envision a
- [Book Review: The People's Spaceship](https://nss.org/book-review-the-peoples-spaceship/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Douglas G. Adler Title: The People's Spaceship: NASA, the Shuttle Era, and Public Engagement after Apollo Author: Amy Paige Kaminski Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 336 Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press Date: May, 2024 Retail price: $60.00/$57.00 ISBN: 978-0822947660 Find this book An enormous number of magazine articles and books have been written
- [Space Forum November 14: The People's Spaceship](https://nss.org/space-forum-november-14-the-peoples-spaceship/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, November 14, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT The People's Spaceship: NASA, the Shuttle Era, and Public Engagement after Apollo Register for this Space Forum with Dr. Amy Kaminski Author Chief of Public Engagement Science Mission Directorate, NASA In 1969, the world
- [Government Regulation and the Environmental Impact of Satellite Constellations](https://nss.org/government-regulation-and-the-environmental-impact-of-satellite-constellations/) - OPINION By Grant Henriksen NSS Policy Committee Vice-Chair and Space Regulation & Oversight Policy Lead Image courtesy SpaceX: 60 Starlink satellites stacked together before deployment on May 24, 2019 Recently, a letter was sent to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) which raised concerns about the environmental impact of satellite mega-constellations. The letter calls for the FCC
- [Book Review: Hidden in the Heavens: The Kepler Mission](https://nss.org/book-review-hidden-in-the-heavens-the-kepler-mission/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Douglas G. Adler Title: Hidden in the Heavens: How the Kepler Mission’s Quest for New Planets Changed How We View Our Own Author: Jason Steffen Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 272 Publisher: Princeton University Press Date: October 2024 Retail price: $29.95/$16.17 ISBN: 069124247X Find this book It could be argued that the biggest
- [Book Review: Behavioral Health and Human Interactions in Space](https://nss.org/book-review-behavioral-health-and-human-interactions-in-space/) - Category: NonfictionReviewed by: Peter SpasovTitle: Behavioral Health and Human Interactions in SpaceAuthor: Nick Kanas, M.D.Format: Hardcover/KindlePages: 447Publisher: SpringerDate: February 2023Retail Price: $89.99/$89.99ISBN: 978-3031167225Find this book Spacecraft are confined environments where crew are isolated from family, and outlets for unwinding are limited. With experience in crewed space missions, we have learned much and yet, we have no experience with
- [Annual Martine Rothblatt Space Settlement in Our Lifetime Competition Closes on March 1, 2025](https://nss.org/annual-martine-rothblatt-space-settlement-in-our-lifetime-competition-closes-on-march-1-2025/) - The National Space Society’s Martine Rothblatt Space Settlement in Our Lifetime Prize Business Plan Competition is still accepting submissions for its 2025 cash awards. This competition grants cash awards of $16,000, $10,000, and $6,000 USD for first, second, and third place for the top three best space settlement-related business plans received that reflect Dr. Rothblatt’s
- [Space Forum October 24: Vaya Space and Sustainable Space Access](https://nss.org/space-forum-october-24-vaya-space-and-sustainable-space-access/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, October 24, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT Vaya Space: Engineering the Future of Sustainable Space Access Register for this Space Forum with JOSH DZUGEN Electrical Engineer Vaya Space The Florida Space Coast has emerged as a thriving incubator for new space-focused
- [Book Review: Mission: Mars](https://nss.org/book-review-mission-mars/) - Category: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Marianne Dyson Title: Mission: Mars Author: Pascal Lee Ages: 8 to 12 NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Publisher: Scholastic Date: October 2013 Retail Price: $6.99 ISBN: 978-0545565325 This wonderfully-illustrated children’s book is packed with clear explanations, fun-to-know facts about Mars, and personal tips about exploration
- [Book Review: The Callahan Kids: Tales of Life on Mars](https://nss.org/book-review-the-callahan-kids-tales-of-life-on-mars/) - Category: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Robert A. Lee Title: The Callahan Kids: Tales of Life on Mars Authors: Ben Bova, Michael Carroll, et. al. Ages: 11 to YA NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 216 Publisher: 4Frontiers Date: June 2013 Retail Price: $8.99/$4.99 ISBN: 978-1490415581 The ten short stories in this book
- [Book Review: Explore the Cosmos Like Neil deGrasse Tyson](https://nss.org/book-review-explore-the-cosmos-like-neil-degrasse-tyson/) - Category: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Gina Hagler Title: Explore the Cosmos Like Neil deGrasse Tyson Author: C.A.P. Saucier Ages: 8 to 12 NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback Pages: 177 Publisher: Prometheus Books Date: March 2015 Retail Price: $14.99 ISBN: 978-1633880146 Part of the book series “A Space Science Jouney,” this book intertwines
- [Book Review: Space Boy and His Dog](https://nss.org/book-review-space-boy-and-his-dog/) - Category: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Marianne Dyson Title: Space Boy and His Dog Author: Diane Curtis Regan Illustrator: Robert Neubecker Ages: Preschool to age 5 NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Publisher: Boyds Mills Press Date: April 2015 Retail Price: $16.95 ISBN: 978-1590789551 A boy and his dog and robot set
- [Book Review: Blast Off Doodle Book](https://nss.org/book-review-blast-off-doodle-book/) - Category: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Marianne Dyson Title: Blast Off Doodle Book Author: Karen Romano Young Ages: Preschool to age 5 NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Publisher: Smithsonian (Grosset & Dunlap) Date: June 2015 Retail Price: $12.99 ISBN: 978-0448482101 Author and artist Karen Romano Young’s Blast Off Doodle Book is
- [Book Review: Countdown: 2979 Days to the Moon [Raizer]](https://nss.org/book-review-countdown-2979-days-to-the-moon/) - As we approach the 2019 50th Anniversary of the first landing on the Moon, this beautiful book is a perfect introduction for the younger generation who are not aware of this seminal event or the subsequent missions that followed. Written mostly in verse, it is both informative and visually pleasing, with excellent artwork and actual photographs.
- [Book Review: Countdown: 2979 Days to the Moon [McMurray]](https://nss.org/book-review-countdown-2979-days-to-the-moon-2/) - Countdown: 2979 Days to the Moon, by Suzanne Slade. Reviewed by Clifford R. McMurray. Especially wonderful about this children’s book about Apollo are the illustrations by Thomas Gonzales that adorn almost every page—some of the finest space art I’ve ever seen. For the beauty of the story and the artwork, Countdown has won a number of well-deserved awards, including the National Science Teachers Association award for best STEM book of 2019.
- [Book Review: Welcome to Mars](https://nss.org/book-review-welcome-to-mars/) - Category: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Bart Leahy From Ad Astra Winter 2015 Title: Welcome to Mars: Making a Home on the Red Planet Author: Buzz Aldrin with Marianne Dyson Ages: 8-12 NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover Pages: 96 Publisher: National Geographic Children’s Books Date: September 2015 Retail Price: $18.99 ISBN: 978-1426322068 When
- [Book Review: Saving Mars](https://nss.org/book-review-saving-mars/) - Category: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Marianne Dyson Title: Saving Mars Author: Cidney Swanson Ages: 10 to YA NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 388 Publisher: Williams Press Date: July 2012 Retail Price: $12.99/$2.99 ISBN: 978-0983562160 Saving Mars (Book 1 of the Saving Mars series) is a fast-paced story of a young pilot
- [Book Review: Nefertiti the Spidernaut](https://nss.org/book-review-nefertiti-the-spidernaut/) - Category: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Marianne Dyson Title: Nefertiti the Spidernaut: The Jumping Spider Who Learned to Hunt in Space Author: Darcy Pattison Illustrator: Valeria Tisnes Ages: 6 to 8 NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 32 Publisher: Mims House Date: September 2016 Retail Price: $3.99 Kindle ISBN: 978-1629440613 Nefertiti, the Spidernaut
- [Book Review: The Darkest Dark](https://nss.org/book-review-the-darkest-dark/) - The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield with Kate Fillion (2016). Inspired by the childhood of a real-life astronaut, this book encourages readers to dream the impossible. Reviewed by Peter Spasov.
- [Book Review:  Mission to Pluto](https://nss.org/book-review-mission-to-pluto/) - Mission to Pluto by Mary Kay Carson (2017). Outstanding “group biography” including profiles of the New Horizons mission team members and the dwarf planet itself. Reviewed by Marianne Dyson.
- [Book Review: Spaceport America](https://nss.org/book-review-spaceport-america/) - Miguel and Michelle Visit Spaceport America by Loretta Hall (2017). This book captures the experience of two children on a school field trip to New Mexico’s Spaceport America. Reviewed by Marianne Dyson.
- [Book Review: Hey-Ho to Mars We’ll Go!](https://nss.org/book-review-hey-ho-to-mars-well-go/) - Children love nursery rhymes and Hey-Ho to Mars We’ll Go is a captivating version of the classic, The Farmer in the Dell. Parents or other caregivers may sing or simply read the lyrics. This playful story is magical in a scientific way.
- [Book Review: Daring Dozen](https://nss.org/book-review-daring-dozen/) - Category: Children’s Books Reviewed by: Ted Spitzmiller Title: Daring Dozen: The Twelve who Walked on the Moon Author: Suzanne Slade Illustrator: Alan Marks NSS Amazon link for this book Ages: 5 to 9 Format: Hardcover, Kindle Pages: 48 Publisher: Charlesbridge Date: March 2019 Retail Price: $17.99/$9.99 ISBN: 978-1580897730 As an aerospace historian I’ve read many highly detailed descriptions
- [Book Review:  Welcome to the Moon](https://nss.org/book-review-welcome-to-the-moon/) - If the goal is to inspire and inform a younger generation to be involved in space, including lunar settlement in particular, Dyson’s book accomplishes this in spades. I highly recommend it for students, teachers and parents. Anyone wanting to get a Giant Moon Map and a set of copies of this book for their favorite school can apply at aldrinfoundation.org/giant-moon-map.
- [‘How We Got To The Moon’ Illustrates, Illuminates First Moon Journey, and Beyond](https://nss.org/how-we-got-to-the-moon-illustrates-illuminates-first-moon-journey-and-beyond/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. A recent addition to the Apollo library, John Rocco’s How We Got to the Moon: The People, Technology, and Daring Feats of Science Behind Humanity’s Greatest Adventure, is exceptional in that while it may seem geared towards middle grade students, it beautifully illustrates – and illuminates – the role of unsung heroes throughout the space program.
- [Book Review: Arkwright](https://nss.org/book-review-arkwright/) - Arkwright, by Allen Steele (2016). The Arkwright foundation sends a robotic ship with frozen human gametes to an exoplanet twenty-two light years from Earth. Reviewed by Peter Spasov.
- [Book Review: Mission to Methone](https://nss.org/book-review-mission-to-methone/) - Mission to Methone, by Les Johnson. A prospecting mission finds an asteroid that turns out to be an ancient alien spacecraft. Reviewed by Bart Leahy.
- [Book Review: This Insubstantial Pageant](https://nss.org/book-review-this-insubstantial-pageant/) - This Insubstantial Pageant, by Kate Story. Reviewed by Peter Spasov. Based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest, an interstellar crew encounter strange botanical beings, love, revenge and a betrayed exile from Earth. A brilliant mix of scientific speculation written in a narrative and sometimes poetic style.
- [Book Review: Saturn Run](https://nss.org/book-review-saturn-run/) - Saturn Run by John Standford and Ctein, reviewed by Peter Spasov. The U.S. and China race to seize technological secrets from an extraterrestrial visitor in orbit around Saturn. The book focuses on the technology and the human ingenuity to travel to Saturn in 2067, emphasizing the science behind the fiction. Space technology enthusiasts will find much to savor.
- [Book Review: Blue Gemini](https://nss.org/book-review-blue-gemini/) - Category: Fiction Reviewed by Clifford R. McMurray From Ad Astra Summer 2018 Title: Blue Gemini Author: Mike Jenne NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, audiobook Pages: 576 Publisher: Talos Date: May 2015 Retail Price: $24.99/16.99/12.99 ISBN: 978-1631580475 Historically, the Space Age was born in a Cold War contest for the high ground between the U.S. and
- [Book Review: Red Moon](https://nss.org/book-review-red-moon/) - Author Kim Stanley Robinson writes of turmoil, strife, political revolution and poetry on a Moon mostly settled by China. A sensory novel delivering the experience of the alien, both of China for westerners and the lunar environment. Robinson has always been an eclectically intelligent writer and this is a book well worth reading. Reviewed by Peter Spasov.
- [Book Review: Blue Darker than Black](https://nss.org/book-review-blue-darker-than-black/) - This novel is the second book of an alternate history trilogy, chronicling the lives of two pilots in a secret Air Force program called Blue Gemini. This trilogy is “hard” science fiction, with care taken to get the technical details right. It all reads as if it really happened.
- [Retro Books Corner: Mike Mars Flies The Dyna-Soar, 1962](https://nss.org/retro-books-corner-mike-mars-flies-the-dyna-soar-1962/) - Sometimes, young adult novels from the past define the desired values and “pulse” of an entire era. One book series, very aggressively marketed to teenage boys in the early 1960s, is the “Mike Mars” series written by science fiction author Donald A. Wollheim, and published by Doubleday.
- [Book Review: Arcadia Mars](https://nss.org/book-review-arcadia-mars/) - A potential Earth-destroying disaster looms, so humanity must establish a colony on Mars soon. This is the premise driving Arcadia Mars. Though fiction, this story portrays a thoroughly detailed and plausible program for settlement based on a realistic extrapolation of technology into the near future.
- [Book Review: The Shiva Encounter](https://nss.org/book-review-the-shiva-encounter/) - The Shiva Encounter is a sequel to Cook’s Arcadia Mars and The Aquila Mission. Shiva is a one-hundred kilometer asteroid with a one in fifty probability of striking Earth during the year 2079. The story is about how some Martian colonists intend to save the day. Presumably, a future book will show if humanity succeeded in diverting the asteroid. In addition, there is an extraterrestrial artifact apparently connected to the fate of humanity.
- [Book Review: The Jim Baen Memorial Award](https://nss.org/book-review-the-jim-baen-memorial-award/) - The Jim Baen Memorial Award is a science fiction contest jointly administered by the National Space Society and Baen books, presented annually at the International Space Development Conference. The contest rules limit entries to short stories dealing with human space exploration in the next half-century or so. In this volume we have 16 winners and runners-up from the first decade of the award, all of them looking at various aspects of what living and working in space will be like for the pioneering generations.
- [Book Review: Project Hail Mary](https://nss.org/book-review-project-hail-mary/) - With this book Weir skips the rest of the solar system and heads straight out for interstellar space. Readers of science fiction that cares about both science/technology and people will find that Weir has come through, magnificently, yet again.
- [Twelve for Twelve: Celebrating This Space Available’s Anniversary with Space Literature](https://nss.org/twelve-for-twelve-celebrating-this-space-availables-anniversary-with-space-literature/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. To celebrate twelve years of This Space Available, here are twelve spaceflight books – in no particular order, some new, some older – that I'm either enjoying or planning to devour soon.
- [Book Review: Deja Doomed](https://nss.org/book-review-deja-doomed/) - A team of lunar explorers investigate a momentous discovery leading to an audacious mission aboard a restored extraterrestrial spacecraft to divert an extinction-capable asteroid from hitting Earth.
- [Book Review: Power Challenges](https://nss.org/book-review-power-challenges/) - Power Challenges is the fourth book In the Power series novels. Although the reviewer did not read the three prior books, she found that the book stands alone as a narrative of how space policy and actions in the space arena is viewed by politicians, the media, and the general public.
- [Book Review: The Apollo Murders](https://nss.org/book-review-the-apollo-murders/) - An alternate-history thriller about an Apollo 18 mission involving murder as Americans and Soviets simultaneously compete and cooperate with each other.
- [Book Review:  Delta-V](https://nss.org/book-review-delta-v/) - Category: Fiction Reviewed by: Susan Raizer Title: Delta-V Author: Daniel Suarez NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 448 Publisher: Dutton Date: April 2019 Retail Price: $28.00/$9.99 ISBN: 978-1524742416 Delta-V is the sixth book written by New York Times bestselling author, Daniel Suarez. It is a novel about the hopes and dreams of
- [Book Review: Critical Mass](https://nss.org/book-review-critical-mass/) - Category: Fiction Reviewed by: Susan Raizer Title: Critical Mass Author: Daniel Suarez NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 464 pages Publisher: Dutton Date: January 2023 Retail Price: $28.00/$14.99 ISBN: 978-0593183632 Note: I reviewed an advance proof and some changes may have occurred before the book was published. Critical Mass is the sequel
- [Book Review: Titan of Cislunar Space](https://nss.org/book-review-titan-of-cislunar-space-2/) - Category: Fiction Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: Titan of Cislunar Space Author: Peter J. Schubert NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 497 Publisher: G-minus Date: May 2021 Retail price: $11.99/$7.99 ISBN: 978-1737331001 Cislunar space loosely covers the region between geosynchronous orbit (about 22,236 miles above Earth) and lunar orbit. This unique area
- [Europa Clipper’s Mission of Discovery](https://nss.org/europa-clippers-mission-of-discovery/) - By Burt DichtNSS Managing Director of Membership The Europa Clipper began its 1.8-billion-mile, 5½-year journey to Jupiter with a flawless launch from LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center at 12:06 p.m. EDT on October 14, 2024 (see photo above by Burt Dicht). The weather couldn’t have been better, with a 99% chance of favorable conditions. Against
- [NSS Praises Fifth Test Flight of SpaceX Starship](https://nss.org/nss-praises-fifth-test-flight-of-spacex-starship/) - Orbital Refueling, the Artemis Program’s Lunar Landing, and Voyages to Mars Now Closer to Reality Image: The Booster stage of the Starship system returning to the Texas launch pad just before being gently caught by "Mechazilla." Credit: SpaceX. In the early hours of October 13, SpaceX launched its fifth flight test of the gargantuan Starship
- [Space Forum October 17: Delivering Power to Space Elevator Climbers](https://nss.org/space-forum-october-17-delivering-power-to-space-elevator-climbers/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, October 17, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT Scaling New Heights: Delivering Power to Space Elevator Climbers Register for this Space Forum withLARRY BARTOSZEKVice President, International Space Elevator Consortium (ISEC)Owner, Bartoszek EngineeringNSS Space Ambassador Join the National Space Society for an exciting
- [NSS Space Settlement Summit to Be Held at Kennedy Space Center](https://nss.org/nss-space-settlement-summit-to-be-held-at-kennedy-space-center/) - The Exclusive Newspace Gathering Takes Place November 8 and 9, 2024 The National Space Society's Space Settlement Summit 2024 will be held November 8-9, 2024, at the Center for Space Education at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This is a unique event, offering intimate access to some of the leading figures in space settlement
- [Book Review: In the Belly of the Whale](https://nss.org/book-review-in-the-belly-of-the-whale/) - Category: Fiction Reviewed by: Clifford R. McMurray Title: In the Belly of the Whale Author: Michael Flynn Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 400 Publisher: Caezik SF & Fantasy Date: July 2024 Retail Price: $19.99/$9.99 ISBN: 978-1647101015 Find this book If you haven’t read any of Michael Flynn’s novels, you’ve been missing some of the best science fiction
- [NSS Awards Grant to the Haughton-Mars Project to Further STEM Education](https://nss.org/nss-awards-grant-to-the-haughton-mars-project-to-further-stem-education/) - Image: Drone view of the Haughton-Mars Project Base Camp located on Devon Island in the High Arctic. Credit: HMP/Pascal Lee. The National Space Society recently awarded a $15,000 grant to the Haughton-Mars Project (HMP) in support of their 2024 Apollo Fellowship and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education activities. The NSS grant funds are
- [Witnessing the Crew-9 Launch](https://nss.org/witnessing-the-crew-9-launch/) - Crew-9 Launch Was a Balance of Precision and Perseverance Image: Aleksandr Gorbunov (l) and Nick Hague (r) at the crew walkout; Crew-9 liftoff from SLC-40, CCSFS on Sept 28 at 1:17 pm EDT. Photos by Burt Dicht. By Burt Dicht NSS Managing Director of Membership It is not often that a blog post turns out
- [Weathering the Launch](https://nss.org/weathering-the-launch/) - Inside the 45th Weather Squadron’s Critical Role in Space LaunchesForecast for Crew-9 Launch Currently FavorableImage: 45th Weather Squadron Control Room. Credit: Robert Sherman, Fox News By Burton DichtNSS Managing Director of Membership Veterans of watching rocket launches understand that until T-0 and the rocket engines ignite, any number of delay gremlins might surface. These might
- [Book Review: Reentry](https://nss.org/book-review-reentry/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: Reentry: SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the Reusable Rockets that Launched a Second Space Age Author: Eric Berger Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 400 Publisher: BenBella Books Date: September 2024 Retail price: $31.95/$15.99 ISBN: 978-1637745274 Find this book Another title for this book could have been Reentry: SpaceX vs. the World.
- [Crew-9 Arrives at Kennedy Space Center for Launch to ISS](https://nss.org/crew-9-arrives-at-kennedy-space-center-for-launch-to-iss/) - By Burton DichtNSS Managing Director of Membership The chartered Gulfstream jet touched down at the Kennedy Space Center’s Space Shuttle Landing Facility on Saturday, September 21, around 1:30 p.m. EDT. Onboard were NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, the two-person team of Crew-9, preparing for their rotation flight to the International Space
- [Book Review: Moonshot](https://nss.org/book-review-moonshot-2/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Douglas G. Adler Title: Moonshot: A NASA Astronaut’s Guide to Achieving the Impossible Author: Mike Massimino Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 224 Publisher: Hachette Go Date: December 2023 Retail Price: $28.00/$14.99 ISBN: 978- 0306832642 Find this book Most astronauts who write a book after they have flown in space follow, essentially, the same
- [Book Review: Creature Comforts in Space](https://nss.org/book-review-creature-comforts-in-space/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: Creature Comforts in Space: Designing Enjoyment and Sustainability for Off-World Living Author: Samuel Coniglio Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 162 Publisher: BookBaby Date: June 2024 Retail price: $33.00/$9.99 ISBN: 979-8218246402 Find this book The beginning of this book states the obvious about space: “Living out there is uncomfortable at best,
- [NSS Town Hall September 19: University of Chicago Interns Power NSS Initiatives](https://nss.org/nss-town-hall-september-19-university-of-chicago-interns-power-nss-initiatives/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Town Hall Thursday, September 19, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Accelerating Space Education: University of Chicago Interns Power NSS Initiatives Register for this Town Hall With Join us for the next Town Hall, where we'll spotlight the achievements of our 2024 University of Chicago
- [NSS Cheers the Successful Flight of Polaris Dawn](https://nss.org/nss-cheers-the-successful-flight-of-polaris-dawn/) - Record-Breaking Mission Helps Pave the Way for Private Citizens in Space On September 10, the first Polaris Dawn mission departed the Kennedy Space Center for a five-day mission in Earth orbit. The flight is completely private in nature, with billionaire philanthropist Jared Isaacman sponsoring the mission for himself and three other private astronauts aboard a
- [NSS Congratulates NASA and Boeing on the Safe Return of Starliner](https://nss.org/nss-congratulates-nasa-and-boeing-on-the-safe-return-of-starliner/) - Also Supports the Decision to Return the Spacecraft Without Astronauts Aboard Image: Starliner firing maneuvering thrusters as it departs the International Space Station. Credit: NASA The National Space Society (NSS) congratulates NASA, Boeing and the Starliner team on the safe return of its Starliner spacecraft, while supporting the decision to have the two astronauts who
- [Press Release: NSS Releases Position Paper on NASA's VIPER Mission to the Moon](https://nss.org/press-release-nss-releases-position-paper-on-nasas-viper-mission-to-the-moon/) - There are Better Options than Outright Cancellation of this Valuable Mission Image: Rendering of NASA'S VIPER rover on its originally intended mission to the Moon. Credit: NASA KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2024 -- The National Space Society (NSS) has published a position paper concerning NASA’s announced plan to cancel the VIPER
- [Space Forum September 12: Space Journalism](https://nss.org/space-forum-september-12-space-journalism/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, September 12, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT Behind the Headlines: A Journey Through Space Reporting with John Zarrella Former CNN Space Correspondent Register for this Space Forum We're excited to invite you to the next National Space Society Space Forum, where
- [NSS Position Paper: Supporting a Resilient ISRU Development Strategy after VIPER Cancellation](https://nss.org/nss-position-paper-supporting-a-resilient-isru-development-strategy-after-viper-cancellation/) - Executive Summary The recent NASA proposal to cancel the VIPER mission underscores the significant risks inherent in large, complex, and high-cost lunar missions. However, VIPER is not just another mission; it is a cornerstone of NASA’s Artemis program, directly supporting the long-term goals of sustainable lunar exploration and resource utilization. Without VIPER, the Artemis program
- [NSS Co-Sponsors Space Elevator Academic Challenge 2025](https://nss.org/nss-co-sponsors-space-elevator-academic-challenge-2025/) - The International Space Elevator Consortium (ISEC), in conjunction with the National Space Society (NSS), is conducting a student academic challenge contest regarding the concept of space elevators. First prize is $2000 and a total of $7000 in prizes will be awarded. The contest is for individual students or teams of up to four students from
- [Space Forum August 29: Robert Zubrin, New World on Mars](https://nss.org/space-forum-august-29-robert-zubrin-new-world-on-mars/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, August 29, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT The New World on Mars:What We Can Create on the Red Planet Register for this Space Forum With: Dr. Robert ZubrinPresident, The Mars SocietyAstronautical Engineer and AuthorFounder, Pioneer Astronautics Join us at the next
- [Book Review: The Case for Mars](https://nss.org/book-review-the-case-for-mars/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: Ted Spitzmiller Title: The Case for Mars: The Plan to Settle the Red Planet and Why We Must Author: Robert Zubrin, with Richard Wagner Amazon link for this book Format: Hardbound / Paperback Pages: 368 Publisher: Free Press Date: 1996 / 1997 ISBN: 0684827573 / 0684835509 Even ten years after publication,
- [Soaring Ambitions at Aerospace Career Exploration Day](https://nss.org/soaring-ambitions-at-aerospace-career-exploration-day/) - Image: Some of the attendees at the Workforce & Career Exploration Day. Credit: Air Force Space and Missile Museum Foundation (AFSMMF). By Burt Dicht, NSS Managing Director of Membership They came looking for opportunities to soar their careers into the atmosphere and beyond. More than 378 diverse and talented individuals attended the first Aerospace/Aviation Workforce
- [Space Elevator Conference in Chicago September 7-8.](https://nss.org/space-elevator-conference-in-chicago-september-7-8/) - Can space elevators be moved from the realm of the theoretical into the realm of the practical? In the last few years a lot of interest has been generated in this question by the discovery of two new materials (in addition to carbon nanotubes) that are strong enough to build a space elevator: Hexagonal Boron
- [Two NSS Student Contests Now Open for Art and Design](https://nss.org/two-nss-student-contests-now-open-for-art-and-design/) - Roadmap to Space Art Contest Ages 12 – 25 (Grades 7-12 plus university). Submission Deadline: October 8, 2024. Students create their vision of a future for humanity in space through art in traditional methods and non-AI generated techniques. Winning artwork will fly into space on a Blue Origin rocket! Info: https://nss.org/nss-roadmap-to-space-art-contest/ Live in a Healthy
- [Space Forum August 15: Bringing Columbia Home](https://nss.org/space-forum-august-15-bringing-columbia-home/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, Augusts 15, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT Bringing Columbia Home: The Untold Story of a Lost Space Shuttle and Her Crew Register for this Space Forum With: Join the next NSS Space Forum to hear the inspiring story of the extraordinary
- [Book Review: The Wrong Stuff](https://nss.org/book-review-the-wrong-stuff/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Douglas G. Adler Title: The Wrong Stuff: How the Soviet Space Program Crashed and Burned Author: John Strausbaugh Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 262 Publisher: Public Affairs Date: June 2024 Retail price: $30.00/$18.99 ISBN: 978-1541703346 Find this book In 1979, famed author Tom Wolfe published The Right Stuff. This seminal work pulled back
- [NSS of North Texas Hears About Future of Aerospace](https://nss.org/nss-of-north-texas-hears-about-future-of-aerospace/) - By Robin Scott Image: Enanga Fale The April meeting of NSS of North Texas featured a talk on “Defining the Future of Aerospace” by Enanga Fale, Director of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Aerospace Special Interest Group (SIG), a Director of the Society of Women Engineers, and a Northrop Grumman Technical Fellow and
- [Witnessing the Artemis II Core Stage Arrival at Kennedy Space Center](https://nss.org/witnessing-the-artemis-ii-core-stage-arrival-at-kennedy-space-center/) - Image: NASA barge Pegasus with Artemis core inside arrives at Kennedy Space Center Turn Basin. From the Ocean to the Moon By Burt Dicht, NSS Managing Director of Membership Photo credits: Burt Dicht Waiting for the unloading of a barge might not sound like an exciting way to spend a morning under the hot Florida
- [Book Review: From the Garage to Mars](https://nss.org/book-review-from-the-garage-to-mars/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Susan Raizer Title: From the Garage to Mars: Memoir of a Space Entrepreneur Author: Scott Tibbitts Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 254 Publisher: HenschelHAUS Date: March 2024 Retail Price: $24.95/$9.99 ISBN: 978-1595989871 Find this book The book From the Garage to Mars: Memoir of a Space Entrepreneur is not the usual book about
- [NSS Celebrates International Moon Day Festival](https://nss.org/nss-celebrates-international-moon-day-festival/) - By Burt Dicht, NSS Managing Director of Membership Photo credit: Elizabeth Schneider On July 20, 2024, the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, the Sands Missile History Center (part of the Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum) hosted the International Moon Day Festival, celebrating lunar exploration and space education. The National Space Society (NSS)
- [Space Exploration Day](https://nss.org/space-exploration-day/) - Space Exploration Day commemorates the July 20th anniversary of man's first historic landing and walk on the surface of another celestial body. What had once been a topic for science fiction stories, had become an awe inspiring reality. Sending astronauts to the Moon, increased mankind's sense of dignity and self worth. On July 20, 1969,
- [NSS Town Hall July 18: NSS Leadership](https://nss.org/nss-town-hall-july-18-nss-leadership/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Town Hall Thursday, July 18, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST NSS Senior Leadership Open House Register for this Town Hall With You are cordially invited to a special National Space Society Town Hall Open House featuring our senior leadership. Join us for an enlightening
- [NSS 2023 Year in Review](https://nss.org/nss-2023-year-in-review/) - The National Space Society (NSS) has issued a summary report on its activities in 2023. The report provides a great introduction to the range and scope of the National Space Society. A big shout-out to all the NSS members, staff, volunteers, and donors that made 2023 a great year for NSS. See the full report
- [A Day with NOAA’s Advanced Weather Tools](https://nss.org/a-day-with-noaas-advanced-weather-tools/) - Image: Burt Dicht inside NOAA Gulfstream IV Story and photos by Burt Dicht, NSS Managing Director of Membership On June 25 I had the unique opportunity attend the Falcon Heavy launch of the newest weather satellite of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as well as tour their Gulfstream IV aircraft which they use
- [NASA’s Neurodiversity Network Interns Speak at National Space Society Conference](https://nss.org/nasas-neurodiversity-network-interns-speak-at-national-space-society-conference/) - Image: Pascal Lee and Finn Braun at ISDC 2024. Photo by Madhu Thangavelu, NSS. Two high school interns funded by NASA's Neurodiversity Network (N3) presented their work from Summer 2023 at the recent National Space Society (NSS) International Space Development Conference (ISDC-2024), held in Los Angeles, CA (May 23-26, 2024). Both interns were mentored by
- [Space Forum July 11: Cybersecurity in Space](https://nss.org/space-forum-july-11-cybersecurity-in-space/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, July 11, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT Cybersecurity in Space: Now and in the Future Register for this Space Forum with Bryce Meyer Software Engineering/Cybersecurity Professional NSS Space Ambassador In today's world, increasing reliance on space-based technologies makes the protection of
- [Book Review: Red Moon Rising](https://nss.org/book-review-red-moon-rising-2/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by Clifford R. McMurray Title: Red Moon Rising: How America Will Beat China on the Final Frontier Author: Greg Autry and Peter Navarro Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 260 Publisher: Post Hill Press Date: April 2024 Retail Price: $19.99/$9.99 ISBN: 979-8888455166 Find this book America won its first space race with the USSR quite
- [The National Space Society Announces New Slate of Directors](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-announces-new-slate-of-directors/) - Former Astronaut Bonnie Dunbar and “Overview Effect” Author Frank White Join Board The National Space Society recently completed elections for its Board of Directors. While many of these individuals were returning Directors, a number are new to the organization. Prominent among these are former NASA astronaut Dr. Bonnie J. Dunbar and veteran author Frank White.
- [NSS Quarterly Magazine “Ad Astra” Wins Hermes Gold Award](https://nss.org/nss-quarterly-magazine-ad-astra-wins-hermes-gold-award/) - Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals Award “Honors the Messengers and Creators of the Information Revolution” For the second time in two years, “Ad Astra” magazine, the quarterly publication of the National Space Society, has won a prestigious industry award for excellence in editorial content and design. In 2023, the magazine, available in both print
- [Book Review: Sharing Space](https://nss.org/book-review-sharing-space/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Susan Raizer Title: Sharing Space: An Astronaut’s Guide to Mission, Wonder, and Making Change Author: Cady Coleman Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 272 Publisher: Penguin Life Date: July 2024 Retail Price: $28.00/$15.99 ISBN: 978-0593494011 Find this book The author, Catherine (“Cady”) Coleman served in the Air Force as a chemist, retiring as a
- [NSS Cheers Successful Launch of Boeing’s Starliner](https://nss.org/nss-cheers-successful-launch-of-boeings-starliner/) - Boeing and ULA Join SpaceX in Providing Astronaut Access to the International Space Station On Wednesday, June 5, Boeing and United Launch Alliance successfully launched two astronauts, Suni Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore, toward the International Space Station with a rendezvous expected within a day. This is the first crewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft,
- [Space Forum June 20: Wally Funk](https://nss.org/space-forum-june-20-wally-funk/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, June 20, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT Wally Funk: Higher, Faster, Longer Register for this Space Forum with Loretta Hall Author and Researcher NSS Space Ambassador Join the next NSS Space Forum for an inspiring presentation by NSS Space Ambassador Loretta
- [NSS Laments the Passing of Dr. Ed Stone](https://nss.org/nss-laments-the-passing-of-dr-ed-stone/) - The Pioneering Physicist and Caltech Faculty Member Was the Project Scientist for the Voyager Program for 50 Years The National Space Society mourns the passing of Dr. Ed Stone at the age of 88. Stone was an icon at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he worked for well over half a century after joining the
- [Space Is Hard: New Challenger and Delta Program Books Illuminate Technological Frailty](https://nss.org/space-is-hard-new-challenger-and-delta-program-books-illuminate-technological-frailty/) - Two new books shed light on the vulnerability of space launches to technology and human decision-making. Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by Adam Higginbotham follows his previous work, Midnight in Chernobyl, another tragedy from 1986 that showed how misused technologies could permanently alter humanity. Like Chernobyl, which
- [Space Forum June 13: Experiencing the Moon](https://nss.org/space-forum-june-13-experiencing-the-moon/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, June 13, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT Experiencing the Moon at the Kennedy Space Center Register for this Space Forum with Dr. Kirby Runyon, PhD Planetary Geology Research Scientist CEO, Planex.Space The Space Coast has been the launchpad for countless astronauts
- [Huntsville Chapter Hears about Potential New Propulsion Methods](https://nss.org/huntsville-chapter-hears-about-potential-new-propulsion-methods/) - By Robin Scott Jason Cassibry image credit: Michael Mercier, University of Alabama Huntsville (UAH) The Huntsville Alabama L5 Society (HAL5) heard a presentation by Professor Jason Cassibry on “Experiments, Modeling and Theoretical Efforts in Fission, Fusion, Artificial Gravity, and Breakthrough Propulsion.” Cassibry said the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Charger Advanced Power and Propulsion
- [NSS Applauds Fourth Test Flight of SpaceX Starship/Super Heavy](https://nss.org/nss-applauds-fourth-test-flight-of-spacex-starship-super-heavy/) - SpaceX Advances Flight Envelope Significantly With 4th Test Flight of Reusable Launch System The National Space Society applauds the successful fourth test flight of SpaceX’s Starship/Super Heavy launch system. The 394-foot-tall (120 meter) Starship/Super Heavy lifted off from Starbase in South Texas at 8:50 AM Eastern Time June 6, and achieved its orbital trajectory, with
- [Retired Air Force Colonel Karlton Johnson Named CEO of the National Space Society](https://nss.org/retired-air-force-colonel-karlton-johnson-named-ceo-of-the-national-space-society/) - Johnson Succeeds Recently Passed CEO Anita Gale to Assure Continued Operations On May 27, Karlton Johnson, USAF (retired), was appointed by the NSS Board of Directors as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Space Society to complete the remainder of the term of former CEO Anita Gale who passed unexpectedly earlier this month. Johnson
- [NSS Member Dr. Austin Mardon Honored with NASA Medal](https://nss.org/nss-member-dr-austin-mardon-honored-with-nasa-medal/) - By Kelly Wu (Writer/Researcher, Antarctica Institute of Canada) and Burt Dicht (NSS Managing Director of Membership) On April 24th, NSS member, scholar and disability activist, Dr. Austin Mardon, FRCGS, IAA, was honored with the prestigious NASA Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) medal. This award celebrates his outstanding efforts in fostering inclusivity within
- [Book Review: The Spacelab Story](https://nss.org/book-review-the-spacelab-story/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Mark Lardas Title: The Spacelab Story: Science Aboard the Shuttle Author: Ben Evans Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 455 Publisher: Springer Date: April 2024 Retail Price: $37.99/$34.99 ISBN: ‎ 978-3031534485 Find this book When it started in 1973, what became the Spacelab program was the first example of international partnership in space. It
- [The National Space Society Mourns the Passing of CEO Anita Gale](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-mourns-the-passing-of-ceo-anita-gale/) - Veteran Aerospace Engineer Was a Member of the Organization for 33 Years The National Space Society mourns the passing of its CEO and longtime Board member Anita Gale. She took the position of Chief Executive Officer of the decades-old organization in 2021 after serving multiple Board terms as well as holding other senior officer positions.
- [Overview of NSS 2024 International Space Development Conference, Los Angeles, May 23-26](https://nss.org/overview-of-nss-2024-international-space-development-conference-los-angeles-may-23-26/) - Hosted by Melissa Navia of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," the ISDC Features Over 100 Sessions and Keynotes by Major Aerospace and Newspace Leaders. The National Space Society’s International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®) will be held in Los Angeles, California, next week from May 23-26. The ISDC is the annual keynote event of NSS, bringing
- [Space Author and Historian Rod Pyle to be Awarded NSS Space Pioneer Award](https://nss.org/space-author-and-historian-rod-pyle-to-be-awarded-nss-space-pioneer-award/) - Award for Pyle’s Body of Work in Media, Including 20 Nonfiction Space Books, NASA Publications, Recording Space History, and Excellence in Space Journalism On May 25, the National Space Society will give its prestigious Space Pioneer Award for Media to Rod Pyle, noted space book author and historian, writer of numerous NASA publications, space journalist
- [NSS and Space Frontier Foundation Support Space Legislation Bill H.R. 3965](https://nss.org/nss-and-space-frontier-foundation-support-space-legislation-bill-h-r-3965/) - Image: NASA SpaceX Crew 5 Launch. Credit: NASA Bill Includes an Extension of the Current Learning Period for Human Spaceflight Safety Regulation The National Space Society and Space Frontier Foundation endorsed Congressional efforts to pass H.R. 3935, a multi-year FAA policy and funding bill which includes a several-month extension of the current limit on human
- [NSS Florida Chapter Reaches Out to the Community](https://nss.org/nss-florida-chapter-reaches-out-to-the-community/) - Photo: Gabriel Rothblatt, member of the NSS Board of Directors, at Port Canaveral NSS table. By Jennifer Munz Greetings, fellow members of the National Space Society (NSS). The Florida Chapter is officially back in business, the business of promoting space. We are thrilled to share the latest updates and highlights from our activities aimed at
- [NSS Supports Elevation of the Office of Commercial Space Transportation out of the Federal Aviation Administration](https://nss.org/nss-supports-elevation-of-the-office-of-commercial-space-transportation-out-of-the-federal-aviation-administration/) - New Office Reporting Directly to the Secretary of Transportation Would Keep the U.S. at the Forefront of Space Commerce and Development The National Space Society (NSS) applauds the April 23 recommendation by the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC) to move the Office of Commercial Space Transportation, known as AST, out of Federal Aviation Administration
- [Space Forum May 9: A Launch Director’s Perspective](https://nss.org/space-forum-may-9-a-launch-directors-perspective/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, May 9, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT A Launch Director’s Perspective Register for this Space Forum with Bob Sieck Space Shuttle Launch Director (Ret) NASA Kennedy Space Center "Go for Launch." When listening to the countdown for a rocket launch, those
- [YouTube Sensations Issac Arthur and Brian McManus to Appear at National Space Society Conference](https://nss.org/youtube-sensations-issac-arthur-and-brian-mcmanus-to-appear-at-national-space-society-conference/) - Both Creators Host Hugely Popular YouTube Channels Featuring Science and Engineering Isaac Arthur and Brian McManus, the creators and hosts of the hugely popular “Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur” (SFIA) and “Real Engineering” YouTube channels, will appear at the National Space Society’s 2024 International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®), which will be presented at the
- [Book Review: NASA's Discovery Program](https://nss.org/book-review-nasas-discovery-program/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: NASA’s Discovery Program: The First Twenty Years of Competitive Planetary Exploration Author: Susan Niebur, with David W. Brown Format: Hardcover/Paperback/Kindle/free PDF from NASA Pages: 444 Publisher: NASA History Division Date: January 2024 Retail price: $55.08/$13.06/$0.99/Free ISBN: 979-8876271341 Last October, NASA’s Psyche spacecraft departed Earth. After a gravity assist
- [Space Forum May 2: The Lunar EagleCam Adventure](https://nss.org/space-forum-may-2-the-lunar-eaglecam-adventure/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, May 2, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT From Campus to the Cosmos: The EagleCam Adventure Register for this Space Forum with Vikas Patel Undergraduate Student Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2023 Astronaut Scholar Join us for an informative space forum to learn
- [Book Review: The Music of Space](https://nss.org/book-review-the-music-of-space/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Peter Spasov Title: The Music of Space: Scoring the Cosmos in Film and Television Author: Chris Carberry Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 307 Publisher: McFarland & Company Date: March 2024 Retail Price: $39.95\.49 ISBN: 978-1476688978 Find this book When people first told stories of space in moving pictures, music played a key role.
- [Book Review: First Contact: Scientific Breakthroughs in the Hunt for Life Beyond Earth](https://nss.org/book-review-first-contact-scientific-breakthroughs-in-the-hunt-for-life-beyond-earth/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: Charlene Brusso From Ad Astra Fall 2011 Title: First Contact: Scientific Breakthroughs in the Hunt for Life Beyond Earth Author: Marc Kaufman NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardbound Pages: 240 Publisher: Simon and Schuster Date: April 2011 Retail Price: $26.99 ISBN: 1439109001 Before the end of this century, scientists
- [Dr. Pascal Lee, Discoverer of New Martian Volcano, to Speak at International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/dr-pascal-lee-discoverer-of-new-martian-volcano-to-speak-at-international-space-development-conference/) - Dr. Pascal Lee, a planetary scientist with the SETI Institute and NASA Ames, founder of the Mars Institute and a professor of planetary science at Kepler Space University, will speak at the National Space Society’s 2024 International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®), held from May 23-26, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lee’s principal talk will
- [Jordan Noone of Embedded Ventures to Speak at the NSS International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/jordan-noone-of-embedded-ventures-to-speak-at-the-nss-international-space-development-conference/) - Space Entrepreneur and Founding CTO of Relativity Space to Discuss the Newspace Enterprise Jordan Noone, General Partner of Embedded Ventures and founding CTO of rocket company Relativity Space, will join the roster of preeminent speakers at the National Space Society’s 2024 International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®), which will be presented at the LAX Sheraton Gateway
- [Astronaut Hoot Gibson Speaks to NSS Iowa Chapter](https://nss.org/astronaut-hoot-gibson-speaks-to-nss-iowa-chapter/) - Photo: Gibson’s first shuttle mission was the first to land at Kennedy Space Center. Credit: NASA By Robin Scott Robert “Hoot” Gibson is not only a great NASA astronaut, he is also a great storyteller. On January 8 he provided the Iowa Chapter with unique insights from his outstanding career both as a Navy pilot and space shuttle astronaut. His talk
- [Book Review: Alien Earths](https://nss.org/book-review-alien-earths/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Peter Spasov Title: Alien Earths: The New Science of Planet Hunting in the Cosmos Author: Lisa Kaltenegger Format: Hardcover, Kindle Pages: 288 Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Date: April 2024 Retail Price: $30.00/$14.99 ISBN: 978-1250283634 Find this book In Alien Earths, Kaltenegger’s aim is to answer whether we are alone in the
- [Children's Book Review: An Unlikely Astronaut](https://nss.org/childrens-book-review-an-unlikely-astronaut/) - Category: Children’s Books Reviewed by: Susan Raizer Title: An Unlikely Astronaut Author: Susan Kilrain with Francis French Illustrator: Becky Hardy Age Range: 5-8 years Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 32 Publisher: Book Press Publishing Date: October 2023 Retail Price: $19.95/$8.95 ISBN-13: 978-1947305731 Find this book Former astronaut Susan Kilrain never let the obstacles placed before her to
- [NASA Astronaut Jose Hernandez to appear at the NSS International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/nasa-astronaut-jose-hernandez-to-appear-at-the-nss-international-space-development-conference/) - Former Astronaut was the Subject of the Amazon Hit Movie A Million Miles Away Former NASA astronaut and STEM advocate Jose Hernandez will give a keynote speech at the National Space Society’s 2024 International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®), as well as addressing youth attending the conference’s STEM sessions. Hernandez followed a unique path into his
- [Star Trek's Melissa Navia to Host the NSS International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/star-treks-melissa-navia-to-host-the-nss-international-space-development-conference/) - The National Space Society is pleased to announce Melissa Navia, who portrays Lieutenant Ortegas in “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” will be the host of the 2024 International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®). The ISDC will be held on May 23-26, 2024, in Los Angeles, California at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel at LAX. Though best known
- [NSS Town Hall April 11: ISDC Preview](https://nss.org/nss-town-hall-april-11-isdc-preview/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Town Hall Thursday, April 11, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST A Preview of the 2024 NSS International Space Development Conference (ISDC): No Limits Register for this Town Hall With Embark on humanity's greatest adventure at the 42nd annual International Space Development Conference (ISDC)
- [March Storm Report](https://nss.org/march-storm-report/) - Image: NSS COO Dale Skran stands next to Representative Summer Lee (D-PA) during March Storm By Jonathan Dagle, NSS Policy Committee Chair March Storm, the premier space development advocacy event, was held in Washington, DC, March 11-13, 2024. About 27 citizen advocates met with 75 offices, including members of the House of Representatives, the Senate,
- [Proposed Commercial Spaceflight Operations Act of 2024](https://nss.org/proposed-commercial-spaceflight-operations-act-of-2024/) - By Grant Henriksen and Jonathan Dagle, NSS Policy Committee The Global Spaceport Alliance (GSA) has put forth a legislative proposal entitled the "Commercial Spaceflight Operations Act of 2024." GSA's proposal aims to strengthen the nation's position in space by supporting "the licensing and operation of commercial space transportation systems and spaceports." This would be accomplished
- [NASA Astronaut Susan Kilrain to Speak at the NSS International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/nasa-astronaut-susan-kilrain-to-speak-at-the-nss-international-space-development-conference/) - Kilrain Was the Youngest Person to Pilot a Space Shuttle Susan Kilrain, an aerospace engineer and former NASA astronaut, will join the roster of preeminent speakers at the National Space Society’s 2024 International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®). Kilrain flew on the space shuttle twice and was the second woman to pilot the vehicle. Her first
- [Max Haot, CEO of Vast Space, to Speak at NSS International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/max-haot-ceo-of-vast-space-to-speak-at-nss-international-space-development-conference/) - Haot Will Speak About the Opportunities Presented by Artificial Gravity Platforms in Earth Orbit Max Haot, the CEO of Vast Space, will join the roster of preeminent speakers at the National Space Society’s 2024 International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®). Haot founded a company called Launcher in 2017 to develop space tugs and orbital payload platforms,
- [NASA/JPL Chief Engineer Rob Manning to Appear at the NSS International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/nasa-jpl-chief-engineer-rob-manning-to-appear-at-the-nss-international-space-development-conference/) - Led the Engineering for Mars Rover Missions Rob Manning, the Chief Engineer for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, will appear at the National Space Society’s 2024 International Space Development Conference (ISDC) in May. Manning will be featured in a keynote talk as well as speaking to the youth audience during the four-day event. You can learn
- [NSS Mourns the Passing of George Abbey](https://nss.org/nss-mourns-the-passing-of-george-abbey/) - NASA Luminary Had a Key Role Across the History of Human Spaceflight George W. S. Abbey, who had a key role in the American human spaceflight program lasting decades, passed on March 24. Abbey’s path to aerospace began as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force with over 4000 hours of flight time, followed by
- [William Shatner to Appear at the NSS International Space Development Conference to Receive Heinlein Award](https://nss.org/william-shatner-to-appear-at-the-nss-international-space-development-conference-to-receive-heinlein-award/) - Famed Star Trek actor, celebrity, and private astronaut William Shatner will appear at the National Space Society’s 2024 International Space Development Conference (ISDC) in May. Mr. Shatner will be accepting the Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Award, which “honors those individuals who have made significant, lifetime contributions to the creation of a free spacefaring civilization” for
- [Book Review: Japan in Space](https://nss.org/book-review-japan-in-space/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: Japan in Space: Past, Present and Future Author: Brian Harvey Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 448 Publisher: Springer Date: November 2023 Retail price: $37.99/$19.24 ISBN: 978-3031455711 Find this book Last September, a small capsule from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission landed in the Utah desert. Inside the capsule were samples of the
- [April 2 Zoom Meeting with Astronaut Susan Kilrain](https://nss.org/april-2-zoom-meeting-with-astronaut-susan-kilrain/) - The National Space Society Iowa Chapter is providing an opportunity to hear from and meet with former NASA astronaut Commander Susan Kilrain. This will be available to anyone via Zoom. At the in-person meeting she will also have copies of her new children's book An Unlikely Astronaut available for purchase and signing. Guest: Commander Susan
- [Book Review: The Asteroid Hunter](https://nss.org/book-review-the-asteroid-hunter/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Mark Lardas Title: The Asteroid Hunter: A Scientist’s Journey to the Dawn of Our Solar System Author: Dante S. Lauretta Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 336 Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Date: March 2024 Retail Price: $30.00/$14.99 ISBN: ‎ 978-1538722947 Find this book Discovered in 1999, the asteroid now named Bennu is in an
- [NSS Cites Third Test of the SpaceX Starship as a Milestone Towards a Spacefaring Civilization](https://nss.org/nss-cites-third-test-of-the-spacex-starship-as-a-milestone-towards-a-spacefaring-civilization/) - Yesterday’s Test Flight Brings Frequent and Affordable Spaceflight Closer Than Ever On the morning of March 14 SpaceX conducted a third test flight of its Starship/Super Heavy launch system from Boca Chica, Texas. The enormous launcher, which is intended to be fully reusable and to fly frequently with a fast turnaround, stands taller than the
- [Space Forum March 14: Space Coast Rocket Landscape](https://nss.org/space-forum-march-14-space-coast-rocket-landscape/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, March 14, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Navigating the Florida Space Coast Rocket Landscape Register for this Space Forum with Laura Forczyk Founder and Executive Director – Astralytical Researcher, Consultant and Author In 2023, Florida's Space Coast witnessed a spectacular
- [Children's Book Review: Star Sailor](https://nss.org/childrens-book-review-star-sailor/) - Category: Children's Books Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: Star Sailor: The Overview Effect Chronicles Authors: Annahita Nezami and Frank White Format: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle Pages: 92 Publisher: Multiverse Publishing LLC Date: October 2022 Retail price: $28.50/$19.99/$9.99 ISBN: 979-8986653822 Find this book To some admirers, astronauts are like real-life superheroes. While superheroes fly through the air,
- [Space Forum March 7: Solar Eclipse Experience](https://nss.org/space-forum-march-7-solar-eclipse-experience/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, March 7, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Maximizing Your Solar Eclipse Experience Register for this Space Forum with Jim Plaxco President, Chicago Society for Space Studies NSS Space Ambassador Are you ready for an astronomical adventure? The "Great North American Eclipse,"
- [Book Review: Space Shuttle Stories](https://nss.org/book-review-space-shuttle-stories/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Susan Raizer Title: Space Shuttle Stories: Firsthand Astronaut Accounts from All 135 Missions Author: Tom Jones Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 320 pages Publisher: Smithsonian Books Date: October 2023 Retail Price: $35.00/$21.99 ISBN: 978-1588347541 Find this book Space Shuttle Stories is composed of at least one astronaut’s impressions of each of the 135
- [Book Review: Goodnight Moon Base](https://nss.org/book-review-goodnight-moon-base/) - Category: Children’s Books Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: Goodnight Moon Base Author: Brett Hoffstadt Illustrator: Steve Tanaka Format: Hardcover/Paperback/Kindle Pages: 32 Publisher: Aero Maestro Date: February 2022 Retail price: $24.95/$13.95/$5.99 ISBN: 978-1956622065 Find this book Most space buffs have a unique story about how they became fascinated with the cosmos. It could have been during
- [Book Review: How to Be a Rocket Scientist](https://nss.org/book-review-how-to-be-a-rocket-scientist/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: How to Be a Rocket Scientist: 10 Powerful Tips to Enter the Aerospace Field and Launch the Career of Your Dreams Author: Brett Hoffstadt Format: Paperback Pages: 52 Publisher: Aero Maestro Date: October 2021 Retail price: $9.95 ISBN: 978-1956622027 Find this book Brett Hoffstadt’s book How to Be
- [NSS Congratulates Intuitive Machines and NASA on the First Commercial Lunar Landing](https://nss.org/nss-congratulates-intuitive-machines-and-nasa-on-the-first-commercial-lunar-landing/) - Private Mission to the Moon Marks America’s First Lunar Landing Since 1972 In a milestone achievement, private company Intuitive Machines succeeded in scoring the first U.S.-backed landing on the lunar surface since Apollo 17 departed in 1972. The privately-developed lander, dubbed Odysseus, made a soft landing near the lunar south pole at 6:23 Eastern Time
- [NSS’ Chantelle Baier’s Odyssey to the Moon](https://nss.org/nss-chantelle-baiers-odyssey-to-the-moon/) - Art, Technology, and a Lunar Gallery (photos below) By Burt Dicht, NSS Managing Director of Membership The National Space Society extends its heartfelt congratulations to NSS Board member Chantelle Baier for the historic achievement of having a payload on the Intuitive Machines Nova-C lunar lander, Odysseus, also affectionately known as "Odie." Successfully launched on a
- [NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Exclusive on “This Week in Space”](https://nss.org/nasa-deputy-administrator-pam-melroy-exclusive-on-this-week-in-space/) - Ms. Melroy Joined the National Space Society’s Rod Pyle and Space.com’s Tariq Malik NASA Deputy Administrator Pamela Melroy joined Ad Astra magazine Editor-in-Chief Rod Pyle and Space.com Editor-in-Chief Tariq Malik for an inspiring discussion on episode #98 of “This Week in Space” on February 16. Discussion topics included NASA’s current priorities on the Moon, her
- [Book Review: The New World on Mars](https://nss.org/book-review-the-new-world-on-mars/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Douglas G. Adler Title: The New World on Mars: What We Can Create on the Red Planet Author: Robert Zubrin Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 306 Publisher: Diversion Date: Feb 2024 Retail price: $28.99/$17.99 ISBN: 978-1635768800 Find this book The notion of humans traveling to, and subsequently colonizing, the planet Mars has consumed
- [Get Virtual Passport to NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 Mission](https://nss.org/get-virtual-passport-to-nasas-spacex-crew-8-mission/) - YOU Are Invited to Be a NASA Virtual Guest for the Launch of NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 Mission NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin will lift off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft from Launch Complex 39A to perform research, technology demonstrations, and maintenance activities aboard the space
- [Iowa Chapter Zoom Presentation on Space Sustainability February 26](https://nss.org/iowa-chapter-zoom-presentation-on-space-sustainability-february-26/) - Event: An Introduction to Space Sustainability with Gene Fujii of AstroscaleDate and Time: Monday, February 26 at 5:30 p.m. Central TimeLocation: DMACC West Campus, 5959 Grand Ave., West Des MoinesJoin Zoom Meeting: https://DMACC.zoom.us/j/95123855678 The NSS Iowa Chapter is pleased to present a Zoom presentation by Gene Fujii, the Chief Engineer for Astroscale, a company dedicated
- [Space Forum February 15: NSS Space Policy and March Storm](https://nss.org/space-forum-february-15-nss-space-policy-and-march-storm/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, February 15, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST NSS Space Policy and March Storm Register for this Space Forum With Special Guest Jonathan Dagle Technologist, Futurist, and Strategist NSS Policy Chair and Planetary Defense Policy Lead Join us for an enlightening Town
- [Book Review: Space Bites](https://nss.org/book-review-space-bites/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Loretta Hall Title: Space Bites: Reflections of a NASA Food Scientist Author: Vickie Kloeris Format: Paperback Pages: 141 pages Publisher: Ballast Books Date: November 2023 Retail Price: $16.99 ISBN: 978-1955026802 Find this book Space Bites is about much more than just what astronauts eat in space. Vickie Kloeris’ memoir reveals the
- [Final Call for Abstracts for the NSS 2024 International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/final-call-for-abstracts-for-the-nss-2024-international-space-development-conference/) - Speaking Proposals will be Accepted at the Conference Portal Through March 31, 2024 The National Space Society invites those interested in presenting at the annual International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®) to submit abstracts before March 31, 2024. The ISDC will be held on May 23-26, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. Presentations covering a variety of
- [Space Forum February 8: Hollywood Goes to Space](https://nss.org/space-forum-february-8-hollywood-goes-to-space/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, February 8, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Hollywood Goes to Space Register for this Space Forum With Special Guest Danica Vallone Founder and CEO, Red Hen Industries Movies have long been a medium for storytelling and entertainment. For space enthusiasts, a
- [Book Review: Space, The Human Story](https://nss.org/book-review-space-the-human-story/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Douglas G. Adler Title: Space: The Human Story Author: Tim Peake Format: Hardcover/Paperback/Kindle Pages: 330 Publisher: Century Date: October 2023 Retail Price: $38.00/$24.00/$17.99 ISBN: 978- 1529913514 Find this book There are a great many books that detail the history of human spaceflight. Some are geared for newcomers to the topic that
- [Book Review: NACA to NASA to Now](https://nss.org/book-review-naca-to-nasa-to-now/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: NACA to NASA to Now: The Frontiers of Air and Space in the American Century Author: Roger D. Launius Format: Paperback / free PDF or EPUB Pages: 292 Publisher: NASA History Division Date: February 2023 Retail price: $27.75 / Free ISBN: 979-8377123712 Find hardcopy of this book. Get
- [Book Review: Planet Earth, Past and Present](https://nss.org/book-review-planet-earth-past-and-present/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: John J. Vester Title: Planet Earth, Past and Present: Parallels Between Our World and its Celestial Neighbors Author: Michael Carroll Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 454 Publisher: Springer Praxis Date: October 2023 Retail Price: $37.99/$19.24 ISBN: 978-3031413599 Find this book It’s said that you can’t tell a book by its cover. Sometimes that
- [NSS Congratulates NASA on the Distribution of the OTPS Space Solar Power Report](https://nss.org/nss-congratulates-nasa-on-the-distribution-of-the-otps-space-solar-power-report/) - NASA’s Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy Publishes Report on Clean Power from Space but Leaves Critical Gaps in Technology and Economic Assessments Image: A space solar power station. Credit: John Mankins The National Space Society (NSS) congratulates NASA’s Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS) on the completion of its new report entitled “Space-Based
- [NSS North Houston Hosts Meeting on Air Traffic Control and Space Launches](https://nss.org/nss-north-houston-hosts-meeting-on-air-traffic-control-and-space-launches/) - By Robin Scott The NSS North Houston Chapter hosted Houston Air Traffic Controllers Holly Cron and Jesse Strickland who spoke on “How Air Traffic Control (ATC) Operations are affected by Space Travel.” Their talk was timely because of the increase of space launches. The U.S. has 14 space launch and re-entry ports, i.e., spaceports. Air Traffic Controllers
- [NSS Applauds Success of New United Launch Alliance Vulcan Rocket](https://nss.org/nss-applauds-success-of-new-united-launch-alliance-vulcan-rocket/) - New Booster Offers Competition and Dependability for U.S. Launch Requirements The new United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan booster launched on its maiden journey at 2:18 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, January 8. Besides being a certification flight, the new rocket carried a range of payloads, ranging from a suite of instruments provided by NASA to
- [Book Review: Cosmonaut: A Cultural History](https://nss.org/book-review-cosmonaut-a-cultural-history/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Loretta Hall Title: Cosmonaut: A Cultural History Author: Cathleen S. Lewis Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 324 pages Publisher: University of Florida Press Date: August 2023 Retail Price: $38.00/$28.99 ISBN: 978-1683403708 Find this book The subtitle of this book is important. Although the book contains some interesting anecdotes about specific cosmonauts, it is
- [Join NSS Iowa Chapter Zoom Meeting with Astronaut Hoot Gibson](https://nss.org/join-nss-iowa-chapter-zoom-meeting-with-astronaut-hoot-gibson/) - Guest Speaker: Captain Robert "Hoot" GibsonDate and Time: Monday January 29, 5:30 p.m. CSTLocation: DMACC West Campus, 5959 Grand Ave., West Des MoinesJoin Zoom Meeting: https://DMACC.zoom.us/j/95123855678Meeting ID: 951 2385 5678 Captain Robert “Hoot” Gibson entered the United States Navy after college and served as a fighter pilot in the F-4 “Phantom” and F-14 “Tomcat” aircraft,
- [Book Review: Space Forces](https://nss.org/book-review-space-forces/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Dale Skran Title: Space Forces: A Critical History of Life in Outer Space Author: Fred Scharmen Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 272 Publisher: Verso Date: November 2021 Retail Price: $26.95/$9.99 ISBN: 978-1786637352 Find this book Fred Scharmen, a teacher of architecture and urban design at Morgan State University in Space Forces embarks on
- [SpaceX 2023 End of Year Roundup](https://nss.org/spacex-2023-end-of-year-roundup/) - Image: Starship/Superheavy second flight test courtesy SpaceX. By Dale Skran, NSS Chief Operating Officer With two wars going on and a U.S. presidential election looming, you may have missed some amazing progress in terms of access to space. SpaceX set new records aplenty in 2022, but 2023 exceeds them all by a large margin. Let
- [Sacramento NSS Chapter Kicks Off High School STEM Contest](https://nss.org/sacramento-nss-chapter-kicks-off-high-school-stem-contest/) - Free MiniCube Balloon Flights to the Upper Atmosphere Image courtesy JP Aerospace The Sacramento L5 Society (SacL5), one of the oldest continuous non-profit space advocacy groups in the U.S. and a founding chapter in the National Space Society (NSS), is excited to announce the SacL5 MiniCube Contest, a new STEM contest for high schools. SacL5
- [Book Review: Abundance](https://nss.org/book-review-abundance/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: Tierney O'Dea From Ad Astra Summer 2012 Title: Abundance: The Future Is Better than You Think Author: Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover Pages: 400 Publisher: Free Press Date: February 2012 Retail Price: $26.99 ISBN: 1451614217 There's a reason apocalypse entertainment is so popular
- [Space Launcheon Series #2 with Astronaut Chris Ferguson](https://nss.org/space-launcheon-series-2-with-astronaut-chris-ferguson/) - By Jennifer Muntz, NSS Membership Coordinator, and Burt Dicht, NSS Managing Director of Membership Ensuring the safety and success of human spaceflight missions is crucial for advancing space exploration. Retired NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson emphasized this during a recent event at the Center for Space Education at the Kennedy Space Center, where the National Space
- [ISDC 2011 Keynote Speech - Jeff Greason - A Settlement Strategy for NASA](https://nss.org/isdc-2011-keynote-speech-jeff-greason-a-settlement-strategy-for-nasa/) - Jeff Greason's speech at the Awards Dinner at the 2011 NSS International Space Development Conference is being widely regarded as a major statement in the field of space policy. A video of the speech is now on the NSS website. Greason is President of XCOR Aerospace and was a member of the Augustine Committee (Review
- [NSS Leaders Testify Before the U.S. House of Representatives](https://nss.org/nss-leaders-testify-before-the-u-s-house-of-representatives/) - Image: Dr. Greg Autry, second from left, and Michelle Hanlon, at far right, testifying at the House hearing. On December 12, Dr. Greg Autry and Michelle Hanlon, Esq, both affiliated with the National Space Society (NSS), addressed the U.S. House of Representatives for its hearing on “The Mineral Supply Chain and the New Space Race.”
- [Book Review: Colonies in Space](https://nss.org/book-review-colonies-in-space/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: Al Globus Title: Colonies in Space Author: T. A. Heppenheimer NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardbound / Paperback Pages: 224 Publisher: Stackpole / Warner Books Date: 1977 / 1980 ISBN: 0811703975 / 0446955590 Complete online copy of this book Colonies in Space by T. A. Heppenheimer is, quite simply,
- [Space Forum December 14: 2023 Year in Review](https://nss.org/space-forum-december-14-2023-year-in-review/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, December 14, 2023, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST 2023 Space Year in Review Register for this Space Forum With Special Guest Larry Boyle Moderated by Jim Plaxco In the 2023 Space Year in Review presentation, Chicago Society for Space Studies (CSSS) VP
- [Book Review: Moonshot](https://nss.org/book-review-moonshot/) - Category: Children’s Book Reviewed by: Marianne Dyson Title: Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 Author: Brian Floca Ages: 4-8 Format: Hardcover Pages: 48 Publisher: Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books Date: April 2009 Retail Price: $17.99 ISBN: 141695046X Find this book I've read dozens of books about the first landing on the Moon, and Moonshot: The Flight of
- [NSS “Live in a Healthy Space” Student Design Competition](https://nss.org/nss-live-in-a-healthy-space-student-design-competition/) - People residing and working in space, space settlements, or on long-duration space flights will need to produce infrastructures and food to maintain healthy lifestyles. The National Space Society’s “Live in a Healthy Space” Design Competition challenges middle and high school students (ages 12-18) to design one specific component of a space settlement – An Agricultural
- [The NSS 2024 Martine Rothblatt Space Settlement in Our Lifetime Competition Now Open](https://nss.org/the-nss-2024-martine-rothblatt-space-settlement-in-our-lifetime-competition-now-open/) - Image of Kalpana One space settlement courtesy Bryan Versteeg, spacehabs.com $32,000 in Cash Awards Given for Best Space-Related Business Plans — Deadline March 1, 2024 The National Space Society’s Martine Rothblatt Space Settlement in Our Lifetime Prize Business Plan Competition is now accepting submissions for its 2024 award cycle. This competition gives cash awards for
- [Super Deep Ecology: The Greening of Space](https://nss.org/super-deep-ecology-the-greening-of-space/) - Traditionally, environmentalists argue we should protect the environment because this is good for human welfare. No one wants polluted air or water. A beautiful view adds value to a home. Recently, another argument for protecting the environment has been gaining ground. Proponents of Deep Ecology claim that deeper thinking (than that which has been done
- [NSS Congratulates NASA and Blue Origin for Lunar Lander Selection](https://nss.org/nss-congratulates-nasa-and-blue-origin-for-lunar-lander-selection/) - Image: Artist’s concept of the Blue Moon lander. Credit: Blue Origin. Second Human Landing System Contract Encourages Competition and Innovation The National Space Society congratulates Blue Origin of Kent, Washington for their selection by NASA to develop a second human lunar landing system (HLS) by the end of the decade. The first HLS contract went
- [NSS at Partnership in Education Event at Kennedy Space Center](https://nss.org/nss-at-partnership-in-education-event-at-kennedy-space-center/) - By Jennifer Muntz, NSS Member Coordinator On October 10th, an inspiring breakfast event took flight at the Center for Space Education at the Kennedy Space Center. Connections and networking were the payload, supporting the educational needs of children was the fuel, and the result was an impressive launch that focused on improving the experiences for
- [New NSS Paper on Sharing the Benefits of Space](https://nss.org/new-nss-paper-on-sharing-the-benefits-of-space/) - By Grant Henriksen NSS Policy Committee Benefit sharing is a concept that refers to the distribution of benefits derived from the exploration and use of outer space among different stakeholders. Article I of the Outer Space Treaty (OST) says that outer space is the province of all mankind. Space is a potential source of immense
- [Book Review: Nuclear Rockets](https://nss.org/book-review-nuclear-rockets/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: John J. Vester Title: Nuclear Rockets: To the Moon and Mars Author: Manfred “Dutch” von Ehrenfried Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 270 Publisher: Kindle Direct Publishing Date: April 2023 Retail Price: $43.95/$9.95 ISBN: 979-8377421252 Find this book The first thing you’ll notice about this book is that it is loaded with front and
- [NSS Congratulates SpaceX on Second Test Flight of Starship](https://nss.org/nss-congratulates-spacex-on-second-test-flight-of-starship/) - Partially Successful Flight Reached Space and Demonstrated New “Hot Staging” System The National Space Society congratulates SpaceX on the second test of its Starship/Super Heavy launch system. While the 400-foot (122-meter) vehicle did not complete all desired goals, the flight successfully tested the new launch complex and a new “hot staging” system, while checking off
- [Ad Astra Wins MARCOM Gold Award for Creativity in Communication](https://nss.org/ad-astra-wins-marcom-gold-award-for-creativity-in-communication/) - Ad Astra, the NSS quarterly print, digital, and audio magazine, has won a 2023 MARCOM Gold Award. The awards are given yearly for "Excellence in marketing and communication while recognizing the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals." Rod Pyle, Editor-in-Chief of the magazine, cited his small team for their hard work and devotion
- [Book Review:  Holdout](https://nss.org/book-review-holdout/) - Category: Fiction Reviewed by: John J. Vester Title: Holdout Author: Jeffrey Kluger Format: Hardcover, paperback, Kindle Pages: 352 Publisher: Dutton Date: August 2022 Retail Price: $26.00/$17.00/$11.99 ISBN: 978-0593184714 Find this book In Holdout, author Jeffrey Kluger has created a sweeping yet intimate tale about the destruction of the natural environment and human lives. The story
- [A Celebration of Hermann Oberth, One of the First Space Pioneers](https://nss.org/a-celebration-of-hermann-oberth-one-of-the-first-space-pioneers/) - By Hoyt Davidson, NSS Executive Vice President The National Space Society celebrates the 100th anniversary of the seminal 1923 publication of Hermann Oberth's Die Rakete zu den Planetenräumen (The Rocket into Planetary Space). Mr. Oberth was considered to be a founding father of rocketry and astronautics. His self-published book, based on a rejected PhD thesis,
- [Call for Abstracts for the NSS 2024 International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/call-for-abstracts-for-the-nss-2024-international-space-development-conference/) - Speaking Proposals will be Accepted at the Conference Website Through March 31, 2024 Potential speakers are welcome to submit abstracts for the National Space Society’s annual International Space Development Conference® which will be held on May 23-26, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Presentations covering a wide variety of space exploration, development, and policy topics are
- [NSS Town Hall Sept 9: NSS Policy Committee](https://nss.org/nss-town-hall-sept-9-nss-policy-committee/) - You are Invited to the National Space Society Town Hall Thursday, September 9, 2021, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT REGISTER FOR THIS ONLINE EVENT Subject: The NSS Policy Committee with Special Guests As a grass-roots advocacy and educational organization, the National Space Society takes positions on space activities from NASA to industry to commercial
- [Book Review: The Case for Space Solar Power](https://nss.org/book-review-the-case-for-space-solar-power/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: Paul Werbos Title: The Case for Space Solar Power Author: John C. Mankins NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 488 Publisher: Virginia Edition Publishing Date: January, 2014 Retail Price: $49.95/$9.95 ISBN: 978-0991337002 This book provides a new watershed for space solar power. If you, like me, are one of
- [Book Review: Moonrush](https://nss.org/book-review-moonrush/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: Jeff Foust Courtesy of The Space Review Title: Moonrush: Improving Life on Earth with the Moon’s Resources Author: Dennis Wingo NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback Pages: 260 Publisher: Apogee Books Date: 2004 Retail Price: $24.95 ISBN: 1894959108 Through the years there have been many arguments made about utilizing
- [Book Review: Return to the Moon, by Harrison Schmitt](https://nss.org/book-review-return-to-the-moon-by-harrison-schmitt/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: Robert Z. Pearlman Reprinted from Ad Astra Spring 2006 Title: Return to the Moon: Exploration, Enterprise, and Energy in the Human Settlement of Space Author: Harrison H. Schmitt NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover Pages: 336 Publisher: Springer Date: November, 2005 Retail Price: $25.00 ISBN: 0387242856 Over the past
- [Book Review: The Moon: Resources, Future Development, and Settlement](https://nss.org/book-review-the-moon-resources-future-development-and-settlement/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: Gordon Woodcock Reprinted from Ad Astra Summer 2008 Title: The Moon: Resources, Future Development, and Settlement, 2nd Edition Author: David Schrunk, Burton Sharpe, Bonnie Cooper, and Madhu Thangavelu NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback Pages: 578 Publisher: Springer Praxis Date: 2007 Retail Price: $34.95 ISBN: 0387360557 The Moon is
- [Book Review:  The Value of the Moon](https://nss.org/book-review-the-value-of-the-moon/) - Reviewed by: Robert A. Lee Title: The Value of the Moon Author: Paul D. Spudis NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover Pages: 272 Publisher: Smithsonian Books Date: April 2016 Retail Price: $27.95 ISBN: 978-1588345035 Renowned lunar scientist Paul Spudis, recipient of the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal and the 2011 NSS Space Pioneer Award, makes his
- [Book Review: Lunar Settlements](https://nss.org/book-review-lunar-settlements/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: Steve Adamczyk From Ad Astra Summer 2011 Title: Lunar Settlements Editor: Haym Benaroya NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback Pages: 804 Publisher: CRC Press Date: February 2010 Retail Price: $149.95 ISBN: 1420083325 Human beings will return to the Moon. We don't know when it will happen, but with this
- [Book Review: Mining the Sky](https://nss.org/book-review-mining-the-sky/) - Category: Non-Fiction Reviewed by: Bart Leahy Title: Mining the Sky: Untold Riches from the Asteroids, Comets, and Planets Author: John S. Lewis NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback Pages: 300 Publisher: Perseus Books Group Date: 1997 Retail Price: $16.00 ISBN: 0201328194 Mining the Sky is one of the most important books space advocates
- [NSS Town Hall November 16 with Burt Dicht, NSS Director of Membership](https://nss.org/nss-town-hall-november-16-with-burt-dicht-nss-director-of-membership/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next NSS Town Hall Thursday, November 16, 2023, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST NSS Membership Overview Hosted byBurt DichtNSS Managing Director of Membership Register for this Town Hall The last two years have been very active and exciting, both for the National Space Society and for the
- [Space Elevator Academic Challenge Deadline Extended to December 1](https://nss.org/space-elevator-academic-challenge-deadline-extended-to-december-1/) - The International Space Elevator Consortium (ISEC), in conjunction with the National Space Society (NSS), is conducting a student academic challenge contest regarding the concept of space elevators. First prize is $2000 and a total of $7000 in prizes will be awarded. The contest is for individual students or teams of up to four students from
- [NSS Governor Janet Ivey Receives the Sally K. Ride Excellence in Education Award](https://nss.org/nss-governor-janet-ivey-receives-the-2023-sally-k-ride-excellence-in-education-award/) - Educator and STEM Advocate Feted by American Astronautical Society Janet Ivey, known for her PBS show “Janet’s Planet” and as an advocate of STEM/STEAM education and youth empowerment, has been recognized by the American Astronautical Society with the Sally K. Ride Excellence in Education Award. The National Space Society congratulates her on this well-deserved honor.
- [Book Review: The Next Space Race](https://nss.org/book-review-the-next-space-race/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: The Next Space Race: A Blueprint for American Primacy Authors: Richard M. Harrison and Peter A. Garretson Format: Hardcover/Paperback/Kindle Pages: 248 Publisher: Praeger Date: April 2023 Retail price: $77.00/$34.95/$16.98 ISBN: 978-1440880803 Find this book “Space should not be thought of as a costly burden but, rather, as an
- [Book Review: Dinner on Mars](https://nss.org/book-review-dinner-on-mars/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Susan Raizer Title: Dinner on Mars: The Technologies That Will Feed the Red Planet and Transform Agriculture on Earth Author: Lenore Newman and Evan D. G. Fraser Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 232 pages Publisher: ECW Press Date: October 2022 Retail Price: $19.95/$9.99 ISBN: 978-1770416628 Find this book Dinner on Mars began as
- [Movie Review: A Million Miles Away](https://nss.org/movie-review-a-million-miles-away/) - By Dale Skran I hadn’t heard much about this new film from Amazon Prime Video, but after seeing a review I decided to give it a try, and was pleasantly surprised. The film follows the life of real-life Shuttle astronaut, Jose Hernandez (played wonderfully well by Michael Pena), and is based on his autobiography, Reaching
- [Book Review: Bennu 3-D: Anatomy of an Asteroid](https://nss.org/book-review-bennu-3-d-anatomy-of-an-asteroid/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Peter Spasov Title: Bennu 3-D: Anatomy of an Asteroid Authors: Dante S. Lauretta, Brian May, Carina A. Bennett, Kenneth S. Coles, Claudia Manzoni, Catherine W. V. Wolner Format: Hardcover, Kindle Pages: 208 Publisher: University of Arizona Press Date: July 2023 Retail Price: $50.00/$40.00 ISBN: 978-0816551767 Find this book On September 24,
- [NSS Iowa October 16 Presentation on "Asteroid Autumn: Three Missions, Three Targets"](https://nss.org/nss-iowa-october-16-presentation-on-asteroid-autumn-three-missions-three-targets/) - The NSS Iowa Chapter meeting presentation on October 16, available world-wide via Zoom, will feature speaker Dan Hoy, local NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador and NSS Iowa Chapter Treasurer. Please join us in-person or via Zoom for his presentation: Title: "Asteroid Autumn: Three Missions. Three Targets" Date and Time: Monday, October 16. 5:30 p.m. Central
- [NSS Iowa Chapter Presents "Live from the Moon"](https://nss.org/nss-iowa-chapter-presents-live-from-the-moon/) - The NSS Iowa Chapter invites you to join them for a video presentation chronicling the contributions of Iowa-based Collins Radio (now Collins Aerospace) to the early U.S. Space Program. The documentary program "Live from the Moon - The Collins Story - Connecting the Moon to the Earth" follows Apollo 11 and America's landing of men
- [NSS Pushes to Prevent Dramatic Downgrade of New Horizons Science Mission](https://nss.org/nss-pushes-to-prevent-dramatic-downgrade-of-new-horizons-science-mission/) - NSS Joins with Beyond Earth Institute and Space Frontier Foundation to Prevent Devastating Budget Cuts The National Space Society recently joined forces with the Beyond Earth Institute and the Space Frontier Foundation to encourage NASA to rethink budget cuts to New Horizons, one of the most successful deep-space robotic missions in NASA's storied history. The
- [NSS Advances a United Nations Sustainable Development Goal for Human Space Expansion](https://nss.org/nss-advances-a-united-nations-sustainable-development-goal-for-human-space-expansion/) - NSS Makes the Case for Facilitating Sustainability on Earth by Expanding Humanity into Space On September 15, 2023, the National Space Society, in partnership with Space Renaissance International (SRI), will host a joint session in New York City to advocate for the inclusion of an 18th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) focused on the expansion of
- [Book Review: The Six: The Untold Story of America’s First Women Astronauts](https://nss.org/book-review-the-six-the-untold-story-of-americas-first-women-astronauts/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Douglas G. Adler Title: The Six: The Untold Story of America’s First Women Astronauts Author: Loren Grush Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 432 Publisher: Scribner Date: September 2023 Retail Price: $32.50/$16.99 ISBN: 978-1982172800 Find this book On January 16, 1978 NASA announced the composition of the 8th group of astronauts selected to fly
- [Book Review: The Boy Who Reached for the Stars](https://nss.org/book-review-the-boy-who-reached-for-the-stars/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Peter Spasov Title: The Boy Who Reached for the Stars: A Memoir Author: Elio Morillo with Cecilia Molinari Format: Hardcover, Kindle Pages: 208 Publisher: HarperOne Date: June 2023 Retail Price: $28.99/$12.99 ISBN: 978-0063214316 Find this book From poverty to the surface of Mars demands a journey of perseverance. But love too
- [NSS Applauds India’s Chandrayaan 3 Landing on Lunar South Pole](https://nss.org/nss-applauds-indias-chandrayaan-3-landing-on-lunar-south-pole/) - Image: The Moon's surface from Chandrayaan-3. Credit: ISRO. NSS Indian Chapters Jubilant Over Successful Touchdown Just a few days after Russia's Luna 26 lander apparently impacted the lunar surface, India's Chandrayaan 3 lander successfully touched down near the lunar south pole on August 23. It is the first lander and rover to reach the polar
- [New Horizons Mission to the Kuiper Belt Expecting Crippling Funding Cut](https://nss.org/new-horizons-mission-to-the-kuiper-belt-expecting-crippling-funding-cut/) - Photo: Pluto as imaged by New Horizons, the first spacecraft to do so. Credit: NASA/SWRI/JHUAPL. Plans Include Dismissal of Current Science Staff—National Space Society Urges Continued Funding and Signing Petition of Support (go.nss.org/new-horizons) NASA’s highly successful New Horizons mission, which was the first and only planned spacecraft to explore the Kuiper Belt, is facing a
- [NSS CEO Anita Gale Honored with University of Washington Distinguished Alumni Award](https://nss.org/nss-ceo-anita-gale-honored-with-university-of-washington-distinguished-alumni-award/) - Past Award Winners Include an X-15 Pilot, Astronauts, Test Pilots, and Other Aerospace Luminaries On August 15, 2023, National Space Society Chief Executive Officer Anita Gale was honored with the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics Distinguished Alumni Award by her alma mater, the University of Washington. The dinner honoring Ms. Gale was held in Seattle,
- [NSS Seeks Volunteer Advocacy Manager](https://nss.org/nss-seeks-volunteer-advocacy-manager/) - Update: This position has been filled. Are you passionate about space exploration and advocacy? The National Space Society is seeking a Volunteer Advocacy Manager to join our policy team. As Advocacy Manager, you will report to the Policy Chair and be responsible for managing our advocate community and transitioning to our new online advocacy platform.
- [NSS Space Forum August 17: 3D Printed Habitats for Moon and Mars](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-august-17-3d-printed-habitats-for-moon-and-mars/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, August 17, 2023, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Automated Additive Construction: Building Habitats on the Moon and Mars Register for this Space Forum with To establish a permanent human settlement on the Moon and eventually Mars, durable, self-maintaining, and resilient surface
- [Space Forum October 19: New Horizons with Alan Stern](https://nss.org/space-forum-october-19-new-horizons-with-alan-stern/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, October 19, 2023, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Chasing New Horizons: A Conversation with Dr. Alan Stern Register for this Space Forum Dr. Alan Stern Planetary Scientist and Principal Investigator New Horizons Program Special Bonus: NSS has secured four autographed copies of
- [NSS Space Forum August 10: Astronaut Scholars](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-august-10-astronaut-scholars/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, August 10, 2023, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST Astronaut Scholar Space Panel Register for this Space Forum with For almost forty years Astronaut Scholars have been contributing to nearly every frontier of science, engineering, and technology. Since the creation of the Astronaut
- [Space Forum October 12: The Sew Sisters](https://nss.org/space-forum-october-12-the-sew-sisters/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, October 12, 2023, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST The Sew Sisters: The Untold Story of NASA Seamstresses Register for this Space Forum with The Sew Sisters were a group of 18 NASA seamstresses who were highly skilled professionals who played a critical
- [Space Forum January 26: Turning Orbital Trash into Space Treasure](https://nss.org/space-forum-january-26-turning-orbital-trash-into-space-treasure/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, January 26, 2023, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT Turning Orbital Trash into Space Treasure With Al Anzaldua Register for this Space Forum Al Anzaldúa Member, NSS Board of Directors and NSS Policy Committee Former NSS Executive Vice President Since the launch of
- [NSS Statement on the Orbital Sustainability Act of 2022 (ORBITS Act)](https://nss.org/nss-statement-on-the-orbital-sustainability-act-of-2022-orbits-act/) - This week on September 12 the Orbital Sustainability Act of 2022 (ORBITS Act) was introduced to the Senate. The bipartisan bill, championed by Senators Maria Cantwell, John Hickenlooper, Cynthia Lummis, and Roger Wicker, would “establish a demonstration program for the active remediation of orbital debris” and “require the development of uniform orbital debris standard practices
- [National Space Educator Award: Apply by November 30](https://nss.org/national-space-educator-award-apply-by-november-30-2/) - By Lynne F. Zielinski Vice President of Education, National Space Society National Space Educator Award Chair, National Space Club The National Space Society (NSS) is happy to support the National Space Club’s awards program. The National Space Club is currently accepting applications for the prestigious National Space Educator Award. The National Space Club established this
- [NSS Co-Sponsors Space Elevator Academic Challenge 2024](https://nss.org/nss-co-sponsors-space-elevator-academic-challenge-2024/) - The International Space Elevator Consortium (ISEC), in conjunction with the National Space Society (NSS), is conducting a student academic challenge contest regarding the concept of space elevators. First prize is $2000 and a total of $7000 in prizes will be awarded. The contest is for individual students or teams of up to four students from
- [Space Forum September 14: New NASA Technologies](https://nss.org/space-forum-september-14-new-nasa-technologies/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, September 14, 2023, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST NASA New Technologies: On-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing Register for this Space Forum with Although servicing of satellites has been theoretically considered since the early days of spaceflight, progress has been slow. However, in recent
- [Roadmap to Space Student Art Contest Now Open](https://nss.org/roadmap-to-space-student-art-contest-now-open/) - By Lynne Zielinski NSS Vice President of Education Embark on a visual journey into the future! Students ages 10-25 are invited to share their VISION OF A FUTURE IN SPACE! Show though all kinds of art media the incredible work of human ingenuity and creativity. Envision a place where the Moon, Mars, asteroids, orbital space
- [Dr. Gerard K. O’Neill’s Collection Underscores His Continuing Relevance, Intensity](https://nss.org/dr-gerard-k-oneills-collection-underscores-his-continuing-relevance-intensity/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. The king of space settlements gains new life with the release of his digitized archives.
- [NSS Selects James Webb Space Telescope Team for the Wernher von Braun Memorial Award](https://nss.org/nss-selects-james-webb-space-telescope-team-for-the-wernher-von-braun-memorial-award/) - Image: The James Webb Space Telescope. Art work by James Vaughan. The National Space Society (NSS) is proud to present the Wernher von Braun Memorial Award to NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's science team. The award will be accepted at the NSS 41st annual International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®), which will be held on May
- [Five for Fifty: Unsung Heroes of Skylab](https://nss.org/five-for-fifty-unsung-heroes-of-skylab/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. While it would be impossible for a blog post to list the thousands of personnel – NASA and contractors – who contributed to Skylab, here are five people who helped to change Skylab’s image from a possible giant space blunder to a majestic space station capable of thousands of experiment hours that captured humanity’s imagination for decades.
- [May 23: Meet with Emilee Richardson, NASA JPL Digital and Social Media Group](https://nss.org/may-23-meet-with-emilee-richardson-nasa-jpl-digital-and-social-media-group/) - You are invited to attend via Zoom the next meeting of the Iowa Chapter of the National Space Society. Event Title: "Space is for Everyone: Telling NASA Stories via Social Media" Guest: Emilee Richardson - NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Digital and Social Media Group Supervisor Date and Time: Tuesday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. Central (note
- [“Photographing America’s First Astronauts” Reveals Unseen Dimension of Mercury Program](https://nss.org/photographing-americas-first-astronauts-reveals-unseen-dimension-of-mercury-program/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. A new photo book shines a light upon the Mercury Project, 60+ years young.
- [NSS Recognizes NASA’s Webb Telescope Team](https://nss.org/nss-recognizes-nasas-webb-telescope-team/) - Magnificent Science Returns Earn the James Webb Space Telescope Team the NSS Wernher von Braun Memorial Award Image: Karlton Johnson, Chair of the NSS Board of Governors, presents the von Braun Award to Dr. Eric Smith, Program Scientist for the Webb Telescope. The National Space Society is proud to announce that the Wernher von Braun
- [NSS Selects Winners for the Rothblatt Space Business Plan Competition](https://nss.org/nss-selects-winners-for-the-rothblatt-space-business-plan-competition/) - Ben Haldeman Wins Top Prize in the Martine Rothblatt Space Settlement in Our Lifetime Competition with his LifeShip Business Plan Image: Gabriel Rothblatt presents Ben Haldeman first prize in the Rothblatt Space Settlement in Our Lifetime Competition for his winning business plan called LifeShip. Credit: Daniel Fox/NSS. On Saturday, May 27, the National Space Society
- [NSS Hosts Robust Discussion of Space Policy](https://nss.org/nss-hosts-robust-discussion-of-space-policy/) - Wide-Ranging Presentations Highlight the Complexities Facing Private and National Space Actors Image: Space policy panel participants (L to R), Namrata Goswami, Leah Cheli, Ed Koeliner, Alexandra Dolce, Ian Perry, Michelle Hanlon (track chair), Kwame Newton, Peter Garrestson. Not included: Greg Autry. At the 41st annual International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®) held in Frisco, Texas a
- [National Space Society and Space Renaissance International Engage with the United Nations](https://nss.org/national-space-society-and-space-renaissance-international-engage-with-the-united-nations/) - Allied Space Advocacy Groups Propose Creation of a New Sustainable Goal for Space Development Image: Karlton D. Johnson, Chair of the NSS Board of Governors and Chair of the NSS International Committee, and Alfred Anzaldua, also of the NSS International Committee, present at the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) Committee on the
- [NSS Chapters/Members at Historic First Starship Launch](https://nss.org/nss-chapters-members-at-historic-first-starship-launch/) - Photo by Fred Becker As seen by Cliff McMurray Members of the NSS Chapter Oklahoma Space Alliance, Cliff and Claire McMurray, made the 14-hour drive from Oklahoma to south Texas to view the first launch of SpaceX’s Starship. With help from NSS South Texas Chapter president William Brown, they found a prime viewing site at the
- [NSS Space Ambassadors Shine at ISDC 2023](https://nss.org/nss-space-ambassadors-shine-at-isdc-2023/) - Image: NSS Space Ambassadors speaking at ISDC 2023.Top Row (left to right): Stevan Akerley, Kevin Simmons, Christean Kapp, Avinash Shirode. Bottom Row (left to right): Loretta Hall, Bryce Meyer, Jim Plaxco, and panelists Jim Plaxco, Stevan Akerley, Loretta Hall. NSS Space Ambassdors made significant contributions to this year's International Space Development Conference programming. Participating in
- [Three Prominent Space Explorers at ISDC 2023](https://nss.org/three-prominent-space-explorers-at-isdc-2023/) - By Burt Dicht, NSS Managing Director of Membership The recently concluded ISDC 2023 featured a wondrous collection of presentations on all things related to space exploration, development and settlement. Whether you were interested in the Moon, Mars, technology, and even space policy and law, there was something for you. But a highlight of these conferences
- [Should the FAA regulate all space activities?](https://nss.org/should-the-faa-regulate-all-space-activities/) - Image: Office of Space Commerce website (U.S. Government). Dale Skran, NSS Chief Operating Officer, and David Huntsman, Board member of the Alliance for Space Development (co-founded by NSS and the Space Frontier Foundation), co-authored an opinion piece published in Space News on June 10. The Outer Space Treaty requires nation-states to provide “authorization and continuing
- [Book Review: Well, Doc, You’re In: Freeman Dyson’s Journey through the Universe](https://nss.org/book-review-well-doc-youre-in-freeman-dysons-journey-through-the-universe/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: John J. Vester Title: Well, Doc, You’re In: Freeman Dyson’s Journey through the Universe Editor: David Kaiser Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 304 Publisher: MIT Press Date: October 2022 Retail Price: $29.95/$17.99 ISBN: 978-0262047340 Find this book This biography of Freeman Dyson from The MIT Press, edited by David Kaiser, will be a
- [The National Space Society Congratulates India on Signing of the Artemis Accords](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-congratulates-india-on-signing-of-the-artemis-accords/) - As the 27th Nation to Sign the Accords, India Brings Significant Scientific and Industrial Strengths to the Moon Program Image: Indian Ambassador Taranjit Sandhu signs the Artemis Accords, as US Deputy Assistant Secretary for India Nancy Jackson, left, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and ISRO Space Counsellor, Krunal Joshi, look on. Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls. On June
- [NSS Gerard K. O’Neill Space Settlement Contest 2023 Grand Prize](https://nss.org/nss-gerard-k-oneill-space-settlement-contest-2023-grand-prize/) - A total of 26,725 students participated in the 2023 NSS Gerard K. O’Neill Space Settlement Contest with 4,567 entries from 19 countries around the world. The Grand Prize winning 7th grade project team entry is illustrated above. The Grand Prize winning 7th grade project team consisted of (left to right) Misato Sobue, Darby Powell, Leo Shiina,
- [Leading Space Advocate Gabriel Rothblatt Appointed to NSS Board of Directors](https://nss.org/leading-space-advocate-gabriel-rothblatt-appointed-to-nss-board-of-directors/) - Appointed to Seat Left Vacant by Passing of Long-Serving NSS Officer Mark Hopkins On July 12, Gabriel Rothblatt, a longtime space settlement advocate, political figure, and successful real estate agent, was appointed to the National Space Society Board of Directors. The seat was recently vacated by the passing of Mark Hopkins, a founder of NSS
- [NSS Applauds Virgin Galactic’s First Commercial Flight](https://nss.org/nss-applauds-virgin-galactics-first-commercial-flight/) - The Sub-Orbital Journey Presages an Age of Space Tourism On June 29, Virgin Galactic flew its first entirely commercial mission, dubbed "Galactic 01." The suborbital flight was apparently successful in all aspects and pushes Richard Branson's commercial spaceflight company forward in its efforts to provide routine, safe operations for space tourism and short-duration microgravity research.
- [NSS Town Hall July 20 with NSS Senior Leadership](https://nss.org/nss-town-hall-july-20-with-nss-senior-leadership/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next NSS Town Hall Thursday, July 20, 2023, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT NSS Senior Leadership Open House Register for this NSS Town Hall With: You are invited to a special Town Hall Open House featuring the senior leadership of the National Space Society. Join us
- [Space Forum July 13: The Space Fair and Instabase](https://nss.org/space-forum-july-13-the-space-fair-and-instabase/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, July 13, 2023, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST The Space Fair and Instabase Register for this Space Forum with Dr. Doug Plata Physician President and Founder of the Space Development Network The Plan for Sustainable Space Development is a plan proposed by
- [Book Review: Team Moon](https://nss.org/book-review-team-moon/) - Category: Children’s BookReviewed by: Gina HaglerTitle: Team MoonAuthor: Catherine ThimmeshIllustrations: Full-color photographsReading Level: Ages 10+NSS Amazon link for this bookFormat: HardcoverPages: 80Publisher: Houghton Mifflin CompanyDate: June, 2006Retail Price: $19.95ISBN: 0618507574 With breathtaking photos and a lively text, Team Moon will hold the attention of even the most reluctant reader as it relates behind-the-scene stories of
- [Celebrating 40 Years of Women in Space](https://nss.org/celebrating-40-years-of-women-in-space/) - By Burt Dicht, NSS Managing Director of Membership Astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space when she flew aboard the Challenger on June 18, 1983. During her six-day STS-7 mission, Ride worked to deploy two communications satellites and made a number of scientific observations and tests along with her four crew members.
- [NSS Congratulates Its Guayaquil Chapter’s Efforts on Ecuador’s Signing of the Artemis Accords](https://nss.org/nss-congratulates-its-guayaquil-chapters-efforts-on-ecuadors-signing-of-the-artemis-accords/) - The Guayaquil Space Society Promoted Ecuador's Joining of NASA-Led Lunar Coalition Image: Gustavo Manrique Miranda, Ecuador’s foreign affairs minister, signs the Artemis Accords in a June 21 ceremony. Credit: NASA/Keegan Barber. On June 21, 2023, Ecuador completed a ceremony at the Ecuadorian Embassy in Washington, D.C., signing on to the Artemis Accords, the 26th nation
- [Space Forum June 22: Keeping Earth Safe from Hazardous Asteroids](https://nss.org/63313-2/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, June 22, 2023, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST How Science Keeps Earth Safe from Hazardous Asteroids Register for this Space Forum with Jonathan Dagle Technologist, Futurist, and Strategist NSS Policy Chair and Planetary Defense Policy Manager Saving Earth from asteroids is likely
- [Significant Progress in Space Solar Power This Month](https://nss.org/significant-progress-in-space-solar-power-this-month/) - There have been two significant advances in space solar power reported this month, in one of which NSS played a role. NSS and the space community (and for that matter, the world) owes a big thanks to California Representative Kevin Mullin for introducing and getting passed an amendment in the House Science Committee to add
- [NSS International Space Development Conference Starts Next Week](https://nss.org/nss-international-space-development-conference-starts-next-week/) - National Space Society Event Will Run from May 25-28. Discount Rates Still Available. The National Space Society's International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®) will be held on May 25-28, 2023, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center in Frisco, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. Substantial NSS member, student, and senior discounts
- [Long-Serving Space Settlement Advocate Mark Hopkins Passes On](https://nss.org/long-serving-space-settlement-advocate-mark-hopkins-passes-on/) - Former National Space Society CEO Had a Long History of Supporting Space Initiatives Photo by Christian B. Meza. It is with condolences and appreciation for his past service to the National Space Society that we announce the passing of Mr. Mark Hopkins on Monday, May 8, 2023. Anita Gale, NSS CEO, said, “Mark Hopkins has
- [Book Review: When the Heavens Went on Sale](https://nss.org/book-review-when-the-heavens-went-on-sale/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: When the Heavens Went on Sale: The Misfits and Geniuses Racing to Put Space Within Reach Author: Ashlee Vance Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 528 Publisher: Ecco Date: May, 2023 Retail price: $31.50/$16.99 ISBN: 978-0062998873 Find this book This is one of the best books ever written about NewSpace. Ashlee
- [Movie Review: Beyond Tomorrow](https://nss.org/movie-review-beyond-tomorrow/) - Category: Documentary film Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: Beyond Tomorrow Written and Directed by: Brett Ryan Bonowicz Produced by: Brett Ryan Bonowicz, Gunny Scarfo, Reid Nicewonder Music by: Martin Kennedy Production: Clindar Released: October 2022 Running Time: 75 minutes Rating: G Who was Roy Scarfo? Ask any space aficionado this question, and you will probably
- [2023 ISDC](https://nss.org/2023-isdc/) - May 25-28, 2023 More Info 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
- [Space Biz Plan](https://nss.org/space-biz-plan/) - Deadline March 17 More Info 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
- [March Storm](https://nss.org/march-storm/) - March 6 – 8, 2023 More Info 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
- [NSS Applauds Buzz Aldrin’s Honorary Promotion to Brigadier General](https://nss.org/nss-applauds-buzz-aldrins-honorary-promotion-to-brigadier-general/) - NSS Board of Governors Member Has a Long History of Service in Space Advocacy On May 5, 2023, Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin will receive an honorary promotion to brigadier general in the U.S. Air Force. The ceremony will be held at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in Los Angeles, California. Besides his yeoman service
- [SETI Institute Planetary Scientist Dr. Pascal Lee to Speak at the NSS International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/seti-institute-planetary-scientist-dr-pascal-lee-to-speak-at-the-nss-international-space-development-conference/) - SETI Institute and Mars Institute Planetary Scientist and Chief of the NASA Haughton-Mars Project Will Receive National Space Society's Space Pioneer Award The National Space Society is proud to present noted planetary scientist, explorer, and Mars specialist Dr. Pascal Lee at its annual ISDC®, the International Space Development Conference®, which will be held on May
- [The Space Movement](https://nss.org/the-space-movement/) - The Space Movement is about more than space: it is about a hopeful future for humanity. You can expect to hear the term Space Movement used more and more as time goes on, not only from the National Space Society, but from anyone concerned with the betterment of humanity and a greater future for us
- [The Space Movement: Space Settlement and the Environment](https://nss.org/the-space-movement-space-settlement-and-the-environment/) - Space development has been good for the environment. It was a satellite that detected the ozone hole in the atmosphere, and today that hole is shrinking. It was satellite photos of the massive destruction of the Brazilian rain forest that convinced their government to pass laws to protect the Amazon Basin. A fleet of dozens
- [The Space Movement: How the Space Movement Began](https://nss.org/the-space-movement-how-the-space-movement-began/) - Since Fred Ordway and I led a panel discussion on “How the Space Movement Began” during the 2010 ISDC, it has become apparent that there is general interest in this topic. From 1967 to 1971, I was an undergraduate at the California Institute of Technology. At that time, the American Space Program was collapsing as
- [The Ultimate Goal of the National Space Society](https://nss.org/the-ultimate-goal-of-the-national-space-society/) - The National Space Society’s 2011 ISDC gala was held off-site from the conference hotel at the Davidson Center for Space Exploration. This provided an elegant atmosphere. We sat and dined under a once operational Saturn V rocket, which was suspended in a museum-like fashion from the ceiling. The Saturn V is the largest rocket ever
- [Space Movement 2015 and We Are Winning](https://nss.org/space-movement-2015-and-we-are-winning/) - By Mark Hopkins (Fall 2015) The long-run goal of the National Space Society (NSS) is people living and working in thriving communities beyond the Earth, and the use of the vast resources of space for the dramatic betterment of humanity. The foundation of the NSS strategic plan for obtaining this goal is the promotion of
- [Victory: The Vision of NSS May Soon Become an Official Objective of NASA](https://nss.org/victory-the-vision-of-nss-may-soon-become-an-official-objective-of-nasa/) - By Mark Hopkins (Summer 2016) On March 16, 2016, Congressman Dana Rohrabacher introduced the “Space Exploration, Development, and Settlement Act of 2016” into the U. S. House of Representatives. The Act states as its purpose “To require the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to investigate and promote the exploration and development of space leading to
- [The National Space Society Cheers SpaceX Starship Launch Test](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-cheers-spacex-starship-launch-test/) - Test Flight Paves the Way for the Transformation of Human Spaceflight The National Space Society congratulates SpaceX on a partially successful test flight of its new Starship/Super Heavy reusable rocket, the most powerful ever launched. Shortly after 8 a.m. Central Time on April 20, the enormous booster lifted off from the SpaceX Starbase facility in
- [Astronaut Dr. Bonnie Dunbar to Keynote at International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/astronaut-dr-bonnie-dunbar-to-keynote-at-international-space-development-conference/) - Seasoned Educator, Aerospace Professional, and Retired Astronaut to Join Other Visionaries and Leaders at National Space Society Conference The National Space Society proudly announces retired astronaut Dr. Bonnie Dunbar as a keynote speaker at its annual ISDC®, the International Space Development Conference®, which will be held on May 25-28, 2023, in Frisco, Texas, near Dallas-Fort
- [Space Forum April 20: The New Guys](https://nss.org/space-forum-april-20-the-new-guys/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, April 20, 2023, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST THE NEW GUYS: The Historic Class of Astronauts That Broke Barriers and Changed the Face of Space Travel Register for this Space Forum with Author Meredith Bagby Partner, Big Swing Productions In 1978, NASA announced
- [Starship Hoped to Launch Tomorrow](https://nss.org/starship-hoped-to-launch-tomorrow/) - Above image courtesy SpaceX. The first orbital test flight of Starship/Superheavy is scheduled for 8 AM Eastern Monday April 17, with a launch window lasting until 10:30 AM. Fred Becker from NSS is on the scene and today provided the photos below. Viewing area for launch. Beginning of Starship stacking. Starship being raised for stacking.
- [April 24 Meeting with Planetary Scientist Dr. Alan Stern](https://nss.org/april-24-meeting-with-planetary-scientist-dr-alan-stern/) - The Iowa Chapter of the National Space Society continues with its lineup of first-rate speakers Monday April 24 as it welcomes planetary scientist and leader of the New Horizons mission to Pluto and the Kuiper Belt, Dr. Alan Stern. Date: Monday, April 24, 2023 Time: 5:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time Location: DMACC West Campus, 5959 Grand Ave.,
- [NSS ISDC Conference Fact Sheet](https://nss.org/nss-isdc-conference-fact-sheet/) - Title: International Space Development Conference (ISDC 2023) When: Thursday, May 25 to Sunday, May 28, 2023 Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas-Frisco Hotel Convention Center, 7600 John Q Hammons Drive, Frisco, TX 75034 What: The annual International Space Development Conference (ISDC) is the keynote event of the National Space Society (NSS), bringing together leading managers,
- [NSS Town Hall April 13 Preview of May ISDC](https://nss.org/nss-town-hall-april-13-preview-of-may-isdc/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next NSS Town Hall Thursday, April 13, 2023, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT A Preview of the 2023 International Space Development Conference (ISDC): A New Space Age Register for this NSS Town Hall With Special Guests: You are invited to preview the 2023 ISDC and join
- [Mark Your Calendar for the International Space Development Conference in May 2023](https://nss.org/mark-your-calendar-for-the-international-space-development-conference-in-may-2023/) - National Space Society Event Will Run from May 25-28 Discount Rates Still Available The National Space Society's International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®) will be held on May 25-28, 2023, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center in Frisco, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. Substantial discounts are still available until April
- [Space in the Seventies: Simulating Enterprise – The Orbiter Aeroflight Simulator](https://nss.org/space-in-the-seventies-simulating-enterprise-the-orbiter-aeroflight-simulator/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. By the mid-1970s, Space Shuttle development was in full swing, even though the Space Transportation System wouldn’t fly until 1981 (and the delays that plagued the early Shuttle program deserve their own story). One part of the strategy for getting the Shuttle – championed at the time as part airplane, part cargo ship, and part spaceship – off the ground was, of course, to train its flight crew in how to fly this brand-new type of vehicle.
- [NewSpace Entrepreneur Dylan Taylor to Speak at ISDC](https://nss.org/newspace-entrepreneur-dylan-taylor-to-speak-at-isdc/) - Chairman and CEO of Voyager Space to Speak at Major National Space Society Event The National Space Society is proud to present famed newspace entrepreneur and commercial astronaut Dylan Taylor at its annual ISDC®, the International Space Development Conference®, which will be held on May 25-28, 2023 in Frisco, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. Taylor
- [Space Forum March 23: Space Solar Power](https://nss.org/space-forum-march-23-space-solar-power/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, March 23, 2023, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST "Space Solar Power: The Future is Here..." Register for this Space Forum with The concept of Space Based Solar Power (SBSP) has been around for many years and NSS, with one of its primary
- [The National Space Society Mourns the Passing of Ken Money](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-mourns-the-passing-of-ken-money-2/) - Former NSS President and Board of Governors Member Provided Peerless Leadership The National Space Society mourns the passing of former NSS leader Kenneth Money who passed on March 6 at the age of 88. Money served on the NSS Board of Governors from its earliest years starting in 1986 and on its board of Directors
- [NewSpace Entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to Speak at NSS International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/newspace-entrepreneur-jared-isaacman-to-speak-at-nss-international-space-development-conference-2/) - Famed Billionaire Space Explorer to Receive National Space Society's Space Pioneer Award The National Space Society is proud to present famed space explorer and entrepreneur Jared Isaacman at its annual ISDC®, the International Space Development Conference, which will be held on May 25-28, 2023. Isaacman was the prime mover behind the Inspiration4 orbital flight aboard
- [Book Review: NASA's Voyager Missions](https://nss.org/book-review-nasas-voyageur-missions/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: John J. Vester Title: NASA’s Voyager Missions: Exploring the Outer Solar System and Beyond (Second Edition) Author: Ben Evans NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 255 Publisher: Springer Date: August 2022 Retail Price: $34.99/$19.24 ISBN:‎ 978- 3031079221 With this book, British author Ben Evans will have you doubting that he really
- [May 25-28 ISDC: Call for Papers](https://nss.org/may-25-28-isdc-call-for-papers-2/) - The National Space Society presents the annual International Space Development Conference® on May 25-28, 2023 in Frisco, Texas, just outside Dallas-Fort Worth. This year’s theme is “a new space age,” and abstracts for speakers are being sought across a wide variety of space exploration, development, and policy topics. The ISDC® is the annual keynote event
- [Isaac Arthur Named President of the National Space Society](https://nss.org/isaac-arthur-named-president-of-the-national-space-society-2/) - Futurist and YouTube personality Isaac Arthur has been elected to be President of the National Space Society for a two-year term, starting immediately. He follows President Emerita Michelle Hanlon, co-founder of For All Moonkind and co-director of the Center for Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law. NSS CEO Anita
- [Space Forum March 9 with Christina Korp](https://nss.org/space-forum-march-9-with-christina-korp/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, March 9, 2023, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST "Connecting the Space Curious to the Space Serious" With Christina Korp Register for this Space Forum Christina Korp Astronaut Wrangler Founder of Space For a Better World President of Purpose Entertainment Space makes life
- [Space in the Seventies: TFNGs and Saudis – Transforming the Narrative](https://nss.org/space-in-the-seventies-tfngs-and-saudis-transforming-the-narrative/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. The recently-released book The New Guys: The Historic Class of Astronauts That Broke Barriers and Changed the Face of Space Travel by Meredith Bagby focuses on the “main characters” of 1978’s Astronaut Class 8.
- [March 7 Q&A with Dr. Shawna Pandya](https://nss.org/march-7-qa-with-dr-shawna-pandya/) - The National Space Society Iowa Chapter, is happy to announce that thanks to Dr. Anthony Paustian and the 2023 "ciLive" program we will host an exclusive Q&A session with Dr. Shawna Pandya. One of Dr. Pandya's many areas of interest and expertise is space medicine, a fascinating and timely field. So, make sure you have
- [NSS Co-sponsors Cities in Space Competition](https://nss.org/nss-co-sponsors-cities-in-space-competition/) - Image: Asteroid mining illustration from 2020 Cities in Space winner Allen Academy (High School category). STEAMSPACE Education Outreach® is hosting its 7th Annual Cities in Space® Student Competition and Conference at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas on March 24th, 2023 from 9:00am to 5:30pm. The event will be sponsored by National Space Society, Moody Foundation, Kepler Space
- [Book Review: Why Am I Taller?](https://nss.org/book-review-why-am-i-taller-2/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Mark Lardas Title: Why Am I Taller? What Happens to an Astronaut's Body in Space Author: Dr. Dave Williams and Elizabeth Howell, PhD NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback/Kindle/Audiobook Pages: 240 Publisher: ECW Press Date: November 2022 Retail Price: $17.95/$9.99/$15.30 ISBN:‎ 978-1770415966 In 1940s and 1950s science fiction, life
- [Sacramento L5 Society Completes Successful “Breakfast on the Moon” Series](https://nss.org/sacramento-l5-society-completes-successful-breakfast-on-the-moon-series/) - By Robin Scott The Sacramento L5 Society (SacL5) Chapter of NSS wrapped up its successful series of 50th anniversary “Breakfast on the Moon” (BOM) events last December 10. The entire series of events can be viewed on the Sacramento L5 YouTube channel. The Apollo missions spanned a three and a one-half year period but affected a whole
- [Space in the Seventies: Rusty Schweickart in the Seventies](https://nss.org/space-in-the-seventies-rusty-schweickart-in-the-seventies/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. We catch up with NASA’s rebel with many causes during his 1970s era.
- [NSS Space Forum: 200 Years of Space Tourism](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-200-years-of-space-tourism/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, February 9, 2023, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST The Past 200 Years of Space Tourism With Bill Bradshaw Register for this Space Forum Bill Bradshaw Science Museum Professional (retired) The concept of “Space Tourism” is not new. From the moment we looked
- [Book Review:  The New Guys](https://nss.org/book-review-the-new-guys/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Douglas G. Adler Title: The New Guys: The Historic Class of Astronauts That Broke Barriers and Changed the Face of Space Travel Author: Meredith Bagby NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 529 Publisher: William Morrow Date: February 2023 Retail Price: $40.00/$15.99 ISBN: 978-0063141971 In the wake of the
- [Space Forum January 19: Vikram-S Rocket](https://nss.org/space-forum-january-19-vikram-s-rocket/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, January 19, 2023, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT Vikram-S Rocket: A Discussion with the SKYROOT Staff Register for this Space Forum Skyroot Aerospace is the first privately held Indian rocket company to build and successfully complete a launch campaign, from the ground
- [January 23 Zoom with "Meteorite Man" and former NSS President Geoffrey Notkin](https://nss.org/january-23-zoom-with-meteorite-man-and-former-nss-president-geoffrey-notkin/) - The Iowa Chapter of the National Space Society starts 2023 with a "bang" with our January meeting featuring "Meteorite Man" Geoffrey Notkin! Date: January 23, 2023 Time: 5:30 p.m. CST Location: DMACC West Campus, 5959 Grand Ave., West Des Moines Zoom link (go here at time of meeting): https://dmacc.zoom.us/j/95123855678 Meeting ID: 951 2385 5678 Geoffrey
- [Space Forum January 12: Commercial LEO Stations](https://nss.org/space-forum-january-12-commercial-leo-stations/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, January 12, 2023, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT Commercial LEO Space Stations and the NASA Commercial LEO Destinations Program Featuring the NSS Space Ambassadors Register for this Space Forum NASA is supporting the development of commercial destinations in low-Earth orbit (LEO) to
- [SpaceX 2022 End of Year Roundup](https://nss.org/spacex-2022-end-of-year-roundup/) - By Dale Skran Image: Last SpaceX launch of 2022, EROS C-3, courtesy SpaceX. With the covid pandemic ebbing, the runway cleared for SpaceX to set some records at an entirely new level. Let’s take a look at the most significant SpaceX achievements for 2022 that involved the Falcon 9: 60 Falcon 9 flights [plus one
- [Book Review: A History of Near-Earth Objects Research](https://nss.org/book-review-a-history-of-near-earth-objects-research/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: A History of Near-Earth Objects Research Authors: Erik M. Conway, Donald K. Yeomans, and Meg Rosenburg NSS Amazon link for this book (paperback) Free download link for this book (PDF or EPUB) Format: Paperback / free PDF or EPUB Pages: 407 Publisher: NASA History Division Date: July, 2022
- [Things to do on the Space Coast When You Can’t Sleep](https://nss.org/things-to-do-on-the-space-coast-when-you-cant-sleep/) - By Burt Dicht NSS Managing Director of Membership Image: SpaceX ispace's Hakuto-R Mission 1 night launch on 11 December 2022. Photo by Burt Dicht. Friends and family have often reported that when they can’t sleep they read a book, listen to music, and search for reruns of Seinfeld or the classic The Invaders TV series. I
- [The National Space Society Congratulates NASA on the Success of Artemis I](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-congratulates-nasa-on-the-success-of-artemis-i/) - Same-day Launch of the Hakuto-R Lunar Landing Mission Will Help Support Future Lunar Crews On Sunday, December 11, the National Space Society marked two important steps toward a future human presence on the Moon. First, the uncrewed mission of Artemis I was completed when Lockheed Martin's Orion capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off
- [Space Forum December 8: 2022 Space Year in Review](https://nss.org/space-forum-december-8-2022-space-year-in-review/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, December 8, 2022, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT 2022 Space Year in Review Register for this Space Forum In the 2022 Space Year in Review presentation, Chicago Society for Space Studies (CSSS) VP Larry Boyle provides an overview of the major space
- [Book Review: Far Side of the Moon](https://nss.org/book-review-far-side-of-the-moon-2/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Clifford R. McMurray Title: Far Side of the Moon: Apollo 8 Commander Frank Borman and the Woman Who Gave Him Wings Author: Lisa Jorgenson NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 336 Publisher: Chicago Review Press Date: December 2021 Retail Price: $30.00/$11.49 ISBN: 978-1641606066 The Apollo astronauts were heroes,
- [Zoom Meeting with "First Man" author James R. Hansen December 5th](https://nss.org/zoom-meeting-with-first-man-author-james-r-hansen-december-5th/) - The Iowa Chapter of the National Space Society is pleased to announce that our guest speaker for December 5th is author and space historian James R. Hansen, perhaps best known to many of you for his definitive biography of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, First Man. Meeting: National Space Society - Iowa Chapter Date: Monday,
- [Happy Thanksgiving to all you Space Advocates out there!!!](https://nss.org/happy-thanksgiving-to-all-you-space-advocates-out-there/) - OPINION By Dale Skran Lots of publications run special Thanksgiving stories, or provide an editorial that opines on how lucky we are to live in the USA, or to live in the 21st century, or to have our homes, families, and jobs. Sometimes a science or engineering outlet will try to put a scientific spin
- [Celebrate "Breakfast on the Moon" December 10](https://nss.org/celebrate-breakfast-on-the-moon-december-10-2/) - By Joseph Bland Sacramento L5 Society The Sacramento L5 Society chapter of NSS will host the final 50th anniversary "Breakfast on the Moon" event, a live Zoom-based celebration of the Apollo program. This time, we’ll be celebrating not just the magical Apollo 17 mission, not just the end of all the Apollo missions, but also that
- [The View from National Space Society Headquarters](https://nss.org/the-view-from-national-space-society-headquarters/) - By Burt Dicht NSS Managing Director of Membership I took this photo of the Artemis 1 launch just outside the back door of the building that contains the new NSS office! As a member of the Apollo Generation, I confess to being envious when friends, colleagues and fellow space enthusiasts share stories of witnessing an Apollo
- [In the Shadow of the “Mega Rocket”](https://nss.org/in-the-shadow-of-the-mega-rocket/) - By Dale Skran With the long-awaited November 16, 2022 launch of the much delayed and far over budget Space Launch System on the Artemis 1 mission, many eyes have turned to NASA with the general view that at long last something like the glory of Apollo is on the horizon. Yet the bigger story builds
- [The National Space Society Salutes the Start of NASA’s Artemis Program](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-salutes-the-start-of-nasas-artemis-program/) - Today's Launch is NASA’s First Step Toward a New Age of Lunar Exploration and Development The National Space Society applauds the successful inauguration of Artemis program operations. The Artemis I mission to lunar orbit, which launched in the early morning hours of November 16, will test key elements of the Space Launch System and the
- [NSS Forum November 10: Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS)](https://nss.org/nss-forum-november-10-students-for-the-exploration-and-development-of-space/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, November 10, 2022, 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm EDT Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS): A Conversation with SEDS-USA Leaders Live from the SEDS SpaceVision Conference Register for this Space Forum The expansion of the commercial space industry, NASA’s recent
- [NSS of North Texas Hears Presentation on Finding Asteroids](https://nss.org/nss-of-north-texas-hears-presentation-on-finding-asteroids/) - By Robin Scott Image: Visualizing the trajectories through the solar system of asteroids discovered by ADAM. Credits: B612 Asteroid Institute, University of Washington DiRAC Institute, and OpenSpace Project. NSS of North Texas welcomed Joachim Moeyens, Graduate Student Fellow of the Asteroid Institute and Data Intensive Research in Astrophysics and Cosmology (DiRAC) Institute, who presented “The
- [Book Review: Back to the Moon (2022)](https://nss.org/book-review-back-to-the-moon-2022/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Douglas G. Adler Title: Back to the Moon: The Next Giant Leap for Humankind Author: Joseph Silk NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 304 Publisher: Princeton University Press Date: November 2022 Retail Price: $29.95/$28.45 ISBN: 978-0691215235 On December 14, 1972, with fellow moonwalker Harrison “Jack” Schmidt already safe
- [For Whom the Bell Tolls: Falcon Heavy Soars (Update)](https://nss.org/for-whom-the-bell-tools-falcon-heavy-soars-update/) - By Dale Skran Image: Falcon Heavy boosters landed (SpaceX, November 1, 2022) I was planning to write an overall update on the status of the seemingly never-ending cage match “SLS vs all comers” but with an increasing probability that we will have one (or maybe two) Falcon Heavy flights closely followed by Artemis I in
- [NEWSPACE BASICS: Why Develop Space?](https://nss.org/newspace-basics-why-develop-space/) - By Dale Skran Image credit: Commercial LEO stations by Axiom, Blue Origin, and Lockheed Martin In a recent blog post I tackled the subject “What is Space Development?” [which I am assuming you have already read!] but this discussion leads rapidly to “Why Develop Space?” A more precise statement might be “Why develop space more
- [NSS Forum October 27: Space Artist James Vaughan](https://nss.org/nss-forum-october-27-space-artist-james-vaughan/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, October 27, 2022, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT From Fashion to Space: An Artist’s Adventures A Conversation with James Vaughan Register for this Space Forum Join us for the special conversation with James Vaughan, aerospace illustrator and primary cover artist for Ad Astra magazine. Ad
- [Book Review: A Portrait of the Scientist as a young Woman](https://nss.org/book-review-a-portrait-of-the-scientist-as-a-young-woman/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: John J. Vester Title: A Portrait of the Scientist as a young Woman: A Memoir Author: Lindy Elkins-Tanton NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover/Paperback/Kindle Pages: 272 Publisher: William Morrow Date: June 2022 Retail Price: $29.99/$17.99/$15.99 ISBN: 978-0063086906 This book is the memoir of a highly intelligent, accomplished woman, who’s
- [Book Review: Space X: Starship to Mars](https://nss.org/book-review-space-x-starship-to-mars/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: John J. Vester Title: SpaceX: Starship to Mars – The First 20 Years Author: Erik Seedhouse NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 231 Publisher: Springer-Praxis Date: May 2022 Retail Price: $33.96/$32.31 ISBN: 978-3030991807 Prolific author, Erik Seedhouse has issued another book (this must be about number 33 by
- [Kings of the Wild Frontier: Jim McDivitt and Apollo 9, 1969](https://nss.org/kings-of-the-wild-frontier-jim-mcdivitt-and-apollo-9-1969/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. A new book reveals unseen facets of 1969's Apollo 9 mission.
- [Zoom with NSS Chief Operating Officer Dale Skran Oct. 24](https://nss.org/zoom-with-nss-chief-operating-officer-dale-skran-oct-24/) - National Space Society Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Board of Directors member Dale Skran will be the guest at the next NSS Iowa Chapter meeting. He will join us via Zoom to outline the history of NSS, its mission, and future. Speaker: Dale Skran - Get To Know Your NSS Date and Time: Monday
- [Space Elevator Student Contest/Challenge](https://nss.org/space-elevator-student-contest-challenge/) - The International Space Elevator Consortium is conducting a student challenge contest to create/describe a space mission that would be made possible or greatly enhanced by the use of a space elevator. The contest is for individual students or teams of up to four students from around the world (guideline ages 17-25). First prize is $2000.
- [Astronaut Clayton Anderson Talks to NSS Iowa Chapter](https://nss.org/astronaut-clayton-anderson-talks-to-nss-iowa-chapter/) - By Robin Scott Clayton Anderson, author of The Ordinary Spaceman and other books, Expedition-15 Crew member Expedition-15 Crew member (spent 152 days on the International Space Station [ISS]), first and only astronaut from Nebraska, and Chief Executive Officer of the Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum, candidly presented his Astronaut experiences and outlooks during an
- [NSS Forum October 13: From Astronaut to Industry](https://nss.org/nss-forum-october-13-from-astronaut-to-industry/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, October 13, 2022, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT From Earth to Orbit to Industry: An Astronaut’s Journey A Conversation with Capt Scott Altman, USN (Retired) Register for this Space Forum Scott Altman President, Space Operating Group, ASRC Federal Space Shuttle Commander USN Test Pilot
- [Book Review: Life in Space](https://nss.org/book-review-life-in-space/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Peter Spasov Title: Life in Space: NASA Life Sciences Research During the Late Twentieth Century Author: Maura Phillips Mackowski NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover, Kindle Pages: 392 Publisher: University of Florida Press Date: May, 2022 Retail Price: $35.00/$26.49 ISBN: 978-1683402602 When space travel initially captured the public imagination,
- [Book Review: The Big Book of Mars](https://nss.org/book-review-the-big-book-of-mars/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Ted Spitzmiller Title: The Big Book of Mars Author: Marc Hartzman NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 253 Publisher: Quirk Books Date: July 2020 Retail Price: $24.99/$14.99 ISBN: 978-1683692096 Not another Mars book! While that might be a typical initial thought, this is not your ordinary “Mars” book.
- [Great Interview of Jared Isaacman](https://nss.org/great-interview-of-jared-isaacman/) - We would like to share with you this great 30-minute interview of Jared Isaacman, commander of last year's Inspiration4 mission and commander of the Polaris Dawn mission next March for which it is planned to reach the highest Earth orbit ever achieved and have the first commercial space walk. He also eloquently discusses the second
- [Firefly Reaches Orbit at Last](https://nss.org/firefly-reaches-orbit-at-last/) - By Dale Skran In 2015 I wrote an article for Ad Astra titled “New to Flight: Reducing the Cost of Access to Space,” which reviewed the prospects for the three initial winners of the NASA Venture Class launcher competition: Firefly, Virgin Galactic, and Rocket Lab. Finally, 7 long years later, a Firefly Alpha lifted off
- [NSS Congratulates NASA on the DART Planetary Defense Mission](https://nss.org/nss-congratulates-nasa-on-the-dart-planetary-defense-mission/) - The Double Asteroid Redirection Test Has Successfully Met Its Target Image: Photo of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos seconds before the DART spacecraft crashed into it. Courtesy NASA. The National Space Society lauds NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Mission on a successful rendezvous and impact with Dimorphos, a moonlet orbiting the asteroid Didymos. The DART mission, which
- [NSS Forum September 29: Space Business Panel](https://nss.org/nss-forum-september-29-space-business-panel/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, September 29, 2022, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT Space is a Cool Place for Business – Panel Session Register for this Space Forum With Special Guests: Space is open for business, and its future is going to be powered by “Astropreneurs.” In
- [National Space Educator Award: Apply by November 30](https://nss.org/national-space-educator-award-apply-by-november-30/) - By Lynne F. Zielinski Vice President of Education, National Space Society National Space Educator Award Chair, National Space Club The National Space Society is happy to support the National Space Club's awards program. The National Space Club is currently accepting applications for the National Space Educator Award. The National Space Club established this award with
- [September 26: Rod Pyle - A Month at the Haughton-Mars Project Base](https://nss.org/september-26-rod-pyle-a-month-at-the-haughton-mars-project-base/) - Rod Pyle, Ad Astra editor, space author and historian, will be featured speaker (available via Zoom) at the next National Space Society Iowa Chapter meeting. Rod spent the month of August above the Arctic Circle at NASA’s Haughton-Mars Project base, documenting their extensive research in Mars analog tests of space suits, mobility systems, sample acquisition
- [NSS Forum September 15: Automated Psychotherapy in Space](https://nss.org/nss-forum-september-15-automated-psychotherapy-in-space/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, September 15, 2022, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT Automated Psychotherapy in Space: Protecting Mental Health in Orbit and Deep Space Register for this Space Forum With Special Guest: Logan Smith, M.S. Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student Oklahoma State University When it comes to
- [NSS Iowa Chapter Presentation on James Webb Telescope](https://nss.org/nss-iowa-chapter-presentation-on-james-webb-telescope/) - By Robin Scott For the NSS Iowa August 22 Chapter meeting, Daniel Hoy, NSS Iowa Chapter Treasurer and NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador volunteer, led a discussion on the “Science of the James Webb Telescope.” The presentation is provided from YouTube below. Hoy strategically outlined information to facilitate understanding. He described the material, dimensions, and
- [Book Review: Wild Ride](https://nss.org/book-review-wild-ride/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: Wild Ride: A Memoir of I.V. Drips and Rocket Ships Author: Hayley Arceneaux NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 208 Publisher: Convergent Books Date: September, 2022 Retail price: $26.00/$12.99 ISBN: 978-0593443842 Over the last six decades, spaceflight has produced many heroes. Names such as John
- [Leading Space Organizations Join in Support of Expanding the OSC’s Role in Orbital Debris Management](https://nss.org/leading-space-organizations-join-in-support-of-expanding-the-oscs-role-in-orbital-debris-management/) - The National Space Society (NSS), the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA), and the Secure World Foundation (SWF) issue a joint letter on the importance of further elevating and funding the Office of Space Commerce (OSC). NSS, AIAA, and SWF recognize the importance of orbital debris management and advocate for the long-term sustainability of
- [NSS Mourns the Passing of Dr. Frank Drake](https://nss.org/nss-mourns-the-passing-of-dr-frank-drake/) - Noted Astronomer was a Motive Force Behind the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence The National Space Society mourns the passing of noted astronomer and astrophysicist Frank Drake, who died on September 2. Drake was a major figure in astronomy and cosmology, and a friend to NSS. Widely known for his famed Drake Equation, which attempted to
- [NEWSPACE BASICS: What is Space Sustainability?](https://nss.org/newspace-basics-what-is-space-sustainability/) - By Dale Skran A term you will hear in many modern space discussions is “space sustainability.” Few space-related terms are used to mean such a wide variety of completely different things, which can be extremely confusing for the “unschooled.” Making matters worse, the same person or organization may use the term in different contexts to
- [NSS Position Statement on National Orbital Debris Implementation Plan](https://nss.org/nss-position-statement-on-national-orbital-debris-implementation-plan/) - In July 2022, the U.S. Government issued its National Orbital Debris Implementation Plan (Debris Plan) to further address orbital debris challenges. The National Space Society (NSS) applauds the U.S. Government’s leadership in orbital debris management and reiterates its support of the findings in the Space Policy Directive-3 and the associated 2020 Space Traffic Management Report
- [Artemis 1 Launch at a Planetarium Near You!](https://nss.org/artemis-1-launch-at-a-planetarium-near-you/) - Artemis 1 Launch at a Planetarium Near You! [button link="#https://www.cosm.com/work/artemis/" newwindow="yes"] Find your Planetarium[/button] Artemis 1, scheduled to launch on August 29th, 2022, is an un-crewed NASA test flight using the Space Launch System (SLS) super heavy-lift expendable launch vehicle and the first flight of the Orion MPCV (Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle). Launch Windows: Monday, August
- [NSS Town Hall August 25: Education and Careers](https://nss.org/58658-2/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next NSS Town Hall Thursday, August 25, 2022, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT An Overview of Two Important NSS Programs: SpacEdge Education and the NSS Career Center Register for this NSS Town Hall With Special Guests: NSS Town Halls are your opportunity to engage with the
- [Space Solar Power Is on the Way!](https://nss.org/space-solar-power-is-on-the-way/) - By Al Globus, NSS Board of Directors Somewhat simplified, Space Solar Power (SSP) consists of gathering sunlight energy in space, converting this energy to microwaves, and beaming them to Earth. This energy is freely available in Earth orbit in vast quantities. This energy would be low carbon today, most of the carbon coming from launch,
- [NSS Iowa Chapter talk on the James Webb Telescope via Zoom August 22](https://nss.org/nss-iowa-chapter-talk-on-the-james-webb-telescope-via-zoom-august-22/) - Dan Hoy, NSS Iowa Treasurer and NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador volunteer will lead a discussion on "The Science of the James Webb Space Telescope". The first images released by NASA and Space Telescope Science Institute on July 12 have inspired scientists and the public around the world. Dan will share some of the groundbreaking technology
- [NSS Space Forum August 11: Fusion Propulsion](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-august-11-fusion-propulsion/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, August 11, 2022, 8:00 to 9:15 PM EDT Direct Fusion Drive for Space Power and Propulsion Direct link to this Space Forum Zoom meeting number: 895 0412 5894 Zoom meeting password: 934773 With Special Guest: Christopher Galea Research Scientist at Princeton Satellite Systems
- [LightSail 2: A Major Accomplishment in Solar Sail Technology](https://nss.org/lightsail-2-a-major-accomplishment-in-solar-sail-technology/) - By Richard Howard On July 22, 2022, the Planetary Society held a Webinar event celebrating the three year anniversary of the solar sail deployment of the Society-built LightSail 2 spacecraft. The LightSail 2 made history by becoming the first spacecraft to change its orbital altitude by thrust generated by the pressure of sunlight. The LightSail
- [National Space Society Mourns the Passing of NSS Governor Nichelle Nichols](https://nss.org/national-space-society-mourns-the-passing-of-nss-governor-nichelle-nichols/) - Nichelle Nichols, famed "Star Trek" actor, NASA promoter, and equal rights activist passed away on July 30. Besides her stereotype-breaking role as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on the original "Star Trek" series and a long roster of Star Trek movies, Nichols worked tirelessly with NASA to promote their mission and recruit minorities to the space agency.
- [NASA Workshop Solicits Human Space Exploration Input from NSS Delegation](https://nss.org/nasa-workshop-solicits-human-space-exploration-input-from-nss-delegation/) - Working Group Evaluates Objectives for Human Exploration and Development of the Moon and Mars On June 28 and 29, 2022, a delegation from the National Space Society (NSS) was invited to present to NASA's "Moon to Mars Objectives Workshop" at Space Center Houston, adjacent to the Johnson Space Center. Attendees of the two-day event included
- [NSS Announces Three New STEM Education Grants](https://nss.org/nss-announces-three-new-stem-education-grants/) - Funds From the Club for the Future to be Distributed to Space STEM-Based Education Programs Image: Students participate in hands-on learning by launching a weather balloon with Atlantis Educational Services, an NSS grant recipient. Credit: SpaceTrek. The National Space Society has announced three recipients from its space STEM education program. The grants, which are derived
- [NEWSPACE BASICS: What is Space Development?](https://nss.org/new-space-basics-what-is-space-development/) - By Dale Skran Most NSS members take it for granted that the term “space development” is widely understood. After all, we have been running the International Space Development Conference since 1982, so it has to be well understood, right? Sadly, this is not the case. A team of NSS space experts recently participated in a
- [NSS Forum July 21: Lori Garver](https://nss.org/nss-forum-july-21-lori-garver/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, July 21, 2022, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT Escaping Gravity: My Quest to Transform NASA and Launch a New Space Age Register for this Space Forum With Special Guest: Lori Garver Founder of Earthrise Alliance Aerospace Business Executive, Policy Analyst and Thought
- [Space Solar Power Featured at ISDC 2022](https://nss.org/space-solar-power-featured-at-isdc-2022/) - By Joseph M. Rauscher NSS Board of Directors NSS Space Solar Power Program Manager Image: SPS-ALPHA concept courtesy John C. Mankins. Space Solar Power (SSP) is receiving renewed worldwide attention as the projected cost has dropped by orders of magnitude in recent years due to the pending advent of SpaceX’s Starship, hyper-modular designs allowing mass
- [NSS Participates in NASA Moon to Mars Objectives Workshop](https://nss.org/nss-participates-in-nasa-moon-to-mars-objectives-workshop/) - NSS Pushes Enabling of Space Development at NASA Moon-to-Mars Objectives Workshop at Space Center Houston By John K. Strickland NSS Board of Directors In May of 2022 I received an emailed request from NASA to respond to a list of “Moon to Mars Objectives.” This seemed to be similar to NASA Requests for Informaton (RFI’s)
- [NSS Space Forum July 14: Fast Solar Wind Sailing](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-july-14-fast-solar-wind-sailing/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, July 14, 2022, 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm EDT Technology Demonstrator Mission for Fast Solar Wind Sailing With Special Guest Jeff Greason Since we are using the Huntsville Chapter account, no reservation is required. Simply click the link Thursday at 8:00 PM EDT
- [Book Review: Beyond](https://nss.org/book-review-beyond/) - This is a riveting biography of the first astronaut, Soviet Lt. Yuri Gagarin, to orbit the Earth in 1961. The author has an exceptional ability to portray events, many of which are not well known. For example, Chief designer Sergei Korolev couldn’t sleep the night before the mission as he knew of the many weak and potentially fatal aspects of the spacecraft and its booster.
- [Space in the Seventies: Shuttle-Landsat? A Tantalizing What-If](https://nss.org/space-in-the-seventies-shuttle-landsat-a-tantalizing-what-if/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. During one brief, shining moment, Landsat crossed paths with the airplane-spaceship-cargo vessel approved the same year the first of its kind was launched.
- [Rothblatt Space Settlement Business Plan Contest Will Award $16,000 USD to Top Winner – Enter Now](https://nss.org/space-settlement-business-plan-contest-will-award-16000-usd-to-top-winner-enter-now/) - The National Space Society is pleased to announce the latest Dr. Martine Rothblatt Space Settlement in Our Lifetime Competition, which will award three cash prizes of $16,000, $10,000, and $6,000 USD for the best business plans that reflect Dr. Rothblatt’s vision for space settlement. The deadline for submissions is midnight, Pacific Time, on September 1,
- [NSS Thanks the House Appropriations Committee for $55M to Defend Our Planet from Asteroids](https://nss.org/nss-thanks-the-house-appropriations-committee-for-55m-to-defend-our-planet-from-asteroids/) - The Urgently Needed NEO Surveyor Spacecraft to Detect Dangerous Asteroids Gets Political Boost Image: NASA's NEO Surveyor spacecraft will identify and characterize asteroids and comets that threaten Earth. Credit: NASA/University of Arizona The National Space Society applauds the support of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee on their addition of $55M for NASA's NEO
- [National Space Society Mourns the Passing of Brad Blair](https://nss.org/national-space-society-mourns-the-passing-of-brad-blair/) - NewSpace Visionary was Instrumental in Furthering Plans for Lunar ISRU The National Space Society mourns the passing of Brad Blair, a longtime collaborator with the organization. Blair died unexpectedly last week. "Brad Blair was a longtime contributor to the vision and mission of NSS, served as a regional board member, was a familiar face at
- [NSS Helps Fund Expanding Frontier’s Brownsville Summer Entrepreneur Academy](https://nss.org/nss-helps-fund-expanding-frontiers-brownsville-summer-entrepreneur-academy/) - National Space Society and Club for the Future to Support Youth Development Program in South Texas Image: Participants in the Expanding Frontiers program view a solar eclipse. Credit: Expanding Frontiers. The National Space Society is pleased to announce its selection of Expanding Frontiers for a new STEM education grant. The grant is one of the
- [Book Review: Escaping Gravity](https://nss.org/book-review-escaping-gravity/) - A former Executive Director of NSS and Deputy Administrator of NASA, Garver has been a pivotal force in modern spaceflight, and the ups and downs of that journey are well related in this no-holds-barred book.
- [Fred Haise's Autobiography Illuminates Untold Stories in Space History](https://nss.org/fred-haises-autobiography-illuminates-untold-stories-in-space-history/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. Fred Haise has probably experienced more near-misses and “what-ifs” than any other astronaut in spaceflight history.
- [Prominent Space Organizations Join in Support of NASA’s NEO Surveyor Asteroid-Finder](https://nss.org/prominent-space-organizations-join-in-support-of-nasas-neo-surveyor-asteroid-finder/) - The National Space Society and Planetary Society Issue Joint Statement on the Urgent Need to Fund Planetary Defense The National Space Society, based in Washington, D.C., recently partnered with the Planetary Society, based in Pasadena, CA, to create a joint statement urging Congress to support NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor (NEO Surveyor) mission. The proposed $130
- [“For All Mankind” Season Opener Underscores Price of Human Progress](https://nss.org/for-all-mankind-season-opener-underscores-price-of-human-progress/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. The newest season of For All Mankind continues to spotlight that no human is immune to the sometimes-ugly price of progress, and this time, the “stage” has been extended to space settlements and Mars.
- [NASA’s Planetary Defense Telescope (NEOSM) is Too Important to Cut](https://nss.org/nasas-planetary-defense-telescope-neosm-is-too-important-to-cut/) - The NSS Campaign to Save NEO Surveyor (Near-Earth Object Surveyor Mission) By Jonathan Dagle, NSS Planetary Defense Program Manager Asteroids have been striking the Earth for millions of years, and it is only a matter of “when” the next impact will occur, not “if.” Since the early 2000’s terrestrial observations have made considerable progress, locating
- [Book Review: Never Panic Early](https://nss.org/book-review-never-panic-early/) - Of the 24 men who flew to the Moon in Project Apollo, almost all the still-surviving astronauts have published autobiographies. Fred Haise is one of the last to tell his story, and since he was the lunar module pilot on the ill-fated Apollo 13, it’s quite a tale.
- [Book Review: Hubble, Humason and the Big Bang](https://nss.org/book-review-hubble-humason-and-the-big-bang/) - Edwin Hubble and Milton Humason. One is the namesake of a legendary space telescope. The other is virtually unknown outside the astronomy world. Combined, this unlikely duo changed humanity’s understanding of how the universe began.
- [Report on Sacramento Chapter Breakfast on the Moon Event](https://nss.org/report-on-sacramento-chapter-breakfast-on-the-moon-event/) - Sacramento L5 Society (SacL5) Breakfast on the Moon Celebrates Apollo 16 with a Discussion of Space Archaeology By Robin Scott SacL5 Society hosted and SacL5 President Joseph Bland moderated the Apollo 16 50th Anniversary Celebration of Breakfast on the Moon (see full video) on Saturday, April 23, 2022. To close-out the celebration, Fred Becker, editor
- [Polaris Dawn: The Other Shoe Revisited](https://nss.org/polaris-dawn-the-other-shoe-revisited/) - A Meditation By Dale Skran Image: Polaris Dawn crew courtesy SpaceX. On February 11th, 2022 Elon Musk gave his long-awaited Starship update, and for some of us it was a bit of a snooze. He provided details about progress on the Raptor 2, but there was very little “news” to those who were already following
- [NSS Space Forum June 16: Becoming Off-Worldly](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-june-16-becoming-off-worldly/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, June 16, 2022, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT Becoming Off-Worldly: Preparing for Your Future Spaceflight Journey Register for this Space Forum With Special Guest: Laura Forczyk, Owner – Astralytical Researcher, Consultant and Author In this new era of commercial spaceflight, now is
- [Starliner Performs a Bullseye Landing](https://nss.org/starliner-performs-a-bullseye-landing/) - By George Mancuso After six (6) days docked to the International Space Station (ISS), Boeing Starliner departed for the critical mission landing phase on May 25th. Approximately four hours later a sonic boom announced Starliner’s landing approach to the White Sands Space Harbor, U.S. Army’s Missile Range Facility in New Mexico. A bullseye touchdown occurred
- [Starliner Successfully Docks to the International Space Station](https://nss.org/starliner-successfully-docks-to-the-international-space-station/) - By George Mancuso Boeing Starliner, also known as Crew Space Transportation 100 (CST-100), Orbital Flight Test Mission 2 (OFT-2) lifted off atop an Atlas V N22 at Cape Canaveral at 6:54:36 p.m. EDT on May 19. The purpose of the mission is to complete objectives not finished on OFT-1 which mainly involve docking with the
- [Book Review: The Overview Effect, 4th Edition](https://nss.org/book-review-the-overview-effect-4th-edition/) - Without exception, astronauts report seeing the Earth from space results in feeling a stronger, more protective connection with the Earth and a deepened awareness of the commonality of all human beings. The borders between countries disappear in the view from space; and the differences of cultures, politics, and competing religions disappear along with them.
- [Book Review: From the Earth to the Moon: The Miniseries Companion](https://nss.org/book-review-from-the-earth-to-the-moon-the-miniseries-companion/) - “From the Earth to the Moon” was a twelve-part HBO mini-series which first aired on April 5, 1998. The series was produced by Bruce Glazer, Ron Howard and Tom Hanks and based on a book by Andrew Chaiken entitled A Man on the Moon that was published in 1994.
- [NSS Space Forum May 19: How Biosphere 2 Is Helping Prepare Astronauts for Moon and Mars](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-may-19-how-biosphere-2-is-helping-prepare-astronauts-for-moon-and-mars/) - The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum Thursday, May 19, 2022, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT Space Analog for the Moon and Mars (SAM): How Research at Biosphere 2 Will Prepare Astronauts for Actual Missions Register for this Space Forum With Special Guests: SAM (Space Analog for the Moon and
- [NSS Board of Directors Election is Underway](https://nss.org/nss-board-of-directors-election-is-underway/) - Ballots have been distributed to eligible NSS members for the 2022 NSS Board of Directors Election. Here is what to do if you have not received a ballot: First, check your email spam folder. 76% of members were sent emails with voting instructions and a link to an online ballot. These emails went out on
- [NSS Iowa Chapter presents "Moon Talk" via Zoom May 23](https://nss.org/nss-iowa-chapter-presents-moon-talk-via-zoom-may-23/) - "Moon Talk" tells the story of how the Collins Radio Company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa developed the communication systems for the Apollo program. This documentary video will be shown in person and via Zoom at the next meeting of the Iowa chapter of the National Space Society on Monday, May 23 at 5:30 p.m. CDT.
- [NSS Space Forum May 5: Space Mission Patches](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-may-5-space-mission-patches/) - You are Invited to the next NSS Space Forum Thursday, May 5, 202, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT Space Mission Patches: The Artistry, History and Meaning Behind Their Design Register here for this free Space Forum With Special Guests Along with their training, an important task for each crew selected for a space flight
- [Space Solar Power Symposium 2022](https://nss.org/space-solar-power-symposium-2022/) - Space Solar Power Symposium 2022 at ISDC May 26-27. Full schedule below. On behalf of the National Space Society (NSS), we invite you to participate in the Space Solar Power Symposium of the 40th Annual International Space Development Conference® (ISDC® 2022) at Hyatt Crystal City Hotel, Arlington, Virginia, U.S.A., from May 26-27, 2022 as well
- [Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Mars Helicopter Team to Receive NSS Space Pioneer Award](https://nss.org/jet-propulsion-laboratorys-mars-helicopter-team-to-receive-nss-space-pioneer-award/) - National Space Society’s Annual ISDC Conference to Fete Jet Propulsion Laboratory Engineers The National Space Society will honor the NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Mars Helicopter Team with the NSS Space Pioneer Award at the 2022 International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®). The conference runs from May 27-29 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA. The
- [Space in the Seventies: Skylab’s Final Moments, Part Two](https://nss.org/space-in-the-seventies-skylabs-final-moments-part-two/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. While NORAD calculated Skylab's impact time as 12:37 PM EDT on July 11, 1979, this time was disputed by several residents in parts of Western Australia. A magnificent radio and film companion to the Skylab reentry saga compiled by ABC News Australia serves as the swansong of the program, highlighting how fiery chunks of the space station rained down as most of the Western part of the continent slept. Here is how Australia responded to Skylab's reentry and its aftermath.
- [Premier NewSpace Conference Returns for 2022](https://nss.org/premier-newspace-conference-returns-for-2022/) - The National Space Society's Annual International Space Development Conference Will be Held from May 27-29 in Arlington, VA On May 27-29, 2022, NSS will hold its International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®) in Arlington, Virginia. This return to the Washington, D.C. area marks the first ISDC in three years. The ISDC is the only conference that
- [Book Review: NASA Missions to Mars](https://nss.org/book-review-nasa-missions-to-mars/) - In his preface, author Piers Bizony notes that the book is a “family-friendly non-academic and almost purely visual celebration” of what we have achieved in exploring the planet Mars—and in this, he has succeeded.
- [Book Review: Becoming Off-Worldly](https://nss.org/book-review-becoming-off-worldly/) - The book contains plenty of useful information for those wanting to personally experience either suborbital or orbital spaceflight. The author interviewed an impressive collection of individuals that have either been to space or plan on going soon. Includes current information on private spaceflight.
- [April 23 Apollo 16 Breakfast on the Moon](https://nss.org/april-23-apollo-16-breakfast-on-the-moon/) - Apollo 16 Breakfast on the Moon is a go for launch! When: Saturday, April 23, 2022, 7:00-9:00 AM PDT Topic: A free Zoom celebration of Apollo 16’s 50th anniversary (REGISTER HERE) Featuring: Lisa Westwood, Beth O’Leary, Michelle Hanlon, Michelle Wilmot Presented by: NSS Chapters Assembly and the Sacramento L5 Society NSS Chapter You are cordially
- [Teachers Take Flight!](https://nss.org/teachers-take-flight/) - Four teachers from Georgia, Iowa, Texas, and Wisconsin, have been selected to serve as “Embedded Teachers” with the Carthage College Microgravity Team. The Embedded Teacher Program is a partnership between the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium, the National Space Society, and the Zero Gravity Corporation (ZERO-G). The teachers and their experiments will each experience eleven minutes
- [Book Review: The Cosmos Economy](https://nss.org/book-review-the-cosmos-economy/) - Dr. Gregg’s book explains what is going on in the space business and why it is happening, and how the industry could be valued at $3 trillion by mid-century. Gregg predicts industries such as space-based energy generation, agriculture and food production, mining, and manufacturing. But he thinks humans will settle space only after robots do it first.
- [April 25: Online Conversation with NASA Astronaut Clayton Anderson](https://nss.org/april-25-online-conversation-with-nasa-astronaut-clayton-anderson/) - NASA Space Shuttle and International Space Station astronaut Clayton Anderson will be holding a Q&A session via Zoom for the next National Space Society Iowa Chapter Meeting: Monday, April 25, 5:30 p.m. CDT via Zoom or in-person at DMACC West Campus, 5959 Grand Ave., West Des Moines. Zoom: Information below. This will be a question
- [NSS Space Forum April 7 with NSS President Michelle Hanlon and Panel of NSS Legal Fellows](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-april-7-with-nss-president-michelle-hanlon-and-panel-of-nss-legal-fellows/) - You are Invited to the next NSS Space Forum Thursday, April 7, 202, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT "Navigating an Increasingly Crowded Space: New and Innovative Views on Preventing Conflict and Enhancing Accountability" With Special Guest Michelle Hanlon, NSS President, and a Panel of NSS Legal Fellows Register here for the Space Forum. Small
- [Space in the Seventies: Skylab’s Final Moments, Part One](https://nss.org/space-in-the-seventies-skylabs-final-moments-part-one/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. By early 1978, it was clear that Skylab was coming down more quickly than predicted, and ground controllers worked hard to reestablish commands with the long-uncrewed space station. But from its troubled launch to its fiery ending, Skylab had its own plans. This is part one of the story of how Skylab returned to Earth – with much international media fanfare – in mid-1979.
- [NSS of North Texas Scholarship Awards](https://nss.org/nss-of-north-texas-scholarship-awards/) - By Robin Scott NSS of North Texas presented three North Texas Space Exploration Scholarships at the Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair at the historic Fair Park in Dallas. Kerry McCormick and Bill Byrom represented NSS of North Texas as judges. This year NSS North Texas donated a total of $500.00 toward the three awards.
- [NSS Space Forum March 31: Expanding Frontiers, Astropreneurship in South Texas](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-march-31-expanding-frontiers-astropreneurship-in-south-texas/) - The National Space Society invites you to a Space Forum on Thursday, March 31, 202, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT Expanding Frontiers: Astropreneurship in South Texas With Special Guest Fredrick Jenet, Founder and Executive Director, Expanding Frontiers Register here! Founded by the team that brought the world’s largest radio telescope to the US-Mexico border
- [Symposium on Sustainable Development in Space Law: Ethical and Economic Considerations of Settlement in Outer Space](https://nss.org/symposium-on-sustainable-development-in-space-law-ethical-and-economic-considerations-of-settlement-in-outer-space/) - The Northern Illinois University Law Review will host its 2022 Symposium on “Sustainable Development in Space Law: Ethical and Economic Considerations of Settlement in Outer Space” as a hybrid program (in person or online) on Friday, April 8 from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm Central time. Registration is $25 either way. The symposium opens with
- [Review of "Last Exit: Space"](https://nss.org/review-of-last-exit-space/) - “…And then they fight…” By Dale Skran Image from the program on Discovery+ with red graphic added There is an old cliché that new ideas go through three stages: (a) first they laugh, (b) then they fight, and (c) eventually those who laughed at the new idea and then fought against it claim it as
- [Book Review: Settling Space](https://nss.org/book-review-settling-space/) - Anna Nesterova’s art adds a great deal to the book and does a great job depicting such concepts as future Martian settlements and the nitrogen mining operation on Pluto. Quite possibly her finest work is illustrating the construction of a Stanford Torus.
- [Book Review: Developing Space](https://nss.org/book-review-developing-space/) - “I regarded the text so highly that advance copies have already been used to shape the minds of future Air Force officers who will one day be charged with providing security for the project of human expansion into space.”— Lt Col Peter Garretson.
- [Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck to Speak at ISDC](https://nss.org/rocket-lab-ceo-peter-beck-to-speak-at-isdc/) - Will Receive the Prestigious NSS Space Pioneer Award for His Accomplishments The National Space Society will host Rocket Lab CEO/CTO Peter Beck at its International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®) this May. Mr. Beck started Rocket Lab in 2006 after working a variety of jobs in smart materials, composites, and semiconductors starting in the late 1990s.
- [NSS Forum March 10: A Framework for Architecting the Future of Space](https://nss.org/nss-forum-march-10-a-framework-for-architecting-the-future-of-space/) - You are Invited to the next NSS Space Forum Thursday, March 10, 2022, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST A Framework for Architecting the Future of Space, with Special Guest Gary Barnhard, NSS UN NGO Delegation Administrator & Technical Representative, NSS Director of Strategic Relationships, and member of the NSS Board of Directors. Register for
- [Report on NSS Space Forum on Webb Space Telescope](https://nss.org/report-on-nss-space-forum-on-webb-space-telescope/) - By Robin Scott At the NSS Forum on January 13, 2022, the National Space Society (NSS) and the Huntsville Alabama L5 (HAL5) Society welcomed Dr. H. Philip Stahl, Senior Optical Physicist at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, who presented “The Webb Space Telescope: The First Light Machine.” Stahl introduced the Webb Space Telescope (WST) as
- [NSS Iowa Chapter March 8 Forum on The Future of Space](https://nss.org/nss-iowa-chapter-march-8-forum-on-the-future-of-space/) - You are invited to a special event hosted by the NSS Iowa Chapter. In association with the 2022 ciLive event hosted by the DMACC West Campus, you have a unique opportunity to listen to and ask questions of three panelists who will be conducting a panel discussion: "The Future of Space" Tuesday, March 8 at
- [Better Futures Event this Friday and Saturday, March 4-5, 2022](https://nss.org/better-futures-event-this-friday-and-saturday-march-4-5-2022/) - Better Futures is a new event series produced by Liftport Group which aims to bring together space community leaders to discuss space topics of interest. Our monthly series “The Star Fleet Enterprise” is covering the idea of a 15,000 person space station and what it would take to build such a facility. The series happens
- [NSS Has a New Logo and New Accomplishments](https://nss.org/nss-has-a-new-logo-and-new-accomplishments/) - By Dale Skran, NSS Chief Operating Officer I am pleased to announce that NSS has a new logo. NSS has also achieved some major milestones over the last year or so, including: A major grant from Blue Origin's Club for the Future which will be dedicated to building the STEM pipeline so that an educated
- [NSS and Martine Rothblatt Renew the Space Settlement in Our Lifetime Business Plan Competition for 2022](https://nss.org/nss-and-martine-rothblatt-renew-the-space-settlement-in-our-lifetime-business-plan-competition-for-2022/) - Second Annual Business Plan Contest Doubles Prize Money The National Space Society is pleased to announce that Dr. Martine Rothblatt has renewed her challenge to the space community to develop compelling business plans to enable space settlement in our lifetimes. The annual Rothblatt Space Settlement in Our Lifetime competition consists of three awards of $16,000,
- [Book Review: Don't Blow Yourself Up](https://nss.org/book-review-dont-blow-yourself-up/) - At long last, the rocket boy from Coalwood tells the rest of his story! What did Homer "Sonny" Hickam do with his life following the events of his superb memoir Rocket Boys? In Don’t Blow Yourself Up, readers will finally know all the nitty-gritty details.
- [For Ten Launches More …](https://nss.org/for-ten-launches-more/) - © by Dale Skran, NSS Chief Operating Officer Image: February 3 Starlink launch, courtesy SpaceX SpaceX has just completed a remarkable ten launch sequence in the two months starting 12/2/21 and ending 2/2/22, running at a rate of more than one orbital rocket per week. Although this run did not include a crewed Dragon 2
- [Former NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver to Speak at NSS Conference](https://nss.org/former-nasa-deputy-administrator-lori-garver-to-speak-at-nss-conference/) - Garver Will Receive the Prestigious Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Award for Her Accomplishments The National Space Society will host former NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver at its International Space Development Conference this May. Ms. Garver has been selected to receive the Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Award for her important work in promoting the agency’s pioneering
- [NSS Town Hall Feb. 17: NSS Membership Overview](https://nss.org/nss-town-hall-feb-17-nss-membership-overview/) - On behalf of the National Space Society you are Invited to the next NSS Town Hall Thursday, February 17, 202, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST NSS MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW With the NSS Membership Committee Hosted by Burt Dicht, NSS Vice President for Membership REGISTER HERE FOR THE TOWN HALL 2021 was a very active and
- [NSS Watch Party February 10 at 9PM EST Elon Musk Starship Update](https://nss.org/nss-watch-party-february-10-at-9-est-elon-musk-starship-update/) - On behalf of the National Space Society you are invited to a Watch Party Thursday, February 10, 2022, 8:50 pm to 10:00 pm EST ELON MUSK SPACEX STARSHIP UPDATE Hosted by Burt Dicht and Fred Becker SpaceX founder Elon Musk is scheduled to provide an update on his Moon and Mars rocket, Starship, live from
- [Book Review: Humanizing Space: The Life of Gerard K. O'Neill](https://nss.org/book-review-humanizing-space-the-life-of-gerard-k-oneill/) - Many familiar faces among the NewSpace entrepreneurs, including Jeff Bezos, were O’Neill acolytes in their younger days. His story is, from start to finish, the story of an exceptional mind merged with a sanguine personality, living an exceptional life. His vision will remain for centuries to come.
- [NASA’s Kathy Leuders to Receive NSS Space Pioneer Award at ISDC](https://nss.org/nasas-kathy-leuders-to-receive-nss-space-pioneer-award-at-isdc/) - The Annual International Space Development Conference (ISDC) will be Held in Arlington, VA, May 27-29, 2022 The National Space Society is pleased to announce that Kathy Lueders, the Associate Administrator of the Human Exploration and Operations (HEO) Mission Directorate for NASA, will be a featured speaker and recipient of the prestigious Space Pioneer Award at
- [Godspeed Doctor John Charles](https://nss.org/godspeed-doctor-john-charles/) - Dr. John B. Charles, age 66 and a recent member of the Board of Directors of the National Space Society, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022 with his wife Kathy at his side, following a two-year debilitating illness. John was born on March 29th, 1955 in Rockdale, Texas. He was the first child of
- [Space in the Seventies: Deke Slayton After Apollo-Soyuz](https://nss.org/space-in-the-seventies-deke-slayton-after-apollo-soyuz/) - Deke Slayton becoming the “boss of the astronauts” served as (kind of) a consolation prize, and even though he wasn’t able to fly in space, he was able to leave his fingerprints all over NASA’s Gemini and Apollo programs. But he still really wanted to fly in space.
- [Japan Tackles Clean Energy from Space](https://nss.org/japan-tackles-clean-energy-from-space/) - Tokyo commits to space solar power demo by 2025 The National Space Society (NSS) strongly supports Japan’s updated plan for space solar power, which calls for a low Earth orbit demonstration of a space solar power system that will use an orbiting satellite to generate power from the sun and send it back to Earth
- [NSS Space Forum Jan. 27: Eyewitness to Launch Operations](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-jan-27-eyewitness-to-launch-operations/) - You are Invited to the next Space Forum Thursday, January 27, 2022, 9:00 to 10:15 PM EST "Eyewitness to Launch Operations, Highlights of 2021 and What's Ahead" with special guests from SpaceUpclose, Jean Wright and Dr. Ken Kremer Register for this Space Forum Rocket launches are a unique blend of technology and art. Harnessing the
- [Rod Pyle via Zoom: New Tech for Deep Space Exploration](https://nss.org/rod-pyle-via-zoom-new-tech-for-deep-space-exploration/) - Please join the NSS Iowa Chapter on Monday, January 24 at 5:30 p.m. Central time as they welcome author, journalist, historian, futurist, and Editor-in-Chief of Ad Astra magazine, Rod Pyle, at their next meeting (via Zoom). Rod will be speaking on the subject “New Tech for Deep Space Exploration.” About Rod Pyle: Rod writes the
- [Book Review: Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars](https://nss.org/book-review-through-the-glass-ceiling-to-the-stars/) - As with Eileen Collins' flying aircraft and spacecraft, so with this book: all the goals she set for herself in writing the book—inspiration and historical narrative—have been admirably fulfilled. This is one of the essential astronaut autobiographies.
- [NSS Leaders in the Media](https://nss.org/nss-leaders-in-the-media/) - NSS President Michelle Hanlon and NSS Vice President of Space Development Greg Autry have been writing key articles on recent events. An article by Hanlon and Autry appeared in The Conversation November 23: Space law hasn’t been changed since 1967 – but the UN aims to update laws and keep space peaceful. The article was
- [Space Development Milestones 2021: Planetary Probes](https://nss.org/space-development-milestones-2021-planetary-probes/) - © by Dale Skran, NSS Chief Operating Officer Image: NASA Lucy mission will fly by eight asteroids (courtesy NASA) You can’t develop or settle that which is not yet explored, so there is a synergistic relationship between planetary probes, especially missions to the Moon, asteroids, and Mars, and future space development and settlement. Of course,
- [NSS Space Forum January 13: James Webb Telescope](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-january-13-james-webb-telescope/) - The National Space Society and the Huntsville Alabama L5 (HAL5) Society invites you to a free Space forum: The Webb Space Telescope: The First Light Machine Thursday, January 13, 202, 8:00 pm to 9:15 pm EST With Special Guest Dr. H. Philip Stahl, Senior Optical Physicist, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
- [Space Development Milestones 2021: Space Tourism Gets Real](https://nss.org/space-development-milestones-2021-space-tourism-gets-real/) - © by Dale Skran, NSS Chief Operating Officer Image: Inspiration4 crew, courtesy Inspiration4 I can’t believe I am finally writing this, but 2021 was the year that space tourism “rebooted” big time. The first epoch of space tourism started on April 28, 2001, with the 8-day flight of American Dennis Tito to the ISS on
- [2021 Small Launcher Roundup: Virgin Orbit and Astra Space](https://nss.org/2021-small-launcher-roundup-virgin-orbit-and-astra-space/) - © by Dale Skran, NSS Chief Operating Officer Image: Launch from Cosmic Girl, courtesy Virgin Orbit In terms of U.S. launch companies, SpaceX is lapping the field, and Rocket Lab holds out promise—at least in terms of number of launches (not mass to orbit), Rocket Lab matched ULA with 5 successful launches. But what of
- [NSS North Texas Chapter Learns about Planetary Defense](https://nss.org/nss-north-texas-chapter-learns-about-planetary-defense/) - By Robin Scott Image: Dr. Kelly Fast, NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Observations Program Manager (courtesy NASA) Inspired by the recent NASA Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Mission launch, on Dec. 12, 2021, National Space Society of North Texas (NSS-NT) was proud to host Dr. Kelly Fast, NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Observations Program Manager, who presented
- [2021 Rocket Lab Roundup: Still #1 in Venture Class Launchers](https://nss.org/2021-rocket-lab-roundup-still-1-in-venture-class-launchers/) - © by Dale Skran, NSS Chief Operating Officer Image: Planned Neutron rocket with "chomper" fairing. Courtesy Rocket Lab. Rocket Lab continued as the Venture Class launcher leader in 2021 in spite of the loss of one mission, and a failure to bring Launch Complex 2 in Wallops, Virginia to operational status. Electron launches included: “Another
- [2021 SpaceX Roundup: Best Year Yet](https://nss.org/2021-spacex-roundup-best-year-yet/) - © by Dale Skran, NSS Chief Operating Officer Image: Starships on the pad at Boca Chica, courtesy SpaceX The covid pandemic roared through 2021 leaving death in its wake, and at one-point hospitals were using so much liquid oxygen that SpaceX stood down for almost two months due in part to a lack of fuel
- [NSS Hails Successful Launch of the James Webb Space Telescope](https://nss.org/nss-hails-successful-launch-of-the-james-webb-space-telescope/) - The National Space Society (NSS) congratulates NASA, the Canadian Space Agency, the European Space Agency, and Arianespace for the successful launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) on December 25th. The mammoth instrument, built by Northrop Grumman and Ball Aerospace & Technologies, launched on an Ariane rocket from Kourou, French Guiana at 7:20 a.m.
- [Space in the Seventies: The European Space Agency’s Logos, 1975 – Present](https://nss.org/space-in-the-seventies-the-european-space-agencys-logos-1975-present/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. Across the Atlantic during 1975, the newly-formed European Space Agency (ESA), like NASA, started using a freshly-designed logo as part of its corporate branding (or re-branding, as Europe’s space presence dated as far back as the late 1950s). Here is that story.
- [NSS Statement on Russia ASAT Test](https://nss.org/nss-statement-on-russia-asat-test/) - The National Space Society (NSS) strongly condemns the anti-satellite (ASAT) test that Russia conducted on November 15, 2021. Russia’s intentional destruction of one of its old satellites created thousands of new pieces of debris in low Earth orbit (LEO). The debris field from this ASAT test endangered the lives of all the astronauts aboard the
- [NSS’ Karlton Johnson Recognized for Leadership by Savoy Magazine](https://nss.org/nss-karlton-johnson-recognized-for-leadership-by-savoy-magazine/) - Chairman of the NSS Board of Governors Listed as one of 2021’s Most Influential Black Corporate Directors The Chairman of the National Space Society’s Board of Governors, Karlton Johnson, has been included in Savoy magazine’s 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors. According to the publication, “Savoy magazine, the leading African American business, culture, and lifestyle
- [Space in the Seventies: Worm Farm – The Logo That Divided NASA, 1974-1976](https://nss.org/space-in-the-seventies-worm-farm-the-logo-that-divided-nasa-1974-1976/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. One of the biggest debates in human spaceflight is still “Meatball or Worm.” And if you know what I’m talking about…you know what I’m talking about. This ongoing debate began during the early 1970s, when the U.S. government was searching for ways to “beautify” and modernize their agencies’ logos. The result has divided space enthusiasts – and even some of the agency’s astronauts – for over 45 years.
- [NSS Space Forum December 2: Year in Review](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-december-2-year-in-review/) - You are Invited to the National Space Society Space Forum Thursday, December 2, 2021, 9:00 to 10:15 PM EST 2021 Space Year In Review Register for the free space forum here. Featuring Larry Boyle and moderator Jim Plaxco. 2021 was one of the most impactful years in space, based on the breadth and scope of
- [NSS Supports the 2021 State of the Space Industrial Base Report](https://nss.org/nss-supports-the-2021-state-of-the-space-industrial-base-report/) - Important Call to Action for Space Settlement and Development A major report from the State of the Space Industrial Base 2021 Workshop, held in New Mexico in July, was released on Wednesday. It outlined the critical importance of space development and human settlement, and incorporated input from 250 subject matter experts from industry, government, and
- [Space Educator Award open for applications until Dec. 6](https://nss.org/space-educator-award-open-for-applications-until-dec-6/) - Applications due December 6. This is a repost/reminder of the original post from September 6. Lynne Zielinski (second-from-right in the photo), NSS Vice President of Education and Outreach, is Chair of the National Space Club's Space Educator Award and is currently accepting applications for the award. The National Space Club has established this award with
- [NSS Space Forum Nov. 4: Food for Mars Flight](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-nov-4-food-for-mars-flight/) - You are Invited to a National Space Society Space Forum Thursday, November 4, 2021, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT The NSS - MMARS Space Health and Diet Contest: A Food and Nutrition Plan for a Space Flight to Mars REGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE SPACE FORUM With Special Guests The NSS - MMARS
- [NSS Space Forum October 28: Space Farming](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-october-28-space-farming/) - You are Invited to the National Space Society Space Forum Thursday, October 28, 2021, 9:00 to 10:15 PM EDT Farming in Space for Future Space Settlements: Not just Glop and Salad! With Special Guest Bryce Meyer, moderated by Burt Dicht REGISTER HERE FOR THE FREE SPACE FORUM Bryce Meyer, NSS Board of Directors, Engineer, Space
- [Book Review: New Ron Evans Biography Illuminates Life, Era of Apollo’s Last Spacewalker](https://nss.org/book-review-new-ron-evans-biography-illuminates-life-era-of-apollos-last-spacewalker/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. One of the lesser known personalities of the Apollo lunar program is Ron Evans, Apollo 17 command module pilot. The newly released A Long Voyage to the Moon: The Life of Naval Aviator and Apollo 17 Astronaut Ron Evans by Geoffrey Bowman sets out to change that – and masterfully does.
- [NSS Space Forum Oct 21 with Astronaut Eileen Collins](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-oct-21-with-astronaut-eileen-collins/) - You are Invited to a National Space Society Space Forum Thursday, October 21, 2021, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars: A Conversation with Col. Eileen Collins, USAF (retired) With Special Guest Jonathan Ward, moderated by Dave Dressler Register here for this free online Space Forum Eileen Collins made
- [National Space Society Cheers Second Crewed Flight of New Shepard](https://nss.org/national-space-society-cheers-second-crewed-flight-of-new-shepard/) - Crewmember William Shatner speaks eloquently upon return from the record-breaking flight Today marks another dramatic first in the world of NewSpace, the second crewed flight of the commercial New Shepard spacecraft, with famed “Star Trek” actor William Shatner flying with other notable passengers. The National Space Society (NSS) congratulates Blue Origin, its large and motivated
- [Disco, Delays, And Disillusionment: Bruce McCandless II and Al Worden During The 1970s](https://nss.org/disco-delays-and-disillusionment-bruce-mccandless-ii-and-al-worden-during-the-1970s/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. Two new books illuminate the challenging times two NASA Group Five astronauts experienced during the 1970s, a decade more known for delays in human spaceflight than actual human spaceflight.
- [Huntsville Alabama L5 Society (HAL5) Hosted NSS Space Forum on SLS](https://nss.org/huntsville-alabama-l5-society-hal5-hosted-nss-space-forum-on-sls/) - By Robin Scott The HAL5 Society chapter of NSS, in cooperation with NSS, hosted the NSS Space Forum on August 5, 2021. Brian Matisak, NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Systems Engineering and Integration Office Deputy Manager at Marshall Space Flight Center, presented NASA’s Space Launch System: Countdown to Launch. Matisak illustratively led the audience through
- [Space Educator Award open for applications](https://nss.org/space-educator-award-open-for-applications/) - Lynne Zielinski (second-from-right in the photo), NSS Vice President of Education and Outreach, is Chair of the National Space Club's Space Educator Award and is currently accepting applications for the award. The National Space Club has established this award with the initial support of Glen P. Wilson and the National Space Society. The Space Educator
- [Space in the Seventies: Skylab’s Other Astronomy Experiments](https://nss.org/space-in-the-seventies-skylabs-other-astronomy-experiments/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. The United States’ first space station provided a glimpse into the Solar System and Universe that previously could only be supplied, in a limited capacity, via sounding rockets or less powerful orbiting observatories.
- [The National Space Society Supports New UK Government Space Solar Power Initiative](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-supports-new-uk-government-space-solar-power-initiative/) - The National Space Society (NSS) supports the recent UK government proposal for operational space solar power (SSP) by 2040. Prepared by the Frazer-Nash Consultancy, the report states that "Space-Based Solar Power is a renewable technology which provides continuous baseload power without intermittency and could be available at large scale. It therefore warrants further exploration as
- [Book Review: The Next 500 Years](https://nss.org/book-review-the-next-500-years/) - By undertaking a 500-year genomic engineering program, humans could modify themselves to better tolerate the extreme environments of outer space.
- [Space in the Seventies: The Decade That Brought the Human Element Back to Spaceflight](https://nss.org/space-in-the-seventies-the-decade-that-brought-the-human-element-back-to-spaceflight/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. Inspiration4’s distinctly unscripted public moments can trace their lineage to a decade in which spaceflight was no longer viewed as something strictly managed and choreographed by public affairs’ personnel.
- [The Launch Landscape: A 5 Year Projection](https://nss.org/the-launch-landscape-a-5-year-projection/) - A Speculation by Dale Skran There have been a number of interesting recent developments in terms of new launchers that are likely to be actually built, so it’s worth taking a look at what we can expect will be flying five years in the future, e.g., September 2026. Even NASA appears to have bought into
- [Webinar on the Importance of Space Clusters (October 14)](https://nss.org/webinar-on-the-importance-of-space-clusters-october-14/) - Webinar Date: October 14th Time: 11 AM Ecuador time (Central Daylight Time) Topic: Clusters as strategy for development: The importance of Space Clusters Register here Speakers: Greg Autry, PhD National Space Society Vice President for Space Development Clinical Professor of Space Leadership, Policy and Business in the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State
- [NSS Mourns the Passing of Robert Krone, Founder of the Kepler Space Institute](https://nss.org/nss-mourns-the-passing-of-robert-krone-founder-of-the-kepler-space-institute/) - Krone’s Visionary and Humanistic Approach to the Study of Space Communities and Settlement Was Unique Image: Bob and Selena Krone. Credit: The Krone Family Robert “Bob” Krone, founder of the Kepler Space Institute (KSI) and longtime supporter of the National Space Society (NSS), passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on September 15,
- [NSS Space Forum September 23: Shuttle Mission Control Stories](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-september-23-shuttle-mission-control-stories/) - You are Invited to a National Space Society Space Forum Thursday, September 23, 2021, 9:00 to 10:15 PM EDT Shuttle Mission Control Stories With Guest Speaker Marianne Dyson REGISTER FOR THIS SPACE FORUM In Shuttle Mission Control Stories, Marianne Dyson explains the organization and responsibilities of the flight control teams during early Space Shuttle flights.
- [National Space Society Salutes the Flight of Inspiration4](https://nss.org/national-space-society-salutes-the-flight-of-inspiration4/) - First All-Civilian Orbital Flight is a Milestone This week marks the launch of the first all-civilian orbital spaceflight, Inspiration4, aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. “The flight of Inspiration4 is one of many firsts,” said Michelle Hanlon, president of the National Space Society (NSS). “The name ‘Inspiration’ is well chosen; the charitable nature of this
- [Book Review: “The Burning Blue” Humanizes Challenger Tragedy](https://nss.org/book-review-the-burning-blue-humanizes-challenger-tragedy/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. The Burning Blue: The Untold Story of Christa McAuliffe and NASA’s Challenger Disaster by author Kevin Cook is in turns inspiring, maddening, and heartbreaking.
- [Book Review: NASA Space Shuttle 40th Anniversary](https://nss.org/book-review-nasa-space-shuttle-40th-anniversary/) - The objective of this book is to tell the Shuttle’s story in a succinct manner and with the use of extensive illustrations, and the hundreds of pictures are spectacular, many of which I had never seen.
- [Book Review: Not Necessarily Rocket Science](https://nss.org/book-review-not-necessarily-rocket-science/) - One purpose of this autobiographical book is to provide examples of how those with non-technical degrees might find worthwhile and exciting careers in the space endeavor, and in this respect the author does well.
- [Space in the Seventies: Envisioning the Space Shuttle, 1970 – 1980](https://nss.org/space-in-the-seventies-envisioning-the-space-shuttle-1970-1980/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. A sweep of 1970s NASA images reveals treasures chronicling the early development of the Space Shuttle program, which required the agency’s centers and workforce to devise new approaches in testing a vehicle that functioned as part rocket, part cargo ship, part science lab, and part airplane.
- [Sacramento Chapter 5th Breakfast on the Moon Event a Success](https://nss.org/sacramento-chapter-5th-breakfast-on-the-moon-event-a-success/) - On August 7, 2021, the Sacramento L5 Society (SacL5) and the National Space Society (NSS) started their day with a hearty helping of the Apollo 15 mission for their 5th Breakfast on the Moon event. A complete video of the event is below. These events are a celebration of the 50th anniversaries of Apollo missions.
- [Why Space Solar Power Now?](https://nss.org/why-space-solar-power-now/) - By Al Globus, National Space Society Board of Directors Space solar power (SSP) usually involves gathering energy in space, converting it into a microwave beam, and directing that beam at Earth to be converted into electricity. The National Space Society has promoted SSP for decades. A year or so ago the Alliance for Space Development
- [Book Review: “Picturing the Space Shuttle” Illuminates Early Shuttle Era](https://nss.org/book-review-picturing-the-space-shuttle-illuminates-early-shuttle-era/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. A book in the works for several years by Retro Space Images’ J.L. Pickering and veteran space reporter John Bisney was just released, and it was more than well worth the wait. Picturing the Space Shuttle: The Early Years, published by the University of Florida Press, contains a wealth of many never-before-seen photos and images that encompass the Space Transportation System’s formative years.
- [The National Space Society Joins the Progressive Policy Institute in Supporting Rapid Development of Space Solar Power](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-joins-the-progressive-policy-institute-in-supporting-rapid-development-of-space-solar-power/) - Orbiting Solar Power Stations Would Help to Save the Environment It’s important that the U.S. remain a leader in SSP efforts ... the result will be a cleaner environment, a vast net reduction in carbon emissions globally, and a better world for our children.” — Dale Skran, NSS COO WASHINGTON, D.C., USA, August 19, 2021
- [NSS Space Forum Aug. 19: I Was a Teenage Space Reporter](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-aug-18-i-was-a-teenage-space-reporter/) - You are Invited to the National Space Society Space Forum Thursday, August 19, 2021, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT I Was a Teenage Space Reporter: From Apollo 11 to Our Future in Space With Guest Speaker David Chudwin Physician, Author and Teenage Space Reporter Register for the Space Forum How does a nineteen year-old
- [Book Review: Envisioning Exoplanets](https://nss.org/book-review-envisioning-exoplanets/) - Michael Carroll’s Envisioning Exoplanets is a feast for the eyes and the imagination. More than 200 spectacular images grace its pages, giving substance to the data, analyses, and speculations presented in the text.
- [Book Review: Test Gods](https://nss.org/book-review-test-gods/) - Test Gods: Virgin Galactic and the Making of a Modern Astronaut is a fast paced, intelligent chronicle of the less public race to develop a spaceship capable of carrying paying civilian customers to space.
- [Contest: Get Healthy Enough to Go to Mars](https://nss.org/contest-get-healthy-enough-to-go-to-mars/) - The National Space Society (NSS) and Mars-Moon Astronautics Academy & Research Science (MMAARS, Inc.) conduct an annual contest challenge to address possible diet plans for travelers to places like Mars or a planetary moon. Each year the challenge is slightly different. However, the theme is always about the question: “How can health on and beyond
- [NSS Welcomes Beyond Earth Institute's Space Solar Power Initiative for a Cleaner Environment](https://nss.org/nss-welcomes-beyond-earth-institutes-space-solar-power-initiative-for-a-cleaner-environment/) - Clean and Unlimited Power from Space Will Mitigate Climate Change The National Space Society is pleased to support the Beyond Earth Institute’s recently announced open memorandum to top U.S. government leaders, “Presidential Policy Directive: National Strategy for Space Solar Power.” This initiative is summarized by Steve Wolfe, the president of Beyond Earth: “Space solar power
- [Space in the Seventies: Spacelab and the Dawn of Women Astronaut-Scientists](https://nss.org/space-in-the-seventies-spacelab-and-the-dawn-of-women-astronaut-scientists/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. In late 1974, NASA was already laying the groundwork for its next big space endeavor, the Space Shuttle. The European space program was beginning to formulate its vision for a German-built onboard lab that would be nestled within the Shuttle’s payload bay. And with this new program in development, a new kind of astronaut-scientist would be needed.
- [NSS Space Forum August 5: NASA’s Space Launch System](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-august-5-nasas-space-launch-system/) - You are Invited to the National Space Society Space Forum Thursday, August 5, 2021, 9:00 pm EDT to 10:15 pm EDT NASA’s Space Launch System: Countdown to Launch Register for the Space Forum With Guest Speaker Brian P. Matisak Deputy Director, Systems Engineering & Integration Office NASA Space Launch System Program Marshall Space Flight Center NASA’s
- [Space in the Seventies: Apollo 15’s Books, 1973 – 1974](https://nss.org/space-in-the-seventies-apollo-15s-books-1973-1974/) - Apollo 15 remains well-documented, from entries on the Apollo Lunar Surface Journal website to its astronaut’s autobiographies, which include Al Worden’s 2011 Falling to Earth written with Francis French, and 2004’s Two Sides of the Moon: Our Story of the Cold War Space Race by Dave Scott, written with Apollo-Soyuz Test Program Russian commander and first spacewalker Alexei Leonov. But three books, published during the 1970s, provide more unique insight into the iconic 1971 mission.
- [NASA Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium Announces the 2021 Embedded Teachers Program](https://nss.org/nasa-wisconsin-space-grant-consortium-announces-the-2021-embedded-teachers-program/) - By Frances Dellutri, NSS Deputy Director of Education, NSS Board of Directors NSS VP of Education and Outreach Lynne Zielinski and Frances Dellutri, NSS Deputy Director of Education will be presenting the Embedded Teachers Workshop along with Dr. Kevin Crosby, the Director of the Carthage College Space Studies Program. The Embedded Teachers Workshop 2021 is
- [NSS Town Hall: 2021 Chapter Awards July 31](https://nss.org/nss-town-hall-2021-chapter-awards-july-31/) - You are Invited to the National Space Society TOWN HALL Saturday, July 31, 202, 9:00 to 10:15 am EDT NSS 2021 Chapter Awards, with NSS Chapter Leaders REGISTER FOR THE TOWN HALL Join Larry Ahearn, VP Chapters, David Stuart, Chapters Committee Chair, and Aylyffe Martin, Chapters Coordinator, as they announce the 2021 chapter awards for
- [Why Space Tourism?](https://nss.org/why-space-tourism/) - Opinion by Dale Skran, NSS COO Image: Blue Origin team after the July 20 successful flight. Courtesy Blue Origin. The age of space tourism at long last dawns for a second time (the first dawn consisting of those orbital tourists launched by the Russians a while back). But after Richard Branson’s flight on SpaceShipTwo July
- [Ecuador Chapter Zoom Presentation on Space Advocacy July 28](https://nss.org/ecuador-chapter-zoom-presentation-on-space-advocacy-july-28/) - Join the Guayaquil Space Society (NSS Chapter in Ecuador) on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 for the Zoom presentation “Space Advocacy: How to Get Your Government Interested in Space Policy.” The presenters are Tim Chrisman, Co-founder and Executive Director of the U.S.-based Foundation for the Future, and Victor Jurado, Director General of the Cámara Binacional Ecuatoriana
- [NSS Congratulates Blue Origin and Jeff Bezos for the Spectacular First Crewed Flight of the New Shepard](https://nss.org/nss-congratulates-blue-origin-and-jeff-bezos-for-the-spectacular-first-crewed-flight-of-the-new-shepard/) - Well-Tested Suborbital Tourist Rocket Soars to 63 Miles After years of development and 15 prior test flights, Jeff Bezos has taken the journey of a lifetime into space. With him were his brother Mark; Oliver Daemon, who replaces the original high bidder for a flight slot; and Wally Funk, one of the “Mercury 13” women
- [NSS Space Forum July 22: Rocket Summer: Blue Origin, SpaceX, and Virgin Galactic](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-july-22-rocket-summer-blue-origin-spacex-and-virgin-galactic/) - You are Invited to a National Space Society Space Forum Thursday, July 22, 2021, 9:00 pm EDT to 10:15 pm EDT Rocket Summer: The Adventures of Blue Origin, SpaceX, and Virgin Galactic Register for the Space Forum It's rocket summer! There has never been a summer like this in the history of commercial space.
- [Report on National Space Society Chapter Events](https://nss.org/report-on-national-space-society-chapter-events/) - By Robin Scott Illustration: Emily Carney and O'Neill space settlement (Don Davis, NASA) Huntsville Alabama L5 (HAL5) Society On May 13, 2021, the Huntsville Alabama L5 (HAL5) Society hosted space enthusiast and writer Emily Carney, who presented “Gerald K. O’Neill and the Future that Calls Us.” O'Neill, a physicist at Princeton, influenced founder of Blue
- [Breakfast on the Moon #5 Webinar Is a Go for Launch August 7](https://nss.org/breakfast-on-the-moon-5-webinar-is-a-go-for-launch-august-7/) - Image: Featured Presenter Apollo Mission Control Flight Director Gerald D. Griffin When: Saturday, August 7, 2021, 7:00-8:30 AM PDT Topic: Breakfast on the Moon #5 - A celebration of Apollo 15’s 50th Anniversary To register for Breakfast #5, click the link below. After registering, attendees will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the
- [NSS Receives Million Dollar Grant from Blue Origin’s Club for the Future](https://nss.org/nss-receives-million-dollar-grant-from-blue-origins-club-for-the-future/) - Image: Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos speaks with Buzz Aldrin, Moonwalker and an NSS Governor, at the NSS annual International Space Development Conference. Credit: Keith Zacharski. Funds Will Be Dedicated to NSS STEM Outreach and Education The National Space Society is pleased to announce a $1 million grant from Blue Origin’s Club for the Future.
- [Book Review: Pluto and Lowell Observatory](https://nss.org/book-review-pluto-and-lowell-observatory/) - The book was written by Lowell historian Kevin Schindler and Will Grundy, a planetary scientist who led the surface composition team for New Horizons. Given the solid credentials of both authors, you can't go wrong buying this book.
- [Huntsville Alabama L5 (HAL5) Society](https://nss.org/huntsville-alabama-l5-hal5-society/) - NSS Chapter News: “It’s Not All Rocket Science” Huntsville Alabama L5 Society (HAL5) Publicity Officer Kerry Bumpass hosted their meeting on June 10, 2021. The presenter was Dr. Joseph Meany, a research scientist, science author, and member of the Board of Directors for the Interstellar Research Group (IRG). He is also known by his science
- [More on Richard Branson in Space](https://nss.org/more-on-richard-branson-in-space/) - This fourth test spaceflight was the first fully crewed By Bob Brodbeck Realizing a boyhood dream, Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Galactic, rocketed to space yesterday morning, Sunday July 11, on board the company’s spaceplane VSS (Virgin SpaceShip) Unity. With him were three employee mission specialists and the two spaceplane pilots, making for a
- [Book Review: Left Brains for the Right Stuff](https://nss.org/book-review-left-brains-for-the-right-stuff/) - The author provides special insider insights that few other historical accounts have considered. He weaves in the history of computing and concentrates on the guidance and control systems—the crux of the book's intent.
- [NSS Congratulates Richard Branson and Virgin Galactic for Opening Space Tourism](https://nss.org/nss-congratulates-richard-branson-and-virgin-galactic-for-opening-space-tourism/) - This Flight Is One Step Toward Opening Space to All Humanity On Sunday, July 11, Virgin Galactic launched the first operational passenger flight of their VSS Unity rocketplane. Departing from the New Mexico’s Spaceport America shortly before 9 a.m. local time, Unity was hauled to over 50,000 feet altitude by its carrier plane, VSS Eve,
- [NSS Town Hall: NSS Excellence Awards](https://nss.org/nss-town-hall-nss-excellence-awards/) - You are Invited to the National Space Society Town Hall Thursday, July 8, 202, 9:00 pm EDT to 10:00 pm EDT NSS Excellence Awards Register for this free online event. Hosted by Lynne F. Zielinsky (NSS VP of Education and Outreach). With Presenters Jim Plaxco (President of Chicago Society for Space Studies and NSS Space
- [NSS Town Hall: 2021 spUN Debate Program Awards](https://nss.org/nss-town-hall-2021-spun-debate-program-awards/) - You are Invited to a National Space Society Special Session Town Hall Saturday, July 10, 202, 8:00 AM EDT to 9:15 AM EDT 2021 spUN Debate Program Awards (Space Policy and UNiversalization) Register for this NSS Town Hall Featuring: And the 60 spUN debators and volunteers, with special guests Lynne F. Zielinski (NSS VP of
- [Space in the Seventies: Vance Brand’s Waiting Game](https://nss.org/space-in-the-seventies-vance-brands-waiting-game/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. The 1970s didn’t start out on a promising note for astronaut Vance Brand. The first five years of the decade were a long waiting game.
- [Space in the Seventies: 3rd Century America and the Spirit of ‘76](https://nss.org/space-in-the-seventies-3rd-century-america-and-the-spirit-of-76/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. This installment of Space in the Seventies takes us back 45 years to the Summer of ‘76, when the United States was in the grip of Bicentennial Mania.
- [NSS Fetes JPL’s Rob Manning and Robert Braun at the Online 2021 International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/nss-fetes-jpls-rob-manning-and-robert-braun-at-the-online-2021-international-space-development-conference/) - This Year’s Virtual Conference Streams Free to All Beginning Thursday The National Space Society is proud to announce that Rob Manning, the Chief Engineer of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Dr. Robert Braun, the lab’s Director of Planetary Science, will be awarded the NSS’s prestigious Space Pioneer Award at its annual International Space Development Conference®,
- [NSS Presents Gwynne Shotwell Top Award at the Online 2021 International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/nss-presents-gwynne-shotwell-top-award-at-the-online-2021-international-space-development-conference/) - This Year’s Virtual Conference Streams Free to All The National Space Society is proud to announce the presentation of the prestigious Wernher von Braun Memorial Award to SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell at its annual International Space Development Conference®, which will be held virtually this year from June 24 through the 27th. Ms. Shotwell
- [NSS Announces Juno Project Scientist Dr. Scott Bolton as a Keynote Speaker at the 2021 Online ISDC](https://nss.org/nss-announces-juno-project-scientist-dr-scott-bolton-as-a-keynote-speaker-at-the-2021-online-isdc/) - This Year’s Virtual Conference Streams Free to All The National Space Society is proud to announce the Principal Investigator of the Juno mission to Jupiter, Dr. Scott Bolton, as a keynote speaker at its annual International Space Development Conference®, which will be held virtually this year from June 24 through the 27th. Bolton is a
- [Perspectives on Artemis Accords at Online ISDC June 27](https://nss.org/perspectives-on-artemis-accords-at-online-isdc-june-27/) - By Michelle Hanlon President, National Space Society Sunday, June 27 at 1:00 PM Eastern time. NSS has planned a special program, devoting two hours to explore and answer your questions about the Artemis Accords. I am honored to be joined by Dr. Andrea Harrington, Interim Dean of Space Education at Air University and former Chair
- [NSS Supports Scott Pace SpaceNews OpEd](https://nss.org/nss-supports-scott-pace-spacenews-oped/) - Scott Pace, former NSS Executive Vice President, former Executive Secretary of the National Space Council, and Director of the Space Policy Institute at the Elliott School of International Affairs, has written an OpEd in SpaceNews called "NOAA is stalling U.S. space traffic management." NSS supports Scott Pace's position on U.S. space traffic management and encourages
- [Guayaquil NSS Chapter Hosts International Panel on Artemis Accords](https://nss.org/guayaquil-nss-chapter-hosts-international-panel-on-artemis-accords/) - The Guayaquil Space Society (GSS), a Chapter of NSS in the largest city in Ecuador, hosted a meeting on May 19, 2021, titled SPACE LAW: ARTEMIS ACCORDS AND ECUADOR. The entire presentation is available on YouTube. All but the first presentation is in English. Presenters include: Dr. Santiago Velázquez, a lawyer in Ecuador and Dean
- [NSS Town Hall June 17: Preview of Virtual ISDC and NSS Membership Overview](https://nss.org/nss-town-hall-june-17-preview-of-virtual-isdc-and-nss-membership-overview/) - You are Invited to the National Space Society Space Forum / Virtual Town Hall Thursday, June 17 2021, 9:00 to 10:15 PM EDT A Preview of the Virtual International Space Development Conference (ISDC) 2021 with and an NSS Membership Overview with REGISTER HERE FOR THE FREE TOWN HALL The first portion of the Town Hall
- [Sign up for ISDC Interactive Sunday now](https://nss.org/sign-up-for-isdc-interactive-sunday-now/) - On Sunday June 27th, 2021, from 1-6 pm ET, NSS is hosting Interactive ISDC Sunday, a pay-per-view event that brings participants into contact with leading space experts in an interactive format. These discussions are challenging and stimulating. They are not short, summarized, or condensed. We think you will find the day exciting! You can find
- [NASA Chief Scientist Dr. Jim Green to Appear at the Online NSS International Space Development Conference 2021](https://nss.org/nasa-chief-scientist-dr-jim-green-to-appear-at-the-online-nss-international-space-development-conference-2021/) - This Year’s Virtual Conference Streams Free to All The National Space Society is proud to announce NASA’s Chief Scientist, Jim Green, as a keynote speaker at its annual International Space Development Conference® 2021, which will be held virtually this year from June 24 through the 27th. Those planning to attend need not register in advance;
- [The National Space Society Announces YouTube Influencer Isaac Arthur as a Keynote Speaker at the Online 2021 International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-announces-youtube-influencer-isaac-arthur-as-a-keynote-speaker-at-the-online-2021-international-space-development-conference/) - This Year’s Virtual Conference Streams Free to All The National Space Society is proud to announce YouTube influencer Isaac Arthur as a keynote speaker at its annual International Space Development Conference® 2021, which will be held virtually this year from June 24 through the 27th. Arthur is the creator of the wildly successful “Science &
- [Book Review: The Mission](https://nss.org/book-review-the-mission/) - Brown’s The Mission chronicles years of near-byzantine maneuvers to accomplish a space mission—except that the Europa Clipper has yet to launch. Extensively researched with photographs and notes, the book is also creatively written with segments of near novel-like narration and dialogue.
- [Book Review: American Rocketman](https://nss.org/book-review-american-rocketman/) - Truax is all but forgotten to everyone but space historians, but he deserves to be remembered. Had he ever persuaded the navy or any major aerospace contractor to build his “big dumb booster” called Sea Dragon, we might have seen the sort of payloads and cost performance promised by Elon Musk’s Starship decades earlier.
- [Astronaut Peggy Whitson Announced as a Keynote Speaker at the Online 2021 International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/astronaut-peggy-whitson-announced-as-a-keynote-speaker-at-the-online-2021-international-space-development-conference/) - The National Space Society’s 2021 Virtual Conference is Free to All The National Space Society is proud to announce former NASA astronaut Dr. Peggy Whitson as a keynote speaker at its annual International Space Development Conference® 2021 (ISDC), which will be held virtually this year, running from June 24 through 27. Admission is free. There
- [NSS Advances SpaceX Collier Nomination to the Finals](https://nss.org/nss-advances-spacex-collier-nomination-to-the-finals/) - By Dale Skran Image: Crew 2 capsule April 21, 2021, courtesy SpaceX. On June 2, an NSS team defended the NSS nomination of the Falcon 9/Dragon 2 for the 2020 Collier Trophy in the finals of the event. The team consisted of Dale Skran, NSS Chief Operating Officer, Greg Autry, NSS VP of Space Development,
- [Space In The Seventies: ATS-6, Apollo-Soyuz, and TDRSS](https://nss.org/space-in-the-seventies-ats-6-apollo-soyuz-and-tdrss/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. One experimental satellite program contributed to the actual Apollo-Soyuz mission in July 1975, and later, to less interruptions in voice and data during the Space Shuttle program and at present time, the International Space Station (ISS). This blog series, called Space In The Seventies, starts with a look back at the Applications Technology Satellites (ATS), described by NASA in a June 1971 booklet called Satellites At Work as “a testing laboratory for new concepts.”
- [“Shuttle Mission Control” Provides Fascinating Insider Look At Shuttle History](https://nss.org/shuttle-mission-control-provides-fascinating-insider-look-at-shuttle-history/) - This Space Available by Emily Carney. The shuttle program, once a symbol of America’s technological might, is frequently a subject of think pieces that depict it as an overly-ambitious step back after the Apollo lunar missions. Enter Marianne J. Dyson, one of the first women flight controllers during the early days of STS, and author of the newly-released Shuttle Mission Control: Flight Controller Stories and Photos, 1981 – 1992. Her newest book is a fascinating, energizing look at the program’s early history, technology, and personalities.
- [NSS Forum June 3: Gerard K. O’Neill and the Future that Calls Us](https://nss.org/nss-forum-june-3-gerard-k-oneill-and-the-future-that-calls-us/) - You are Invited to the National Space Society Space Forum Thursday, June 3, 2021, 9:00 to 10:15 PM EDT Gerard K. O’Neill and the Future that Calls Us Featuring Emily Carney Author, Spaceflight Enthusiast, and Founder of Space Hipster REGISTER FOR THIS SPACE FORUM What impelled a mid-career Princeton physicist to propose that perhaps civilization
- [National Space Society Wins Silver Telly Award for “Dear Earth” Video Campaign on Space Solar Power](https://nss.org/national-space-society-wins-silver-telly-award-for-dear-earth-video-campaign-on-space-solar-power/) - Video Spots Explain the Benefits of Clean and Unlimited Space-Based Solar Power to Our Planet The National Space Society announced today its “Dear Earth” campaign for space solar power has been named in the Best of Social Media category in the 42nd Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across
- [Book Review: Liftoff, Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days That Launched SpaceX](https://nss.org/book-review-liftoff-elon-musk-and-the-desperate-early-days-that-launched-spacex/) - Homer Hickam, author of Rocket Boys which became the movie October Sky, summed it up this way: “This is as important a book on space as has ever been written and it’s a riveting page-turner, too.” Required reading for understanding what is currently going on in space. The road to Mars begins here!
- [Virgin Galactic Successfully Resumes Flights to Space](https://nss.org/virgin-galactic-successfully-resumes-flights-to-space/) - Flight is first spaceflight from Spaceport America, New Mexico By Bob Brodbeck Image: Cabin interior with passenger seats rotated back in space (courtesy of Virgin Galactic). After an extended pause Virgin Galactic (VG) successfully resumed suborbital flights to space this past Saturday May 22, 2021. This was the third spaceflight of the SpaceShipTwo VSS (Virgin
- [NSS Legal Fellows Program Accepting Applications](https://nss.org/nss-legal-fellows-program-accepting-applications/) - The mission of the National Space Society’s (NSS) Legal Fellows Program is to provide gifted and highly motivated law students with a national platform to make their voices and ideas heard in respect to the continuing evolution of international and national space law. The NSS Legal Fellows comment on, and provide legal analysis of, NSS
- [NSS Chapter News from Texas](https://nss.org/nss-chapter-news-from-texas/) - By Robin Scott Image: Brandon Lloyd, part of NASA’s flight director class of 2021 (courtesy NASA). On April 11, 2021, on the eve of two important space anniversaries, NSS of North Texas President Ken Ruffin opened their meeting with a timely presentation on the “60th and 40th Anniversaries of Crewed Spaceflight” including the launch of
- [NSS Space Forum May 20: A Modern Day Space Elevator](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-may-20-a-modern-day-space-elevator/) - You are Invited to the National Space Society Space Forum Thursday, May 20, 2021, 9:00 to 10:15 PM EDT A Modern Day Space Elevator – 2021 Featuring Peter Swan, Ph.D., President, International Space Elevator Consortium (ISEC) This program is now available on YouTube Peter Swan, Ph.D. Space Elevators have been a long-discussed technology designed to
- [Icebergs Ahead: The 1970 Letter That Predicted NASA’s Future in Human Spaceflight](https://nss.org/icebergs-ahead-the-1970-letter-that-predicted-nasas-future-in-human-spaceflight/) - A recently unveiled 1970 letter from then-astronaut Dr. Philip Chapman to his fellow astronaut-scientists revealed, in his own words, his frustration with NASA’s lack of a post-Apollo vision, and how NASA was losing its ability to promote its vision – any vision – and hold the public’s interest in spaceflight.
- [10th Re-flight of a Falcon 9 Booster](https://nss.org/10th-re-flight-of-a-falcon-9-booster/) - By Dale Skran On May 9th at 2:42 AM a Falcon 9 roared skyward lofting another 60 Starlink satellites to orbit. Ho-hum! That’s the 11th Starlink launch on a Falcon 9 in 2021 so far, so what’s the big deal? SpaceX has been re-using F9 first stages for a long time. Take a look at
- [Book Review: A Pioneer's Guide to Living on Mars](https://nss.org/book-review-a-pioneers-guide-to-living-on-mars/) - The Mars Pioneer’s Guide is a gold mine of ideas that touch on every aspect of building a base on Mars, and from there, expanding out to explore the length and breadth of the new world, learning its secrets and discovering how to build a society that is not dependent on a lifeline from Earth, but rather one that eventually is able to trade and interact with Earth on a peer-to-peer basis.
- [The National Space Society Cheers the Successful Flight of SpaceX Starship SN15](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-cheers-the-successful-flight-of-spacex-starship-sn15/) - SpaceX’s Starship Breaks Another Record, Reaching all Milestones and Landing Safely Image: Starship SN15 after landing (SpaceX) On Wednesday May 5 at 6:24 pm Eastern Time, SpaceX’s Starship Serial Number 15 (SN15) lifted off from the company’s test facility in Boca Chica, Texas. After rising to an altitude of about 6 miles (10 kilometers) on
- [Blue Origin’s First Astronaut Flight Scheduled for July 20th](https://nss.org/blue-origins-first-astronaut-flight-scheduled-for-july-20th/) - One seat is up for auction. By Bob Brodbeck Image courtesy Blue Origin Today, May 5th, on the 60th anniversary of Alan Shepard’s Mercury 7 suborbital space flight, Blue Origin announced that astronaut flights aboard their New Shepard (NS) suborbital rocket and capsule system will begin this July 20th. Blue Origin is offering one seat
- [NSS Space Forum: Early Aerospace Career Professionals](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-early-aerospace-career-professionals/) - You are Invited to the National Space Society Space Forum Thursday, May 6, 2021, 9:00 to 10:15 PM EDT The Changing Face of Aerospace: Perspectives from a Panel of Early Career Professionals Register today to reserve your seat and to submit your questions. Register no later than May 6 at 8 pm EDT. Register for
- [Fostering Scalable, Resilient Utility Infrastructure for Cislunar Space](https://nss.org/fostering-scalable-resilient-utility-infrastructure-for-cislunar-space/) - Below is a link to slides from an NSS presentation, "Fostering Scalable, Resilient Utility Infrastructure for Cislunar Space," at the Fifty-Eighth session of the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space of the United Nations, given on April 22, 2021 (Afternoon Session V2-1). It was presented by Gary
- [The National Space Society Mourns the Passing of Michael Collins](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-mourns-the-passing-of-michael-collins/) - The National Space Society mourns the passing of Michael Collins, announced by his family this morning. Colonel Collins flew in space twice, once aboard Gemini 10 in 1966, and then as the Command Module Pilot aboard the mission of Apollo 11. We celebrate his contributions to spaceflight and to the eventual human settlement of space.
- [Book Review: Operation Moonglow](https://nss.org/book-review-operation-moonglow/) - Until reading this book I hadn’t realized the great extent to which international politics influenced NASA’s manned space programs. “[President] Nixon’s 1969 tour of Southeast Asia and Romania was codenamed Operation Moonglow because of the expectation that Apollo 11’s popularity and prestige would lend their sheen to the president’s new foreign policy initiatives.”
- [National Space Society Celebrates the Success of NASA/JPL MOXIE Experiment on Mars](https://nss.org/national-space-society-celebrates-the-success-of-nasa-jpl-moxie-experiment-on-mars/) - On Tuesday, an experimental unit on NASA’s Perseverance rover called MOXIE achieved a remarkable milestone on Mars, extracting oxygen from the Martian atmosphere. “The success of MOXIE is an amazing accomplishment that has vast implications for supporting humans on Mars,” said Anita Gale, CEO of the National Space Society. “While this is just a small
- [National Space Society Optimistic after Senate Confirmation Hearing for New NASA Chief](https://nss.org/national-space-society-optimistic-after-senate-confirmation-hearing-for-new-nasa-chief/) - National Space Society leaders were optimistic about NASA’s future following Wednesday’s Senate confirmation hearing regarding former Senator Bill Nelson as the new NASA Administrator. “Today’s hearing was a fine example of the American political system finding the right person for the job,” said Anita Gale, CEO of NSS. “Between his wealth of political experience and
- [National Space Society Congratulates NASA/JPL on the Flight of Ingenuity](https://nss.org/national-space-society-congratulates-nasa-jpl-on-the-flight-of-ingenuity/) - The National Space Society extends its heartiest congratulations to the team behind the Mars helicopter Ingenuity, the Perseverance rover, and the infrastructure orbiting the Red Planet. For a dazzling half-minute, Ingenuity rose about 10 feet above the Martian surface, imaging the terrain below. From a nearby overlook, Perseverance took video of the historical event. “This
- [NSS Space Forum: Space Law to Support Future Communities in Space](https://nss.org/space-law-to-support-future-communities-in-space/) - You are invited to the National Space Society Space Forum Thursday, April 22, 2021, 9:00 to 10:15 PM EDT New Perspectives on Filling the Gaps in Space Law to Support Future Communities in Space Register today to reserve your seat and to submit your questions. With special guests: Join NSS President Michelle Hanlon as she
- [National Space Society Congratulates NASA and SpaceX on Human Landing System Selection](https://nss.org/national-space-society-congratulates-nasa-and-spacex-on-human-landing-system-selection/) - Image: To left, SpaceX’s lunar Starship is seen next to the baseline design now being tested. Credit: SpaceX. The National Space Society strongly supports NASA's choice of SpaceX to perform the first crewed lunar landings in 50 years as part of the Artemis program. SpaceX’s giant Starship spacecraft, prototypes of which are already being tested
- ["The High Frontier" Pays Much Overdue Tribute to Dr. Gerard K. O’Neill](https://nss.org/the-high-frontier-pays-much-overdue-tribute-to-dr-gerard-k-oneill/) - The High Frontier: The Untold Story of Dr. Gerard K. O’Neill, which premiered last night on the Space Channel, paid much overdue tribute to the figure who is regarded as the father of the space settlement movement. The film, a Multiverse Media production, chronicles the life, career, and legacy of O’Neill from his nascent beginnings as a young Navy sailor to his prime as one of sci-comm’s first rock stars. Rare archival photos and footage allow us to get to know O’Neill – who faded into relative obscurity following his tragic 1992 death from leukemia complications – for many of us, the first time.
- [National Space Society Applauds the Nomination of Pamela Melroy as Deputy Administrator of NASA](https://nss.org/national-space-society-applauds-the-nomination-of-pamela-melroy-as-deputy-administrator-of-nasa/) - The National Space Society is proud to support the nomination of former astronaut Pamela Melroy as the Deputy Administrator of NASA, where she will support Administrator nominee Bill Nelson. Melroy was the second woman to command the space shuttle, ultimately flying three missions. She also has experience in the private aerospace sector, having worked as
- [Blue Origin New Shepard Flight 15](https://nss.org/blue-origin-new-shepard-flight-15/) - By Bob Brodbeck Earlier today, Wednesday April 14, 2021, Blue Origin successfully completed the 15th flight of the New Shepard rocket and capsule system at its Launch Site One in West Texas, north of Van Horn. This test included Blue Origin employees as stand-in passenger astronauts rehearsing the ingress, or boarding, of the crew capsule
- [NSS Review: Laika's Window](https://nss.org/nss-review-laikas-window/) - The story of the first living creature to orbit the Earth is a tragic one. Her “mission” was hastily conceived and executed, with Cold War propaganda more in mind than science, and her life support capsule had no heat shield or parachute to make a safe return possible.
- [Remembering Dr. Philip Chapman, 1935 – 2021](https://nss.org/remembering-dr-philip-chapman-1935-2021/) - This Space Available By Emily Carney “Sputnik 1 was launched in [October 1957], which meant that the space age was really here, but I was still stuck in Sydney [Australia]. One morning just before Christmas, I received a phone call in my lab at Philips from Fred Jacka, the chief scientist at ANARE in Melbourne,
- [Movie Review: Voyagers](https://nss.org/movie-review-voyagers/) - VOYAGERS Directed and Written by: Neil Burger Produced by: Basi Ewanyk, Brendon Boyea and Neil Burger Starring: Tye Sheridan, Lily-Rose Depp, Fionn Whitehead, Colin Farrell Released by: Lionsgate Films Release Date: April 7, 2021 Reviewed by: Rod Pyle Voyagers is a difficult film to review for a person who believes in the vision of space
- [NSS Space Forum: A Conversation with Scott Pace](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-a-conversation-with-scott-pace/) - [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text] You Are Invited to the National Space Society Space Forum Thursday, April 8, 2021, 9:00 to 10:15 PM EDT A CONVERSATION WITH SCOTT PACE hosted by Greg Autry Register for the Space Forum As the Executive Secretary of the National Space Council, Scott Pace provided the day-to-day leadership and coordinated issues across the
- [Public-Private Partnerships: The Way to Space](https://nss.org/public-private-partnerships-the-way-to-space/) - By Fisher Smith, NSS Legal Fellow In recent years, private companies have begun to push the boundaries of outer space, making it more affordable to launch rockets and developing new technologies that have revolutionized the industry. SpaceX, Blue Origin, Nanoracks, Rocket Lab, and Made in Space (now Redwire), among others, have changed the space industry
- [Book Review: Shuttle, Houston](https://nss.org/book-review-shuttle-houston/) - Richly detailed with the author's own experiences and recollections as the longest serving Flight Director in NASA history, Shuttle, Houston covers virtually every aspect of Mission Control. By the time you finish reading this book, you will feel like you just participated in an actual space mission.
- [Lessons from the Sea to Combat Space Debris](https://nss.org/lessons-from-the-sea-to-combat-space-debris/) - By Leana Brown, NSS Legal Fellow In 1957 the USSR launched the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth, Sputnik. Since then, increased space activity and the resulting debris have led to a potential tragedy of the commons, creating liability concerns for all States wishing to partake in space development. Finding a remedy for this is
- [National Space Society Congratulates Bill Nelson on His Nomination as New NASA Chief](https://nss.org/national-space-society-congratulates-bill-nelson-on-his-nomination-as-new-nasa-chief/) - Former Senator and Shuttle Veteran Nominated as Agency Administrator Leaders of the National Space Society congratulated former Senator Bill Nelson on his nomination as the new NASA Administrator late last week. “We welcome the selection of Senator Nelson to this post,” said Anita Gale, NSS CEO. “He has vast experience in politics, as well as
- [The High Frontier: The Untold Story of Gerard K. O'Neill](https://nss.org/the-high-frontier-the-untold-story-of-gerard-k-oneill/) - Multiverse Media & Space Channel to host the online premiere of the documentary film “The High Frontier: The Untold Story of Gerard K. O’Neill” on April 17. Register HERE to get this one-time FREE online live global premiere of The High Frontier, a documentary film tribute and exploration into the untold story of space pioneer,
- [The National Space Society Elects a Diverse Slate of New Leaders](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-elects-a-diverse-slate-of-new-leaders/) - On Wednesday, the National Space Society elected Anita Gale as the Chair of its Executive Committee (CEO). Gale is a retired Boeing Associate Technical Fellow who was a Senior Project Engineer in Space Shuttle Cargo and Payload Integration among her many other accomplishments in aerospace. She currently leads the Space Settlement Design Competition, an international
- [NSS Space Forum March 11: Three Presidents](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-march-11-three-presidents/) - For the first time, NSS is bringing together the presidents of two prominent space advocacy organizations. Join us for a “Conversation with the Presidents” featuring Geoffrey Notkin, outgoing NSS President (2019-2021), Janet Ivey, President of Explore Mars and an NSS Board of Governors member, and Michelle Hanlon, incoming NSS President (2021-2023). This is a rare
- [The Bell Tolls Again – Whither SLS/Orion?](https://nss.org/the-bell-tolls-again-whither-sls-orion/) - Opinion by Dale Skran Image: SN10 vaults skyward 03 03 2021, courtesy SpaceX A bit more than a year and a half ago [August 28, 2019, to be exact], I wrote a blog post that examined what criteria would force even the most conservative space planner to abandon SLS/Orion. I don’t want to bore you
- [NASA and the Rise of Commercial Space: Free Online Symposium](https://nss.org/nasa-and-the-rise-of-commercial-space-free-online-symposium/) - NASA and the Rise of Commercial Space: A Symposium to Examine the Meaning(s) and Context(s) of Commercial Space Wednesday - March 17, 2021 – Friday, March 19, 2021 Final Session: March 25, 2021 From activities in low-Earth orbit to the Artemis program, the commercial space industry is beginning to take on an increased role as
- [Space: The Final Frontier for Garbage?](https://nss.org/space-the-final-frontier-for-garbage/) - By Jessica Berger, NSS Legal Fellow Pollution isn’t the first thing people usually think of when they are talking about space exploration and development. But truth be told, there is a lot of trash circling the Earth. Currently there are around 1800 operative satellites sharing orbital space with about 8000 tons of debris including large
- ['For All Mankind' and The Price of Women’s Pain](https://nss.org/for-all-mankind-and-the-price-of-womens-pain/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. On February 19th, Apple TV’s For All Mankind debuted its second season, and catches up with the women characters we’ve gotten to know during the show’s first season. In the new episodes of FAMK, its cadre of women move from support roles to the main stage – all experiencing, but yet not quite expressing deep emotional and/or physical pain as the events of the 1980s unfold. Note: this piece contains spoilers of For All Mankind Season 1, and the first two episodes of Season 2.
- [NSS Space Forum on Space Settlement Perspectives Feb 25](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-on-space-settlement-perspectives-feb-25/) - You are Invited to the National Space Society Space Forum Thursday, February 25, 2021, 9:00 to 10:15 PM EST SPACE SETTLEMENT PERSPECTIVES Featuring two presentations: GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION IN SPACE with Jim Crisafulli, and HOW TO DESIGN A MARTIAN CIVILIZATION OF ONE MILLION PEOPLE: EXPERIENCES FROM THE MARS CITY-STATE DESIGN COMPETITION with Jim Plaxco
- [NSS Urges Rapid Selection of a Dynamic New NASA Administrator](https://nss.org/nss-urges-rapid-selection-of-a-dynamic-new-nasa-administrator/) - The National Space Society urges the rapid selection of a dynamic new NASA administrator to replace Jim Bridenstine. NASA is currently engaged in many important initiatives, including a transition to commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) space stations, Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS), Commercial Crew, and the Artemis commercially sourced Human Lunar Landers. All these programs
- [Book Review: Beyond Blue Skies](https://nss.org/book-review-beyond-blue-skies/) - A historical account of the development of early American rocket planes and their use to investigate the near orbital environment. I would recommend this book to those interested in the history of space technology.
- [Health and Diet Contest for Long Duration Space Flight](https://nss.org/health-and-diet-contest-for-long-duration-space-flight/) - NSS in Cooperation with MMAARS, Inc. Rolls Out 2021 Health and Diet Contest for Long Duration Space Flight By Bill Gardiner, NSS Space Health and Medicine Committee Chair Entrants are asked to write a short white paper to address the contest titled as “A Food and Nutrition Plan for Space Flight to Mars.” NSS again
- [Space Force Journal: A platform for Diverse Conversations around Spacepower](https://nss.org/space-force-journal-a-platform-for-diverse-conversations-around-spacepower/) - By Namrata Goswami Art work by James Vaughan The newly minted Space Force Journal (SFJ) with its beautiful space art makes for exciting and inspiring reading. The Journal launched January 31, 2021. Per the Editorial Foreword, SFJ offers a platform for diverse perspectives on space policy, literature, science and space law. The Journal hopes to
- [Rebroadcast of “Space Settlement 2021” on February 13](https://nss.org/rebroadcast-of-space-settlement-2021-on-february-13/) - REBROADCAST! Please join us on Saturday, February 13, for a rebroadcast of Space Settlement 2021. This exciting, one-day virtual event examines the science and technology of human spaceflight and looks at the future of space settlement. And best of all, it’s entirely FREE! Begins at 9:00 AM PST. We are also doing a special rebroadcast
- [Is the Start of Space Settlement a Long Way in the Future?](https://nss.org/is-the-start-of-space-settlement-a-long-way-in-the-future/) - OPINION by Dale Skran, NSS CEO With thanks to Fred Becker, Greg Autry, and Al Globus for their suggestions. Image of Starship taking off from lunar base courtesy SpaceX. A common refrain among some NSS members and other space interested people is that although humanity will eventually settle space, this is something that will, at
- [NSS Space Forum with Artist Chris Calle Feb 11](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-with-artist-chris-calle-feb-11/) - You are Invited to the National Space Society Space Forum Thursday, February 11, 2021, 9:00 to 10:15 PM EST Space Art: Documenting the Story of NASA’s Quest for the Moon, with Guest Speaker Mr. Chris Calle. Moderated by Burt Dicht. Register today to reserve your seat and to submit your questions. Use the link below.
- [Book Review: Higher Faster Longer](https://nss.org/book-review-higher-faster-longer/) - The life-story of Wally Funk, one of 13 women who were selected to undergo the same physical testing as the original seven American astronauts. But NASA refused to allow women to participate during this early phase of the human space program. An interesting account of an extraordinary life.
- [Wonders Are Many: Forty Years After O’Neill’s '2081: A Hopeful View of the Human Future'](https://nss.org/wonders-are-many-forty-years-after-oneills-2081-a-hopeful-view-of-the-human-future/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. In the midst of a wave of newness in his professional and personal life, Dr. Gerard K. O’Neill published 2081: A Hopeful View of the Human Future in May 1981. Here's how it fares nearly 40 years later.
- [A New Gateway to Space](https://nss.org/a-new-gateway-to-space/) - By Laura Brady, NSS Legal Fellow Krafft Ehricke once said, "If God wanted [hu]man[s] to become a spacefaring species, He would have given [hu]man[s] a Moon." The former NASA aeronautics engineer and innovator believed the Moon to be the jumping-off point for further exploration in space. More than 35 years later, NASA will test his
- [You are invited to "Space Settlement 2021" on February 4](https://nss.org/you-are-invited-to-space-settlement-2021-on-february-4/) - Please join us on Thursday, February 4, 2021 for Space Settlement 2021. This exciting, one-day virtual event examines the science and technology of human spaceflight, and looks at the future of space settlement. And best of all, it’s entirely FREE! Begins at noon Eastern time. For more information go to spacesettlement2021.nss.org and register for updates.
- [Apollo 14 Breakfast on the Moon Webinar FEB 6](https://nss.org/apollo-14-breakfast-on-the-moon-webinar-feb-6/) - Please mark your calendars! On Saturday morning, February 6th, NSS Chapters’ Assembly and the Sacramento L5 Society NSS chapter will host the fourth in their ongoing series celebrating the various 50th anniversaries of the manned Apollo missions to the Moon. This time, we’ll be celebrating the Apollo 14 mission. For the Apollo 14 event, simulcast
- [NSS Space Forum Video: Ask an Astronaut, Terry Virts](https://nss.org/nss-space-forum-ask-an-astronaut-terry-virts/) - You Are Invited to a free National Space Society Space Forum Via Zoom on Thursday, January 28, 2021, 9:00 to 10:15 PM EDT ASK AN ASTRONAUT: A CONVERSATION WITH ASTRONAUT COL. TERRY VIRTS (RET.) With an introduction by Greg Autry, hosted by Jeffrey Liss A video of this event is below: Retired astronaut Col. Terry
- [Book Review: Lunar Outfitters](https://nss.org/book-review-lunar-outfitters/) - A rare and rewarding book. The author goes into the complexity of both spacesuit design and quality management in straightforward language. Without stinting on detail he explains things in language those without an engineering background can easily understand. Along the way he tells a story that is engaging and entertaining.
- [Falcon 9 Soars on Record 8th Flight of the Same First Stage](https://nss.org/falcon-9-soars-on-record-8th-flight-of-the-same-first-stage/) - By Dale Skran, NSS CEO On January 20th SpaceX launched 60 Starlink satellites from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. The first stage safely returned to Earth, landing on the drone ship “Just Read the Instructions.” Just another day on the Cape for SpaceX, completing the 17th Starlink launch. However, this flight set
- [Remembering Phillip Clark, 1950 – 2020](https://nss.org/remembering-phillip-clark-1950-2020/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. Who are giants? They aren’t always those who fly in space; some happen to write about space. Some spaceflight books occupy a permanent space on bookshelves, and 1988’s The Soviet Manned Space Programme (published by Salamander in the United Kingdom, and by Crown in the United States) – written by the late British Interplanetary Society (BIS) space historian Philip Clark – is one of those volumes.
- [NS-14: Blue Origin Successfully Tests Human-Rated New Shepard System](https://nss.org/ns-14-blue-origin-successfully-tests-human-rated-new-shepard-system/) - By Bob Brodbeck Activities in the suborbital space tourism arena indicate that it is highly likely this business will finally become operational, flying paying passengers to space, this year. Earlier today at their west Texas facility, Blue Origin successfully launched their 14th New Shepard suborbital flight to space and back. This time, however, the New
- [Book Review: How to Astronaut](https://nss.org/book-review-how-to-astronaut/) - This book dishes out glimpses into everyday life in space in bite-size pieces, making an easy to read and convenient for making good use of short time windows. It contains a nice balance of nitty-gritty details of living in space and the emotional and intellectual analyses of the experiences.
- [To Space—to Save the Earth](https://nss.org/to-space-to-save-the-earth/) - By Fisher Smith, NSS Legal Fellow Why should we spend the money, effort and time focusing on outer space exploration and development? After all, it’s a very expensive process to get resources, people and infrastructure into space. Wouldn’t that money be better spent elsewhere? As it turns out the money and time we spend developing
- [‘Beyond Earth’s Edge’ Explores Spaceflight’s Poetic Spirit](https://nss.org/beyond-earths-edge-explores-spaceflights-poetic-spirit/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. Thousands of books have been written about spaceflight concerning its technicality and history. The “Astronaut Autobiography/Biography” is a sub-genre of spaceflight literature that still garners attention with each new release. Visual artists have painted, digitally manipulated, and captured facets of the topic from its people to stars and galaxies. However, comparatively little attention has been paid to the realm’s poetic spirit.
- [SpaceX 2020 Preview Revisited: How did my predictions do last year?](https://nss.org/spacex-2020-preview-revisited-how-did-my-predictions-do-last-year/) - By Dale Skran Having just written a 2020 SpaceX year in review wrap up (which included a preview of 2021), I thought it would be fun to go back and look at the 2020 Space X preview I wrote a year ago and see how accurate it was. I’ve included the entire text of the
- [SpaceX 2020 End of Year Wrap Up: Best Year Yet?](https://nss.org/spacex-2020-end-of-year-wrap-up-best-year-yet/) - By Dale Skran Given how generally terrible 2020 has been for most of us suffering under the yoke of the pandemic, it seems impolite to point out that SpaceX has somehow struggled through to pull off what can only be described as its best year ever. Early in 2020 there was talk of shutting down
- [Book Review: Scramble for the Skies - The Great Power Competition to Control the Resources of Outer Space](https://nss.org/book-review-scramble-for-the-skies-the-great-power-competition-to-control-the-resources-of-outer-space/) - The authors argue that the fundamental basis for international competition in space is shifting from a race for prestige to a race for the practically limitless natural resources of the solar system. Whoever controls the largest share of those resources will increase in national power relative to the nations that control less, or none.
- [Rediscovered Photos Show Newly-Selected 1967 MIT Astronaut-Scientists](https://nss.org/rediscovered-photos-show-newly-selected-1967-mit-astronaut-scientists/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. Newly unearthed 1967 photo negatives made accessible via the Digital Public Library of America show three 1967 MIT astronaut-scientists, apparently before their names were unveiled to the general public.
- [Space Solar Power may not be “a thing” for Casey Handmer, but he has not made his case](https://nss.org/space-solar-power-may-not-be-a-thing-for-casey-handmer-but-he-has-not-made-his-case/) - Opinion by Dale Skran A big thanks to John Mankins for some key ideas and examples. Note that one section as noted was updated a day after posting. Casey Handmer, formerly with Hyperloop and recently a software developer at JPL, loves to opine on space-related topics. He is a big fan of StarShip/SuperHeavy and Musk’s
- [Starship Takes Flight](https://nss.org/starship-takes-flight/) - High-Altitude Test Flight is a Huge Step Toward National Space Society Goals of Space Settlement On December 9, at 5:45 p.m. EST, SpaceX’s Starship was successfully flown to an altitude of almost eight miles (12.5 km) from the company’s test facility at Boca Chica, Texas. Starship SN8 flew successfully for 6 minutes and 42 seconds,
- [Book Review: Space Is Open for Business](https://nss.org/book-review-space-is-open-for-business/) - Dual book review by Mark Lardas Title: Space Is Open for Business: The Industry That Can Transform Humanity Author: Robert C. Jacobson NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover/Paperback/Kindle Pages: 420 Publisher: Robert Jacobson Date: September 2020 Retail Price: $49.99/$32.99/$14.99 ISBN: 978-1734205107 Title: America’s New Destiny in Space (Encounter Intelligence Book 7) Author: Glenn
- [CRS-21 launches Bishop Airlock toward the ISS: How Many Firsts can SpaceX hit in one flight?](https://nss.org/crs-21-launches-bishop-airlock-toward-the-iss-how-many-firsts-can-spacex-hit-in-one-flight/) - By Dale Skran With a multitude of records surrounding this flight, the most important aspect is certainly the main cargo—Nanorack’s Bishop airlock. This airlock was built by Boeing for Nanoracks, and will be the first commercial airlock on the ISS, offering substantially greater capacity for launching cubesats and providing more external real estate than the
- [The National Space Society Remembers Ben Bova](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-remembers-ben-bova/) - NSS Mourns the Loss of a Visionary NSS Leader Dr. Ben Bova, a prolific and visionary author of science fiction, President Emeritus and Governor of the National Space Society, passed on November 29 at the age of 88. “We have lost one of our fellow Governors and President Emeritus of the National Space Society,” said
- [Book Review: Fighting for Space](https://nss.org/book-review-fighting-for-space/) - The author skillfully uses the dual biography format in this revealing examination of the personalities and careers of Jackie Cochran and Jerrie Cobb, two women who aggressively pursued aviation careers and met head-to-head in the early 1960s when Dr. Randy Lovelace began testing women’s potential suitability as astronauts.
- [Book Review: The Sirens of Mars](https://nss.org/book-review-the-sirens-of-mars/) - This book covers the history behind the search for life on Mars, written by a person who was intimately involved in this history. Despite the short length of 288 pages, the book has enough interesting facts and anecdotes to satisfy both serious Mars enthusiasts and newcomers to the subject.
- [The Records They Keep Falling: F9 First Stage flies for 7th time](https://nss.org/the-records-they-keep-falling-f9-first-stage-flies-for-7th-time/) - By Dale Skran SpaceX continued to push the envelope of reusability with a November 24, 2020 launch of the 16th Starlink mission, bringing the total number of Starlinks launched to 955. For the first time, a Falcon 9 first stage flew and was recovered for the 7th time, as shown below for booster 1049: Sept
- [Nightflight to Venus: Pioneer Venus, Arecibo, VOIR, and Magellan](https://nss.org/nightflight-to-venus-pioneer-venus-arecibo-voir-and-magellan/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. The Arecibo Observatory was essential in discovering features of inner solar system planets, including Mars and Venus. Venus, the truly lesser-understood of the two planets, enjoyed an all-too-brief period of space exploration from the 1970s to the 1990s. Observations from Arecibo, used alongside observations by spacecraft, deepened our knowledge of the “Island of Clouds” (as referred to by author Gerald Brennan).
- [‘The Real Right Stuff’ Illuminates Mercury Program, Debuts Rare Material](https://nss.org/the-real-right-stuff-illuminates-mercury-program-debuts-rare-material/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. A documentary set to debut tomorrow on Disney+ sets out to recapture the actual world of the first U.S. astronauts, early NASA, and the people behind the effort to send the first Americans to space. The Real Right Stuff not only tells the astronauts’ story, but newly unearthed sources set the mood of the era – when the whole country and world were turned on to a new Space Age future.
- [Ground-Breaking SpaceX Crew-1 Commercial Flight Enhances International Space Station Productivity](https://nss.org/ground-breaking-spacex-crew-1-commercial-flight-enhances-international-space-station-productivity/) - National Space Society's Ongoing Support for Commercial Spaceflight Shows Results On Tuesday, at 11:01 pm Eastern Time, SpaceX’s Crew-1 flight successfully docked with the International Space Station in its first operational flight with a crew of four. The National Space Society, along with the Alliance for Space Development, has engaged in a multi-year campaign supporting
- [Are We Ready for a Real-Life War of the Worlds?](https://nss.org/are-we-ready-for-a-real-life-war-of-the-worlds/) - By Bailey Cunningham, NSS Legal Fellow In 1897, H.G. Wells envisioned a Martian invasion. Today we know there is no need to panic, but that doesn’t mean we should be complacent about planetary defense. The threat posed by Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) is very real. NEOs are asteroids and comets that come within 28 million miles
- [SPACE BASICS: “Space Settlements” vs “Communities Beyond Earth”](https://nss.org/space-basics-space-settlements-vs-communities-beyond-earth/) - By Dale Skran In a previous post on What Is a Space Settlement? I made a serious effort to define a “space settlement” and came up with this: “A space settlement” refers to a habitation in space or on a celestial body where families live on a permanent basis, and that engages in commercial activity
- [This Space Available, Ten Years Later](https://nss.org/this-space-available-ten-years-later/) - On November 3rd, 2010, Emily Carney pressed the “create blog” button for This Space Available. This blog posts marks a milestone she never imagined she'd even reach.
- [Attention Space Educators: Apply by December 11 for the National Space Club’s Space Educator Award](https://nss.org/attention-space-educators-apply-by-december-11-for-the-national-space-clubs-space-educator-award/) - The National Space Club has established, with the initial support of Glen P. Wilson and the National Space Society, the National Space Club Space Educator Award. The award has been created to recognize the importance of U.S. secondary school teachers in motivating and guiding high school students towards study and careers in space science and
- [Book Review: The Ultimate Engineer](https://nss.org/book-review-the-ultimate-engineer/) - George M. Low was Manager of the Apollo Spacecraft Program Office and also served as Deputy NASA Administrator for over six years. His accomplishments include the proposal to use the Apollo 8 mission as a circumlunar exercise. This book provides an excellent survey of Low's life work and is filled with quotes that bring the personal perspective.
- [Book Review: Once Upon a Time I Lived on Mars](https://nss.org/book-review-once-upon-a-time-i-lived-on-mars/) - A deeply personal book from former analog astronaut Kate Greene, who joined five others in a simulated Mars mission. Veteran space enthusiasts will here find issues of space psychology rarely covered elsewhere.
- [Status of the Global Space Alliance Coalition and Plans for the Future](https://nss.org/status-of-the-global-space-alliance-coalition-and-plans-for-the-future/) - Paper to be presented at upcoming Moon Village Association Cyber Conference. By Joseph N. Pelton (Dean Emeritus - International Space University) and Jim Crisafulli (Director - Hawaii Space Industry Innovation Program [HiSpace]) The purpose of this paper is to announce the formation of the Global Space Alliance (GSA) and to invite the Moon Village Association
- [To the Moon and Back Again: A Collaborative Endeavor](https://nss.org/to-the-moon-and-back-again-a-collaborative-endeavor/) - By Laura Brady, NSS Legal Fellow It has been over forty years since astronaut Eugene Cernan left the Moon and returned to Earth. Since then, the Moon has been absent of humanity, but not for long. With NASA’s Artemis Moon Program, humans once again have their sights on the Moon, and this time they plan
- [The Time is Now: Congress Must Support Reusability](https://nss.org/the-time-is-now-congress-must-support-reusability/) - By Bailey Cunningham, NSS Legal Fellow Humans are at the brink of a new era of space exploration. We are bound only by our imagination, ingenuity—and cost. As NSS Vice President of Space Development Greg Autry pointed out in an article in Forbes, “Launch cost has always been the primary constraint in the space business. If
- [Book Review: A Reluctant Icon](https://nss.org/book-review-a-reluctant-icon/) - The second volume of Neil Armstrong letters. In some respects, both volumes tell Armstrong's story in ways better than even Hansen's earlier masterpiece biography of Armstrong, First Man. The words and thoughts in each of the two books of letters are Armstrong's own words and thoughts.
- [Book Review: Dear Neil Armstrong](https://nss.org/book-review-dear-neil-armstrong/) - A must-have book for all space enthusiasts, this collection of letters, cards, telegrams, and e-mails gives readers an idea how fame affected Neil Armstrong's life following Apollo 11. Society's treatment, both good and bad, of heroes is demonstrated throughout this work.
- [The National Space Society Lauds Multi-National Signing of Artemis Accords](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-lauds-multi-national-signing-of-artemis-accords/) - The National Space Society (NSS) commends NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine for his signal achievement announced on October 13 that seven countries have signed on to the Artemis Accords along with the United States. Those countries are Australia, Canada, Italy, Luxembourg, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. The Artemis Accords embody “rules of
- [NS-13: New Shepard Flights Successfully Resume](https://nss.org/ns-13-new-shepard-flights-successfully-resume/) - By Bob Brodbeck This morning at 8:36 am CST the Blue Origin New Shepard space flight program resumed at the company’s West Texas facility with the successful flight of mission NS-13, the thirteenth consecutive successful flight of the New Shepard suborbital launch system. This flight was the seventh flight of the New Shepard NS-3 rocket
- [The United States Government Should Stay in the Space Station Business](https://nss.org/the-united-state-government-should-stay-in-the-space-station-business/) - By Jessica Andrews, NSS Legal Fellow As a crowning achievement of international cooperation in tense times, the International Space Station (ISS) has housed various groups of space travelers since 2000. Currently the ISS is funded only through 2024, though the current NASA Reauthorization bill would continue that funding through 2030. Yes, the hardware is old
- [Explore or Expire](https://nss.org/explore-or-expire/) - By Samuel Thorpe, NSS Legal Fellow Why space? The National Space Society says, “because we must.” And it’s true. Long before the Babylonians started to document astronomical observations, and longer still before Hipparchus created the first recorded star chart, the mystery of the universe has figured prominently in the human experience. Humans base their lives
- [From The George Low Archives: The 1974 Made-For-Television Movie That “Irked” Jim Lovell](https://nss.org/from-the-george-low-archives-the-1974-made-for-television-movie-that-irked-jim-lovell/) - On Saturday, March 2, 1974, the American network ABC released Houston, We’ve Got A Problem, the first known movie to have anything (tangentially or otherwise) to do with Apollo 13, the lunar mission that famously saw its landing canceled due to a nearly catastrophic explosion in space 50 years ago. Some documents from George Low’s archive now reveal the scope of Lovell’s unhappiness with the film’s script.
- [Book Review: Star Settlers](https://nss.org/book-review-star-settlers/) - The subtitle of this book could be “A Writer Lavishes Faint Praise on Space Settlement.” Nadis is a good writer and has done extensive personal research to support the book, including journeys to interesting places and interviews with long-time but little-known space settlement advocates like myself. Nevertheless, no one reading this book will come away with a clear sense of why space settlement advocates want to settle space.
- [Fuel for Thought](https://nss.org/fuel-for-thought/) - By Fisher Smith, NSS Legal Fellow Space, the final frontier of human exploration. For thousands of years, we have dreamed of going to the stars and in recent generations we’ve travelled further than many thought possible. But, today, save for the few men and women aboard the International Space Station, humanity remains on Earth. If
- [LEO Commercialization: The Pathway to Earth's Trillion Dollar Space Economy Webinar](https://nss.org/leo-commercialization-the-pathway-to-earths-trillion-dollar-space-economy-webinar/) - Today 's global $350 billion space economy will soon bloom into a trillion-dollar economy. Join the National Space Society for the virtual webinar LEO Commercialization: The Pathway to Earth's Trillion Dollar Space Economy on September 30 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (10 a.m. Pacific) as we present a group of thought leaders who will engage
- [An SPD-3 and NAPA Informed Model for a Safe and Sustainable Space Economy: Six Recommendations](https://nss.org/an-spd-3-and-napa-informed-model-for-a-safe-and-sustainable-space-economy-six-recommendations/) - NSS has just released a new Position Paper: "An SPD-3 and NAPA Informed Model for a Safe and Sustainable Space Economy: Six Recommendations." (Above illustration of space debris courtesy NASA.) Abstract The U.S. Administration’s Space Policy Directive-3 (SPD-3) in 2018 called for the Department of Commerce to establish and manage an Open Architecture Data Repository
- [Why NASA Wants to Buy More Moon Rocks](https://nss.org/why-nasa-wants-to-buy-more-moon-rocks/) - A Small Announcement May Have Large Consequences for Space Development The National Space Society (NSS) enthusiastically supports NASA’s September 10 announcement to purchase Moon rocks from commercial companies. As part of its Artemis lunar program, NASA will pay a participating company to collect a small amount of Moon soil or rocks from any location on
- [The desire for commercial space travel is at a new high, but where is the funding?](https://nss.org/the-desire-for-commercial-space-travel-is-at-a-new-high-but-where-is-the-funding/) - By Grant Haas, NSS Legal Fellow Is commercial space travel just for the wealthy? Aren’t private equity firms jumping at the chance to invest in the first mainstream commercial space travel venue? There’s good news! Commercial space travel is not just for the wealthy. Rather, the more prevalent the commercial space travel industry becomes, the
- [The National Space Society Urges Swift Confirmation of Dr. Greg Autry as NASA Chief Financial Officer](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-urges-swift-confirmation-of-dr-greg-autry-as-nasa-chief-financial-officer/) - The National Space Society looks forward to the swift confirmation of Dr. Greg Autry as the incoming Chief Financial Officer of NASA. Dr. Autry’s hands-on style of engagement as the Vice President of Space Development for NSS, as well as his important role as the White House liaison for the 2016 NASA transition team, make
- [Book Review: Dr Space Junk vs The Universe](https://nss.org/book-review-dr-space-junk-vs-the-universe/) - Archaeology and spaceflight are two things most people rarely ever mention in the same sentence. One is associated with excavating the ground below to learn about humanity's past. The other involves reaching beyond the sky for a better human future. Nothing in common, right? Not if you read Dr. Alice Gorman's book.
- [National Space Society Introduces the NSS Legal Fellows Program](https://nss.org/national-space-society-introduces-the-nss-legal-fellows-program/) - The National Space Society (NSS) is pleased to announce the creation of the NSS Legal Fellows program, an unprecedented opportunity for exceptional law students with a passion for space and international law. The mission of the NSS Legal Fellows program is to provide gifted and highly motivated law students with a national platform to make
- [NAPA Endorses Office of Space Commerce to Head Space Traffic Management](https://nss.org/napa-endorses-office-of-space-commerce-to-head-space-traffic-management/) - The National Space Society (NSS) strongly supports the decision by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) to recommend, in line with the 2018 Space Policy Directive-3 (SPD-3), that the Department of Commerce be responsible for publicly releasing non-military Space Situational Awareness (SSA) data as part of a new responsibility for Space Traffic Management (STM).
- [Book Review: The Father, Son, and Holy Shuttle](https://nss.org/book-review-the-father-son-and-holy-shuttle/) - Few people had as good a view of the adventurous Shuttle years as Patrick Mullane, son of Shuttle astronaut Mike Mullane. The book takes readers through his world during eight years when he was young and the world exciting with an astronaut dad.
- [Milestones on the New Highway to Space](https://nss.org/milestones-on-the-new-highway-to-space/) - By Dale Skran Copyright 2020 On August 18, 2020, a SpaceX rocket roared into orbit with the 12th Falcon 9 flight of the year. This was a special launch, with a first stage flying for the 6th time, a new record. Previous flights of this stage include: September 10, 2018: Telstar 18 Vantage/Apstar-5C January 1,
- [The National Space Society Mourns the Passing of Bernard Kutter](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-mourns-the-passing-of-bernard-kutter/) - Bernard Kutter, the Manager of Advanced Programs at United Launch Alliance, passed away unexpectedly on August 12 from a reported heart attack. Kutter was Manager of Advanced Programs for United Launch Alliance and a major force in NewSpace. Kutter was considered a brilliant engineer and was pivotal in the design and oversight of ULA’s new
- [Men Not Quite From Space: O’Leary and O’Neill’s 1970s Pop Culture Moments, Part Two](https://nss.org/men-not-quite-from-space-oleary-and-oneills-1970s-pop-culture-moments-part-two/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. A previous installment of This Space Available discussed Dr. Brian O’Leary’s ubiquity in op-eds and media before and after the publication of his 1970 memoir, The Making of an Ex-Astronaut. While there is not enough space in a blog format to discuss Dr. Gerard K. O’Neill’s pop culture presence throughout the 1970s – indeed, he rose to a level of fame enjoyed by another working scientist from that era, Dr. Carl Sagan – we’ll discuss selected appearances from television shows and in print.
- [How significant is the flight of Starship SN5?](https://nss.org/how-significant-is-the-flight-of-starship-sn5/) - By Dale Skran SpaceX has had a great week. Early on the morning of August 7, a Falcon 9 launched a batch of Starlink satellites, all with sun visors to reduce visibility to astronomers, and two Earth observation satellites for BlackSky. Earlier in the week on August 2, NASA Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley
- [Future Implications of Commercial Crew](https://nss.org/future-implications-of-commercial-crew/) - By George Mancuso “Although space travel is today failing ludicrously to fulfill the promises of promoters, it still might one day become cheap enough to be accessible to ordinary people.” So wrote Freeman J. Dyson in The Sun, the Genome and the Internet, 1999 The successful completion of the Demo Mission 2 (DM2) test flight
- [National Space Society Congratulates ULA, NASA on Launch of Mars 2020 Perseverance Mission](https://nss.org/national-space-society-congratulates-ula-nasa-on-launch-of-mars-2020-perseverance-mission/) - The National Space Society applauds United Launch Alliance (ULA) and NASA for the successful launch of the Mars 2020 Perseverance mission, feted as the agency’s most sophisticated geological and astrobiological Mars mission yet. At 7:50 a.m. EDT, a ULA Atlas V-541 variant leaped off the pad into a sunny Florida sky at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Launch Complex 41, marking the beginning of a nearly seven-month-long journey for rover Perseverance and the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter.
- [Men Not Quite From Space: O’Leary and O’Neill’s 1970s Pop Culture Moments, Part One](https://nss.org/men-not-quite-from-space-oleary-and-oneills-1970s-pop-culture-moments-part-one/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. During this past year, This Space Available has profiled Dr. Brian O’Leary, perhaps the most (in)famous and controversial ex-NASA astronaut, and Dr. Gerard K. O’Neill, a physicist who, while not quite making it to O’Leary’s astronaut group, still enjoyed a diverse career and a type of cult-like fame throughout the 1970s with the publication of his classic treatise about space settlement, The High Frontier. Both scientists independently left their imprints upon pop culture during the 1970s, the decade in which they both were most publicly visible.
- [Becoming an Interplanetary Species](https://nss.org/becoming-an-interplanetary-species/) - Isaac Arthur, recipient of the NSS Space Pioneer Award for Education via Mass Media, has posted this 20-minute video based on the first 12 milestones in the NSS Roadmap to Space Settlement.
- [The Torch is Being Passed: Shuttle to Falcon 9](https://nss.org/the-torch-is-being-passed-shuttle-to-falcon-9/) - By Dale Skran On July 20th a SpaceX Falcon 9 launched ANASIS-II, a South Korean military communications satellite built by Lockheed Martin, from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Little noted in the mainstream media, this flight achieved several signal milestones: 57th landing of the Falcon 9 first stage. First time a SpaceX booster used to launch a
- [NSS VP Dr. Greg Autry Announced as New NASA Chief Financial Officer](https://nss.org/nss-vp-dr-greg-autry-announced-as-new-nasa-chief-financial-officer/) - The White House announced today the nomination of Dr. Greg Autry as the next Chief Financial Officer of NASA. As NASA CFO, Dr. Autry will oversee the planning, analysis, justification, control, and reporting of all NASA’s fiscal resources. Dr. Autry was the Vice President of Space Development for the National Space Society, a position he
- [NSS Mourns Representative John Lewis - an Icon in Both Civil Rights and Space Development](https://nss.org/nss-mourns-representative-john-lewis-an-icon-in-both-civil-rights-and-space-development/) - The National Space Society mourns the passing of Representative John Lewis of Georgia’s 5th congressional district and celebrates the many achievements of his extraordinary life and career. Rep. Lewis was an internationally celebrated figure in the civil rights movement for decades, having worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King in the 1960s. He continued to lead
- [Book Review:  Outpost in Orbit](https://nss.org/book-review-outpost-in-orbit/) - The subtitle presents the book as a history of the International Space Station. However, it is also a complete summary of the path to the ISS by those who envisioned an Earth-orbiting outpost in space, long before humans had the ability to travel there. The book is a remarkable work for its depth and breadth and for the historical insights it conveys. It was commissioned by the Johnson Space Center and was done under a NASA Space Act Agreement.
- [Book Review: Space Stations – The Art, Science, and Reality of Working in Space](https://nss.org/book-review-space-stations-the-art-science-and-reality-of-working-in-space/) - Although this book is impressive and information-filled, is profusely illustrated with excellent pictures and associated captions, and is authored by three individuals with exceptional credentials, it is marred by a disjointed presentation and at least 18 notable errors.
- [The National Space Society Celebrates the Life of Hugh Downs](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-celebrates-the-life-of-hugh-downs/) - The National Space Society (NSS) mourns the passing of Hugh Downs at age 99 on Thursday. Mr. Downs was an iconic figure in television news as well as a long-serving Chairman of the NSS Board of Governors.“Hugh Downs was larger than life, and his accomplishments were legendary throughout society. He was a mentor, a statesman,
- [Book Review: Shoot for the Moon](https://nss.org/book-review-shoot-for-the-moon/) - The story of the race to the Moon has been told so many times that you might think another book on the subject would be superfluous, but James Donovan shows in his version of this oft-told tale that you’d be mistaken. A jacket blurb by Michael Collins calls this book “the best book on Apollo that I have read.”
- [Kathy Lueders Selected to Head NASA’s Human Spaceflight Office](https://nss.org/kathy-lueders-selected-to-head-nasas-human-spaceflight-office/) - The National Space Society (NSS) congratulates Commercial Crew Program Manager Kathy Lueders for her appointment to head the Human Exploration and Operations (HEO) Mission Directorate, and thanks NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine for moving swiftly and wisely in selecting her. Among her many past achievements, Ms. Lueders also directed commercial cargo resupply services to the International
- [First Aussie: Dr. Philip Chapman, Apollo’s Astronaut from “Down Under,” Part Three](https://nss.org/first-aussie-dr-philip-chapman-apollos-astronaut-from-down-under-part-three/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. In the previous installment of This Space Available, Dr. Philip Chapman brainstormed one of the Apollo program’s most famous televised experiments, resigned from NASA’s astronaut corps following the cancellation of Skylab B, and entered into a post-NASA career that saw him rubbing elbows with Dr. Gerard K. O’Neill. In this concluding installment, we’ll return to the place where his scientific career began, undoubtedly one of the closest analogues to another planet that exists on Earth: Antarctica. Moreover, we’ll catch up with him at present time.
- [Opportunities and Challenges for Space Solar for Remote Installations](https://nss.org/opportunities-and-challenges-for-space-solar-for-remote-installations/) - Research paper added to the NSS Space Solar Power Library: Opportunities and Challenges for Space Solar for Remote Installations, Naval Research Laboratory, October 2019. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Energy is critical for essentially every human activity. A practical capability to send energy to a range of sites directly from space to augment or supplant traditional military energy
- [First Aussie: Dr. Philip Chapman, Apollo’s Astronaut from “Down Under,” Part Two](https://nss.org/first-aussie-dr-philip-chapman-apollos-astronaut-from-down-under-part-two/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. In the last installment of This Space Available, the life and career of Dr. Philip Chapman, NASA’s first Australian-born astronaut, was discussed from the time he joined the exclusive cadre in 1967 to 1970, when he was doing his best to suggest scientific experiments to Stuart Roosa, Apollo 14’s command module pilot, to be performed as the latter astronaut orbited the Moon. However, Deke Slayton, the head of the astronaut office, was also doing his best in an effort to undermine Chapman’s suggestions at every turn.
- [Book Review: Rise of the Space Age Millennials](https://nss.org/book-review-rise-of-the-space-age-millennials/) - As the title implies, this book chronicles the careers, ambitions, and opinions of several young space professionals. The book’s author belongs to this group and has a solid background that includes owning a space consulting firm and doctoral work in planetary science.
- [SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2 Mission:  Endeavour Spacecraft Docks at International Space Station](https://nss.org/spacex-crew-dragon-demo-2-mission-endeavour-spacecraft-docks-at-international-space-station/) - By George Mancuso “On 20 July 1969 humans landed on the Moon. This was not merely a historical achievement, but an evolutionary and even cosmic feat.” — Yuval Noah Harari - Sapiens The SpaceX “good ship” Endeavour accomplished a soft capture with the International Space Station (ISS), on May 31, 2020 at 10:10 a.m. EDT;
- [SpaceX’s Triple Trifecta Triumph – And the Flag is Captured!](https://nss.org/spacexs-triple-trifecta-triumph-and-the-flag-is-captured/) - By Dale Skran Starting March 28, 2018, I initiated a series of blog posts tracking the “SpaceX Triple Trifecta” – a bold attempt by SpaceX to achieve three amazing milestones in space development: To develop and fly reliably the Falcon 9 Block 5, demonstrating repeated reuse of the first stage To develop and bring to
- [Historic Crew Dragon Demo-2 Launch to International Space Station](https://nss.org/historic-crew-dragon-demo-2-launch-to-international-space-station/) - By George Mancuso “Taking more and more passengers out into space will enable them, and us, to look both outwards and back but with a fresh perspective in both directions.” — Steven Hawking On May 30, 2020 at 3:22 p.m. EDT, a SpaceX commercially owned Crew Dragon spacecraft lifted off from Kennedy Space Center Launch
- [National Space Society Lauds Groundbreaking Launch of a Crewed Commercial Spacecraft from U.S. Soil](https://nss.org/national-space-society-lauds-groundbreaking-launch-of-a-crewed-commercial-spacecraft-from-u-s-soil/) - The National Space Society applauds the successful launch of two Americans to the International Space Station—the first from American soil in nearly a decade—today aboard a SpaceX rocket. NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken launched aboard SpaceX’s new Crew Dragon capsule and will remain on the ISS for at least a month before riding
- [First Aussie: Dr. Philip Chapman, Apollo’s Astronaut from “Down Under,” Part One](https://nss.org/first-aussie-dr-philip-chapman-apollos-astronaut-from-down-under-part-one/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. The "Excess Eleven" astronaut group would see many of its members resign before Skylab even made it off the ground in May 1973. One of the astronauts who left this exclusive cadre was physicist Dr. Philip Chapman, who was NASA’s first Australian-born astronaut. This is his story, and as you will see, many of the frustrations that resulted in his 1972 resignation from NASA were echoed by former colleague O’Leary in his 1970 opus, The Making of an Ex-Astronaut.
- [Book Review – A Reluctant Icon: Letters to Neil Armstrong](https://nss.org/book-review-a-reluctant-icon-letters-to-neil-armstrong/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. A second volume of letters, A Reluctant Icon: Letters to Neil Armstrong, is Hansen’s latest contribution to Armstrong scholarship, and lives up to its title; it shows a First Man who, while being unfailingly modest and polite, is more at ease turning down public appearances and entreaties to reveal more about his personal beliefs and peccadilloes than making splashy celebrity cameos. In turn, the less-than-revealing Armstrong reveals a lot about his personality, and his values – even by his silence.
- [Book Review: Handprints on Hubble](https://nss.org/book-review-handprints-on-hubble/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Clifford R. McMurray Title: Handprints on Hubble: An Astronaut’s Story of Invention Author: Kathryn D. Sullivan NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Hardcover/Paperback/Kindle/Audiobook Pages: 304 Publisher: The MIT Press Date: November, 2019 Retail Price: $26.95/$17.95/$26.99/$18.37 ISBN: 978-0262043182 When Kathryn Sullivan got her first look at the Hubble Space Telescope (HST),
- [Book Review: Proposal for Man-in-Space (1957-1958)](https://nss.org/book-review-proposal-for-man-in-space-1957-1958/) - For those old enough to recall, the content of this book will bring back lots of memories of an almost forgotten aspect of the early space race era. While it can be difficult reading because of its blending of numerous DoD/USAF papers and reports of the time, it provides an essential perspective of American space history.
- [NASA’s Artemis Accords Engage International Partners](https://nss.org/nasas-artemis-accords-engage-international-partners/) - The National Space Society applauds NASA’s announcement today that calls for robust agreements (Artemis Accords) with international partners based on a common set of principles governing the exploration and use of outer space, including commercial activities. “While NASA is leading the Artemis program,” the announcement said, “international partnerships will play a key role in achieving
- [Space Settlement on the Fast Track](https://nss.org/space-settlement-on-the-fast-track/) - By Al Globus NSS Board of Directors Here’s an intriguing approach to an early free-space settlement. These settlements rotate to produce artificial gravity so the kids will grow up with strong bones and muscles. Launch cost is the most vexing problem for building such settlements. Maybe not for long though. In May of 2020 Wccftech.com
- [NSS Position Paper: The Artemis Moon Program](https://nss.org/nss-position-paper-the-artemis-moon-program-2/) - An updated NSS Position Paper just released is reproduced in full below (the original appeared in November 2019). We also have a PDF copy. The NASA Artemis Moon program aims to land the first woman and the next man on the Moon by 2024, a goal that the National Space Society (NSS) applauds. Due to
- [How Not to Mine the Cosmos](https://nss.org/how-not-to-mine-the-cosmos/) - Opinion By Dale Skran A group composed primarily of Canadian academics associated with the Outer Space Institute published a white paper on April 20, 2020, titled “Vancouver Recommendations on Space Mining.” This paper appears to be part of a campaign against the recent U.S. executive order opposing the Moon Treaty. Another component of the campaign is
- [National Space Society Supports NASA's New Lunar Lander Decision](https://nss.org/national-space-society-supports-nasas-new-lunar-lander-decision/) - "Many outside NASA do not realize that NASA’s public-private partnerships leverage commercial space services in a way that maximizes the return on precious taxpayer dollars.” — National Space Society leadership. WASHINGTON, D.C., US, May 5, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Space Society (NSS) has distributed a letter of public support to NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine
- [NASA Announces Three Commercial Suppliers for New Lunar Lander](https://nss.org/nasa-announces-three-commercial-suppliers-for-new-lunar-lander/) - The National Space Society (NSS) applauds NASA’s April 30 announcement by NASA Administrator James Bridenstine that SpaceX, Dynetics, and Blue Origin’s National Team have been chosen to provide human landing systems to carry crew to the Moon for Artemis III, the third phase of the Artemis lunar program. These commercial entities represent three different architectures
- [Podcast Review: Apollo 7: The Forgotten Mission](https://nss.org/podcast-review-apollo-7-the-forgotten-mission/) - Matthew Goriachkovsky, a recent graduate of University of California, Irvine, has written and produced a new podcast, Apollo 7: The Forgotten Mission. Well-researched, very listenable, and often hilarious, it features interviews with Walt Cunningham (the mission’s lunar module pilot), oral history interviews from the mission’s late commander Wally Schirra, space historian Francis French, and two of the late Donn Eisele’s children, Kristy and Andrew Eisele.
- [Milestones in the 84th Flight of Falcon 9](https://nss.org/milestones-in-the-84th-flight-of-falcon-9/) - By Dale Skran On Wednesday April 22 a SpaceX Falcon 9 launched another 60 Starlink satellites into orbit (see image above), bringing the total in the network to over 400, and allowing for initial service to northern latitudes. Other key facts on this launch include: This was the fourth flight of Falcon 9 first stage
- [Book Review: John Houbolt – The Unsung Hero of the Apollo Moon Landings](https://nss.org/book-review-john-houbolt-the-unsung-hero-of-the-apollo-moon-landings/) - It was in mid-1959 that John Houbolt recognized that the future of spaceflight would depend on the ability to have two spacecraft rendezvous and dock, and he worked to solve the theoretical problems. The author's writing is clear and unambiguous, as though he had been present at the meetings he describes. The author has an uncanny ability to sort through the plethora of reported conversations and how they impacted the many decisions that were made in the pivotal years of 1961-62.
- [A Dream Goes On Forever: O’Neill and O’Leary’s Legacies](https://nss.org/a-dream-goes-on-forever-oneill-and-olearys-legacies/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. When I started researching and writing this series last year, it was months before the COVID-19 pandemic arrived Stateside, entering the U.S. – and the entire world – by force into an uncertain new era. As these events and this series unfolded, reviewing Dr. Gerard K. O’Neill and Dr. Brian O’Leary’s differing ideals and careers gained a new poignancy and sadness.
- [Power-Beaming Demonstrated on International Space Station](https://nss.org/power-beaming-demonstrated-on-international-space-station/) - International Space Station astronaut Jessica Meir completed the first U.S. Naval Research Laboratory power-beaming demonstration in orbit February 12, 2020, using relatively simple components suitable for STEM activities. Meir showed how NRL’s LEctenna™, a light-emitting rectifying antenna, converted a wireless network signal, similar to home networks, into electric power (see photo above and video below).
- [Decades of Magical Thinking: Dr. Brian O’Leary’s Final Years](https://nss.org/decades-of-magical-thinking-dr-brian-olearys-final-years/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. In the last article in this series, Dr. Gerard K. O’Neill’s final years were discussed. After receiving a diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 1985, O’Neill kept on keeping on despite the illness he was facing, attempting to save his flagging Geostar venture, teaching at Princeton, and still promoting his ideas about long-term space settlement. Around the same period in his life, O’Neill’s former colleague and friend Dr. Brian O’Leary faced health challenges of his own – but his approach to treating them was much different.
- [Boeing Elects to Perform Second Orbital Flight Test](https://nss.org/boeing-elects-to-perform-second-orbital-flight-test/) - By George Mancuso Boeing announced on April 6th it would fly a second uncrewed Orbital Flight Test (OFT) of its CST-100 Starliner. The flight goal is to confirm that problems encountered during last year’s OFT-1 December 20th flight have been corrected. Boeing will also absorb OFT-2 costs. Problems resulted in a truncated December OFT-1 flight
- [A Roundup of Recent Progress in Space Development](https://nss.org/a-roundup-of-recent-progress-in-space-development/) - By Dale Skran With most of us under some form of pandemic lockdown, and focused on the terrible events unfolding around us, it is easy to lose track of events, many of which, quite reasonably, get little attention in the current dire situation. I thought some of you would like to hear a roundup of
- [NASA Releases Updated Artemis Program Lunar Plans](https://nss.org/nasa-releases-updated-artemis-program-lunar-plans/) - WASHINGTON, DC — April 6, 2020: The National Space Society commends NASA for its updated Artemis mission plan for returning humans to the Moon. The new roadmap, called “NASA’s Plan for Sustained Lunar Exploration and Development,” was released on April 2. This bold vision combines the best of government, commercial and international capabilities to accomplish
- [The National Space Society Endorses New Presidential Space Directive](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-endorses-new-presidential-space-directive/) - The National Space Society commends President Donald Trump for signing today’s executive order that sets a dynamic U.S. policy for the exploitation of off-Earth resources. The document is called "Encouraging International Support for the Recovery and Use of Space Resources," and clarifies language in the administration’s earlier Space Policy Directive 1 (SPD-1) saying, for example:
- [Approaches And Landings: Fred Haise During The 1970s, After Apollo 13](https://nss.org/approaches-and-landings-fred-haise-during-the-1970s-after-apollo-13/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. Fred Haise may be best known as the Apollo 13 lunar module pilot who, along with crew mates Jim Lovell and Jack Swigert, survived one of the most harrowing emergencies in spaceflight history – the explosion of an oxygen tank on CSM Odyssey, which forced the crew into lifeboat mode aboard LM Aquarius. While Haise and crew safely splashed down in the South Pacific Ocean on April 17, 1970 thanks to a combined contingency effort by both crew and ground, this wouldn’t be his first brush with death during the 1970s. Haise would become a living symbol of what a human being could endure, and all that could be accomplished following a period of adversity.
- [By Popular Request: Genre-Defining Astronaut/Ex-Astronaut Autobiographies, Part Two](https://nss.org/by-popular-request-genre-defining-astronaut-ex-astronaut-autobiographies-part-two/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. This post will spotlight two books that defined one sub-genre in spaceflight literature – the astronaut autobiography. These autobiographies are listed in chronological order, by publication date. While it would be impossible due to space and time constraints to list every astronaut memoir, these titles are often cited as having inspired other astronauts and spaceflight personalities in his or her own storytelling endeavors.
- [Shielded Dumbbell L5 Settlement: New in the NSS Space Settlement Journal](https://nss.org/shielded-dumbbell-l5-settlement-new-in-the-nss-space-settlement-journal/) - New in the NSS Space Settlement Journal is the article Shielded Dumbbell L5 Settlement by Pekka Janhunen of the Finnish Meteorological Institute in Helsinki. Abstract We present a two-sphere dumbbell configuration of a rotating settlement at Earth-Moon L5. The two-sphere configuration is chosen to minimize the radiation shielding mass which dominates the mass budget. The
- [Dragon XL Slated to Soar to the Moon](https://nss.org/dragon-xl-slated-to-soar-to-the-moon/) - By Dale Skran, Chair of the NSS Executive Committee NASA today announced that SpaceX has been chosen to provide a cargo vehicle, the Dragon XL (illustrated above), to support the lunar Gateway as part of the Artemis program. It is expected that a second cargo provider for Gateway will be added to the program at
- [NSS Political Action Network Call to Action: NASA Authorization](https://nss.org/nss-political-action-network-call-to-action-nasa-authorization/) - Our vision of “People living and working in thriving communities beyond the Earth and the use of the vast resources of space for the dramatic betterment of humanity” can only be fulfilled through concrete steps involving Congress and other key sectors of our society. One of these key sectors consists of new space companies like SpaceX,
- [By Popular Request: Genre-Defining Astronaut/Ex-Astronaut Autobiographies](https://nss.org/by-popular-request-genre-defining-astronaut-ex-astronaut-autobiographies/) - This Space Available By Emily Carney This post will spotlight four books that defined one sub-genre in spaceflight literature – the astronaut (or, in one case, ex-astronaut) autobiography. These autobiographies are listed in chronological order, by publication date. While it would be impossible due to space and time constraints to list every astronaut memoir, these four titles are often cited as having inspired other astronauts and spaceflight personalities in his or her own storytelling endeavors.
- [Check Mate, Carney: An Al Worden Memory](https://nss.org/check-mate-carney-an-al-worden-memory/) - I was very fortunate to be friends with Al Worden during his last decade on this planet, before he finally made the last 60 miles to Hadley Rille this week at age 88. I have a lot of Al stories, and someday when his loss hurts a little less deeply, I’ll get all of them down on paper. But for now, I’ll share one of my many vivid memories – unfortunately, it’s one of the last, since it was from one of his final public appearances at last July’s Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Apollo 11 50th anniversary celebrations.
- [Video of Astronaut Al Worden at 2019 ISDC](https://nss.org/video-of-astronaut-al-worden-at-2019-isdc/) - NASA astronaut and Apollo 15 Command Module Pilot Alfred Worden was a featured guest and speaker at the 2019 International Space Development Conference. Al was presented with the National Space Society's Space Pioneer award at the conference. This 12-minute video where he is interviewed by Dr. Anthony Paustian, is offered in memoriam.
- [The National Space Society not holding the International Space Development Conference 2020 in May Due to COVID-19 Concerns](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-not-holding-the-international-space-development-conference-2020-in-may-due-to-covid-19-concerns/) - The National Space Society has announced that its annual International Space Development Conference (NSS ISDC®), formerly scheduled for May 28-31 in Frisco, Texas, will not be held as planned. The organization is working with its partners to review its options and make plans to support the conference moving ahead. “The NSS is no longer holding
- [Kennedy Space Center offers educational material for housebound kids](https://nss.org/kennedy-space-center-offers-educational-material-for-housebound-kids/) - With parents looking for more online educational activities for their children during this unprecedented time, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering free, online content designed to engage with children in Elementary through High School. The education team at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will share daily Facebook Live video experiences as well as shorter segments
- [The National Space Society Mourns the Passing of Astronaut Al Worden](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-mourns-the-passing-of-astronaut-al-worden/) - The National Space Society mourns the passing of the Society's supporter Alfred M. Worden, a member of the 5th class of NASA astronauts who served as the Command Module Pilot for the Apollo 15 flight to the Moon. See 12-minute video of Al Worden at the 2019 NSS International Space Development Conference. Born in 1932,
- [Heartwarming New Book Brings Moonwalkers Down to Earth](https://nss.org/heartwarming-new-book-brings-moonwalkers-down-to-earth/) - “For All Humankind,” featuring three National Space Society Governors, provides a fresh look at the first Moon landing. A new nonfiction book relives the incredible moment in July 1969, when humans first set foot on another world. "For All Humankind: The Untold Stories of How the Moon Landing Inspired the World,” is being released today
- [NSS Book Review: Manned Lunar Landing and Return](https://nss.org/nss-book-review-manned-lunar-landing-and-return/) - Author: Robert Godwin. Reviewed by: Ted Spitzmiller. The goal of this book is to reveal little known, but key participants and decisions, in the road to the Moon paved by the Apollo Project during the 1960s.
- [National Space Society to Honor Isaac Arthur at Its 2020 International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/national-space-society-to-honor-isaac-arthur-at-its-2020-international-space-development-conference/) - The National Space Society (NSS) has named Isaac Arthur as a recipient of NSS' Space Pioneer Award for Education via Mass Media. Isaac Arthur's outstanding YouTube channel Science and Futurism with Isaac Arthur (SFIA) presents effective and accurate videos covering a wide array of topics in space, astronomy, bio-medicine and science. The prestigious award will
- [What We Have Made Is Real: Gerard K. O’Neill’s Final Years](https://nss.org/what-we-have-made-is-real-gerard-k-oneills-final-years/) - This Space Available, By Emily Carney. In this series’ previous article, Dr. Gerard K. O’Neill had just been diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a rare bone marrow cancer. Once this diagnosis had been made, O’Neill dove into tackling the disease with his trademark practicality and tenacity.
- [The National Space Society Mourns the Passing of Freeman Dyson](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-mourns-the-passing-of-freeman-dyson/) - Dyson was a long-serving member of the NSS Board of Governors and recipient of the NSS Robert A. Heinlein and Gerard K. O’Neill Memorial Awards. The National Space Society (NSS) mourns the loss of one of its own, Mr. Freeman Dyson. Dyson was an iconic figure in academia and the space profession, as well as
- [National Space Society to Honor NASA's Juno Mission Team at Its 2020 International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/national-space-society-to-honor-nasas-juno-mission-team-at-its-2020-international-space-development-conference/) - The National Space Society (NSS) has named the Juno mission team as the recipient of NSS' Space Pioneer Award for Science and Engineering. The Juno spacecraft has orbited Jupiter since 2016, returning an enormous amount of data representing unprecedented insights into Jupiter's interior structure and gravitational and magnetic fields. The prestigious award will be presented
- [Blue Origin vs. Washington Post](https://nss.org/blue-origin-vs-washington-post/) - The Washington Post (owned by Jeff Bezos) published a January 31 editorial, "NASA keeps falling victim to presidential whims," which prompted Blue Origin (also owned by Jeff Bezos) to respond with a February 18 ad in the Post with a different point of view. NASA administrator Bridenstine has praised the Blue Origin ad, saying "Thanks
- [Groundswell Critical of House NASA Authorization Bill H.R. 5666](https://nss.org/groundswell-critical-of-house-nasa-authorization-bill-h-r-5666/) - By Alfred Anzaldua NSS Executive Vice President The National Space Society (NSS) notes the groundswell of space advocacy groups and entities decrying the lack of commercial provisions in House NASA Authorization bill (H.R. 5666). Provisions for flexibly leveraging commercial space companies are crucial for making the U.S. space effort dynamic and sustainable. The following are
- [NSS Position Paper: A Public/Private COTS-Type Program to Develop Space Solar Power](https://nss.org/nss-position-paper-a-public-private-cots-type-program-to-develop-space-solar-power/) - Abstract The National Space Society (NSS) proposes a public/private partnership approach to develop and demonstrate space solar power at a sufficiently high level of technical maturity that commercial energy providers can subsequently build initial operational systems for high-energy-cost environments such as remote locations (islands, mining facilities, military encampments, etc.), emergency settings (e.g., evacuation camps) and
- [You Have To Believe We Are Magic: Gerard K. O’Neill Enters the 1980s](https://nss.org/you-have-to-believe-we-are-magic-gerard-k-oneill-enters-the-1980s/) - This Space Available by Emily Carney. In the last installment of this series, we saw Dr. Brian O’Leary trade his “cup of tea” – a career in astronomy, and aiding in Gerard K. O’Neill’s space settlement initiatives – for an unlikely new path that would become the subject of much derision among his former colleagues. While O’Leary rather pointedly abandoned the ideas of his friend and colleague, O’Neill himself would adapt to the new decade surprisingly well after his first flush of fame abated, and when his treatises about space settlements and futurism lost some of their luster with the public.
- [National Space Society Recommends More Commercial Emphasis in House NASA Authorization Act of 2020](https://nss.org/national-space-society-recommends-more-commercial-emphasis-in-house-nasa-authorization-act-of-2020/) - The National Space Society (NSS) recognizes and supports all activities that help to enable commercial space development and settlement. Unfortunately, H.R. 5666 represents a dramatic step back from such activities. NSS agrees with the Commercial Spaceflight Federation that the bill could incur large additional costs for NASA by eliminating commercial participation and competition in key
- [NSS International Committee Chair Michelle Hanlon Interviewed about the Moon Treaty](https://nss.org/nss-international-committee-chair-michelle-hanlon-interviewed-about-the-moon-treaty/) - Dale Skran, Chair of the NSS Executive Committee, writes: I strongly suggest reading the recent article "What is the Moon Treaty and is it still useful?" in Filling Space based on an interview with NSS's Michelle Hanlon (pictured). Michelle is the Chair of the NSS International Committee and a member of the NSS Policy Committee
- [Dragon 2 In-Flight Abort Demonstration](https://nss.org/dragon-2-in-flight-abort-demonstration/) - By George Mancuso NASA and SpaceX successfully completed an in-flight abort demonstration of the Dragon 2 spacecraft from a Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday January 19, 2020. The launch abort test began at 10:30 a.m. EST with liftoff from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Pad 39A is the historic site
- [U.S. News and World Report Article on Dragon 2 Features NSS' Dale Skran](https://nss.org/u-s-news-and-world-report-article-on-dragon-2-features-nss-dale-skran/) - Dale Skran, Chair of the NSS Executive Committee (equivalent of our CEO), was interviewed by U.S. News and World Report for their article "SpaceX Faces Last Major Test Before Human Spaceflight."
- [Rocket Lab 2019 Recap and 2020 Preview](https://nss.org/rocket-lab-2019-recap-and-2020-preview/) - By Dale Skran Rocket Lab had a great 2019, concluding with its 10th launch overall, with six in 2019 alone. All six launched from Rocket Lab’s LC-1 in Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand. All launches used the two-stage lox-kerosene Electron rocket, which typically delivers 150-225 kg to a 500 km sun-synchronous orbit. The first stage features
- [Boeing Space Development Milestones 2019 Recap and 2020 Preview](https://nss.org/boeing-space-development-milestones-2019-recap-and-2020-preview/) - By Dale Skran Chair of the Executive Committee, National Space Society This article will only focus on Boeing activities that relate to space development, not to everything Boeing is involved in, which would be a long list. Boeing made significant advances toward space development in 2019. Throughout 2019, Boeing continued to provide engineering support to
- [March Storm 2020 Congressional Visits](https://nss.org/march-storm-2020-congressional-visits/) - Join NSS and the Alliance for Space Development (ASD) in our 2020 March Storm congressional advocacy blitz, March 15th – 19th in Washington D.C.! Are you passionate about the continuation and growth of human space activity? Do you want to see the continued progress of space programs and policies? Are you willing to travel to
- [2020 SpaceX Preview](https://nss.org/2020-spacex-preview/) - Having just written a recap of SpaceX activities in 2019, it seemed natural to follow with a preview of 2020. In no particular order, we can expect: January 11, 2020: The in-flight abort test that supports the Commercial Crew program. This test was delayed out of 2019 by the need to recover from the loss
- [2019 SpaceX Recap](https://nss.org/2019-spacex-recap/) - By Dale Skran Just by the numbers SpaceX had a terrible year—only 13 launches, down from 21 in 2018, and 18 in 2017, although more than in 2016 and previous years. What gives? Was there a terrible disaster? Was another rocket lost on the launch pad? Let’s take a closer look. There was an “anomaly”
- [Opinion: Thinking about Commercial Crew](https://nss.org/opinion-thinking-about-commercial-crew/) - By Dale Skran With the setback just suffered by Boeing, in which a Starliner launched and landed successfully (photo above) but proved unable to dock with the ISS, the long knives are out. We are seeing articles with titles like “Boeing Blunder” and no doubt soon to follow general attacks on the Commercial Crew program,
- [Boeing CST-100 Starliner 2019 Events and Information](https://nss.org/boeing-cst-100-starliner-2019-events-and-information/) - By George Mancuso Since the Space Shuttle retirement in 2011 after 30 years of service, NASA has relied on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft for crew transport to the International Space Station (ISS). In 2010, NASA initiated multiple awards for the development of spacecraft to replace the shuttle under the Commercial Crew Program (CCP). The CCP
- [SPACE BASICS: What is Space Settlement?](https://nss.org/space-basics-what-is-space-settlement/) - By Dale L. Skran Copyright 2019 The deceptively simple term “space settlement” can become controversial among space advocates. The purpose of this essay is to systematically lay out what “space settlement” means to me, and also what it is not. Before we get too far into this, it is important to clearly differentiate between “space
- [Blue Origin New Shepard Flight 12 Success](https://nss.org/blue-origin-new-shepard-flight-12-success/) - By Bob Brodbeck After a one-day delay due to high winds and then fog, Blue Origin this morning Wednesday, December 11th, made its last test flight of 2019 with the New Shepard suborbital rocket system. The twelfth New Shepard system flight (NS-12) launched at 11:43 am CST from the company’s West Texas facility. This was
- [NSS Applauds Choice of Mike Gold as NASA Administrator Bridenstine’s Special Advisor](https://nss.org/nss-applauds-choice-of-mike-gold-as-nasa-administrator-bridenstines-special-advisor/) - The National Space Society (NSS) congratulates NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine for naming Mike Gold his “special advisor” on November 16. NASA reports that Gold will be providing advice to Bridenstine on a range of topics, with a special focus on expanding commercialization in low-Earth orbit, cislunar space, and beyond. Related to the commercialization aspect of
- [Review: For All Mankind Paints an Alternate Apollo with Vivid Brush Strokes](https://nss.org/review-for-all-mankind-paints-an-alternate-apollo-with-vivid-brush-strokes/) - The new series For All Mankind (available on Apple TV+ and created by Ronald D. Moore, who has worked on Star Trek and created the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica) is almost made for those who snapped up Quest's summer special issue, or for those who enjoy the alternate space history visions offered by Gerald Brennan (whose latest, Island of Clouds, captured an alternately incredible and nightmarish journey to Venus under the auspices of the Apollo Applications Program). It’s fun, it’s heartbreaking, and it’s downright realistic, which will undoubtedly satisfy the hardcore (read: nitpicking) space history buffs. Note: this review contains some spoilers.
- [NSS Position Paper: The Artemis Moon Program](https://nss.org/nss-position-paper-the-artemis-moon-program/) - A new NSS Position Paper just released is reproduced in full below. We also have a PDF copy. The NASA Artemis Moon program aims to land the first woman and the next man on the Moon by 2024, a goal that the National Space Society (NSS) applauds. Due to recent efforts to cancel or reduce
- [Alliance for Space Development: The First Five Years Went Well](https://nss.org/alliance-for-space-development-the-first-five-years-went-well/) - By Al Globus NSS Representative to the Alliance for Space Development [copy of this paper in PDF] Abstract The Alliance for Space Development (ASD) has had remarkable success lobbying Congress to adopt space development and settlement objectives including: 1. Full funding for the Commercial Crew program (CCDev). 2. Support for a gapless transition from the
- [Reach for the Stars Rocket Competition National Winners Honored by NSS](https://nss.org/reach-for-the-stars-rocket-competition-national-winners-honored-by-nss/) - Contestants (ages 10 to 18) in the 13th annual Reach for the Stars ~ National Rocket Competition (www.RocketCompetition.com) built and launched their own solid-fuel powered rocket at an event held in their area. Over 2,000 kids were involved in local competitions held by schools, scout troops, youth centers, museums, and rocket clubs across the country
- [NSS Representation in Baja California, Mexico](https://nss.org/nss-representation-in-baja-california-mexico/) - NSS Space Development Talk NSS Executive Vice President Alfred Anzaldua gave a talk to a group in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico about NSS priorities for space development, focusing on the need to build cislunar/lunar infrastructure and utilize space resources as a prelude to the human settlement of Mars and the rest of the solar system.
- [SPACE BASICS: What’s the Big Deal with Commercial Space Anyway?](https://nss.org/whats-the-big-deal-with-commercial-space-anyway/) - Space Basics By Dale Skran (with a thank you to Stan Rosen, Randy Gigante, Hoyt Davidson, and Bruce Pittman for their suggestions!) Copyright 2019 A long time ago, the National Space Institute, one of two predecessor organizations (along with the L5 Society) to the current National Space Society, ran regular articles titled “Space Basics” in
- [New NSS Position Paper on Space Debris Removal](https://nss.org/new-nss-position-paper-on-space-debris-removal/) - In noting the parallels between debris or pollution in the seas of the world and debris in orbit, but also the lack of mechanisms in space for dealing with it, the NSS Policy Committee produced its latest policy paper, titled “Space Debris Removal, Salvage, and Use: Maritime Lessons.” The paper proposes mechanisms and systems for
- ["New Rides to the Moon" Presentation Outlines Future Launch Vehicles](https://nss.org/new-rides-to-the-moon-presentation-outlines-future-launch-vehicles/) - By Dale Skran, Chair, NSS Executive Committee I recently gave a talk titled "New Rides to the Moon" at the Morris Museum Astronomical Society in New Jersey (the link goes to my slides for the talk). The talk provided an update on new rockets suitable for lunar exploration, including the Long March 5, Falcon Heavy,
- [A Spacewalking First](https://nss.org/a-spacewalking-first/) - By Melissa Silva In what will likely be one of the final “firsts” in Earth-orbital spacewalking, at 7:38 a.m. EDT yesterday, astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir switched their spacesuits to internal power and made history, conducting the first all-female spacewalk. The astronauts were tasked with replacing a failed power controller on the International Space
- [Satellite Life Extension Becomes a Real Thing](https://nss.org/satellite-life-extension-becomes-a-real-thing/) - By Dale Skran Copyright 2019 On October 9th, a Russian Proton lofted Northrup Grumman’s first satellite life-extension vehicle from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) is designed to extend the life of satellites by providing propulsion and attitude control. An MEV is illustrated in the center of the image above. The 2.3
- [The National Space Society Mourns the Passing of Alexei Leonov, the First Spacewalker](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-mourns-the-passing-of-alexei-leonov-the-first-spacewalker/) - Former Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, A Space Age pioneer and the first human to perform an extravehicular activity, or spacewalk, died today, October 11, at the age of 85. As part of the early cadre of Soviet cosmonauts, Leonov exited his Voskhod 2 spacecraft, co-piloted by Pavel Belyayev, on March 18, 1965. Using a primitive
- [Spread the Word: Space Development Benefits Earth](https://nss.org/spread-the-word-space-development-benefits-earth/) - From Dale Skran, Chair of the NSS Executive Committee: Karlton Johnson, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the National Space Society, has a great Op-Ed at Space.com titled "Spread the Word: Space Development Benefits Earth." I urge every NSS member to read and forward this to their friends. The op-ed carries a vital message
- [SpaceX “Level of Enthusiasm” as viewed by NASA](https://nss.org/spacex-level-of-enthusiasm-as-viewed-by-nasa/) - Opinion by Dale L. Skran Just before Elon Musk made his impressive Starship progress update, NASA Administrator Bridenstine tweeted out the following: This statement left space advocates scratching their heads about what it might mean. There’s been a lot of speculation on this topic, but I don’t have much to add to that discussion. Musk
- [SpaceX’s Next Trifecta](https://nss.org/spacexs-next-trifecta/) - By Dale Skran On the evening of Saturday September 28th, Elon Musk provided an exciting update on Starship progress at Boca Chica, Texas. By the time you read this, you’ll have probably seen some good articles in the space press summarizing the talk (the entire talk and follow-up questions is posted here below). However, I
- [NSS Congratulates Administrator Bridenstine for Moving NEOCam Mission into a Funded Initial Construction Phase as the “NEOSM Mission”](https://nss.org/nss-congratulates-administrator-bridenstine-for-moving-neocam-mission-into-a-funded-initial-construction-phase-as-the-neosm-mission/) - On September 25, the National Space Society delivered a letter (image below) to NASA Administrator Bridenstine congratulating him and his Science Mission Team for creating a robust budget line dedicated to planetary defense, one which includes full funding for the next development phase of the NEOCam (infrared telescope) Mission under the new name NEO Surveillance
- [“Just Like Starting Over”: O’Leary’s Startling New Direction](https://nss.org/just-like-starting-over-olearys-startling-new-direction/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. In last week’s This Space Available post, we introduced Dr. Gerard K. O’Neill, a Princeton physicist, who, at mid-career, was struggling to bring his ideas about space settlement to a wider audience. While we will catch up again with O’Neill in future posts in this series, this week we will revisit Dr. Brian O’Leary following 1972, the year he introduced his friend O’Neill to a large, enthusiastic audience at Hampshire College – an event which would forever impact space history.
- [“Power To The People” Meets “Imagine”: O’Leary and O’Neill’s Lives Intersect](https://nss.org/power-to-the-people-meets-imagine-oleary-and-oneills-lives-intersect/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. At this point in Brian O’Leary’s life, his path crossed with that of another working scientist who he’d previously met while “auditioning” for 1967’s astronaut group. This scientist had qualified as a finalist for that group, but hadn’t made the final cut: the soft-spoken Dr. Gerard K. O’Neill, physicist from Princeton University.
- [Air Force Space Command Study Calls for Space Settlement](https://nss.org/air-force-space-command-study-calls-for-space-settlement/) - The National Space Society (NSS) commends Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) for its September 5th report on its Space Futures Workshop entitled “The Future of Space 2060 and Implications for U.S. Strategy.” AFSPC’s report recommended that a U.S.-led coalition establish a preferred future where space is a major contributor to a human economy, where "people
- [U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Satellite Roundtable: 25,000 New Space Satellites in 2029?](https://nss.org/u-s-chamber-of-commerce-small-satellite-roundtable-25000-new-space-satellites-in-2029/) - Story and photos by Mark Armstong The headquarters of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in downtown Washington DC was the location for a remarkable roundtable discussion in July of issues and developments hosted by the Chamber and the SmallSat Alliance. The program featured presentations by executives from Amazon, Virgin Orbit, Blue Origin and others which
- [Infamous Spaceflight Controversies: “I Guess Flying Just Isn’t My Cup Of Tea”](https://nss.org/infamous-spaceflight-controversies-i-guess-flying-just-isnt-my-cup-of-tea/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. In a previous This Space Available blog post, I wrote about Dr. Brian O’Leary, the “Excess Eleven” astronaut candidate. A planetary scientist by trade, O’Leary applied for and joined NASA’s ranks in August 1967 with the overly optimistic hopes of being one of the first Mars’ astronauts – even though by the late 1960s many NASA programs, including the Apollo lunar missions, would face drastic budget cuts.
- [Nimbus: Spaceflight For The Earth](https://nss.org/nimbus-spaceflight-for-the-earth/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. This weekend, many of us on the United States’ eastern coast made preparations for Hurricane Dorian, the devastating tropical cyclone that has been parked over the Bahamas for close to an entire day. While Dorian’s slow speed and reluctance to turn away from Florida’s east coast have been the butt of many memes and Facebook jibes, current meteorological satellites such as GOES-16, along with ground-based radar, have provided incredible, often stunning visual data related to the historic storm.
- [SpaceX Starhopper 150-meter Jump Emphasizes Development of Mega Rockets](https://nss.org/spacex-starhopper-150-meter-jump-emphasizes-development-of-mega-rockets/) - By George Mancuso On August 27, Starhopper, utilizing a single Raptor methane-fueled rocket engine, rose 150 meters above Boca Chica, Texas and successfully landed. This is the last Starhopper flight; in the future the rocket will be used as a static ground test stand. Starhopper’s flight was impressive both technically and for its rapid development
- [Implications of Foreign Competition and Investment in U.S. Commercial Spaceflight Markets](https://nss.org/implications-of-foreign-competition-and-investment-in-u-s-commercial-spaceflight-markets/) - Note from Dale Skran, Chair of the NSS Executive Committee: NSS Vice President of Space Development Greg Autry (pictured above) has a very interesting article in the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs on the above topic. Read the article here. Dr. Autry highlights the emergence of commercial space firms like Rocket Lab. However, government subsidized
- [Deconstructing A Myth: A Personal Journey](https://nss.org/deconstructing-a-myth-a-personal-journey/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. In July 2013, I was honored to attend the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s gala dinner celebrating Skylab’s 40th anniversary at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s Saturn V Center. I had been a massive Skylab fan pretty much my entire life, and to say I was excited was an understatement.
- [Ask Not for Whom the Bell Tolls …. Whither SLS/Orion?](https://nss.org/ask-not-for-whom-the-bell-tolls-whither-sls-orion/) - OPINION by Dale Skran Ever since its inception there has been a school of thought that SLS and Orion were a poor use of taxpayer dollars. The typically envisioned alternative has been some scheme of distributed launch using commercially contracted vehicles, with NASA dollars funding in-space operations and equipment rather than boosters. SLS/Orion advocates counter
- [Space Research Can Save the Planet -- Again](https://nss.org/space-research-can-save-the-planet-again/) - From Dale Skran, Chair of the NSS Executive Committee: NSS VP of Space Development Greg Autry has an essay on the American Energy Society website. The link is here: https://www.energysociety.org/space-research-can-save-the-planet.html This article provides a great introduction to the history of how space has helped on environmental issues, and how it might help more in the
- [Book Review: Ambassadors from Earth](https://nss.org/book-review-ambassadors-from-earth/) - Ambassadors from Earth: Pioneering Explorations with Unmanned Spacecraft, by Jay Gallentine. Reviewed by Clifford R. McMurray. It’s impossible to do justice to the epic scope of this book in a short review. What Tom Wolfe did for the astronauts in The Right Stuff, Gallentine does for robotic explorers in this wonderful book.
- [50/50 Lunar Legends - new "hidden figures of space" documentary](https://nss.org/50-50-lunar-legends-new-hidden-figures-of-space-documentary/) - A grass-roots media project involving some NSS members is now available on Amazon Prime: "50/50 Lunar Legends" a new documentary about the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing and hidden figures of the U.S. space program from Apollo to the present. 50 people were interviewed at the Florida Space Coast: those who have contributed or
- [Starhopper Demonstrates First Untethered Flight and SpaceX’s Rapid Pace of Innovation](https://nss.org/starhopper-demonstrates-first-untethered-flight-and-spacexs-rapid-pace-of-innovation/) - By George Mancuso On July 25, 2019 Starhopper rose to an altitude of approximately 20 meters at the SpaceX McGregor Texas facility while also performing a pad translation. Starhopper is a low fidelity prototype, intended to test Raptor engines and control systems for eventual use in the Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster. Raptor is
- [NSS Position Paper: How Space Technology Benefits the Earth](https://nss.org/nss-position-paper-how-space-technology-benefits-the-earth/) - The purpose of this just-released NSS Position Paper is to clarify and explain current and potential benefits of space-based capabilities for life on Earth from environmental, social, and economic perspectives, including: A) Space activities having a positive impact today(such as Earth observation for weather and climate). B) Space activities that could have a positive impact
- [NSS Leader Dale Skran presents “New Rides to the Moon” to United Astronomy Clubs of NJ](https://nss.org/nss-leader-dale-skran-presents-new-rides-to-the-moon-to-united-astronomy-clubs-of-nj/) - On July 20, 2019 at 8 pm, Dale Skran, NSS Chair of the Executive Committee spoke to a small but enthusiastic crowd at the headquarters of the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey on the topic “New Rides to the Moon.” The UACNJ includes 12 astronomy clubs in the New Jersey area. Their headquarters, located
- [Space Solar Power: Enabling a Green Future with Economic Growth](https://nss.org/space-solar-power-enabling-a-green-future-with-economic-growth/) - NSS has just issued a new Position Paper on "Space Solar Power: Enabling a Green Future with Economic Growth." The United States and the rest of the world face a two-fold energy problem: (1) the need to find clean alternative sources of energy to move away from fossil fuels and eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, and
- [Looking up to New York on Apollo's 50th Anniversary](https://nss.org/looking-up-to-new-york-on-apollos-50th-anniversary/) - By Jerome Glasnovic If you have a house with a basement and it was built before the 1980s, if you look up in your basement you may see a steel I-Beam supporting your house which is stamped with the word “Bethlehem.” Bethlehem Steel was once the largest steel factory in the world with a plant
- [Home District Congressional Visits: "Fall Fury 2019"](https://nss.org/home-district-congressional-visits-fall-fury-2019/) - It’s time for this year’s Fall Fury Home District Blitz sign-up! Sign-up link is at the end of this post. For those of you unaware, Fall Fury (previously August Blitz) is an Alliance for Space Development event which takes place right at home. NSS is a co-founder of the Alliance. Like other congressional visits, those
- [Control of Habitat Carbon Dioxide Level: New in the NSS Space Settlement Journal](https://nss.org/control-of-habitat-carbon-dioxide-level-new-in-the-nss-space-settlement-journal/) - New in the NSS Space Settlement Journal is the article Control of Habitat’s Carbon Dioxide Level by Biomass Burning by Pekka Janhunen of the Finnish Meteorological Institute in Helsinki. Abstract Consider a free-space settlement with a closed ecosystem. Controlling the habitat’s carbon dioxide level is a nontrivial problem because the atmospheric carbon buffer per biosphere
- [Book Review: One Giant Leap](https://nss.org/book-review-one-giant-leap/) - Reviewed by: Robert A. Lee. Title: One Giant Leap: The Impossible Mission That Flew Us to the Moon. Author: Charles Fishman. I have read much about the Apollo program and still learned new and interesting facts in this book.
- [A New Website for NSS Chicago Society for Space Studies](https://nss.org/a-new-website-for-nss-chicago-society-for-space-studies/) - The NSS chapter Chicago Society for Space Studies (CSSS) has just launched their new website with the primary objective of improving the chapter's web presence and enhancing support for their speakers bureau..
- [Cloudbusting: The End of Skylab, 40 Years Later](https://nss.org/cloudbusting-the-end-of-skylab-40-years-later/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. According to a previous blog post by This Space Available, when a proposed reboost mission carried out via Space Shuttle was ruled out as an impossibility, NASA began to prepare for the inevitability that Skylab, in orbit since May 14, 1973, was coming down in mid-1979.
- [NSS Representation at Signing of Two Collaborative Space Agreements in Mexico](https://nss.org/nss-representation-at-signing-of-two-collaborative-space-agreements-in-mexico/) - At the invitation of Tomas Israel Sibaja López, Executive President of the Baja Aerospace Cluster (Cluster), NSS Executive Vice President Alfred Anzaldua (above, front row, light blue shirt) attended two signing ceremonies on June 27 involving agreements of collaboration between the Cluster and space-related entities in Ensenada, California. The first ceremony involved signing by principals
- [NSS Participates in Lunar Robotics Workshop in Monterrey, Mexico](https://nss.org/nss-members-participate-in-robotic-workshop-in-monterrey-mexico/) - At the invitation Professor Aida Nava Wofford of the Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), NSS members David Cheuvront, Rodrigo Romo, and NSS Executive Vice President Alfred Anzaldua gave presentations and answered questions during a lunar robotics workshop in Monterrey, Mexico on June 19 and 20. Rodrigo Romo, a recent NSS member, represented the Pacific International
- [Falcon Heavy Update on SpaceX’s “Triple Trifecta”](https://nss.org/falcon-heavy-update-on-spacexs-triple-trifecta/) - By Dale Skran, Chair of the NSS Executive Committee. Image: First SpaceX recovery of payload fairing. An update on the status of three of SpaceX’s ambitious goals: Bring the Falcon Heavy to operational status, bring the Dragon 2 crew capsule to operational status, and bring the Falcon 9 Block 5 to operational status.
- [Book Review: Chasing the Moon Provides Rich Backdrop to Apollo's Achievements](https://nss.org/book-review-chasing-the-moon-provides-rich-backdrop-to-apollos-achievements/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. The book Chasing The Moon (a companion to the PBS series of the same name, which premieres on Monday, July 8th) tells the story of Apollo against a vast backdrop of originators, politicians, chroniclers, and more obscure figures who shaped the era and the lead-up to the era through their actions and words, a unique approach.
- [Ohio Reveals Treasure Trove of Aerospace-Related Historic Sites](https://nss.org/ohio-reveals-treasure-trove-of-aerospace-related-historic-sites/) - When most people think of spaceflight within the United States in terms of geography, minds tend to wander towards Houston, Texas (because astronauts are there), and Kennedy Space Center in Florida (because astronauts and crewed space vehicles launch from there). To a lesser extent, people associate the West Coast with Caltech and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The first state foremost in people’s minds usually isn’t Ohio.
- [New National Space Society leaders Skran, Anzaldua, Hanlon, and Plaxco working to move the Society to the next level](https://nss.org/new-national-space-society-leaders-skran-anzaldua-hanlon-and-plaxco-working-to-move-the-society-to-the-next-level/) - The National Space Society today announced that Dale Skran has assumed the role of Chair of the Society’s Executive Committee. In this role he will serve as the chief executive of the Society, with overall responsibility for strategy and operations. Taking over for Skran as NSS Executive Vice President and Chair of the NSS Policy
- [Book Review: The Case for Space](https://nss.org/book-review-the-case-for-space/) - Book review: The Case for Space: How the Revolution in Spaceflight Opens Up a Future of Limitless Possibility, by Robert Zubrin. Reviewed by Greg Autry. Those of us deeply embedded in the space community understand that space development is the Rx for a dismal Malthusian future and Zubrin makes our case better than anyone has to date.
- [National Space Society Space Settlement Interview with Voice of America](https://nss.org/national-space-society-space-settlement-interview-with-voice-of-america/) - On the Science Edition of Voice of America Press Conference USA, host Rick Pantaleo discusses the possibilities of life in space with Mark Hopkins and Al Globus of the National Space Society (30 minutes).
- [Space Ambassadors at ISDC 2019](https://nss.org/space-ambassadors-at-isdc-2019/) - Join the NSS Space Ambassadors team for an informative mini-track session at ISDC this year. For three hours on Saturday afternoon, you can learn what Space Ambassadors do, meet new and long-time members, and hear short example presentations.
- [Huntsville Chapter Joint Event](https://nss.org/huntsville-chapter-joint-event/) - The joint meeting of the Society for Technical Communications (STC) and Huntsville Alabama L5 (HAL5) Society is something to communicate about. In October 2018, STC President Julie Blair presented the idea of a joint STC and HAL5 meeting. Freelance Technical Writer Bart Leahy (who has often written for Ad Astra) was the perfect choice for
- [Construction of Second Orbital Starship Underway](https://nss.org/construction-of-second-orbital-starship-underway/) - Opinion By Dale Skran, Chair of the NSS Executive Committee In the martial arts there is something called a "committed strike." That is a blow which cannot be "pulled" or changed in direction by the initiator. The action is complete and will bring either total victory or absolute defeat. Most large companies avoid such an effort,
- [Jeff Bezos’ Inspiring Pathway to Humanity’s Better Future](https://nss.org/jeff-bezos-inspiring-pathway-to-humanitys-better-future/) - The National Space Society (NSS) applauds Jeff Bezos for the hope and inspiration he delivered to the world on Thursday, May 9 when he took the stage in Washington, D.C. to present his company Blue Origin’s plans for improving life on Earth (see his full 51-minute presentation "Going to Space to Benefit Earth" below). Bezos’
- [One Astronaut-Scientist’s Experience at Mid-1960s NASA: Short Interview with Dr. Edward Gibson](https://nss.org/one-astronaut-scientists-experience-at-mid-1960s-nasa-short-interview-with-dr-edward-gibson/) - This Space Available, by Emily Carney. To gain some perspective upon the role of the astronaut-scientist within NASA during the mid-1960s, this author reached out to Dr. Edward Gibson, a member of 1965’s Astronaut Group 4 and Skylab 4 science pilot.
- [NASA Administrator Bridenstine Endorses the NEOCam Mission](https://nss.org/nasa-administrator-bridenstine-endorses-the-neocam-mission/) - The National Space Society (NSS) applauds NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine’s April 29th endorsement of building and operating an orbiting infrared telescope, NEOCam, to detect and track Near Earth Objects (NEOs). NEOs are objects that approach or cross the Earth’s orbit and are best detected outside of the Earth’s atmosphere using the infrared electromagnetic spectrum. His
- [National Space Society to Honor NASA Astronaut Al Worden at Its 2019 International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/national-space-society-to-honor-nasa-astronaut-al-worden-at-its-2019-international-space-development-conference/) - The National Space Society (NSS) has named astronaut Al Worden the 2019 recipient of NSS' Space Pioneer Award for Historic Space Achievement. Worden flew to the Moon on Apollo 15. The prestigious award will be presented to Mr. Worden at the Society's 38th annual International Space Development Conference (ISDC®), to be held in the Washington
- [Huntsville Chapter Hosts Space Mission Patch Tent at Arts Event](https://nss.org/huntsville-chapter-hosts-space-mission-patch-tent-at-arts-event/) - Janet’s Planet and the Huntsville L5 Society (HAL5), a local chapter of the National Space Society, headed the Mission Patch tent at the Panoply Arts event in Huntsville from April 26-28, 2019. NSS Governor Janet Ivey and HAL5’s Yohon Lo led the other volunteers. Panoply attendees were offered the opportunity to design and make their
- [In “Excess”: The Travails of 1967’s Astronaut Class](https://nss.org/in-excess-the-travails-of-1967s-astronaut-class/) - Two books – one released this week, and one released nearly half a century ago – give insight into the gradual whittling-down of NASA’s 1967 class of scientist-astronauts, who were unceremoniously christened the “Excess Eleven” (or “XS-11”). How did a group that produced a famously prolific, hyper-motivated space flier (Dr. Story Musgrave, the only astronaut to fly each Space Shuttle) also lose so many of its astronauts?
- [Successful Blue Origin NS-11 Flight - One of the Last Before Passenger Flights Begin](https://nss.org/successful-blue-origin-ns-11-flight-one-of-the-last-before-passenger-flights-begin/) - By Bob Brodbeck At 8:32 am CST Thursday May 2nd Blue Origin launched its New Shepard suborbital rocket and payload capsule to space on the 11th flight of their test program, a.k.a. NS-11. This was the fifth flight of this particular New Shepard booster and the same for the uncrewed capsule, known as Crew Capsule 2.0,
- [Space News Abounds – With Many Flavors of Space Launch Ambition](https://nss.org/space-news-abounds-with-many-flavors-of-space-launch-ambition/) - Opinion by Robert Bunn All of a sudden, space news is everywhere―spanning a variety of sub-topics. This past month, we saw China put a versatile robotic lander on the far side of the Moon, Space-X launch another set of satellites for Iridium, then cut 10 percent of workforce and suffer a partial landing failure and
- [The Notre Dame Fire and the Space Movement](https://nss.org/the-notre-dame-fire-and-the-space-movement/) - Opinion By Jeffrey Liss The discussion about the hundreds of millions of dollars and euros that have already been pledged to rebuild the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris has ramifications for the space movement. If instead of devoting all those resources to restoring one old building, some ask, what if that money would be
- [National Space Society Endorses the Space Resources Institute Act (H.R. 1029)](https://nss.org/national-space-society-endorses-the-space-resources-institute-act-h-r-1029/) - The National Space Society (NSS) enthusiastically supports the Space Resources Institute Act (H.R. 1029), a bi-partisan bill submitted by Representatives Scott Tipton and Ed Perlmutter. H.R. 1029 directs NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine to submit to Congress “a report on the merits of, and options for, establishing an institute relating to space resources, and for other
- [The Nervous Nellies and Scared Sams of Space](https://nss.org/the-nervous-nellies-of-space/) - Opinion By Dale Skran Three recent incidents have led to a lot of hand-wringing among space advocates. After the fully successful “hat trick” of landing both the side boosters and the center core the Falcon Heavy, the center core of the FH toppled due to heavy seas, with a substantial amount of damage to the
- [Final CRS-1 Resupply Mission to ISS by Cygnus/Antares Shows off New Technology](https://nss.org/final-crs-1-resupply-mission-to-iss-by-cygnus-antares-shows-off-new-technology/) - By Dale Skran, NSS Chair of the Executive Committee On April 17th the final Cargo Resupply Services 1 mission to the ISS soared off the pad at 4:46 EDT from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport on Wallops Island, Virginia. The NG-11 (Northrup Grumman 11) flight will achieve a variety of firsts, including: First demonstration of late cargo
- [Visions of the Early Shuttle Program, 1978](https://nss.org/visions-of-the-early-shuttle-program-1978/) - Revisiting space literature from the late 1970s still turns up many surprises and “alternate histories” of an age yet to come. One case in point revolves around the Space Shuttle mission timeline depicted in 1978’s Observer’s Book of Manned Spaceflight, written by veteran BBC aerospace correspondent Reginald Turnill.
- [National Space Society to Honor Leading Space Entrepreneur Jeffrey Manber at Its 2019 International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/national-space-society-to-honor-leading-space-entrepreneur-jeffrey-manber-at-its-2019-international-space-development-conference/) - The National Space Society (NSS) has named Jeffrey Manber the 2019 recipient of NSS' Space Pioneer Award for Entrepreneurship. Jeffrey Manber is the CEO of NanoRacks and is a leading entrepreneur in the new space arena. Space commerce promises to open the door to space development. The prestigious award will be presented to Mr. Manber
- [National Space Society Supports Yuri’s Night: An Annual Gathering Celebrating Human Spaceflight](https://nss.org/national-space-society-supports-yuris-night-an-annual-gathering-celebrating-human-spaceflight/) - Yuri Gagarin became an international hero when he rocketed into space on April 12, 1961, becoming the first human to orbit the Earth. His pioneering journey opened the era of human spaceflight. Today, this era is poised for a renaissance as NASA, space entrepreneurs and many international space agencies prepare for a renewed age of
- [Gravitat: Proposal for a Standard Design Vessel for Space Settlement](https://nss.org/gravitat-proposal-for-a-standard-design-vessel-for-space-settlement/) - New in the NSS Space Settlement Journal is the article Gravitat: Proposal for a Standard Design Vessel for Space Settlement, by Dr. Pietro Calogero. Abstract In this paper I propose a “gravitat” as a two-pod vessel rotating around a central truss. I argue that a standard vessel design can serve multiple roles for extended crewed missions: as a
- [National Space Society to Honor Dr. Martine Rothblatt at Its 2019 International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/national-space-society-to-honor-dr-martine-rothblatt-at-its-2019-international-space-development-conference/) - Dr. Martine Rothblatt has served as CEO of Geostar Corporation, is creator of WorldSpace and Sirius Satellite Radio, and is founder, Chairwoman and CEO of United Therapeutics. To honor these achievements, the National Space Society (NSS) has named Dr. Rothblatt the 2019 recipient of NSS' Space Pioneer Award for Entrepreneurship. The prestigious award will be
- [International Students to Debate Space Policy and Good Governance at ISDC 2019](https://nss.org/international-students-to-debate-space-policy-and-good-governance-at-isdc-2019/) - The National Space Society is proud to present the second year of student policy debates! The International Space Development Conference (ISDC) 2019 in Arlington, VA will be the site of the spUN (Space Policy and Universalization) Debates. The spUN Debates are an exciting way for students to learn about and debate space policy and good
- [National Space Society to Honor Peter Wilhelm at Its 2019 International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/national-space-society-to-honor-peter-wilhelm-at-its-2019-international-space-development-conference/) - Peter Wilhelm has led over 100 spacecraft and satellite programs for the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) throughout a long and distinguished career. To honor his achievements, the National Space Society (NSS) has named Peter Wilhelm the 2019 recipient of NSS' Space Pioneer Award for Science and Engineering. The prestigious award will be presented to Peter
- [Vice President Pence Announces Humans on the Moon by 2024](https://nss.org/vice-president-pence-announces-humans-mining-on-moon-by-2024/) - The National Space Society supports the administration’s efforts to accelerate the timetable for getting U.S. personnel on the Moon permanently. Chair of the NSS Executive Committee Dale Skran stated, “An accelerated return to the Moon should focus on the goal of mining the resources of the lunar polar regions and not simply putting boots on
- [Karlton Johnson Named Chairman of the National Space Society’s Board of Governors](https://nss.org/karlton-johnson-named-chairman-of-the-national-space-societys-board-of-governors/) - The National Space Society today announced that their Board of Directors has elected Karlton Johnson (Colonel – United States Air Force, Retired) as the Chairman of the Society’s Board of Governors. He will also lead the Governors Council, a project-oriented subset of the Board of Governors formed in 2016. Hugh Downs, the Board's longest-serving Governors'
- [National Space Society to Honor Space Reporter Miles O'Brien at Its 2019 International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/national-space-society-to-honor-space-reporter-miles-obrien-at-its-2019-international-space-development-conference/) - Miles O'Brien has kept space in the forefront for millions of people by reporting for many years with CNN, PBS and his own company. To honor his achievements, the National Space Society (NSS) has named Miles O'Brien the 2019 recipient of NSS' Space Pioneer Award for Mass Media. The prestigious award will be presented to
- [Film: Chesley Bonestell, A Brush with the Future](https://nss.org/film-chesley-bonestell-a-brush-with-the-future/) - Below is a trailer and a list of special showings of the new film Chesley Bonestell: A Brush with the Future, the first-ever documentary about the “Father of Space Art” and the winner of two Best Documentary Awards: Comic-Con (San Diego) and the Boston Science Fiction Film Festival. Space artist Chesley Bonestell (1888-1986) was also an architect that
- [National Space Society to Honor Astronaut Eileen Collins at Its 2019 International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/national-space-society-to-honor-astronaut-eileen-collins-at-its-2019-international-space-development-conference/) - Astronaut Eileen Collins has two major space firsts, the first woman to be a space shuttle pilot and the first to be a space shuttle commander. To honor her achievements, the National Space Society (NSS) has named Eileen Collins the 2019 recipient of NSS' Space Pioneer Award for Historic Space Achievement.
- [You’ve Seen The Apollo 11 Movies; Now, Here Are The Books](https://nss.org/youve-seen-the-apollo-11-movies-now-here-are-the-books/) - The last six months have brought us two major movies about Apollo 11, and some of its figures: First Man (released October 2018), and Apollo 11 (currently playing in theaters). While this 50th anniversary year will bring many related films, documentaries, and books to the fold, here are five that stand out.
- [Geoffrey Notkin Elected President of the National Space Society](https://nss.org/geoffrey-notkin-elected-president-of-the-national-space-society/) - The National Space Society (NSS) is pleased to announce the election of Geoffrey Notkin as NSS President. We interview Geoffrey below. INTRODUCTION Probably best known for starring in Meteorite Men for three seasons on the Science Channel, Geoffrey was born in the U.S. but grew up in England. By the age of seven he was
- [Crew Demo-1 Mission Completes Picture-Perfect Splashdown](https://nss.org/crew-demo-1-mission-completes-picture-perfect-splashdown/) - By George Mancuso After five days in orbit Crew Dragon Demo-1 undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) and completed a picture-perfect landing with splashdown occurring at approximately 08:45 EST (1345 UTC) on March 8, 2019. The landing took place 230 miles off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, in sight of the recovery ships.
- [A Few Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Skylab, Covered in “Searching For Skylab”](https://nss.org/a-few-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-skylab-covered-in-searching-for-skylab/) - The documentary Searching For Skylab, released on Vimeo on March 5th, is a treasure trove of as-yet-unseen archival footage of the much-underrated early 1970s U.S. space station, inter-cut with commentary from its astronauts, workers, major players, and experts. Director Dwight Steven-Boniecki’s film also serves to demolish some commonly held myths about Skylab.
- [DM-1 Update on SpaceX’s “Triple Trifecta”](https://nss.org/dm-1-update-on-spacexs-triple-trifecta/) - By Dale Skran, NSS Executive Vice President With today’s complete success of the Demonstration Mission-1 uncrewed test of the Dragon 2 crew capsule, it seemed appropriate to provide an additional update to the “SpaceX Triple Trifeta” which was last written about in the NSS Blog near the end of 2018 (The SpaceX Triple Trifecta Revisited). That
- [NSS at Tucson Festival of Books](https://nss.org/nss-at-tucson-festival-of-books/) - The NSS Tucson Chapter (the Tucson L5 Space Society) for the sixth year in a row had a booth at the Tucson Festival of Books this past weekend March 2-3. This annual event draws a crowd of some 130,000 people. The highlight of the Tucson Chapter exhibit were two Oculus Rift headsets which provided virtual
- [NSS Congratulates SpaceX and NASA on Docking Dragon 2 Spacecraft to International Space Station](https://nss.org/nss-congratulates-spacex-and-nasa-on-docking-dragon-2-spacecraft-to-international-space-station/) - A historic milestone in commercial space was achieved on March 3 (NSS Press Release Washington DC, March 4, 2019) The National Space Society, America’s leading citizen space advocacy organization, congratulates SpaceX and NASA on successfully docking the Dragon 2 spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) at 5:51 AM EST Sunday, March 3rd. This historic
- [SpaceX Crew Demo-1 Mission](https://nss.org/spacex-crew-demo-1-mission/) - By George Mancuso On March 2, 2019 at 02:49:03 Eastern Time (07:49 UTC) a Dragon 2 spacecraft launched from the Kennedy Space Center atop a Falcon 9 rocket and opened a new era in spaceflight. About 27 hours later the Dragon 2 successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS). The purpose of this mission
- [Review: Everyone Needs to Let "Apollo 11" Take Them to the Moon and Back](https://nss.org/review-everyone-needs-to-let-apollo-11-take-them-to-the-moon-and-back/) - By Emily Carney. The new documentary Apollo 11, directed by Todd Douglas Miller, manages to stun the viewer less than two minutes into the film. The movie opens with footage of a “crawler” vehicle making the slow journey to Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center (KSC). At first, the viewer doesn’t see what the crawler is carrying
- [Inspiring Dragon 2 post-launch press conference summary](https://nss.org/inspiring-dragon-2-post-launch-press-conference-summary/) - This is an 8-minute video that summarizes the first launch of Dragon 2 and the post-launch press conference featuring SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. There is some great stuff here well worth your time to watch. The ending is very inspiring. Video edited by T. J. Cooney. Image above: Artist conception of
- [Profiles in Spaceflight: Greg Autry, NSS Vice President for Space Development](https://nss.org/profiles-in-spaceflight-greg-autry-nss-vice-president-for-space-development/) - By Emily Carney Dr. Greg Autry has this week been appointed to the newly created position of NSS Vice President for Space Development. In this role he will work on publicity and fundraising and have a special focus on representing NSS to industry, to NASA, and to the media. Greg is a politically connected advocate
- [Initial OneWeb LEO datasat launch marks new milestone in space development](https://nss.org/initial-oneweb-leo-datasat-launch-marks-new-milestone-in-space-development/) - By Dale Skran, NSS Executive Vice President The first six satellites of a constellation that could number up 2,000 rocketed to orbit February 27th on a Soyuz launched by Arianespace from French Guiana. OneWeb, founded in 2012, plans a low-cost global internet constellation in a 1,200 kilometer orbit. This is the first of 21 Soyuz
- [Space 2.0: How Private Spaceflight, a Resurgent NASA, and International Partners are Creating a New Space Age](https://nss.org/space-2-0-how-private-spaceflight-a-resurgent-nasa-and-international-partners-are-creating-a-new-space-age/) - The wait is over! In the new book just released today, Space 2.0, space historian and Ad Astra editor Rod Pyle, in collaboration with the National Space Society, provides an inside look at the next few decades of spaceflight and long-term plans for exploration, utilization, and settlement. Space 2.0 is the definitive handbook for the new space age.
- [The Importance of NSS Space Ambassadors](https://nss.org/the-importance-of-nss-space-ambassadors/) - It’s beginning to feel like round two of the space race. The Moon is still the primary objective, but now several nations and private organizations are working toward human exploration and settlement missions. Playing a prominent role in attaining that objective is essential.
- [First U.S. rocket supporting a Moon landing since Apollo 17](https://nss.org/first-u-s-rocket-supporting-a-moon-landing-since-apollo-17/) - Image: Artist concept of the Beresheet lander on the Moon. Credit: SpaceIL. By Dale Skran, NSS Executive Vice President Rather than repeating the facts about this launch, which you can easily find on other sources on the net, I would like to emphasize the “firsts” associated with this launch: Organized by Space Flight Industries, this mission
- [VSS Unity Again Reaches Space – But This Time with Three People on Board](https://nss.org/vss-unity-again-reaches-space-but-this-time-with-three-people-on-board/) - Image: VSS Unity in space with wings feathered, February 22, 2019. Image courtesy of Virgin Galactic. By Bob Brodbeck This morning Friday February 22nd Virgin Galactic’s piloted space plane VSS Unity (a.k.a. SpaceShipTwo) reached the black skies of space for the second time on its fifth supersonic powered test flight, but this time with three
- [Space Solar: Common Ground from Space](https://nss.org/space-solar-common-ground-from-space/) - This excellent 9-minute TED talk on space solar power is presented by Paul Jaffe, PhD, of the Naval Research Laboratory Space Engineering Department. Paul does research in space solar and power beaming. The talk was given in October 2018 and published January 28.
- [Update: Why has the Falcon Heavy had so little impact on NASA?](https://nss.org/update-why-has-the-falcon-heavy-had-so-little-impact-on-nasa/) - OPINION by Dale Skran, NSS Executive Vice President This is an update to a January 21 post that generated some controversy in the comments section. The controversy was about the following statement in the January 21 blog post: “The second reason the Falcon Heavy has not had a great impact thus far is that among
- [Book Review: Defying Limits](https://nss.org/book-review-defying-limits/) - This is the memoir of Dr. Dave Williams, a Canadian astronaut and former Director of Space and Life Sciences at NASA. An overarching message of performing your best, living life in the moment, and overcoming failure and adversity provides inspiration for anyone wishing to become an astronaut.
- [Thinking about EELV Phase II funding and why SpaceX was left out of it](https://nss.org/thinking-about-eelv-phase-ii-funding-and-why-spacex-was-left-out-of-it/) - OPINION by Dale Skran, NSS Executive Vice President On October 10th, 2018, the Air Force announced the funding recipients for National Security Space Launch program, the new name for the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program. Currently the EELV program supports two “commercial” launchers, the Atlas V and the Delta IV. However, the EELV program
- [NSS Welcomes Emily Carney and This Space Available](https://nss.org/nss-welcomes-emily-carney-and-this-space-available/) - Space hipster Emily Carney's This Space Available blog is now a part of the National Space Society blog. Emily started This Space Available on Blogspot in 2010 primarily as a space history blog where Emily shares her personal observations on astronauts and a wide variety of space events. In 2011 Emily came up with the
- [NSS Releases Position Paper: A Space Guard to Enable, Regulate, and Protect National Civil and Commercial Space Activities](https://nss.org/a-space-guard-to-enable-regulate-and-protect-national-civil-and-commercial-space-activities/) - NSS has released a new position paper entitled "A Space Guard to Enable, Regulate, and Protect National Civil and Commercial Space Activities." The abstract is below. Please note that a Space Guard is not a Space Force! Illustration above: An artist's impression of a crewed U.S. Space Guard Cutter. While this is unlikely anytime in
- [Blue Origin Aces NS-10 Test Flight to Space](https://nss.org/blue-origin-aces-ns-10-test-flight-to-space/) - Image: New Shepard flight NS-10 on the launch pad the morning of January 23rd, 2019. Courtesy Blue Origin. By Bob Brodbeck Blue Origin successfully launched the New Shepard suborbital rocket and uncrewed capsule to space today Wednesday January 23rd, and re-landed both safely and successfully at their West Texas facility. This was the tenth flight in
- [NSS Releases Position Paper on Outer Space Private Investment Corporation (OSPIC)](https://nss.org/nss-releases-position-paper-on-outer-space-private-investment-corporation-ospic/) - The National Space Society has published a position paper on establishing an Outer Space Private Investment Corporation. The objective for this paper is to inform key leaders in government, the space industry and the finance community as to the potential benefits of a new federally-chartered agency focused on supporting the financing of important new space
- [Why has the Falcon Heavy had so little impact on NASA?](https://nss.org/why-has-the-falcon-heavy-had-so-little-impact-on-nasa/) - NOTE: An update of this post can be found here. OPINION by Dale Skran, NSS Executive Vice President On February 6, 2018 the first Falcon Heavy roared off the launch pad to a successful first flight. Elon Musk’s Red Tesla roadster soared in the direction of Mars to tune of “Rocket Man.” The future of
- [March Storm 2019 Washington DC Congressional Visits](https://nss.org/march-storm-2019-washington-dc-congressional-visits/) - The Alliance for Space Development (ASD), the National Space Society (NSS) and the Space Frontier Foundation (SFF), are holding the annual March Storm Washington DC Blitz March 10-14, 2019. Sunday March 10 will be an all-day training event, followed by up to four days of Congressional visits. Blitzers are asked to commit to a minimum
- [First New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby Images Released](https://nss.org/first-new-horizons-ultima-thule-flyby-images-released/) - The new year opened with another first for the U.S. space program - the successful flyby by New Horizons of the Kuiper Belt Object (KBO) Ultima Thule. At the time of the flyby, New Horizons was some 6.5 billion kilometers from the Sun and 6.6 billion kilometers from Earth, making it the most distant planetary
- [NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Explores Primitive Solar System Asteroid](https://nss.org/nasas-osiris-rex-explores-primitive-solar-system-asteroid/) - By Trevor J. Mills OSIRIS-REx has just entered orbit around asteroid Bennu on New Year's Eve, 2018. The Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft is an asteroid sample return mission, similar to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Hayabusa2. OSIRIS-REx’s name defines both its mission and its capabilities. ‘Origins’ - the return and
- [ISDC 2019 Program Submission Challenge](https://nss.org/isdc-2019-program-submission-challenge/) - Shortly before Christmas I received an email from Madhu Thangavelu, chair of the Moon Development and Settlement programming track for the 2019 International Space Development Conference (ISDC). The email was a call for the submission of abstracts (presentation proposals) for the Moon Development and Settlement track. Coincidentally the theme for the 2019 ISDC is Back
- ["Starship" - Not this August - or this Christmas - but Soon](https://nss.org/starship-not-this-august-or-this-christmas-but-soon/) - Image: Starship Alpha construction at Boca Chica, December 23, 2018 (courtesy SpaceX). By Dale Skran NSS Executive Vice President Copyright 2018 I remember movies like When Worlds Collide. There was always, at least in my gauzy memory, a scene of the mighty rocket being built. A long hull stretched into the darkness, swarmed by scaffolding and
- [NSS Press Release on Virgin Galactic Reaching Space](https://nss.org/nss-press-release-on-virgin-galactic-reaching-space/) - National Space Society congratulates Virgin Galactic on achieving a historic milestone in space tourism Virgin Galactic achieved a historic milestone in space development as the start up of space tourism takes another step forward. Thursday morning, December 13th, the fourth powered test flight of the reusable Virgin Space Ship (VSS) Unity was launched and it
- [Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity Reaches Space!](https://nss.org/virgin-galactics-vss-unity-reaches-space/) - Image: View from Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity December 13th, 2018 (courtesy of Virgin Galactic). By Bob Brodbeck A historic milestone in space development, and especially for the start up of space tourism, was achieved this morning Thursday December 13th by Virgin Galactic when their reusable space ship VSS (Virgin Space Ship) Unity (a.k.a. SpaceShipTwo) reached
- [Dragon 2 and CST-100 Starliner Spacecraft Compared](https://nss.org/dragon-2-and-cst-100-starliner-spacecraft-compared/) - By George Mancuso On September 16, 2014, NASA awarded Boeing and SpaceX contracts to provide crewed launch services to the International Space Station (ISS). For the same contract requirement, Boeing could receive up to $ 4.2 B, while SpaceX could receive up to $ 2.6 B. As Boeing and SpaceX are approaching initial test flights
- [Space Farm Electrical Requirements: New in the NSS Space Settlement Journal](https://nss.org/space-farm-electrical-requirements-new-in-the-nss-space-settlement-journal/) - New in the NSS Space Settlement Journal is the article Electrical Requirements for a Spectrum of Multi-Stage Space Farms by Bryce L. Meyer. Abstract Future long-term space missions and settlements will be energy intensive and will need both biological and mechanical means to recycle carbon dioxide, water, and wastes to oxygen, clean water, and a variety
- [The SpaceX Triple Trifecta Revisited](https://nss.org/the-spacex-triple-trifecta-revisited/) - Third Flight of the Same Falcon 9 Block 5 First Stage Makes History By Dale Skran NSS Executive Vice President In an earlier blog post (https://nss.org/the-spacex-triple-trifecta/) I described SpaceX’s three ambitious goals for 2018: Bring the Falcon Heavy (FH) to operational status Bring the Dragon 2 crew capsule to operational status Bring the Falcon 9
- [Book Review: The Astronaut Maker](https://nss.org/book-review-the-astronaut-maker/) - STS-5 crew walkout, November 11, 1982. Front, from left: PLT Robert Overmyer and CDR Vance Brand. Back, from left: MS Bill Lenoir, George Abbey, and MS Joe Allen, laughing (astronaut John Young is behind Abbey). Note the sign in Lenoir's hand. Photo credit: Spacefacts.de In the spaceflight history canon, there are biographies and autobiographies that
- [NSS Space Ambassadors and The Future of Human Space Exploration Presentation](https://nss.org/nss-space-ambassadors-and-the-future-of-human-space-exploration-presentation/) - Earlier this year I became a NSS Space Ambassador. My first presentation as an ambassador was The Future of Human Space Exploration which I delivered at the Windycon Science Fiction Convention.
- [NSS Giving Tuesday November 27](https://nss.org/nss-giving-tuesday-november-27/) - The National Space Society needs your support to further its mission to promote social, economic, technological, and political change in order to expand civilization beyond Earth, to settle space and to use the resulting resources to build a hopeful and prosperous future for humanity. Here's how you can join our #GivingTuesday movement: Donate to NSS,
- [Book Review: Catching Stardust](https://nss.org/book-review-catching-stardust/) - The best account we have so far of pioneering missions to sample comets and asteroids: The NASA Stardust mission to sample a comet, the Japanese Hayabusa asteroid sample return mission, and the ESA Rosetta probe to land on a comet. The author is a geochemist who was involved in all three missions.
- [Space Ambassadors and World Space Week](https://nss.org/space-ambassadors-and-world-space-week/) - Every year, October 4-10 is designated World Space Week by the United Nations. It’s a natural opportunity for space enthusiasts, particularly NSS Space Ambassadors, to engage in activities that attract public interest. This year, Certified Space Ambassador Avinash Shirode did an exemplary job of that in his Nashik, India, community.
- [Reach for the Stars National Rocket Competition](https://nss.org/reach-for-the-stars-national-rocket-competition/) - The Reach for the Stars National Rocket Competition, which is affiliated with the National Space Society and Enterprise in Space Educational program, was on display at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation Event "Generation STEM: Discovering Aerospace through Experience." The event was held in conjunction with AIAA’s 2018 Space Forum and Regional
- [NSS' Ken Ruffin helps celebrate NASA's 60th Anniversary on Dallas television](https://nss.org/nss-ken-ruffin-helps-celebrate-nasas-60th-anniversary-on-dallas-television/) - Ken Ruffin, Vice President of the NSS of North Texas Chapter and member of the NSS Board of Advisors, appeared on Dallas ABC TV Channel 8 on the October 1, 2018 60th anniversary of the founding of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). In mid-September Ken contacted a meteorologist/space enthusiast acquaintance at WFAA-TV Channel 8 in
- [Book Review: A Pioneer’s Guide to Living on the Moon](https://nss.org/book-review-a-pioneers-guide-to-living-on-the-moon/) - This book describes a grand vision—a string of largely self-sufficient settlements spread across the northern face of the Moon, interconnected via a network of roads and power cables, thus creating a thriving lunar civilization. It is based on Peter Kokh’s 31-year history of writings in the Moon Miners’ Manifesto newsletter.
- [The Space Commerce Conference and Exposition, November 27-28, Houston](https://nss.org/the-space-commerce-conference-and-exposition-november-27-28-houston/) - NSS has arranged for special discount registrations for SpaceCom – The Space Commerce Conference and Exposition – which is the nation’s premier showcase of space technologies and the new business opportunities they create. With more than 250 NASA executives and 100+ companies present, SpaceCom brings like-minded executives together to learn how to use space technology
- [Space Settlement Summit 2018 Will Explore Pivotal Challenges to Reaping the Benefits of Space for Everyone on Earth](https://nss.org/space-settlement-summit-2018-will-explore-pivotal-challenges-to-reaping-the-benefits-of-space-for-everyone-on-earth/) - Some of the finest minds from NASA, private industry and academia will come together at the University of Southern California on November 2-3, 2018 to address critical issues and opportunities in the settlement and utilization of space in the National Space Society’s third Space Settlement Summit, an invitation-only event aimed at leaders in the field.
- [Astronaut as Hero and Anti-Hero: More Observations About First Man](https://nss.org/astronaut-as-hero-and-anti-hero-more-observations-about-first-man/) - Over a week has passed since First Man was released in the United States, and it continues to be the Number #1 topic of discussion among spaceflight enthusiasts. While the movie generally has been well-received by many, some viewers – particularly some male viewers – have taken offense at the understated, sometimes melancholy portrayal of
- [First Man Gives Insight Into Armstrong's Exquisite Grief](https://nss.org/first-man-gives-insight-into-armstrongs-exquisite-grief/) - NASA photo, March 16, 1966: "Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, command pilot of the Gemini-8 spaceflight, sits in the Launch Complex 16 trailer during suiting up operations for the Gemini-8 mission. Suit technician Jim Garrepy assists." "No one ever told me that grief felt so much like fear." – C. S. Lewis Released this past
- [Watch Nashik India NSS Chapter’s Space Week Events Streamed Live October 4-10](https://nss.org/watch-nashik-india-nss-chapters-space-week-events-streamed-live-october-4-10/) - By Claire McMurray, NSS Chapters Reporter (Corrected from earlier post) The Nashik, India National Space Society chapter, only two years old, has organized an entire week of events on the Space Week theme “Space Unites the World” in association with a 104-year-old educational institute, Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj, Nashik. The sessions will provide an opportunity
- [Blue Origin's Blue Moon Lunar Lander](https://nss.org/blue-origins-blue-moon-lunar-lander/) - Blue Origin in the conceptual design phase of a large lunar lander (called Blue Moon) capable of bringing several metric tons of cargo to the Moon, providing reusable access to the lunar surface and its resources. Blue Origin states: "Moving heavy industry from Earth into space is at the core of Blue Origin’s mission. The
- [Middle school students debate the future of our world within the universe at ISDC](https://nss.org/middle-school-students-debate-the-future-of-our-world-within-the-universe-at-isdc/) - By Zach Reizes Introductory note from NSS President Alice M. Hoffman, PE: NSS is seeking sponsors and judges for the debates described below at ISDC 2019 on June 6-9 in Washington DC. Check out the video our volunteers produced below, and contact me at alice.hoffman@nss.org if you'd like to learn about sponsorship opportunities or judging.
- [Ye Olde Space Book Corner: What Neil Armstrong Definitely Wasn't Doing Before Becoming "First Man"](https://nss.org/ye-olde-space-book-corner-what-neil-armstrong-definitely-wasnt-doing-before-becoming-first-man/) - Neil Armstrong somehow finds some time to practice landing on the Moon while he simultaneously spends 4,000 hours in the X-15. Real caption from NASA: "Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, Apollo 11 commander, participates in simulation training in preparation for the scheduled lunar landing mission. He is in the Apollo Lunar Module Mission Simulator in the
- [Optimal Size for Space Settlements: New in the NSS Space Settlement Journal](https://nss.org/optimal-size-for-space-settlements-new-in-the-nss-space-settlement-journal/) - New in the NSS Space Settlement Journal are two articles that deal at least in part with the optimal size for space settlements. The 5-Kilometer "Sweet Spot" The first paper by Pekka Janhunen of the Finnish Meteorological Institute deals primarily with illumination in a rotating space settlement, but mentions a significant factor in optimal sizing
- [NSS Chapter News Roundup](https://nss.org/nss-chapter-news-roundup/) - By Claire McMurray, NSS Chapters Reporter NSS Japan Chapter President Speaks to 3000 Students Contrary to our name, NSS is a very international organization. Taichi Yamazaki, President of the NSS Japan Chapter and CEO and Commercial Astronaut of ASTRAX, Inc., spoke to the entire student body of 3000 at Urawa Gakuin High School (pictured above) on
- [Book Review: Piercing the Horizon: The Story of Visionary NASA Chief Tom Paine](https://nss.org/book-review-piercing-the-horizon-the-story-of-visionary-nasa-chief-tom-paine/) - Thomas Paine was both a visionary and a technocrat. America was fortunate to have him as leader of NASA to manage its team of 400,000 workers for the home stretch of the Moon Race. He never stopped dreaming, and he never stopped preaching the dream.
- [Third Time’s the Charm: ZBLAN Manufacturing on the ISS](https://nss.org/third-times-the-charm-zblan-manufacturing-on-the-iss/) - Image: JAXA astronaut Norishige Kanai with the Made in Space ZBLAN machine, courtesy NASA. By Dale Skran According to sources inside Made in Space, the company is getting ready for the third flight of their ZBLAN fiber optic cable manufacturing machine. The first flight to the ISS established the proper settings for manufacturing ZBLAN fiber optical
- [Hayabusa 2 Exploring Solar System Resources](https://nss.org/hayabusa-2-exploring-solar-system-resources/) - Illustration by Akihiro Ikeshita (C) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) By Trevor Mills What is Hayabusa2? Asteroid Explorer Hayabusa2 (“Peregrine Falcon” in Japanese) is a Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) spacecraft which is scheduled to return a sample of asteroid Ryugu to Earth in 2020. Hayabusa2 is a successor to Hayabusa, which returned a sample
- [2018 International Space Development Conference Publicity Roundup](https://nss.org/2018-international-space-development-conference-publicity-roundup/) - Here is a roundup of publicity from the National Space Society's 2018 International Space Development Conference BEZOS https://www.geekwire.com/2018/jeff-bezos-isdc-space-vision/ Jeff Bezos: ‘We will have to leave this planet … and it’s going to make this planet better’ Notes from Jeff Bezos speaking at ISDC 2018 : BlueOrigin - Reddit Amazon will be saving The Expanse
- [St. Louis Chapter Bright Ideas Expo](https://nss.org/st-louis-chapter-bright-ideas-expo/) - By Judy Tippett On August 11th our St. Louis Space Frontier NSS Chapter participated in sharing our bright ideas at the St. Louis Science Center. Along with a table in the hall covered with information about our upcoming events and a Moon globe, we had a room of our own that really attracted a crowd:
- [Reusable Rocket to Carry Student and Medical Research Payloads into Space](https://nss.org/reusable-rocket-to-carry-student-and-medical-research-payloads-into-space/) - Researching science in space has long been a costly endeavor. A rocket launching from New Mexico's Spaceport America this Saturday may help change that when an EXOS Aerospace SARGE test flight heads into space carrying student and other research experiments. Tune in to the launch live stream here at the EXOS YouTube channel. It will
- [The Great Rocket Race](https://nss.org/the-great-rocket-race/) - The 11-minute video below by an outfit called Startup Division depicts the formidable competition that Space-X is and will be facing for lowered launch costs. Worth a watch. The race is heating up!
- [Businessweek: The New Space Age](https://nss.org/businessweek-the-new-space-age/) - A Magazine Review by Dale L Skran, NSS Executive Vice President The July 30, 2018 issue of Business Week is a special issue devote entirely to space. For the most part the articles are serious and interesting, with one glaring exception. NSS and its International Space Development Conference (ISDC) are mentioned twice in the article
- [Inspire Future Professionals--Become a Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/inspire-future-professionals-become-a-space-ambassador/) - Where are the college graduates that space companies need to hire? Recent reports indicate they are in short supply or are unaware of aerospace industry opportunities. You can help increase the supply of future employees by becoming a Space Ambassador. By Loretta Hall Space companies are scrambling to fill their employment needs, according to recent
- [NASA's 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge](https://nss.org/nasas-3d-printed-habitat-challenge/) - NASA and partner Bradley University of Peoria, Illinois are holding a $2.5 million competition to build a 3-D printed habitat for deep space exploration, including the agency’s journey to Mars. The multi-phase challenge is designed to advance the construction technology needed to create sustainable housing solutions for Earth and beyond. Last month Level 1 of
- [National Space Society Endorses NASA Administrator Bridenstine's Reusable Path to the Moon](https://nss.org/national-space-society-endorses-nasa-administrator-bridenstines-reusable-path-to-the-moon/) - The National Space Society, America's leading citizen space advocacy organization, calls attention to the fact that under its new administrator, James Bridenstine, NASA has the potential to make a major step forward in space. Moving beyond a limited usage of reusable rockets to supply cargo to the International Space Station, Bridenstine is calling for basing
- [Virgin Galactic VSS Unity Third Powered Test Flight](https://nss.org/virgin-galactic-vss-unity-third-powered-test-flight/) - Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity third powered flight on July 26th 2018. Image courtesy of Virgin Galactic. By Bob Brodbeck Less than two months after the previous test, Virgin Galactic on Thursday afternoon (July 26) launched its reusable Virgin spaceship (VSS) Unity to a new altitude record for the vehicle on its third successfully powered supersonic
- [Why Orion, Dragon 2, and Starliner are the Past – and Big Falcon Spaceship (BFS) is the Future – of Human Spaceflight](https://nss.org/why-orion-dragon-2-and-starliner-are-the-past-and-big-falcon-spaceship-bfs-is-the-future-of-human-spaceflight/) - Artist's concept of the Big Falcon Spaceship (BFS) docked with the International Space Station. Image credit: SpaceX. OPINION by Dale Skran, NSS Executive Vice President Copyright 2018 A lot of space advocates (myself included!) are looking forward to the first test flights of the SpaceX Dragon 2 and Boeing Starliner, the linchpins of NASAs Commercial
- [Summer is coming to an end, so it's time to sign up for this year's August Home District Blitz/Fall Fury!](https://nss.org/summer-is-coming-to-an-end-so-its-time-to-sign-up-for-this-years-august-home-district-blitz-fall-fury/) - By Dale Skran, Chair, NSS Policy Committee If you don’t already know, August Blitz/Fall Fury is an Alliance for Space Development/National Space Society/Space Frontier Foundation sponsored event which takes place in your home state. Like other congressional visits, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with your Represetative/Senators and their staff. Meetings will be scheduled around
- [New Shepard Mission 9 Success!](https://nss.org/new-shepard-mission-9-success/) - Image: New Shepard payload customers at the landing site after the previous Mission 8. Image courtesy Blue Origin. By Bob Brodbeck An important milestone in the competitive run-up to the start of space tourism was accomplished this morning by Blue Origin at their West Texas launch site. Mission Nine—the successful ninth flight in the series
- [March Storm a Success; August Blitz/Fall Fury Home District Congressional Visits Coming Up](https://nss.org/march-storm-a-success-august-blitz-fall-fury-home-district-congressional-visits-coming-up/) - Image: March Storm 2018 training session August Blitz/Fall Fury 2018 Home District Congressional Visits Coming Up You are cordially invited to join the 2018 Annual Alliance for Space Development/National Space Society/Space Frontier Society August Blitz/Fall Fury Home District congressional action event. This event supports the 2018 Alliance for Space Development (ASD) annual campaign. Briefing materials
- [Books from Dr. Scott Maclaren's estate available for purchase](https://nss.org/books-from-dr-scott-maclarens-estate-available-for-purchase/) - By Alice M. Hoffman, NSS President Thank you to Dr. Tanya Sienko (photo below) for organizing Scott's donation and to all the NSS members who stopped by our display at ISDC in Los Angeles and took home a lovely book or piece of art for their own collection and to support a good cause! All of
- [Book Review: The Future of Humanity](https://nss.org/book-review-the-future-of-humanity/) - The Future of Humanity, by Michio Kaku. Reviewed by Peter Spasov. A popular theoretical physicist envisions a grand golden age of space development and our ultimate destiny among the stars and even beyond. An entertaining and speculative read to promote the why and how of our journey to the future.
- [NSS Chapter Presents LUROVA at NASA in the Park](https://nss.org/nss-chapter-presents-lurova-at-nasa-in-the-park/) - LUROVA™, the LUnar ROVing Adventures educational simulation game, was provided by the HAL5 NSS Chapter for about 120 kids and adults at the 2018 “NASA in the Park” event in Huntsville, AL on June 16. The event had over 9,000 visitors eager to learn about NASA’s past, present and future as Marshall Space Flight Center celebrated the agency’s
- [NSS HAL5 Chapter hosts Power Grid Defense Conference August 9-12](https://nss.org/nss-hal5-chapter-hosts-power-grid-defense-conference-august-9-12/) - The Huntsville Alabama L5 Society (HAL5) is hosting the 2018 Power Grid Defense Conference August 9-12 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Huntsville, Alabama. Greg Allison, Founder of the HAL5 Chapter and a former Executive Vice President of NSS, is also Chairman of the Alabama Power Grid Defense Committee and has this to say about how the subjects
- [Surviving Mars (PC Game Review)](https://nss.org/surviving-mars-pc-game-review/) - Have you ever wished to build a Martian settlement from scratch and attempt to make it self-sufficient? That’s what the game “Surviving Mars” provides. You begin by selecting which materials to send initially and where to land the supply ship after using probes to investigate potential spots. Once the ship lands, you instruct your automated
- [Behind the Scenes of the ISDC](https://nss.org/behind-the-scenes-of-the-isdc/) - By Dave Dressler, NSS Conference Committee Chair Photos by Keith Zacharski, National Space Society Many amazing things happened at ISDC this year and they were by no means simply fortunate accidents. Number one on this year's hit list was our opportunity to spend time with one of the greatest leaders in the space industry, Jeff
- [ISDC 2018 in the News: Jeff Bezos](https://nss.org/isdc-2018-in-the-news-jeff-bezos/) - Image: Jeff Bezos and Alan Boyle at ISDC 2018. Credit: Keith Zacharski, National Space Society Jeff Bezos attended our 2018 International Space Development Conference to accept the Gerard K. O'Neill Memorial Award for space settlement promotion. Gerard's widow Tasha presented the award. He also met with attendees, gave a sit-down talk with journalist Alan Boyle,
- [NSS Chapter Activities at ISDC](https://nss.org/nss-chapter-activities-at-isdc/) - By Claire McMurray Photos by Keith Zacharski, National Space Society The ISDC 2018 conference kicked off with a Felicitation Ceremony performed by Avinash Shirode, President of the NSS-Nashik India Chapter. Pictured above are Felicitation Ceremony “investitures” for Mark Hopkins (Chairman of the NSS Executive Committee), Bruce Pittman (NSS Senior Operating Officer), and John Mankins (NSS
- [Blog writers wanted for "2018 Milestones in Space Development"](https://nss.org/blog-writers-wanted-for-2018-milestones-in-space-development/) - The NSS Policy Committee has endorsed a new initiative defining a set of: 2018 Milestones to Space Development (PDF slide set) Volunteers are solicited to write up NSS Blog posts on the milestones remaining for 2018. The purpose of this project is to: 1 - Call attention to the rapid progress in space development 2 -
- [Movie Review: 'Salyut 7' Is Sort of A Mess. You Should Still See It](https://nss.org/movie-review-salyut-7-is-sort-of-a-mess-you-should-still-see-it/) - "Viktor, did you know I did all of the vocal tracks for Thriller? Well, I did. That guy Michael Jackson is partying it up back on Earth, and here I am, my ass is stuck on this damn frozen space station." Screenshot from Salyut 7 movie. Salyut 7 bears the name of the Soviet-era, pre-Mir
- [SpaceX Founding Employee Tom Mueller to Speak at International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/spacex-founding-employee-tom-mueller-to-speak-at-international-space-development-conference/) - Tom Mueller, a founding SpaceX employee, and designer of the Merlin and Raptor engines, is one of the world's foremost spacecraft propulsion experts. Mueller will be providing the Thursday, May 24th Plenary Address at the ISDC in Los Angeles, CA. If you attend, you have a chance to hear the latest information on SpaceX's Mars
- [Science Fiction Stars Are Coming to ISDC® 2018!](https://nss.org/science-fiction-stars-are-coming-to-isdc-2018/) - Image: Cas Anvar of "The Expanse" (left) and Sci-Fi author David Brin It's Not Too Late to Experience the Future in L.A. May 24-27, Sheraton Gateway Hotel LAX The world's greatest scientists, engineers, astronauts, and space entrepreneurs admit that science fiction inspired their career choices and fired their determination to see humans travel beyond
- [2018 Milestones in Space Development: May 11, 2018 Launch of the Block 5 Falcon 9](https://nss.org/2018-milestones-in-space-development-may-11-2018-launch-of-the-block-5-falcon-9/) - By Dale Skran, NSS Executive Vice President For Banglasdesh, today marked the launch of the first Bangladeshi satellite, a significant milestone for the poverty-stricken nation. For those interested in space development and settlement, this launch was important for another reason—it was the first flight of the Falcon 9 Block 5. Although there have been many
- [Exciting student debate at ISDC 2018 on how to govern space and our world within it!](https://nss.org/exciting-student-debate-at-isdc-2018-on-how-to-govern-space-and-our-world-within-it/) - The May 24-27 2018 International Space Development Conference (ISDC) in Los Angeles is excited to announce a new additional way for students to participate and learn about space governance and utilization. We are offering an opportunity for you to show how much you know about space through the form of an informal debate tournament. The
- [Shrimp, Soybeans, and Tomatoes Top the Menu in Cities in Space](https://nss.org/shrimp-soybeans-and-tomatoes-top-the-menu-in-cities-in-space/) - Image: Scientists envision giant structures in space that could house acres of farms and cities. Courtesy Bryan Versteeg, spacehabs.com. "What does a dinner menu look like in space?" asks Bryce Meyer, Founder and CEO of Cyan React LLC. "How about beer and burritos? Bloody Marys and fish tacos? Pho? Bread? Donuts? Fried Shrimp? Horchata? Yes, given
- [March Storm Washington Blitz – Part 2](https://nss.org/march-storm-washington-blitz-part-2/) - By Dale Skran, Chair, NSS Policy Committee NSS is one of the sponsors of March Storm, a Washington DC Blitz event supporting a citizens; space agenda. The “talking points” slides for the March 2018 event can be found here: space.nss.org/wp-content/uploads/March-Storm-2018-Talking-Points.pdf. Over the next few weeks we’ll be posting videos of the training session held March 11,
- [March Storm Washington Blitz - Part 1](https://nss.org/march-storm-washington-blitz-part-1/) - By Dale Skran, Chair, NSS Policy Committee NSS is one of the sponsors of March Storm, a Washington DC Blitz event supporting a citizens; space agenda. The "talking points" slides for the March 2018 event can be found here: space.nss.org/wp-content/uploads/March-Storm-2018-Talking-Points.pdf. Over the next few weeks we'll be posting videos of the training session held March
- [New NSS Chapter Assembly Chair Continues Revitalization Drive at ISDC](https://nss.org/new-nss-chapter-assembly-chair-continues-revitalization-drive/) - By Joseph Bland, Chair of the NSS Chapter Assembly Joseph Bland, long-time President of the Sacramento L5 Society, one of the earliest of the original L5 Society chapters, has been elected Chair of the NSS Chapter Assembly. He is focused primarily on continuing the Chapter Assembly revitalization drive begun a few years back. To that
- [Texas Blitz 2017 Report](https://nss.org/texas-blitz-2017-report/) - Photo: 2018 Texas Blitz team meeting (L to R): John Cook, Congressman Randy Weber, Eric Bowen, David Cheuvront. By Randy Gigante, Texas Blitz Coordinator The Alliance for Space Development was very successful in targeting key Texas Representatives in 2017 as a follow-up to March Storm 2017 and a precursor to March Storm 2018. Members of the
- [Only Two Weeks Left for Chapter Member ISDC Registration Rebates: Act by May 17](https://nss.org/only-two-weeks-left-for-chapter-member-isdc-registration-rebates-act-by-may-17/) - Act by May 17 for 25% Rebate on ISDC®2018 Registration (even if not an NSS Member) By Claire McMurray, Chapters Reporter Want to Help your Chapter? See Offer No. 1 Below Offer #1: For Chapter Members who aren’t current or recent NSS members but want to join NSS: Save money on your ISDC® registration AND
- [National Space Society Applauds NASA's Support for Commercial Low Earth Orbit Space Stations](https://nss.org/national-space-society-applauds-nasas-support-for-commercial-low-earth-orbit-space-stations/) - Image: Axiom Station 1 Commercial Space Station Design. Credit: Axiom Space. On March 30th, 2018, NASA delivered to Congress the "International Space Station Transition Report" taking the first step toward a gapless transition from the government owned and operated International Space Station (ISS) to commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) space stations. This report was issued
- [Welcome to the New Redesigned Mobile-Friendly NSS Website](https://nss.org/welcome-to-the-new-redesigned-mobile-friendly-nss-website/) - By Alice M. Hoffman, PE I'd like to welcome you to our new website, with the informative content you've come to expect from NSS, but now available anywhere you roam with your smartphone! Whether you want to find out how to get involved in great space activities and projects, how students can participate in free, fun
- [NSS Executive Vice President Dale Skran Interviewed](https://nss.org/nss-executive-vice-president-dale-skran-interviewed/) - Dale Skran, NSS Executive Vice President, was interviewed on April 24, 2018 on the topic of Representative Bridenstine's confirmation as NASA Administrator. He appears near the end of this short video segment. The NSS Press Release on Bridenstine's confirmation can be found here.
- [Book Review: Willy Ley](https://nss.org/book-review-willy-ley/) - Willey Ley: Prophet of the Space Age by Jared S. Buss, reviewed by Clifford R. McMurray. This is the first biography of Willy Ley, the popular science writer who did more than anyone else to explain the science and technology of the dawning Space Age to the American public, and who died of a heart attack less than a month before Neil Armstrong put the first bootprint on the Moon.
- [National Space Society Congratulates Representative Jim Bridenstine on his Approval as NASA Administrator](https://nss.org/national-space-society-congratulates-representative-jim-bridenstine-on-his-approval-as-nasa-administrator/) - The National Space Society (NSS) congratulates Representative Jim Bridenstine (R-OK-1) on his confirmation by the Senate to be the next NASA Administrator. “NSS looks forward to working with Administrator Bridenstine to further the development and settlement of space,” said Dale Skran, the current NSS Executive Vice President and Chair of the NSS Policy Committee. “This
- [Looking Forward to a Wonderful International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/looking-forward-to-a-wonderful-international-space-development-conference/) - By Alice M. Hoffman, PE I hope you’ll be able to join me in Los Angeles May 24-27 to experience what promises to be, through months of work by dozens of dedicated NSS volunteers, one of the best ISDCs of all time! Thomas Mueller of SpaceX “blasts off” the conference at Thursday morning’s plenary. As the Propulsion
- [Tour of the Moon in 4K](https://nss.org/tour-of-the-moon-in-4k/) - Check out this great new 5-minute video in 4K showing lunar highlights thanks to data provided by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft. As attention is being turned back to the Moon, this video is a great reminder of how much remains to be understood. This video is public domain and along with other supporting visualizations can
- [National Space Society Honors JPL’s Voyager Team: “Humans have never before reached so far”](https://nss.org/national-space-society-honors-jpls-voyager-team-humans-have-never-before-reached-so-far/) - For 40 years, two small spacecraft launched in 1977 have sped past the planets in our solar system and beyond, carrying humanity’s messages etched on gold disks. Their journey into the depths of interstellar space will continue indefinitely. To honor this unprecedented achievement, the National Space Society (NSS) has announced that the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- [The SpaceX Triple Trifecta](https://nss.org/the-spacex-triple-trifecta/) - Image: SpaceX Trifecta: Falcon Heavy, Falcon 9 Block 5, Dragon 2 By Dale Skran, NSS Executive Vice President Copyright 2018 SpaceX has three major goals for 2018: Bring the Falcon Heavy to operational status Bring the Block 5 Falcon 9 to operational status Bring the Dragon 2 crewed capsule to operational status If all three of
- [The National Space Society Honors Jeff Bezos with the Gerard K. O'Neill Memorial Award](https://nss.org/jeff-bezos-to-attend-national-space-society-conference-to-receive-award/) - The National Space Society has named Jeff Bezos its 2018 recipient of the prestigious Gerard K. O'Neill Memorial Award for Space Settlement Advocacy to be awarded at the Society’s yearly conference in May 2018. "Jeff Bezos has articulated exactly what our thousands of supporters work toward at the National Space Society," said Mark Hopkins, Chairman
- [Adios (But Not For Long): This Space Available Goes On Hiatus](https://nss.org/adios-but-not-for-long-this-space-available-goes-on-hiatus/) - NASA photo, March 13, 1969: "The Apollo 9 crewmen arrive aboard the USS Guadalcanal as they step from a helicopter to receive a red-carpet welcome. Two of the crewmen salute the crowd of newsmen, Navy and NASA personnel gathered to greet them. Left to right, are astronauts Russell L. Schweickart, David R. Scott, and James
- [Falcon Heavy Highlights (2-minute video)](https://nss.org/falcon-heavy-highlights-2-minute-video/) - Go to NSS Blog post for 2-minute video of Falcon Heavy highlights.
- [Ye Olde Space Book Corner: The World Book Year Book, 1967](https://nss.org/ye-olde-space-book-corner-the-world-book-year-book-1967/) - 1962 NASA photo: "Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. looks into a Celestial Training Device (globe) during training in the Aeromedical Laboratory at Cape Canaveral, Florida." Some of Glenn's comments in a 1967 World Book Year Book piece would prove to be prophetic. John Glenn’s 1966 Rundown The tag line for John Glenn’s piece in the
- [National Space Society to Present Space Pioneer Award to SETI Astronomer Frank Drake](https://nss.org/national-space-society-to-present-space-pioneer-award-to-seti-astronomer-frank-drake/) - Dr. Frank Drake is the winner of the National Space Society's 2018 Space Pioneer Award for Science and Engineering. This award honors the work he has done as a professional astronomer, especially as a radio astronomer, technical advisor for the Golden Record on the Voyager mission, and as a leader in the science-based Search for
- [Freeman Dyson, Famed Physicist, Wins the National Space Society’s Prestigious Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Award](https://nss.org/freeman-dyson-famed-physicist-wins-the-national-space-societys-prestigious-robert-a-heinlein-memorial-award/) - National Space Society members have voted to give Freeman Dyson the prestigious Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Award. This award honors the work he has done as a ground-breaking physicist and mathematician, and as a major thought leader in the science and space communities for over half a century. NSS invites the public to come meet,
- [Myths and “Myth-Takes”: Keeping Things Accurate (Or Not) In Modern Spaceflight History](https://nss.org/myths-and-myth-takes-keeping-things-accurate-or-not-in-modern-spaceflight-history/) - NASA photo, April 11, 1970: "Astronaut John L. Swigert Jr., command module pilot for NASA's third lunar landing mission, appears to be relaxing in the suiting room at Kennedy Space Center prior to launch." Swigert's role during Apollo 13 was mythologized by a Hollywood movie. Everybody loves a good story. At the dinner tables, by
- [The Cassini and Huygens Teams Win the National Space Society’s 2018 Space Pioneer Awards for Science and Engineering](https://nss.org/the-cassini-and-huygens-teams-win-the-national-space-societys-2018-space-pioneer-awards-for-science-and-engineering/) - The NASA and European Space Agency Cassini and Huygens Teams are the winners of the National Space Society’s 2018 Space Pioneer Awards for Science and Engineering. Saturn has been revealed to science in great detail at last by the Cassini-Huygens mission. The mission saw the Cassini spacecraft meander through the moons and rings of Saturn
- [SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Test Flight Brings National Space Society’s Vision of a Return to the Moon and a Spacefaring Civilization Closer](https://nss.org/spacexs-falcon-heavy-test-flight-brings-national-space-societys-vision-of-a-return-to-the-moon-and-a-spacefaring-civilization-closer/) - The National Space Society (NSS) congratulates SpaceX on the first flight of the Falcon Heavy (FH). At 3:45 pm EST yesterday, the most powerful U.S. liquid-fueled rocket to fly since the Saturn V roared off Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with 5.5-million pounds of thrust. NSS believes that the first
- [Remembering One Of The "MOL Men": Major Robert H. Lawrence, Jr.](https://nss.org/remembering-one-of-the-mol-men-major-robert-h-lawrence-jr/) - USAF Major Robert H. Lawrence in an undated LIFE photo. Lawrence's life and career would leave resonances, despite both being cut painfully short. There were big names within their ranks including Bob Crippen, Henry Hartsfield, Bo Bobko, Al Crews, Richard Truly, and Gordon Fullerton. But the MOL (Manned Orbiting Laboratory) Men also boasted another
- [NASA Twins Study Confirms Preliminary Findings](https://nss.org/nasa-twins-study-confirms-preliminary-findings/) - The Twin Study propelled NASA into the genomics era of space travel. It was a ground-breaking study comparing what happened to astronaut Scott Kelly, in space, to his identical twin brother, Mark, who remained on Earth. The perfect nature versus nurture study was born. The Twins Study brought ten research teams from around the country
- [Book Review:  The NASA Letters](https://nss.org/book-review-the-nasa-letters/) - The NASA Letters, by Don A. Nelson. One man’s fight for a commercially run, automated Space Shuttle. Reviewed by Robert A. Lee.
- [Sean Hargreaves, Star Trek Movie Concept Designer, Wins National Space Society’s 2018 Space Pioneer Award for Art](https://nss.org/sean-hargreaves-star-trek-movie-concept-designer-wins-national-space-societys-2018-space-pioneer-award-for-art/) - The National Space Society’s Space Pioneer Award for Art will be presented to Star Trek® motion picture concept designer Sean Hargreaves. This award honors the work he has done in the motion picture industry, especially for design work on the huge space city and Star Fleet base “Yorktown” shown in the 2016 movie Star Trek Beyond.
- [National Space Society to Present Space Pioneer Award to NASA Astronaut Dr. Kathryn Sullivan](https://nss.org/national-space-society-to-present-space-pioneer-award-to-nasa-astronaut-dr-kathryn-sullivan/) - NASA astronaut Dr. Kathryn Sullivan is the winner of the National Space Society’s 2018 Space Pioneer Award for Non-Legislative Government Service. This award honors the work she did as an astronaut and oceanographer. She flew on the space shuttle three times, including the 1990 mission that deployed the Hubble Space Telescope, and more recently served
- [Book Review: The Space Shuttle Program](https://nss.org/book-review-the-space-shuttle-program/) - The Space Shuttle Program: Technologies and Accomplishments, by Davide Sivolella. Excellent review of the shuttle in terms of employing its special characteristics in operational use. Reviewed by Ted Spitzmiller.
- [March Storm 2018 Registration is now open!](https://nss.org/march-storm-2018-registration-is-now-open/) - By Dale Skran, NSS Executive VP and Chair of NSS Policy Committee NSS, the Alliance for Space Development, and the Space Frontier Foundation are sponsoring March Storm 2018, the premier citizen space related Washington visit event. Participants are asked to commit to a minimum of 2 days of Congressional visits. Training will prepare you to meet with Congresspersons
- [How John Young Got The U.S. To Apollo Before Apollo Flew](https://nss.org/how-john-young-got-the-u-s-to-apollo-before-apollo-flew/) - NASA photo, July 18, 1966: "Agena Target Docking Vehicle 5005 is photographed from the Gemini 10 spacecraft during rendezvous in space. The docking adapter is turning towards the spacecraft. Both vehicles are about 24 feet apart." Columbus was right. The world is round.” - John Young following Gemini 10 After Project High Jump and
- [Become an NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/become-an-nss-space-ambassador/) - You are invited to participate with the National Space Society in the greatest adventure of human history and our manifest destiny to settle the solar system. Be recognized as a credible speaker about space exploration topics by qualifying for a Candidate or Certified Space Ambassador badge. Improve your presentation skills with the guidance and support
- [National Space Society Endorses Presidential Space Policy Directive 1: Back to the Moon to Stay](https://nss.org/national-space-society-endorses-presidential-space-policy-directive-1-back-to-the-moon-to-stay/) - On December 11, 2017, President Trump signed Space Policy Directive 1 (SPD1), which called for the United States to "lead the return of humans to the Moon for long-term exploration and utilization" while working with "commercial and international partners." "The National Space Society [NSS] worked to inform the new Administration regarding its views on space
- [Ed Gibson's Dances With The Sun: Skylab 4, 1973 – 1974](https://nss.org/ed-gibsons-dances-with-the-sun-skylab-4-1973-1974/) - NASA photo, Feb. 1974: "Scientist-astronaut Edward G. Gibson, science pilot for the Skylab 4 mission, demonstrates the effects of zero-gravity as he sails through airlock module hatch." There's another world behind the sun / He used to shine on everyone / And lately I'm amazed at the way it's grown / It moves in at
- [National Space Society Congratulates SpaceX and NASA on the Return to Flight Status of SLC-40 and the Launch of CRS-13](https://nss.org/national-space-society-congratulates-spacex-and-nasa-on-the-return-to-flight-status-of-slc-40-and-the-launch-of-crs-13/) - Image: SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage landing at Landing Zone-1 after boosting CRS-13 toward the ISS. Credit: NASA. The National Space Society (NSS) congratulates SpaceX and NASA on the successful launch of Commercial Resupply Services 13 (CRS-13) Falcon 9/Dragon to the International Space Station from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force
- [I Finally Read "A House In Space," And It Is A Big Ol’ Mess](https://nss.org/i-finally-read-a-house-in-space-and-it-is-a-big-ol-mess/) - Square-jawed Dr. Ed Gibson gets ready to upset some space journalists, NASA photo, Sept. 10, 1973: "Scientist-astronaut Edward G. Gibson, science pilot for the third manned Skylab mission (Skylab 4), enters a notation in a manual while seated at the control and display panel for the Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM) during simulations inside the one-G
- [This Space Available's Best of 2017: The Top Five](https://nss.org/this-space-availables-best-of-2017-the-top-five/) - This year, the space community lost many notables, including Gene Cernan, Dick Gordon, and Paul Weitz (pictured aboard Skylab). NASA photo, June 1973: "Astronaut Paul J. Weitz, Skylab 2 pilot, mans the control and display console of the Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM) in this onboard view photographed in Earth orbit. The ATM C&D console is
- [CubeSat Structures Competition Opens Space Design to Students of the World](https://nss.org/cubesat-structures-competition-opens-space-design-to-students-of-the-world/) - The CubeSat Structures Competition invites students from around the world to help advance the state-of-the-art of new space technology by designing new CubeSat structures. Winning designs will be evaluated for use in carrying future student experiments to space aboard SARGE rockets built by the launch vehicle company EXOS Aerospace. Enterprise In Space, an international initiative
- [New Shepard Flight Brings Sub-Orbital Tourism Closer](https://nss.org/new-shepard-flight-brings-sub-orbital-tourism-closer/) - Image: New Shepard capsule after successful landing showing large windows with "Mannequin Skywalker" visible. Credit: Blue Origin UPDATE: On December 19th Blue Origin announced that the December 12th flight of New Shepard was done under a new operational license from the FAA, and as a result revenue was booked on a New Shepard flight for
- [Book Review: Chasing Space](https://nss.org/book-review-chasing-space/) - Chasing Space: An Astronaut’s Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances by Leland Melvin (2017). Melvin calls himself “the unexpected astronaut” and this book chronicles his journey. Reviewed by Clifford R. McMurray.
- [Frank Kelly Freas, Sci-Fi Pulp Art, and His Lasting Skylab Legacy](https://nss.org/frank-kelly-freas-sci-fi-pulp-art-and-his-lasting-skylab-legacy/) - Dr. Joseph Kerwin, Charles "Pete" Conrad, Jr., and Paul Weitz, each sporting the mission patch designed by artist Frank Kelly Freas. 1973 NASA photo. A grand, spider-like space station, stark and monolithic, silhouetted against the seas of a blue and green Earth, all against the backdrop of a fiery, violent Sun flaring away: this was
- [Book Review:  Women Spacefarers](https://nss.org/book-review-women-spacefarers/) - Women Spacefarers: Sixty Different Paths to Space, by Umberto Cavallaro (2017). Biographies of sixty women who have flown in space. Reviewed by Susan Raizer.
- [Book Review:  Apollo Pilot](https://nss.org/book-review-apollo-pilot/) - Apollo Pilot: The Memoir of Astronaut Donn Eisele, by Donn Eisele (2017). Memoir of the pilot of the first Apollo flight into space, published thirty years after his death. Reviewed by Clifford R. McMurray.
- [Book Review:  Exploring the Martian Moons](https://nss.org/book-review-exploring-the-martian-moons/) - Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Robert A. Lee Title: Exploring the Martian Moons: A Human Mission to Deimos and Phobos Author: Manfred “Dutch” von Ehrenfried NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 255 Publisher: Springer Praxis Date: April 2017 Retail Price: $39.99 ISBN: 978-3319526997 Should NASA’s first Mars mission be a visit to the Red Planet’s two
- [Book Review:  Walking on the Sea of Clouds](https://nss.org/book-review-walking-on-the-sea-of-clouds/) - Walking on the Sea of Clouds, by Gray Rinehart (2017). A hard science fiction novel, gritty and realistic, about the first commercial colony on the Moon. Reviewed by Mark Lardas.
- [Book Review:  Europa’s Lost Expedition](https://nss.org/book-review-europas-lost-expedition/) - Europa’s Lost Expedition, by Michael Carroll (2016). Carroll’s thoughtful storytelling extrapolated from real science turns Jupiter’s moon Europa into a real place for the reader. Reviewed by Brian Enke.
- [In Which We See Paul Weitz Claim A Dubious Spaceflight Record, And Then We See It Promptly Snatched Away By His Former Boss: 1974 AvWeek Edition](https://nss.org/in-which-we-see-paul-weitz-claim-a-dubious-spaceflight-record-and-then-we-see-it-promptly-snatched-away-by-his-former-boss-1974-avweek-edition/) - The Skylab 2 crew in happier times, NASA photo: "The three members of the prime crew of the first manned Skylab mission discuss their scheduled flight before a gathering of news media representatives, in building 1 auditorium, April 17, 1973. They are (left to right) astronauts Charles Conrad Jr., commander; Paul J. Weitz, pilot; and
- [This Space Available Corrections Section: Félicette, not Félix](https://nss.org/this-space-availables-corrections-section-felicette-not-felix/) - From Matthew Serge Guy's Kickstarter, "The Meow-cury 14": "The cats in training harnesses. Félicette on bottom right."On November 7, 2010, over seven years ago, I published an (admittedly not very good) blog post about the story of France’s first space cat, Félix. The problem is...there was never a space cat named Félix. Read more about
- [Book Review: Mission: Tomorrow](https://nss.org/book-review-mission-tmorrow/) - Category: Fiction Reviewed by: Mark Lardas Title: Mission: Tomorrow: New Stories of the Future of Space Exploration Editor: Bryan Thomas Schmidt NSS Amazon link for this book Format: Paperback/Kindle Pages: 336 Publisher: Baen Books Date: November 2015 Retail Price: $15.00/$8.99 ISBN: 978-1476780948 What does the near future hold, especially in space? Mission: Tomorrow, edited by
- [Rest In Paradise, Richard F. Gordon, Jr.](https://nss.org/rest-in-paradise-richard-f-gordon-jr/) - NASA photo, labeled Sept. 22, 1969: "These three astronauts have been named by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as the prime crew of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission. Left to right are Charles Conrad Jr., Richard F. Gordon Jr., and Alan L. Bean." The space community has lost too many legends this
- [Paul Weitz Was A Comedy Genius](https://nss.org/paul-weitz-was-a-comedy-genius/) - NASA photo, 1973: "Astronaut Paul J. Weitz, pilot for Skylab 2 (first Skylab manned) mission, looks over off-duty recreational equipment in the crew quarters of the Skylab Orbital Workshop (OWS) trainer during Skylab simulation activity at the Manned Spacecraft Center." Born on July 25, 1932, Paul Weitz was one of the more reserved astronauts from
- [End of Year 2017 Space Development Preview](https://nss.org/end-of-year-2017-space-development-preview/) - By Dale Skran NSS Executive Vice President The last two months of 2017 are shaping up as a very exciting time for space development. On October 30, SpaceX plans to launch Koreasat-5A from SLC-39A in Florida, followed by the unexpected secret Zuma satellite on November 15th, also from SLC-39A. These will, if both successful be
- [Two NASA Contests for Students Grades 8-12](https://nss.org/two-nasa-contests-for-students-grades-8-12/) - 1. Drop Tower Challenge: Microgravity Expulsion from Water Teams of grade 9-12 students are challenged to design and build objects that sink in water in normal gravity, but will be expelled as far as possible out of the water during free fall in NASA’s 2.2 Second Drop Tower. Proposals are due by November 10, 2017 and
- [Elon Musk's Revolutionary Speech at International Astronautical Congress](https://nss.org/elon-musk-speech-at-international-astronautical-congress/)
- [Machines and People: Why Do We Have Feelings About the End of Cassini?](https://nss.org/machines-and-people-why-do-we-have-feelings-about-the-end-of-cassini/) - From NASA: "In the shadow of Saturn, unexpected wonders appear. The robotic Cassini spacecraft now orbiting Saturn drifted in giant planet's shadow for about 12 hours in 2006 and looked back toward the eclipsed Sun. Cassini saw a view unlike any other. First, the night side of Saturn is seen to be partly lit by
- [The Saturn System Through the Eyes of Cassini](https://nss.org/the-saturn-system-through-the-eyes-of-cassini/) - NASA is offering a free e-book as the Cassini mission comes to a dramatic end with a fatal plunge into Saturn on Sept. 15, 2017. Over a period of 13 years, Cassini has captured about 450,000 spectacular images within the Saturn system, providing new views of the “lord of the rings” and a plethora of iconic
- [Hurricane Irma Updates and Live Blog - Largo, FL](https://nss.org/hurricane-irma-updates-and-live-blog-largo-fl/) - "The NOAA-NASA satellite GOES-16 captured this geocolor image of Hurricane Irma passing the eastern end of Cuba at about 8:00 a.m. EDT on Sept. 8, 2017... Please note: GOES-16 data are currently experimental and undergoing testing and hence should not be used operationally." Entire NOAA caption can be viewed at this link. Image Credit: NOAA/NASA
- [National Space Society Congratulates Representative Jim Bridenstine on His Nomination to be NASA Administrator](https://nss.org/national-space-society-congratulates-representative-jim-bridenstine-on-his-nomination-to-be-nasa-administrator/) - The National Space Society (NSS) congratulates Representative Jim Bridenstine (R-OK-1) on his nomination to be the next NASA Administrator. "NSS looks forward to working with Representative Bridenstine in his new role as the NASA Administrator," said Dale Skran, NSS Executive Vice President and Chair of the NSS Policy Committee. "Representative Bridenstine over his years in
- [Billionaire Moguls Join Musk, Bezos in Race to Outer Space](https://nss.org/billionaire-moguls-join-musk-bezos-in-race-to-outer-space/) - Bloomberg Technology has published an interesting article on how 16 of the world’s 500 richest people have invested in space: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-08-21/outer-space-obsession-moguls-worth-513-billion-join-the-race
- [On the Eve of the Great 2017 American Eclipse, Let's Revisit Skylab's Artificial Eclipses](https://nss.org/on-the-eve-of-the-great-2017-american-eclipse-lets-revisit-skylabs-artificial-eclipses/) - NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) image, the Sun's corona observed by Skylab. The corona in real color would actually be white; this computer-enhanced image uses false color to augment coronal features. "At Skylab's orbital altitude, where almost no air was left and where the sky was starkly black, the outer corona was at last

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- [National Space Society Space Pioneer Awards](https://nss.org/national-space-society-space-pioneer-awards/) - NSS Space Pioneer Awards The annual Space Pioneer awards recognize those individuals and teams whose accomplishments have helped to open the space frontier. The awards are divided into thirteen categories. The intent is to recognize those who have made significant contributions in different fields of endeavor to “develop a spacefaring civilization that will establish communities
- [NSS Roadmap to Space Art Contest](https://nss.org/nss-roadmap-to-space-art-contest/) - Art Contest Home Submission & Prizes Requirements Terms Judging Guidelines Postcards Galleries The 2025 contest is NOW CLOSED! Winning entries can be found HERE. Students ages 10 – 25! Create, share, and fly your vision of a future of humanity in outer space through art using traditional or digital methods and non-AI generated techniques. The
- [Art Galleries from NSS Contests](https://nss.org/contest-archives/) - Art Galleries from NSS Contests Roadmap to Space Art Contest Roadmap to Space Art Contest Home Page Gallery of winning are for 2025 Gallery of submitted art for 2024 Gallery of submitted art for 2023 Gallery of submitted art for 2017 Gallery of submitted art for 2016 Gallery of submitted art for 2015 Gallery of
- [NSS Roadmap to Space Art Contest: 2025 Winners](https://nss.org/2025-nss-roadmap-to-space-art-contest-winners/) - All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. The primary purpose of the Roadmap to Space Art Contest is to inspire the next generation of spacefaring citizens to envision their future living, working, and playing in space. Another purpose is to encourage
- [NSS Anita Gale Memorial Award](https://nss.org/anita-gale-memorial-award/) - The Anita Gale Memorial Award for Exemplary Service to the Space Community Instituted in 2025, this award seeks to recognize individuals who, like Anita Gale, have dedicated their careers to the space community, celebrating their sustained impact and contributions. Anita Gale Award Winners: 2025 – Christopher Ferguson 
- [NSS Arthur C. Clarke Memorial Award](https://nss.org/arthur-c-clarke-memorial-award/) - The NSS Arthur C. Clarke Memorial Award Instituted in 2025, this award seeks to recognize individuals who, like Arthur C. Clarke, have used creative, scientifically grounded storytelling or media to foster curiosity and enthusiasm about space exploration, contributing to public understanding and support for space development. Arthur C. Clarke Award Winners: 2025 – Joe Haldeman
- [Philadelphia Space Interest Group](https://nss.org/philadelphia-space-interest-group-outpost/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/Philadelphia-Space-Interest-Group.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″] Back to NSS Chapters Directory
- [NSS Chapter of South Florida](https://nss.org/nss-of-south-florida-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/NSS-Chapter-of-South-Florida.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″] Back to NSS Chapters Directory
- [NSS Chapters Directory](https://nss.org/nss-chapters-directory/) - Chapters within United States Chapters outside United States Special Interest Chapters This directory allows you to quickly locate and contact representatives of the many chapters of the National Space Society (NSS). The lists below are sorted alphabetically either by State, Country, or Interest Area. The Service Area is the region from which the Chapter draws
- [Ad Astra 2025 Summer](https://nss.org/ad-astra-2025-summer/) - Explore key insights from Ad Astra 2025, including future space missions, asteroid threats, and innovations in smallSat ecosystem and lunar commerce.
- [Bryce Meyer, NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/bryce-meyer-nss-space-ambassador/) - Bryce Meyer Bryce is a former member of the NSS Board of Directors. He has worked in technological fields for 26 years, including service as a USAF Officer, Engineer in aerospace, software, and internet technologies, running a consulting company and bioreactor startup, worked at the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) of Carnegie Mellon University, and is
- [Publications](https://nss.org/publications/) - Publications NSS Publications & Press Releases NSS Publications & Press Releases NSS publishes a variety of content including our award-winning ad Astra magazine, our peer-reviewed Space Settlement Journal, and our e-newsletter. ad Astra Magazine Ad Astra (“To the Stars”) is the award-winning magazine of the National Space Society, featuring the latest news in space exploration and stunning full-color
- [National Space Society Corporate Documents](https://nss.org/national-space-society-corporate-documents/) - NSS Leadership NSS Corporate Documents NSS Corporate Documents Back to NSS Leadership page National Space Society Corporate Documents This portal page links to the latest versions of the governing and legal documents of the National Space Society (NSS) in PDF format. Where applicable, the documents are listed in order of precedence. By Laws and Corporate Policies
- [Contests](https://nss.org/contests/) - NSS contests Join in one of many exciting NSS or NSS-sponsored contests! You can sign up to participate in a currently active contest below. NSS Gerard K. O’Neill Space Settlement Contest This annual contest is for all students at up to 12th grade (Ages 11-18) from anywhere in the world. The contest goal is to
- [Chapter Annual Reports](https://nss.org/chapter-annual-reports/) - To remain in good standing, all chapters must send an annual report to the National Space Society by February 15 every year. Annual reports must include: Updated contact information for your chapter. Any changes to your chapter bylaws. A list of activities for the past year including a description. Please begin each item/activity with the
- [Community Chapters](https://nss.org/community-chapters/) - National Space Society Chapters The National Space Society’s chapters provide a voice for space in their communities around the globe. Special interest chapters also provide a gathering place for those everywhere to focus on a theme or specific subject. Our chapter volunteers are the heart of this outreach effort. Each chapter is a group of space
- [NSS Roadmap to Space Art Contest: Postcards to Space](https://nss.org/nss-art-contest-postcards-to-space/) - Art Contest Home Submission & Prizes Requirements Terms Judging Guidelines Postcards Galleries Postcards: Send your Art to Space The National Space Society and Blue Origin’s Club for the Future invite you to submit your artwork on a postcard that is to be sent into space aboard a Blue Origin rocket. The postcard will be returned
- [NSS Roadmap to Space Art Contest: Judging Guidelines](https://nss.org/nss-art-contest-judging-guidelines/) - Art Contest Home Submission & Prizes Requirements Terms Judging Guidelines Postcards Galleries Judging Guidelines Judges are to adhere to the following guidelines in evaluating the works of art that have been submitted to the Roadmap to Space Art Contest. 1) The art must meet the specified criteria for the particular year on the contest Home
- [NSS Roadmap to Space Art Contest: Terms and Conditions](https://nss.org/nss-space-settlement-art-contest-terms-and-conditions/) - Art Contest Home Submission & Prizes Requirements Terms Judging Guidelines Postcards Galleries Terms and Conditions INTRODUCTION The primary purpose of the Roadmap to Space Art Contest is to inspire the next generation of spacefaring citizens to envision their future living, working, and playing in space. In furtherance of this goal, submitted artwork may be used
- [NSS Roadmap to Space Art Contest: Submission Requirements](https://nss.org/nss-space-settlement-art-contest-submission-requirements/) - Art Contest Home Submission & Prizes Requirements Terms Judging Guidelines Postcards Galleries Submission Requirements The National Space Society’s (NSS) SpacEdge Education Program in collaboration with Blue Origin’s Club for the Future and the SmallSat Education Conference is looking for student artists to create ORIGINAL illustrations to share their vision of…… My Vacation in Space. DEADLINE
- [NSS Roadmap to Space Art Contest: Submission and Prizes](https://nss.org/nss-art-contest-submission-and-prizes/) - Art Contest Home Submission & Prizes Requirements Terms Judging Guidelines Postcards Galleries Submission and Prizes The National Space Society’s (NSS) SpacEdge Education Program in collaboration with Blue Origin’s Club for the Future and the SmallSat Education Conference is looking for student artists to create ORIGINAL illustrations to share their vision of…… My Vacation in Space.
- [Creating a New U.S. Chapter of the National Space Society](https://nss.org/creating-new-us-national-space-society-chapter/) - If you are interested in forming a new chapter, download the Chapter Starter Kit (PDF, Word). Find at least two other NSS members in your area who are willing to help organize the chapter. The Chapters Coordinator in your region can help you with this. Follow the instructions in the kit and then email your
- [National Space Society Library of International Space Policy](https://nss.org/international-space-policy-library/) - National Space Society Library of International Space Policy Welcome to the NSS Library of International Space Policy Your gateway to the National Space Society’s official statements, position papers, and technical presentations delivered to the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) and other international forums. This freely accessible repository empowers policymakers,
- [Ad Astra 2023 Summer](https://nss.org/ad-astra-2023-summer/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2023 Summer Featured Articles Departments Books 16ASK NOT FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLSBy Dale Skran 22LUNAR GOLD RUSHThere’s Treasure in Those Poles!By Dr. Jack Gregg 27THE SPACE MOVEMENT ENDURESIn Memoriam: Mark HopkinsBy Melissa Silva 29STEM AND BRANCHESHow Moonshots BeginBy John F. Kross 31A
- [Ad Astra 2025 Spring](https://nss.org/ad-astra-2025-spring/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2025 Spring Featured Articles Departments Books 13ROBOT SWARMSThe Space Hive is Closer Than You ThinkBy Alfred B. Anzaldua 20DANGER IN THE DARKNESSThe Weird Story of Rogue PlanetsBy Rod Pyle 24KICKING UP SOME DUSTEjecta from Landing Rockets on the MoonBy John F. Kross 32HAIL
- [Ad Astra: The Magazine of the National Space Society](https://nss.org/ad-astra-the-magazine-of-the-national-space-society/) - Ad Astra Ad Astra (“To the Stars”) is the award-winning magazine of the National Space Society, featuring the latest news in space exploration and stunning full-color photography. It is published quarterly and mailed to all National Space Society members as part of their membership benefits, as well as to subscriber libraries, schools, and businesses. Current Issue Back Issues
- [About the Contest](https://nss.org/nss-space-settlement-contest/about-the-contest/) - Home News About Rules Recent Winners Past Winners Resources Blog Attending ISDC Contact Us Enter the Contest Who was Gerard K. O’Neill? In 2023, the contest was renamed for Dr. Gerard K. O’Neill, a physicist and space settlement pioneer whose interests and life’s work focused on opening the cosmos to all humanity. This contest is
- [Chapters Resources](https://nss.org/chapters-resources/) - Chapter Resources Pages We hope these resources will be useful to all that may use them. They are intended to facilitate communication between NSS Chapters and to bring knowledge and opportunities to anyone who may use them. There are tools and techniques to help educate all people and to help grow awareness of the vastness
- [Healthy Space Design Contest: FAQ](https://nss.org/healthy-space-competition-faq/) - Healthy Space Homepage Rules Guidelines FAQ Attending ISDC Resources “Live in a Healthy Space” Design Contest: FAQ Q: How many pages can the entry be? A: The main body of the entry can have a maximum of 10 pages double spaced with 1-inch (2.5 cm) margins all around (top, bottom,and both sides) and no smaller
- [“Live in a Healthy Space” Design Contest](https://nss.org/healthy-space/) - Healthy Space Homepage Rules Guidelines FAQ Attending ISDC Resources Results “Live in a Healthy Space” Design Contest The Fall 2025 Contest is now open. Entries must be submitted by November 30, 2025, 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time. Results of 2024 Contest – Results of 2023 contest SUBMIT ENTRY HERE The National Space Society’s “Live in a Healthy
- [Healthy Space Design Contest Rules](https://nss.org/healthy-space-competition-rules/) - Healthy Space Homepage Rules Guidelines FAQ Attending ISDC Resources “Live in a Healthy Space” Design Contest: Rules PROJECT SECTIONS The entry must include the following sections: 1) Executive Summary The Executive Summary appears first but is usually written last. It contains the most important information and highlights unique and original ideas, the project’s major focus,
- [Live in a Healthy Space Design Contest: Attending ISDC](https://nss.org/live-in-a-healthy-space-design-competition-attending-isdc/) - Healthy Space Homepage Rules Guidelines FAQ Attending ISDC Resources “Live in a Healthy Space” Design Contest: Attending ISDC The NSS International Space Development Conference (ISDC) invites all NSS Live in a Healthy Space Competition entrants to attend the ISDC, where they can network with students from around the world, participate in activities, present a poster, or give
- [Healthy Space Contest Guidelines](https://nss.org/healthy-space-competition-guidelines/) - Healthy Space Homepage Rules Guidelines FAQ Attending ISDC Resources “Live in a Healthy Space” Design Contest: Guidelines These guidelines are not rules (see Competition Rules). The Guidelines provide topic areas for consideration on essential and optional parameters required to construct an agriculturally focused module or area that is part of a space settlement. The three main
- [Shop the NSS Store](https://nss.org/shop/) - NSS clothing and other merchandise is available from the NSS store hosted by Cafepress. Examples of merchandise includes NSS branded t-shirts, golf shirts, baseball jersey, hoodies, caps, mugs, travel mugs, tote bags, mouse pads, water bottles, and stickers. Purchases of NSS branded merchandise on Cafepress support the space activities of the National Space Society. Shop the
- [Donate](https://nss.org/donate/) - Donate to the National Space Society to the National Space Society NSS honors Herman Rubin, William Brophy and Don Boudeman, who so generously included NSS in their bequests. Dr. Herman Rubin was a Purdue Professor of Statistics and Mathematics and one of the greatest polymaths of his era. He had his lawyer do an exhaustive search to find the organization to
- [National Space Society Excellence Awards](https://nss.org/national-space-society-excellence-awards/) - NSS Excellence Awards for distinguished service to the Society have been presented to: 2025 Nick Bates Larry Bartoszek Nicole D’Or Lily Hayder 2024 Isaac Arthur David Brandt-Erichsen Matthew LeVine John Strickland 2023 Gabriela Lindberg Gerald McLaughlin 2022 Mitchell Kobrin Anthony Paustian Nate’ Sushereba 2021 Stevan Akerley Avinash Shirode Bonnie Thurber 2020 Antonio Stark 2019 Frances
- [About National Space Society](https://nss.org/about-national-space-society/) - About National space society About NSS About NSS The National Space Society (NSS) is an independent, educational, grassroots, non profit organization dedicated to the creation of a spacefaring civilization. Founded as the National Space Institute (1974) and L5 Society (1975), which merged to form NSS in 1987 (see merger proclamation), NSS is widely acknowledged as the preeminent
- [NSS Annual Reports](https://nss.org/nss-annual-reports/) - 2024 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2017 Annual Report 2014 Annual Report 2009 Annual Report
- [Awards](https://nss.org/national-space-society-awards-and-scholarships/) - Awards and Scholarships Awards Scholarships Each year at the International Space Development Conferences, the National Space Society honors individuals and groups who have made significant contributions consistent with the Society’s mission of creating a spacefaring civilization. These awards include: The Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Award For lifetime contributions to the creation of a free spacefaring civilization. Selected
- [NSS Advocacy Center](https://nss.org/advocacy-center/) - NSS Advocacy Center The NSS Advocacy Center serves as the central hub for mobilizing public support and legislative engagement in space policy. As part of the National Space Society’s broader mission, this page connects members and supporters with resources to influence space policy. Through avenues like the Advocacy Action Center and March Storm, it empowers
- [National Space Society Activist of the Year](https://nss.org/national-space-society-activist-of-the-year/) - Chris Pancratz Memorial Space Activist of the Year Award Christopher Pancratz (1950-2003) was a former Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Space Society who passed away from cancer in 2003. He was on the NSS Board of Directors for six years and at various times served as Vice President of Public Affairs,
- [Space Advocacy Basics](https://nss.org/space-advocacy-basics/) - Space Advocacy LEARN THE BASICS NSS Policy Process Learn more about how the NSS creates and advocates for legislative policies. Click Here NSS Policy Leadership Team The NSS policy leadership team includes members who have specific responsibilities involving NSS policy development and advocacy. Click Here NSS Policy Papers The policy documents are used in Congressional
- [NSS Advocacy History](https://nss.org/nss-political-action-network/) - Historical Advocacy Actions: New Horizons Campaign – Successful campaign to save New Horizons, the Pluto flyby and Kuiper Belt exploration mission (August 2023) Save the Near-Earth Object Camera (NEOCAM) (August 2018) [PDF] Request for August Blitz participation in Key States (August 2018) [PDF] Confirm Bridenstine as NASA Administrator (expired April 19, 2018) Support for Commercial Crew (expired June 5, 2014)
- [NSS Policy Committee Volunteer Form](https://nss.org/political-action-network-volunteer-form/) - The National Space Society invites individuals to contribute their time and talents to space policy development and advocacy efforts. Volunteers can indicate their areas of interest and share relevant skills or experience. This form helps NSS build a diverse, engaged team of advocates working to shape space policy and promote a spacefaring future. To offer
- [Contacting Congress: The Basics](https://nss.org/contacting-your-elected-representatives-the-basics/) - As citizens, we have the right to petition our government and make our voices heard on important policy issues. Representatives and senators are very busy people—so busy, they often do not have the time to read the contents of the bills they sign or research how their constituents feel about them. Calling and writing are
- [March Storm](https://nss.org/march-storm/) - March Storm 2026 Details for March Storm 2026 have not yet been finalized, but planning is underway to make it another impactful space advocacy event. While the exact dates, agenda, and registration information are still in development, supporters and advocates are encouraged to stay tuned for updates from the Alliance for Space Development and the
- [NSS Advocacy Action Center](https://nss.org/space-advocacy-center/) - The NSS Advocacy Action Center is designed to empower individuals to take specific, meaningful action in support of space exploration and development. As part of the National Space Society’s broader mission, this page serves as the hub for grassroots advocacy actions—connecting members and supporters with tools, campaigns, and resources to influence space policy. The Advocacy
- [National Space Society Robert A. Heinlein Award](https://nss.org/national-space-society-heinlein-award/) - The Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Award honors those individuals who have made significant, lifetime contributions to the creation of a free spacefaring civilization. Their contributions can be in any form—such as scientific, technical, engineering, theoretical, written (fiction or nonfiction), political, philosophical, visionary, public relations, or mass media, economic or business, etc. or a combination of
- [Alliances & Affiliates](https://nss.org/alliances/) - Alliances & Affiliates NSS Alliances NSS Affiliates NSS Alliances The National Space Society participates in various alliances to further the goals of space exploration, development, and settlement. Currently, NSS is part of two alliances, the Alliance for Space Development. It should be noted that alliances consist of of 501(c)(3) non-profits, thus an individual person cannot
- [NSS Policy Process](https://nss.org/nss-policy-process/) - What is an NSS Position on Legislative Matters? There are two kinds of NSS Positions on Legislative Matters: Statements, including press releases, position papers, and open letters that are approved by the NSS Policy Committee. Statements, oral or in writing, provided by the Chair of the NSS Policy Committee, who is empowered via the Bylaws
- [NSS Policy Leadership Team](https://nss.org/nss-policy-leadership-team/) - NSS Leadership NSS Policy Leadership Team NSS Policy Leadership Team Back to NSS Leadership page National Space Society Board Policy Leadership Team The NSS policy leadership team includes members who have specific responsibilities involving NSS policy development and advocacy. They devote considerable unpaid time to furthering the Society’s goals by developing and advancing policy objectives.
- [NSS Board of Governors](https://nss.org/national-space-society-board-of-governors/) - NSS Leadership NSS Board of Governors NSS Board of Governors Back to NSS Leadership page National Space Society Board of Governors The NSS Board of Governors provides recommendations and guidance to the Board of Directors with respect to the broad, overall policies, objectives, and goals of the Society. This volunteer Board is composed of outstanding individuals in the
- [National Space Society Governor Janet Ivey Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-janet-ivey-biography/) - Janet Ivey Janet Ivey is a former member of the National Space Society Board of Governors. Janet Ivey, creator of the TV children’s series Janet’s Planet that airs on 140+ public television stations nationwide, is committed to enriching the lives of children via education and TV and online programming. This dynamic and fast-paced series is geared to
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- [National Space Society Governor Jim Lovell Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-jim-lovell-biography/) - James Lovell 1928-2025 James Lovell served for many years on the National Space Society Board of Governors. James Lovell’s distinguished astronaut career included two Gemini flights and two Apollo flights. Lovell served as Command Module Pilot and Navigator on man’s first journey to orbit the Moon, Apollo 8. He also served as Commander of Apollo
- [Chapters Committee / Chapter Coordinators](https://nss.org/chapter-coordinators/) - Chapters Committee / Chapter Coordinators This page allows you to quickly locate and contact the Chapter Coordinators and key Chapters Committee members. Click on a Coordinator’s name to take you to the contact information. If you are searching for a specific chapter, use the NSS Chapters Directory. District Coordinator Title Name (click one for more
- [National space society space settlement journal](https://nss.org/national-space-society-space-settlement-journal/) - NSS Space Settlement Journal The NSS Space Settlement Journal is an online peer-reviewed, open access journal on all aspects of space settlement and activities leading to space settlement. The Journal builds upon the extensive work NSS has done to create the planet’s largest online library of space settlement information. See Call for Papers. Featured Paper: Electrical Requirements for a Spectrum of
- [2013 Roadmap to Space Settlement Student Art Contest Entries](https://nss.org/gallery-for-nss-roadmap-to-space-settlement-student-art-contest-2013/) - 2013 Contest Winners and Entries Art Gallery Home Page Contest Home Page The following images were the winners and entries for the 2013 NSS Roadmap to Space Settlement Student Art Contest. Click on image for more information. Grand Prize Winner: * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not
- [2014 Roadmap to Space Settlement Student Art Contest Entries](https://nss.org/nss-roadmap-to-space-settlement-student-art-contest-2014/) - 2014 Contest Entries and Winners Art Gallery Home Page Contest Home Page The following images were the winners and entries for the 2014 NSS Roadmap to Space Settlement Student Art Contest. Click on image for more information. Grand Prize Winner: * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not
- [2015 Roadmap to Space Settlement Student Art Contest Entries 2](https://nss.org/student-space-art-gallery-2015/) - 2015 Contest Winners 2015 Contest Other Entries 1 2015 Contest Other Entries 2 Art Gallery Home Page Contest Home Page All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. This page contains art work that did not meet one or more technical requirements
- [2015 Roadmap to Space Settlement Student Art Contest Entries 1](https://nss.org/student-space-settlement-art-contest-entries-2015/) - 2015 Contest Winners 2015 Contest Other Entries 1 2015 Contest Other Entries 2 Art Gallery Home Page Contest Home Page All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. The following entries were accepted into the 2015 NSS Roadmap to Space Settlement Student
- [2015 Roadmap to Space Settlement Student Art Contest Winners](https://nss.org/student-space-settlement-art-contest-winners-2015/) - 2015 Contest Winners 2015 Contest Other Entries 1 2015 Contest Other Entries 2 Art Gallery Home Page Contest Home Page The following five images were the winners and Honorable Mentions for the 2015 NSS Roadmap to Space Settlement Student Art Contest. Grand Prize Winner: * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual
- [2016 Roadmap to Space Settlement Student Art Contest Entries](https://nss.org/2016-roadmap-to-space-settlement-student-art-contest-entries/) - 2016 Contest Winners 2016 Contest other entries Art Gallery Home Page Contest Home Page The following entries were accepted into the 2016 NSS Roadmap to Space Settlement Student Art Contest. Many of them did not technically meet the contest requirement for realism but were nevertheless accepted into the contest because they depicted a space settlement
- [2016 Roadmap to Space Settlement Student Art Contest Winners](https://nss.org/2016-roadmap-to-space-settlement-student-art-contest-gallery/) - 2016 Contest Winners 2016 Contest other entries Art Gallery Home Page Contest Home Page The following six images were the winners and Honorable Mentions for the 2016 NSS Roadmap to Space Settlement Student Art Contest. Grand Prize Winner * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used
- [2017 Roadmap to Space Settlement Student Art Contest Winners](https://nss.org/2017-roadmap-to-space-settlement-student-art-contest-gallery/) - 2017 Contest Winners 2017 Other Entries Art Gallery Home Page Contest home page The following eight images were the winners and Honorable Mentions for the 2017 NSS Roadmap to Space Settlement Student Art Contest. Grand Prize Winner: * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without
- [2017 Roadmap to Space Settlement Student Art Contest Entries](https://nss.org/2017-roadmap-to-space-settlement-student-art-contest-entries/) - 2017 Contest Winners 2017 Other Entries Art Gallery Home Page Contest Home Page The following are the other entries in the 2017 NSS Roadmap to Space Settlement Student Art Contest. * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Weaire Phelan Space
- [NSS Roadmap to Space Art Contest: 2023 Winners](https://nss.org/2023-nss-roadmap-to-space-art-contest-winners/) - All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. The Fall 2023 Roadmap to Space Student Art Contest had 5,679 entries from 6 countries: Bangladesh, India, Iran, Japan, Peru, and the United States. The primary purpose of the Roadmap to Space Art Contest is
- [NSS Roadmap to Space Art Contest:  2024 Winners](https://nss.org/2024-nss-roadmap-to-space-art-contest-winners/) - All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. The primary purpose of the Roadmap to Space Art Contest is to inspire the next generation of spacefaring citizens to envision their future living, working, and playing in space. Another purpose is to encourage
- [Attending ISDC](https://nss.org/nss-space-settlement-contest/attending-isdc/) - Home News About Rules Recent Winners Past Winners Resources Blog Attending ISDC Contact Us Enter the Contest The home page for the International Space Development Conference is now available. Here you can learn all about next year’s conference, which will be taking place from June 4-7, 2026 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner in McLean,
- [Recent Winners](https://nss.org/nss-space-settlement-contest/recent-winners/) - Home News About Rules Recent Winners Past Winners Resources Blog Attending ISDC Contact Us Enter the Contest Some top entrants from 2025: The entries below are a small representation of high quality entries that finished first in their category and were considered as Grand Prize candidates. Neither these entries nor the Grand Prize Winners are
- [National space society position papers](https://nss.org/national-space-society-position-papers/) - National Space Society Policy Documents This page lists current NSS policy documents, including policy or position papers and other related documents, such as testimony or public comments. The policy documents are used in Congressional education efforts, NSS chapter activities, and as a guide to action by NSS leadership. All documents are approved by the NSS
- [NSS Wernher Von Braun Memorial Award](https://nss.org/nss-wernher-von-braun-memorial-award/) - Wernher von Braun This award is given in odd-numbered years to recognize excellence in management of and leadership for a space-related project where the project is significant and successful and the manager has the loyalty of a strong team that he or she has created. The award was originally proposed in 1992 by National Space
- [NSS Space Settlement Journal - Call for Papers](https://nss.org/nss-space-settlement-journal-call-for-papers/) - The National Space Society is providing an online, high-quality, peer-reviewed journal, the NSS Space Settlement Journal. The Journal builds upon the extensive work NSS has done to create the planet’s largest online library of space settlement information. Journal-quality papers are solicited on all aspects of space settlement. Topics may include, but are not limited to, space settlement design, technology
- [National Space Society Leadership](https://nss.org/national-space-society-leadership/) - NSS Leadership National Space Society Leadership National Space Society Leadership NSS leadership is provided by a member-elected Board of Directors that provides strategic direction for the Society. The Board of Directors elects the Society’s Officers who comprise the Executive Committee. This Committee manages ongoing operations between Board of Directors meetings, and oversees a number of operating committees. The Board
- [National Space Society Board of Directors](https://nss.org/national-space-society-board-of-directors/) - NSS Leadership NSS Board of Directors NSS Board of Directors Back to NSS Leadership page National Space Society Board of Directors The NSS Board of Directors is responsible for the overall supervision, control, direction, and governance of the property, activities, and affairs of the Society, its committees, and its publications. Members of the Board of
- [Jason Arnold Biography](https://nss.org/jason-arnold-biography/) - Jason “Hap” Arnold Dr. Jason “Hap” Arnold, Ed.D., is a former member of the National Space Society Board of Directors. He was Dean of the School of Security Cooperation Studies at Defense Security Cooperation University. Dr. Arnold is a retired Air Force Colonel with 23 years of service. In that capacity he served as a
- [Settling Mars](https://nss.org/settling-mars/) - Settling on Mars Martian settlers on a weekend excursion. Painting by Pat Rawlings, courtesy NASA. At the September 27, 2016 meeting of the International Astronautical Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, Elon Musk, CEO of Space X, first announced his bold plan to build a city on Mars. According to Mark Hopkins, economist and Chair of the
- [Thought Leadership](https://nss.org/thought-leadership/) - Thought Leadership NSS engages in thought leadership in a variety of ways, including: Position Papers The NSS Policy Committee periodically issues papers ranging from long policy briefs to short private letters to policy leaders. NSS at the United Nations The NSS Library of International Space Policy contains National Space Society official statements, position papers, and
- [Past Winners](https://nss.org/nss-space-settlement-contest/past-winners/) - Home News About Rules Recent Winners Past Winners Resources Blog Attending ISDC Contact Us Enter the Contest Recent Grand Prize Winning Submissions: Open Book Zenith StationGrand Prize 2025 Project Nova 2 – Grand Prize 2024 Project Nova 2Grand Prize 2024 Space NoA+ – Grand Prize 2023 Space NoA+Grand Prize 2023 Mag Mell – Grand Prize
- [NSS Membership Change of Address Form](https://nss.org/nss-membership-change-of-address-form/) - Current NSS members may use this form to submit change of address/contact requests to NSS staff. The first name, last name, and NSS Member Number fields are required in order to process your request. Fill in only the fields that need to be updated.
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- [Space Settlement Links](https://nss.org/space-settlement-links/) - Al Globus Space Settlement site (principal author of the NASA Space Settlement site) Creating a Solar Civilization – essay by Kim Peart Cygo’s Space Initiative – Asteroid mining, space product concepts, etc. 4Frontiers – emerging space commerce company focused on the settlement of Mars Hobbyspace.com Life in Space links – Lots of links The Mars
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- [Additional NSS Officials](https://nss.org/additional-nss-officials/) - NSS Leadership Additional NSS Officials Additional NSS Officials Back to NSS Leadership page Additional NSS Officials Pascal Lee Vice President for Planetary DevelopmentWorks on exploration, development, and settlement of celestial bodies, with a focus on the Moon and Mars. Greg Autry Vice President for Space DevelopmentWorks on publicity and fundraising with a special focus on
- [Ad Astra 2024 Spring](https://nss.org/ad-astra-2024-spring/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2024 Spring Featured Articles Departments Books 14INTELLIGENCE OF THE ARTIFICIAL KINDAI and the Space EnterpriseBy John F. Kross 23BEYOND BINARY HORIZONSExoplanets and Artificial IntuitionBy Jordan Strickler 29NO CLOSED DOORSHumanity Cannot be Geographically Contained, but Cooperation is KeyBy Alfred B. Anzaldua 32PROTECTING THE LIGHT
- [Ad Astra 2024 Summer](https://nss.org/ad-astra-2024-summer/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2024 Summer Featured Articles Departments Books 16SUPERSIZING STARSHIPElon Musk’s Biggest Bet YetBy John F. Kross 26METAL MARSAn Iron Age on Mars?By Jeff Stepp 29DIGGING FOR DIAMONDSOn the Far Side of the MoonBy Lance Frazer 33SPACEPORTSGateways to TomorrowBy Robert Aillon 39FIRST ON THE MOONThe
- [Ad Astra 2024 Fall](https://nss.org/ad-astra-2024-fall/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2024 Fall Featured Articles Departments Books 12RED MOONWill the Next “Sputnik Moment” be Made in ChinaBy John F. Kross and Rod Pyle 16GEOPOLITICAL RESILIENCEHow Space Exploration Can Help Us Build Geopolitical ResilienceBy Dylan Taylor 20LIVING IN MARTIAN MUSHROOMSAn Alternative Building Material for Space
- [Ad Astra 2025 Winter](https://nss.org/ad-astra-2025-winter/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2025 Winter Featured Articles Departments Books 14MISSIONS TO ICY WORLDSHuman Voyages to the Outer Solar SystemBy Rod Pyle 16COMMERCIAL SPACE TO RENT OR OWNSpace Stations for Fun, Science, and ProfitBy John F. Kross 24WHEN LOW IS BETTER THAN HIGHMicrogravity ResearchBy Robert F. Aillon
- [Space Ambassadors Speakers Bureau](https://nss.org/space-ambassadors/) - Space Ambassadors speakers bureau The National Space Society Space Ambassadors serves as the NSS’ speakers bureau. Our experts share their knowledge and passion for space with the general public via a variety of tailored educational presentations. Our ambassadors are all experienced public speakers and have given talks to a wide range of audiences, including school
- [Jim Plaxco, NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/space-ambassador-jim-plaxco/) - https://youtu.be/7j_I4eeVMAY Jim Plaxco is a digital artist and computing professional who has been a space activist since the mid-80’s when he joined the National Space Institute. He has served as the Director of Information Systems for the National Space Society. He is also the Webmaster, a Director, and President of the Chicago Society for Space
- [Healthy Space Competition Results](https://nss.org/healthy-space-competition-results/) - Back to contest information page 2024 results In the 2024 Live in a Healthy Space Design Competition we had 9,028 students participate with 1,641 entries from 11 countries around the world: Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Canada, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Peru, Romania, Turkey, and the United States. Compliments for creative and innovative work. Well done! Grand Prize Bridging
- [Space Ambassador Speakers List](https://nss.org/space-ambassador-speakers-list/) - The following list identifies active NSS Space Ambassadors and the subject areas in which they give presentations. For detailed information about each speaker, and to see a list of the presentations they have given, click on the ambassador’s name. Speaker Subjects Stevan Akerley The Moon Our Solar System In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) Robotics Space
- [Former NSS Directors and Officers](https://nss.org/former-national-space-society-directors-and-officers/) - NSS Leadership Former NSS Directors and Officers Back to NSS Leadership page The following people have served on the Board of Directors or as a member of the Executive Committee (officers) of the National Space Society since it was formed in 1987 by the merger of the National Space Institute and the L5 Society. Those
- [Contest News](https://nss.org/nss-space-settlement-contest/news/) - Home News About Rules Recent Winners Past Winners Resources Blog Attending ISDC Contact Us Enter the Contest Watch this space for contest news. Note the following: The Winners for the 2025 Contest are posted here. As a reminder, we DO NOT PROVIDE FEEDBACK because the large volume of entries makes this prohibitive. Make sure to visit the
- [Madhu Thangavelu Biography](https://nss.org/madhu-thangavelu-biography/) - Madhu Thangavelu Vice President of NSS-Asia RelationshipsNational Space Society Board of Directors Madhu Thangavelu conducts the graduate Space Exploration Architectures Concept Synthesis Studio in the Department of Astronautical Engineering within the Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California. He also teaches the Extreme Environment Habitation Design Seminar in the School of Architecture,
- [Jerry Stone, NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/space-ambassador-jerry-stone/) - Jerry Stone, FBIS, FRAS, gives presentations on astronomy and space exploration all over the UK and abroad. He gave his first space talk at school back in 1969 when he was 14. Now he does this for a living, with a wide range of informative and entertaining presentations. In the past he has presented space
- [Lynne Zielinski Biography](https://nss.org/lynne-zielinski-biography/) - Lynne F. Zielinski National Space Society Vice President of Education EmeritusNational Space Society Board of Directors Lynne F. Zielinski served for many years with distinction as NSS Vice President of Education and in honor of long and valuable service to the Society has been designated NSS Vice President of Education Emeritus. Lynne has a bachelor’s
- [Kirby Ikin Biography](https://nss.org/kirby-ikin-biography/) - Kirby Ikin Chair of the National Space Society Board of Directors Emeritus Kirby Ikin served as Chair of the National Space Society Board of Directors for about two decades, and in honor of long and valuable service to the Society has been designated Chair of the NSS Board of Directors Emeritus. He currently serves as
- [Larry Ahearn Biography](https://nss.org/larry-ahearn-biography/) - Laurence Ahearn NSS Vice President of Chapters EmeritusNational Space Society Board of Directors Larry Ahearn served for many years as NSS Vice President of Chapter, and in honor of long and valuable service to the Society has been designated NSS Vice President of Chapters Emeritus. Larry Ahearn has been a space activist for over
- [Dave Dressler Biography](https://nss.org/dave-dressler-biography/) - Dave Dressler NSS Director of Information Systems Dave Dressler has been a member of National Space Society since 1991. Dave volunteered to support the International Space Development Conference in 2006, leading the tour group to Mojave Space Port and providing production support to ISDC ever since. In 2013, Dave chaired ISDC2013 in San Diego, CA. Other ISDC
- [National Space Society Executive Committee Officers](https://nss.org/national-space-society-executive-committee-officers/) - NSS Leadership NSS Executive Committee (Officers) NSS Executive Committee (Officers) Back to NSS Leadership page National Space SocietyExecutive Committee The NSS Executive Committee, composed of the elected Officers, acts for the Board of Directors between Board meetings on all authorized governance and operational matters of the Society. NSS Officers, who are elected by the Board of
- [Xavier Gonzalez Biography](https://nss.org/xavier-gonzalez-biography/) - Xavier Gonzalez Vice President of Education, National Space Society Mr. Gonzalez is an Air Force disabled veteran where he was an intelligence field analyst. He has been a University and High School educator since 1993 in mathematics (was a department chair), computer science, engineering, and cybersecurity. He was also a Research Biologist working on Kemp’s
- [Hannah Rens Biography](https://nss.org/hannah-rens-biography/) - Assistant Secretary, National Space Society Hannah Rens is an aerospace engineer and space settlement advocate. Hannah formerly served on the NSS Board of Directors and is a member of the Space Settlement Advocacy Committee, where she has authored a literature review analyzing the scientific feasibility of space settlement. This effort covers over fifty peer reviewed
- [Michael Snyder Biography](https://nss.org/michael-snyder-biography/) - Michael Snyder Assistant Treasurer, National Space SocietyNational Space Society Board of Directors Michael Snyder serves as Director of R&D and Lead Engineer for Made in Space, a manufacturing company developing additive manufacturing for in-space construction. Mr. Snyder is the Principal Investigator for two NASA funded technological demonstrations of additive manufacturing. The 3D Print Experiment launches
- [John Strickland Biography](https://nss.org/john-strickland-biography/) - National Space Society Board of Directors Mr. Strickland has been an active member of space and science-related organizations since 1961, when he joined the American Rocket Society as a student member. In 1976 he joined both the National Space Institute and the L-5 Society, the “parents” of NSS. He was the founder of the Austin
- [Randy Gigante Biography](https://nss.org/randy-gigante-biography/) - Randy Gigante Randy has been active in NSS policy for more than five years, serving as both Deputy Chair and Policy Chair, as well as NSS Vice President of Development. He has been advocating for Space Solar Power for over 35 years, developing a business plan for the first Solar Power System in the 1980’s.
- [Fredrick Jenet Biography](https://nss.org/fredrick-jenet-biography/) - Fredrick Jenet Vice President of Technology and Entrepreneurship, National Space SocietyNational Space Society Board of Directors Fredrick (Rick) Jenet, Ph.D., is the founder and executive director of Expanding Frontiers, a nonprofit organization based in Brownsville, Texas, with a mission to foster the growth of a commercial space ecosystem. Dr. Jenet is an experienced entrepreneur, visionary
- [Gabriela Lindberg Biography](https://nss.org/gabriela-lindberg-biography/) - Gabriela Lindberg Vice President of Chapters, National Space Society Ms. Lindberg is Vice President of Chapters for the National Space Society. She has also served on the Board of Directors and as NSS Social Media Chair, which has given her the opportunity to learn about almost every type of activity NSS is engaged in, gaining
- [Bruce Pittman Biography](https://nss.org/bruce-pittman-biography/) - Bruce Pittman Chair, National Space Society Board of Directors Bruce Pittman is the Director of Commercial Space Development at OffWorld Inc. and works as a contractor in the Space Portal Office at the NASA Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley in the position of Chief System Engineer. Bruce is an Associate Fellow of the American
- [Meagan Murphy Crawford Biography](https://nss.org/meagan-murphy-crawford-biography/) - National Space Society Board of Directors Meagan is a NewSpace industry pioneer with a focus on the business of space: finance, investing, management, entrepreneurship, communications, marketing, and team building. A strong believer in the power of free enterprise as the driving force that will lift humanity permanently off-world, Meagan is dedicated to several projects focused
- [Brian Miske Biography](https://nss.org/brian-miske-biography/) - National Space Society Board of Directors Brian Miske serves as the Americas Space Leader for KPMG, where he champions Space as an unlimited domain of commerce and exploration. With a visionary perspective that recognizes Space as both a specialized vertical and a transformative horizontal force across all industries and commercial markets, Brian is pioneering KPMG’s
- [Paul W. Phister, Jr., NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/space-ambassador-paul-phister/) - Paul is an Adjunct Professor at the Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) as well as the Herkimer County Community College (HCCC) where he teaches Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, and Mathematics. Paul has a PhD in Engineering and holds a dual Texas Licensed Professional Engineer in Electrical and Software Engineering. He is a member of both
- [Pascal Lee Biography](https://nss.org/pascal-lee-biography/) - Pascal Lee National Space Society Vice President for Planetary Development Dr Pascal Lee is a planetary scientist with the SETI Institute, the Mars Institute, and NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California. He is also professor of planetary sciences at Kepler Space University. Pascal Lee studied physics at the University of Paris-Sorbonne and holds an
- [Healthy Space Competition Results 2023](https://nss.org/healthy-space-competition-results-2023/) - Back to contest information page In this first year of the Live in a Healthy Space Design Competition (2023), we had 1,295 students participate with 224 entries from 12 countries around the world: Canada, Finland, India, Iran, Ireland, Pakistan, Peru, Romania, Singapore, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, and the United States. Congratulations to all of the
- [National Space Society Governor John H. Johnson Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-john-h-johnson-biography/) - John H. Johnson 1918-2005 Former Member of the National Space Society Board of Governors John H. Johnson was publisher, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Publishing Company, Inc. The company publishes books, Ebony, Jet, and EM (Ebony Man). Other businesses in the family include Supreme Life Insurance Company, Fashion Flair Cosmetics, and the televised American Black Achievement Awards.
- [Space Ambassador Speaker Application](https://nss.org/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
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- [Education](https://nss.org/education/) - Education At the National Space Society At the National Space Society We at National Space Society believe space with its infinite resources holds the key to the future of life on Earth. The National Space Society therefore provides many educational opportunities to advance the careers of space-interested students from around the world. Our educational competitions,
- [NSS Space Forums](https://nss.org/nss-space-forums/) - The National Space Society sponsors an ongoing series of virtual forums and town halls covering all areas of space exploration, development and settlement. We invite thought leaders to candidly express their views on space and the future. December 5, 2024 – Space 2024 Year In Review with Larry Boyle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otLLp-uVhMQ November 21, 2024 – Reentry:
- [Space Solar Power - Links](https://nss.org/space-solar-power-links/) - See NSS and other web page links on SSPSee videos on space solar power + audio files Articles (chronological) - See also China, India, and Japan below Space News: America must win the race for space solar power — or buy it from China (December 9, 2024) PassionateGeekz: Japan successfully takes the first step in
- [Contest Resources](https://nss.org/nss-space-settlement-contest/resources/) - Home News About Rules Recent Winners Past Winners Resources Blog Attending ISDC Contact Us Enter the Contest Links to Useful Resources Legacy Space Settlement Contest Guides: Al Globus, Emeritus Contest Director Al’s Space Settlement Homepage Free-Space Settlements Advice from the Emeritus Space Settlement Teacher Resources NSS Libraries and Journals: NSS Library including the NSS Space Settlement
- [Contest Rules](https://nss.org/nss-space-settlement-contest/rules/) - Home News About Rules Recent Winners Past Winners Resources Blog Attending ISDC Contact Us Enter the Contest Rules Submissions must relate to free space settlements. Settlements may not be on a planet or moon, although support activities such as mining may be. Settlements must be permanent homes, not temporary work camps. Typically, what distinguishes an
- [NSS Gerard K. O'Neill Space Settlement Contest Home](https://nss.org/nss-space-settlement-contest/) - Home News About Rules Recent Winners Past Winners Resources Blog Attending ISDC Contact Us Enter the Contest Gerard K. O’Neill Space Settlement Contest Welcome to the new official NSS Gerard K. O’Neill Space Settlement Contest webpage. All of the information from the previous versions of the contest website has been migrated here, but arranged logically over
- [Contest Blog](https://nss.org/nss-space-settlement-contest/blog-2/) - Home News About Rules Recent Winners Past Winners Resources Blog Attending ISDC Contact Us Enter the Contest Discussion/Editorials Scoping your project: Designing a space settlement with all of the proper considerations is a monumental undertaking. The constraints of artificial gravity necessitate very large structures, much larger than anything as yet built and launched into space.
- [George Whitesides Biography](https://nss.org/george-whitesides-biography/) - George T. Whitesides George T. Whitesides is a former Executive Director of the National Space Society, one of the largest grassroots space advocacy groups, with thousands of members and more than 50 chapters around the world. Founded in 1974 by Apollo program leader Dr. Werner von Braun, NSS advances space through educational and technical projects,
- [Edward D. McCullough Biography](https://nss.org/edward-d-mccullough-biography/) - Edward D. McCullough The late Edward D. McCullough was a principal scientist at The Boeing Company and former member of the NSS Board of Directors. He received his professional training in nuclear engineering through the U.S. Navy, and Bettis and Knowles Atomic Power Laboratories (gaining his Certification for Nuclear Engineering at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
- [Ronnie Lajoie Biography](https://nss.org/ronnie-lajoie-biography/) - Ronnie M. Lajoie Member, NSS Board of Directors (Region 5) Member, NSS Membership Policy Committee Member, Internet Services and Membership Support Teams Ronnie Lajoie proves that it pays to hold on to your dreams. Growing up a kid on welfare, watching episodes of Lost in Space, fuzzy videos of men bouncing on the Moon, and later
- [Ken Ruffin Biography](https://nss.org/ken-ruffin-biography/) - Ken Ruffin National Space Society Board of Directors Ken Ruffin is a Senior Environmental Engineer for one of the largest electric utilities in the USA, with over 25 years of experience in air quality inspections, consulting, permit applications, and compliance in both public and private organizations. For several years, Ken has also been an Executive Committee member of the
- [Seth Potter Biography](https://nss.org/seth-potter-biography/) - Seth Potter National Space Society Board of Strategic Advisors Seth Potter holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Physics from Columbia University and a Doctorate in Applied Science from New York University. He is a Principal Engineer/Scientist at The Boeing Company in Huntington Beach, California, where his work has included satellite servicing, space solar power, Mars
- [Christine Peterson Biography](https://nss.org/christine-peterson-biography/) - Christine L. Peterson National Space Society Board of Strategic Advisors Christine Peterson writes, lectures, and briefs the media on coming powerful technologies, especially nanotechnology and life extension. She is Co-Founder and Past President of Foresight Institute, the leading nanotech public interest group. Foresight educates the public, technical community, and policymakers on nanotechnology and its long-term
- [Marianne Dyson Biography](https://nss.org/marianne-dyson-biography/) - Marianne Dyson National Space Society Board of Strategic Advisors Marianne Dyson was one of the first ten women to serve in NASA’s Mission Control. Inspired by the space program and science fiction, she studied astronomy in college and earned her degree in physics (cum laude) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Originally from
- [National Space Society Board of Strategic Advisors](https://nss.org/national-space-society-board-of-strategic-advisors/) - NSS Leadership NSS Board of Strategic Advisors NSS Board of Strategic Advisors Back to NSS Leadership page National Space Society Board of Strategic ADVISORS The NSS Board of Advisors provides recommendations and guidance to the Board of Directors with respect to the broad, overall policies, objectives, and goals of the Society. The volunteer Board is composed
- [Reviewed Nonfiction Books alphabetically by author](https://nss.org/reviewed-non-fiction-books-alphabetically-by-author/) - See also list alphabetically by title Adamcik, Robert. Voyages of Discovery: The Missions of the Space Shuttle Discovery (2010). Excellent documentation of all of Space Shuttle Discovery’s journeys and crews through 2010. Adler, Douglas G., and Peter Bernstein. From the Earth to the Moon: The Miniseries Companion (2020). A guide to the episodes and background of
- [Reviewed Nonfiction Books alphabetically by title](https://nss.org/reviewed-non-fiction-books-alphabetically-by-title/) - See also list alphabetically by author 2001: The Heritage and Legacy of The Space Odyssey, by Frederick I. Ordway III and Robert Godwin (2010). Ordway was the science consultant for the movie 2001 and the book provides great insight into its creation. 2081: A Hopeful View of the Human Future, by Gerard K. O’Neill (1981).
- [Book Reviews and Recommended Reading](https://nss.org/book-reviews/) - More than 400 Books Reviewed Opinions expressed are those of the reviewers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Space Society. To get a book reviewed by NSS: send query with book description to casey.suire@nss.org. Do NOT send attached files with your query. Do NOT mail books to the NSS address. We usually
- [Reviewed Children's Books alphabetically by title](https://nss.org/reviewed-childrens-books-alphabetically-by-title/) - See also Children’s Books listed alphabetically by author 101 Outer Space Projects for the Evil Genius, by Dave Prochnow (2007). Not just for kids. There are plenty of projects for adults here too. An Unlikely Astronaut, by Susan Kilrain with Francis French (2023). An astronaut describes the obstacles placed before her to discourage a childhood desire
- [Reviewed Children's Books alphabetically by author](https://nss.org/reviewed-childrens-books-alphabetically-by-author/) - Aldrin, Buzz. Look to the Stars (2009). Aldrin puts the accomplishments of Apollo into the personal and historical context of the human quest to reach the stars. Aldrin, Buzz. Reaching for the Moon (2005). Captures the spirit of Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, a genuine American hero who shows how to pursue dreams with determination,
- [Reviewed Fiction Books alphabetically by title](https://nss.org/reviewed-fiction-books-alphabetically-by-title/) - See also Fiction Books listed alphabetically by author 2312, by Kim Stanley Robinson (2012). A master at world-building leads us to experience everyday life in a fully functioning spacefaring civilization. Across the Universe Trilogy, by Beth Revis (2011-2013). New York Times bestselling series that young adult and young-at-heart space enthusiasts will enjoy for the psychological
- [Reviewed Fiction Books alphabetically by author](https://nss.org/reviewed-fiction-books-alphabetically-by-author/) - See also Fiction Books listed alphabetically by title Baxter, Stephen. Flood (2010) and Ark (2011). The Earth’s oceans experience unprecedented rising, causing massive disasters. A few visionaries devise methods to save humanity. Baxter, Stephen. Proxima (2013). This tale of the settlement of Proxima Centauri is a marvel of SF world building. Beckett, Chris. Dark Eden (2012)
- [Karlton Johnson Biography](https://nss.org/karlton-johnson-biography/) - Karlton Johnson Chief Executive Officer, National Space SocietyChairman, National Space Society Board of Governors Karlton D. Johnson (Colonel, United States Air Force-Retired) is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Space Society and Chairman of the Society’s Board of Governors. As the senior executive overseeing a variety of business operations and objectives, he shapes
- [Reaching for the High Frontier: Chapter 15](https://nss.org/reaching-for-the-high-frontier-chapter-15/) - by Michael A. G. Michaud Copyright 1986 by Praeger Publishers and reproduced with permission of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., Westport, CT. Read complete book here. Table of Contents Chapter 15: Epilogue and Future Introduction Epilogue The New Advocacy Colorado — The Next “Space State?” The Spread of Spaceflight Outlook for Space Ups and Downs
- [Reaching for the High Frontier: Chapter 14](https://nss.org/reaching-for-the-high-frontier-chapter-14/) - by Michael A. G. Michaud Copyright 1986 by Praeger Publishers and reproduced with permission of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., Westport, CT. Read complete book here. Table of Contents Chapter 14: Conclusion Introduction Causes The State of the Movement in 1984 Is This a Social Movement? What Kinds of Interest Groups? Has It Made a
- [Reaching for the High Frontier: Chapter 13](https://nss.org/reaching-for-the-high-frontier-chapter-13/) - by Michael A. G. Michaud Copyright 1986 by Praeger Publishers and reproduced with permission of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., Westport, CT. Read complete book here. Table of Contents Chapter 13: The Space Station Decision Introduction A Long History Citizens Respond The Successful Campaign The Year of Decision Post-Decision Lobbying Summation Notes The design, construction,
- [Reaching for the High Frontier: Chapter 12](https://nss.org/reaching-for-the-high-frontier-chapter-12/) - by Michael A. G. Michaud Copyright 1986 by Praeger Publishers and reproduced with permission of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., Westport, CT. Read complete book here. Table of Contents Chapter 12: Space Commercialization and the New Entrepreneurs Introduction The First Commercialization Direct Broadcast Satellites Privatizing LANDSAT Commercial Launch Vehicles OTRAG Space Manufacturing Space Commercialization Gathers Momentum
- [Reaching for the High Frontier: Chapter 6](https://nss.org/reaching-for-the-high-frontier-chapter-6/) - by Michael A. G. Michaud Copyright 1986 by Praeger Publishers and reproduced with permission of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., Westport, CT. Read complete book here. Table of Contents Chapter 6: The New Demographics of Space Introduction Trends Post-Shuttle Polls Categorizing the Public Priorities Space, Defense, and Science Correlating Knowledge and Attitudes What Do People
- [Reaching for the High Frontier: Chapter 5](https://nss.org/reaching-for-the-high-frontier-chapter-5/) - by Michael A. G. Michaud Copyright 1986 by Praeger Publishers and reproduced with permission of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., Westport, CT. Read complete book here. Table of Contents Chapter 5: O’Neills Children Introduction Out of the Desert The L-5 Society Other Members of the Family Notes We must help bring the Copernican Revolution to
- [Reaching for the High Frontier: Chapter 4](https://nss.org/reaching-for-the-high-frontier-chapter-4/) - by Michael A. G. Michaud Copyright 1986 by Praeger Publishers and reproduced with permission of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., Westport, CT. Read complete book here. Table of Contents Chapter 4: The Big Idea Introduction Out of Frustration O’Neill’s Vision The New Synthesis The Impact of O’Neill Legislating the High Frontier The Solar Power Satellite
- [Reaching for the High Frontier: Chapter 3](https://nss.org/reaching-for-the-high-frontier-chapter-3/) - by Michael A. G. Michaud Copyright 1986 by Praeger Publishers and reproduced with permission of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., Westport, CT. Read complete book here. Table of Contents Chapter 3: The Beginnings of the New Space Movement Introduction The Ship of Fools Educating the Public Looking Toward the Future The First Pro-Space Citizens Groups
- [Reaching for the High Frontier: Chapter 2](https://nss.org/reaching-for-the-high-frontier-chapter-2/) - by Michael A. G. Michaud Copyright 1986 by Praeger Publishers and reproduced with permission of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., Westport, CT. Read complete book here. Table of Contents Chapter 2: Conventional Responses Introduction Responding to the Cutbacks Applying Space Technology A Different Kind of Lobby Notes There is no cohesive group behind our space
- [Larry Bartoszek, NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/space-ambassador-larry-bartoszek/) - Larry Bartoszek has a dual degree in Mechanical Engineering and Physics from the University of Illinois and is an Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Welding Society, ASM International, the Chicago Society for Space Studies, the National Space Society, and is Vice President of
- [Space Solar Power Library](https://nss.org/space-solar-power-library/) - Space Solar Power – Library See also Space Solar Power Links and videos Survey of Space Based Solar Power, Virtus Solis, 2024 Space Solar Power presentations at 2022 International Space Development Conference. Space Based Solar Power: De-risking the Pathway to Net Zero. Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd. September, 2021, 26 pages. PDF 1 MB. Catching the Sun: A National Strategy for
- [spUN Home](https://nss.org/spun-debates-2025/) - Welcome to the NSS spUN Debate Program The National Space Society (NSS) spUN Debate Program is an exciting vehicle for high school and university students to become informed of the space industry, an economy that is projected to reach $3 trillion dollars by 2050, You may have a place in this industry! Interested in an
- [Volunteer](https://nss.org/spun-debates-2025/volunteer/) - Volunteer Form The NSS spUN Debate Program is a dynamic and evolving program that stretches across the globe and engages students at two levels: high school (ages 14 -18) and university. The purpose of the debates is to raise awareness on space topics and issues, and empower young adults to discuss and argue topics regarding
- [University spUN Debate program](https://nss.org/spun-debates-2025/university-spun-debate-program/) - Who governs space development, security and ownership? NSS presents the University spUN Debate Program, inviting university students worldwide to join a debate team. This is a 100% virtual opportunity! The NSS Space Policy and Universalization (spUN) Debates offer international students an opportunity to delve into space topics and issues that need attention now, as technology
- [About](https://nss.org/spun-debates-2025/about/) - The NSS International Space Development Conference (ISDC) 2017 gave birth to a remarkable program for students who are interested in learning about cutting edge technology and finding its place on and off-world.The space policy and UNiversalization (spUN) Debates emerged after the presentation by Dr. Lorna Jean Edmonds, Ohio University, “Do Those Who Control the Galaxy
- [News](https://nss.org/spun-debates-2025/news-2/) - 2025 spUN Applications Open in Fall, 2024 Application and program information at: High School spUN DebatesApplication and program information at: University spUN Debates spUN Debate Program Tournament The spUN Debate Program uses the NSS International Space Development Conference (ISDC) as the venue to hold the spUN virtual debate final tournament rounds.Information about ISDC2025 High School
- [spUN Debates](https://nss.org/spun-debates/)
- [spUN Debates - 2024](https://nss.org/spun-debates-2024/) - spUN Debate Program of the National Space Society https://youtu.be/qhr8ESSVQKwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxEZW0zTbc8 The NSS International Space Development Conference has been the incubator for many exciting programs and ideas. ISDC® 2017 gave birth to a remarkable program for students who are space enthusiasts, and, who seek to become leaders in the space arena. The space policy and UNiversalization (spUN) Debates
- [Stephen Hawking: "Why We Should Go Into Space" [Video]](https://nss.org/stephen-hawking-why-we-should-go-into-space-video/) - Stephen Hawking: “Why We Should Go Into Space” [Video] “Why We Should Go Into Space” [Video] (25-minute video, press play to start)Transcript below https://youtu.be/SN3Gj-sWxGg Stephen Hawking, the renowned British astrophysicist, speaks on “Why We Should Go Into Space” for NASA’s 50th Anniversary lecture series at George Washington University, April 21, 2008. Hawking is disabled with
- [Donate](https://nss.org/spun-debates-2025/donate-2/) - Thank you for your interest in supporting the education and outreach activities of the National Space Society. Donating to programs like spUN Debates helps us improve these programs for our participants. NSS spUN Debate Program Donations Curious about what your contribution can do?Here is how the NSS spUN Debate Program could use your donation: $10,000
- [spUN Debate Program Testimonials](https://nss.org/spun-debates-2025/spun-debate-program-testimonials/) - Cooperation and Compassion. Universalization in my point of view will change the world to a better place and a bold new way to problem solve together. Neerav Debater We keep these things that make us different, however we find a way to not cause problems with them. We define the goals that include all of
- [High School spUN Debate Program](https://nss.org/spun-debates-2025/high-school-spun-debate-program/) - How can we live and work together in space? spUN 2024 video link: In their own Words The NSS Space Policy and Universalization (spUN) Debates offer international students an opportunity to form a global team to debate space policy with an eye on Universalization – finding solutions, through world-wide collaboration and cooperation, for the space
- [Contact US](https://nss.org/spun-debates-2025/contact-us/) - We would like to hear from you! Contact us at:debates@nss.org
- [Space-Based Solar Power As an Opportunity for Strategic Security](https://nss.org/space-based-solar-power-as-an-opportunity-for-strategic-security-2/) - Space Solar Power Home Page Space Solar Power Library NSS Library Phase 0 Architecture Feasibility StudyReport to the National Security Space OfficeOctober 10, 2007 Executive Summary on this page Full Report (including Executive Summary), 75 pages [PDF 3.5 MB] Audio and photos of October 10 press conference Still photos and video of SBSP concept Some news
- [Space-Based Manufacturing from Nonterrestrial Materials](https://nss.org/space-based-manufacturing-from-nonterrestrial-materials/) - Abstracts from:Space-Based Manufacturing from Non-Terrestrial MaterialsTechnical papers derived from the 1976 Summer Study at NASA Ames Research Center Edited by Gerard K. O’Neill, Princeton University; Assistant Editor, Brian O’Leary, Princeton UniversityPublished by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics as Volume 57 of Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, 1977 I. Introduction II. Transportation III. Materials
- [Space Solar Power: Two Cell High Efficiency Rainbow Concentrator (Thomas C. Taylor)](https://nss.org/space-solar-power-two-cell-high-efficiency-rainbow-concentrator-thomas-c-taylor/) - 2011 International Space Solar Power SymposiumThomas C. Taylor: Two Cell High Efficiency Rainbow Concentrator https://youtu.be/Poavt1z9ASk Space Solar Power:Two Cell High Efficiency Rainbow Concentrator, the Space Alternative for Clean EnergyThomas C. Taylor (Exploration Partners LLC)18 minutes More 2011 International Space Solar Power Symposium videos
- [Space Solar Power: Towards an Early Profitable PowerSat (Al Globus)](https://nss.org/space-solar-power-towards-an-early-profitable-powersat-al-globus/) - 2011 International Space Solar Power SymposiumAl Globus: Towards an Early Profitable PowerSat https://youtu.be/Kj4AneiY350 Space Solar Power: Towards an Early Profitable PowerSatAl Globus (San Jose State University)24 minutesSee Al’s paper on this presentation More 2011 International Space Solar Power Symposium videos
- [Space Solar Power: The Space Power Grid](https://nss.org/space-solar-power-the-space-power-grid/) - This video, Space Solar Power: The Space Power Grid is from the 2011 International Space Solar Power Symposium. https://youtu.be/k8d67oj5K9s Space Solar Power: The Space Power GridVideo produced by Georgia Tech School of Engineering5 minutes More 2011 International Space Solar Power Symposium videos
- [Space Solar Power: The First International Assessment of Opportunities (John Mankins)](https://nss.org/space-solar-power-the-first-international-assessment-of-opportunities-john-mankins/) - 2011 International Space Solar Power SymposiumJohn Mankins: First International Assessment of SSP https://youtu.be/Yo6MsrHqZ60 Space Solar Power:The First International Assessment of Opportunities,Issues, and Potential Pathways ForwardJohn C. Mankins (Artemis Innovation)41 minutes More 2011 International Space Solar Power Symposium videos
- [Space Solar Power: Naval Research Laboratory Sandwich Panel (Paul Jaffe)](https://nss.org/space-solar-power-naval-research-laboratory-sandwich-panel-paul-jaffe/) - 2011 International Space Solar Power SymposiumPaul Jaffe: Naval Research Laboratory Sandwich Panel https://youtu.be/9g1w3PDi0co Space Solar Power: Naval Research Laboratory Sandwich Panel R&D Status UpdatePaul Jaffe (Naval Research Laboratory)65 minutes More 2011 International Space Solar Power Symposium videos
- [Space Solar Power: Exploring New Frontiers for Tomorrow’s Energy Needs NASA Video](https://nss.org/space-solar-power-exploring-new-frontiers-for-tomorrows-energy-needs-nasa-video/) - Space Solar Power: Exploring New Frontiers for Tomorrow’s Energy Needs NASA Video Space Solar Power:Exploring New Frontiersfor Tomorrow’s Energy NeedsNASA DVD, 2002(1 hour 45 minutes total)Follow links below for individual segments Part 1: Introduction (5:26) John Mankins Dr. Peter Glaser (inventor of the space solar power concept) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og9UvxrHA9E Part 2: SSP Systems Integration (4:52) Harvey
- [Space Solar Power: Advantages of Space Solar Power (Darel Preble)](https://nss.org/space-solar-power-advantages-of-space-solar-power-darel-preble/) - https://youtu.be/gOOfe_QlBws Space Solar Power: Advantages of Space Solar PowerDarel Preble (Space Solar Power Institute)15 minutes (first part of presentation missing) More 2011 International Space Solar Power Symposium videos
- [Space Solar Power: A US-India Power Exchange (Naryanan Komerath)](https://nss.org/space-solar-power-a-us-india-power-exchange-naryanan-komerath/) - 2011 International Space Solar Power SymposiumNaryanan Komerath: A US-India Power Exchange https://youtu.be/A52OEJ82Mmw Space Solar Power:A US-India Power Exchange Towards a Space Power GridNaryanan Komerath (Georgia Institute of Technology)23 minutes More 2011 International Space Solar Power Symposium videos
- [Buckner Hightower Biography](https://nss.org/buckner-hightower-biography/) - Buckner Hightower Former member of the National Space Society Board of Directors Mr. Hightower was Co-founder, Director and CEO, Excalibur Almaz, USA, Inc. and Executive Vice President of Excalibur Almaz Limited. He has more than 25 years executive management experience in multiple industries and a 30-year background of investment entrepreneurialism and capital formation. Mr. Hightower
- [Gabriel Rothblatt, NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/space-ambassador-gabriel-rothblatt/) - Gabriel Goddard Rothblatt has a rich and diverse history in space advocacy. A committed member of the NSS Voyager’s Circle, Gabriel has been a Chapter President and Regional Director for over a decade. Rothblatt has a BA in Political Science from the University of Vermont, and a MA in Social innovation & Sustainability from Goddard
- [Space Shuttle Stupid Astronaut Tricks Video](https://nss.org/space-shuttle-stupid-astronaut-tricks-video/) - (1 minute 20 seconds) https://youtu.be/6zlEh2b0FV8 Stupid Astronaut Tricks courtesy of the crew of STS-124. Go to Space Shuttle Video Library
- [Space Shuttle Flight 101 (STS-97) Post Flight Presentation Video](https://nss.org/space-shuttle-flight-101-sts-97-post-flight-presentation-video/) - Return to the Space Shuttle Video Library index Space Shuttle Flight 102 Video Space Shuttle Flight 101 (STS-97) Post Flight Presentation, narrated by the astronauts (18 minutes). Launch: November 30, 2000. Crew: Brent W. Jett, Michael J. Bloomfield, Joseph R. Tanner, Carlos I. Noriega, Marc Garneau. Vehicle: Endeavour.
- [Space Shuttle Flight 100 (STS-92) Post Flight Presentation Video](https://nss.org/space-shuttle-flight-100-sts-92-post-flight-presentation-video/) - Return to the Space Shuttle Video Library index Space Shuttle Flight 101 Video Space Shuttle Flight 100 (STS-92) Post Flight Presentation, narrated by the astronauts (20 minutes). Launch: October 11, 2000. Crew: Brian Duffy, Pamela A. Melroy, Koichi Wakata, Leroy Chiao, Peter J.K. Wisoff, Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, William S. McArthur. Vehicle: Discovery.
- [Space Shuttle Flight 1 (STS-1)](https://nss.org/space-shuttle-flight-1-video/) - Return to the Space Shuttle Video Library index Space Shuttle Flight 2 Video Space Shuttle Flight 1 (STS-1) Post Flight Presentation, narrated by the astronauts (17 minutes). Launch: April 12, 1981. Crew: John Young, Robert Crippen. Vehicle: Columbia.
- [Space Shuttle Flight 10 (STS-41B) - Post Flight Press Conference Video](https://nss.org/space-shuttle-flight-10-post-flight-press-conference-video/) - Return to the Space Shuttle Video Library index Space Shuttle Flight 11 Video Space Shuttle Flight 10 (STS-41B) Post Flight Presentation, narrated by the astronauts (24 minutes). Launch: February 3, 1984. Crew: Vance Brand, Robert Gibson, Bruce McCandless, Robert Stewart, Ronald McNair. Vehicle: Challenger.
- [Space settlement library](https://nss.org/space-settlement-library/) - Space Settlement Library The NSS Space Settlement Library contains over 30,000 pages on site, including material for both the general reader and the researcher, and including a number of hard-to-find reference works. Online Space Settlement Books Colonies in Space – complete online book by T. A. Heppenheimer Space Settlements – A Design Study (NASA Special Publication 413)
- [Space Settlement Design Contest Uruguayan Team](https://nss.org/space-settlement-design-contest-uruguayan-team/) - The Uruguayan Team, one of three teams who won the 2007 Space Settlement Design Contest sponsored by NSS and NASA Ames, answer the question “Why Space?” at the 2007 International Space Development Conference (ISDC), May, 2007 (two minute video – in Spanish). https://youtu.be/LhonSIzrABk We asked Romina why space is so important to her. She replied
- [Space Resources Library](https://nss.org/space-resources-library/) - Space Settlement Library NSS Main Library Space Resources, NASA SP-509 (1992) Overview. 44 pages. [HTML] [PDF 2.5 MB] Volume 1: Scenarios. 68 pages. [HTML] [PDF 3.4 MB] Volume 2: Energy, Power, and Transport. 182 pages. [HTML] [PDF 7.6 MB] Volume 3: Materials. 330 pages. [HTML] [PDF 14.4 MB] Volume 4: Social Concerns. 314 pages. [HTML]
- [Space Power by G. Harry Stine](https://nss.org/space-power-by-harry-stine/) - Space Power by G. Harry Stine Space Power Online book by G. Harry StineCopyright 1981 by G. Harry StineReproduced with permission of the G. Harry Stine estate Table of Contents Chapters 1 & 2 – Space Solar Power Chapter 3 – A True Space Transportation System Chapter 4 – Terrestrial Options Chapter 5 – Synergistic Effects Chapter 6 –
- [Space Manufacturing: Princeton Conference Abstracts](https://nss.org/space-manufacturing-princeton-conference-abstracts/) - Table of Contents Space Manufacturing 13: Settling Circumsolar Space (2001) Space Manufacturing 12: Challenges and Opportunities in Space (1999) Space Manufacturing 11: The Challenge of Space, Past and Future (1997) Space Manufacturing 10: Pathways to the High Frontier (1995) Space Manufacturing 9: The High Frontier: Accession, Development and Utilization (1993) Space Manufacturing 8: Energy and
- [Space Manufacturing Library](https://nss.org/space-manufacturing-library/) - Space Settlement Library NSS Main Library The Princeton Conferences on Space Manufacturing Space-Based Manufacturing from Nonterrestrial Materials: Abstracts from the 1976 Summer Study at NASA Ames Research Center. Extraterrestrial Processing and Manufacturing of Large Space Systems. MIT Space Systems Laboratory, NASA Contractor Report CR-161293, September 1979, 840 pages. Summary article Volume 1, Chapters 1-6, 307 pages [PDF 11.3 MB]
- [Space Elevator Library](https://nss.org/space-elevator-library/) - Apex Anchor: Full-Service Logistics Transportation Node at Top of Gravity Well, 2024 [PDF 100 pages]. The Apex Anchor will become a Full-Service Transportation Node focused around the “Logistics Center at the top of the Gravity Well.” The inherent rapid release velocity (7.76 km/sec) at an Apex Anchor – and the ability to release every day
- [Space Manufacturing Facilities: Space Colonies](https://nss.org/space-manufacturing-facilities-space-colonies/) - Space Manufacturing 2 Princeton Conferences Space Manufacturing Facilities: Space ColoniesProceedings of the Second Princeton/AIAA/NASA Conference on Space ManufacturingMay 7-9, 1975and the Princeton Conference on the Colonization of Space, May 10, 1974Published by American Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsMore Princeton Conferences on Space Manufacturing I. Construction II. Production III. Human Considerations IV. Government Activities V. Conference
- [Space Manufacturing Facilities 3](https://nss.org/space-manufacturing-facilities-3/) - Space Manufacturing 4 Princeton Conferences Space Manufacturing 2 Space Manufacturing Facilities 3Proceedings of the Fourth Princeton/AIAA Conference on Space ManufacturingMay 14-17, 1979Published by American Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsPrinceton Conferences I. International Considerations II. Materials Processing III. Public Policy IV. Economic Considerations V. Mass Drivers VI. Novel Technical Concepts VII. Controlled Ecological Life Support Systems
- [Space Manufacturing Facilities 2: Space Colonies](https://nss.org/space-manufacturing-facilities-2-space-colonies/) - Space Manufacturing 3 Princeton Conferences Space Manufacturing 1 Space Manufacturing Facilities 2: Space ColoniesProceedings of the Third Princeton/AIAA Conference on Space ManufacturingMay 9-12, 1977Published by American Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsMore Princeton Conferences on Space Manufacturing I. Transport: Rocketry and Trajectories II. Transport: Mass Drivers III. Material Resources IV. Industrial Operations in Space and Large
- [Space Manufacturing 9](https://nss.org/space-manufacturing-9/) - Space Manufacturing 10 Princeton Conferences Space Manufacturing 8 Space Manufacturing 9Proceedings of the Eleventh SSI/Princeton Conference on Space ManufacturingMay 12-15, 1993Published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Space Studies InstitutePrinceton Conferences I. Transportation and Materials II. Policy III. Social and Medical Sciences IV. Structures V. Space Applications VI. Report Card on Progress: Vision
- [Space Manufacturing 8](https://nss.org/space-manufacturing-8/) - Space Manufacturing 9 Princeton Conferences Space Manufacturing 7 Space Manufacturing 8 Proceedings of the Tenth SSI/Princeton Conference on Space ManufacturingMay 15-18, 1991Published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Space Studies InstitutePrinceton Conferences I. Space Power II. Lunar Bases III. International Considerations IV. Space Transportation and Space Exploration Initiative V. Biomedical Considerations VI. External
- [Space Manufacturing 7](https://nss.org/space-manufacturing-7/) - Space Manufacturing 8 Princeton Conferences Space Manufacturing 6 Space Manufacturing 7Proceedings of the Ninth SSI/Princeton Conference on Space ManufacturingMay 10-13, 1989Published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Space Studies InstitutePrinceton Conferences I. External Tanks and Space Habitats II. Nonterrestrial Resources III. Space Manufacturing and Space Power IV. International and Economic Considerations V. Space
- [Space Manufacturing 6](https://nss.org/space-manufacturing-6/) - Space Manufacturing 7 Princeton Conferences Space Manufacturing 5 Space Manufacturing 6Proceedings of the Eighth SSI/Princeton Conference on Space ManufacturingMay 6-9, 1987Published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Space Studies InstitutePrinceton Conferences I. Biomedical Considerations II. Artificial Biospheres and Closed-Cycle Life Support Systems III. Social Aspects for Spaceflight IV. External Tanks and Space Habitats
- [Space Manufacturing 5](https://nss.org/space-manufacturing-5/) - Space Manufacturing 6 Princeton Conferences Space Manufacturing 1983 Space Manufacturing 5Proceedings of the Seventh SSI/Princeton Conference on Space ManufacturingMay 8-11, 1985Published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Space Studies InstitutePrinceton Conferences I. Space Manufacturing and Solar Power Satellites II. Space Transportation and Mass Drivers III. Space Stations and Habitats IV. Materials Processing V.
- [Space Manufacturing 4](https://nss.org/space-manufacturing-4/) - Space Manufacturing 1983 Princeton Conferences Space Manufacturing 3 Space Manufacturing 4Proceedings of the Fifth Princeton/AIAA Conference on Space ManufacturingMay 18-21, 1981Published by American Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsPrinceton Conferences I. International and Legal Considerations II. Manufacturing III. Electromagnetic Accelerators IV. Social Sciences V. Novel Concepts VI. Material Resources and Processing VII. Space Stations and Habitats
- [Arthur Smith Biography](https://nss.org/arthur-smith-biography/) - Arthur Smith is a former Vice President of Chapters for the National Space Society (NSS). Dr. Smith’s enthusiasm for space was kindled after reading Gerard O’Neill’s “High Frontier”, and joined the National Space Society in 2001. He helped form a local chapter in Long Island, New York, and has organized discussion tracks on the Moon
- [Resources for Chapters](https://nss.org/resources-for-chapters/) - Assembly Required Active chapters of the National Space Society are eligible to receive a number of resources supplied by NSS national. Physical resources such as NSS banners, copies of Ad Astra magazine, membership brochures, and the like are provided to chapters on an ad hoc basis, usually upon request via the NSS
- [Bruce Mackenzie, NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/bruce-mackenzie-nss-space-ambassador/) - Member, NSS Board of Directors (Region 8) Bruce Mackenzie advocates low tech “homesteading” to live on Mars. He originated the concept of Masonry structures on Mars, using regolith (dirt) to hold the internal pressure. Bruce has been active in the National Space Society since the merger with the L5 Society. He served multiple terms on
- [David Stuart Biography](https://nss.org/david-stuart-biography/) - David G. Stuart Member, NSS Board of Directors (Region 2) Chair, NSS Chapters Committee David writes: As many of you know I have been part of the NSS family for many decades serving in various volunteer roles. Some of those NSS roles have been VP for Membership, NSS Board member, NSS Chapters Assembly Chair, VP
- [Space Manufacturing 1983](https://nss.org/space-manufacturing-1983/) - Space Manufacturing 5 Princeton Conferences Space Manufacturing 4 Space Manufacturing 1983Proceedings of the Sixth Princeton Conference on Space ManufacturingMay 9-12, 1983Published by the American Astronautical Society as Vol. 53 of Advances in the Astronautical SciencesPrinceton Conferences I. Biomedical and Social Sciences II. Space Stations and Habitats III. Manufacturing IV. International/Legal Considerations V. Materials Resources and
- [Space Manufacturing 13](https://nss.org/space-manufacturing-13/) - Princeton Conferences Space Manufacturing 12 Proceedings of the Fifteenth SSI/Princeton Conference on Space ManufacturingMay 7-9, 2001Published by Space Studies InstituteLinked titles go to full papers(text-searchable PDFs)More Princeton Conferences on Space Manufacturing Keynotes and Conference Summary I. Space Power and Energy II. Robotics III. Living in Space IV. Transportaton V. Asteroids and Space Manufacturing VI. International,
- [Space Manufacturing 12](https://nss.org/space-manufacturing-12/) - Space Manufacturing 13 Princeton Conferences Space Manufacturing 11 Proceedings of the Fourteenth SSI/Princeton Conference on Space ManufacturingMay 6-9, 1999Published by Space Studies InstituteLinked titles go to full papers(text-searchable PDFs)[More to come]More Princeton Conferences on Space Manufacturing Keynotes and Conference Summary I. Asteroids and Nonterrestrial Materials II. International, Legal, and Economic Considerations III. Wireless Power IV.
- [Space Manufacturing 11](https://nss.org/space-manufacturing-11/) - Space Manufacturing 12 Princeton Conferences Space Manufacturing 10 Space Manufacturing 11Proceedings of the Thirteenth SSI/Princeton Conference on Space ManufacturingMay 8-11, 1997Published by Space Studies InstituteLinked titles go to full papers(text-searchable PDFs)[More to come]More Princeton Conferences on Space Manufacturing Keynotes and Conference Summary Special Presentations I. Asteroids and Nonterrestrial Materials II. Transportation and Structures III. International,
- [National Space Society License](https://nss.org/national-space-society-license/) - National Space Society JavaScript Usage License Copyright © 2004-2024 National Space Society (NSS) Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the “Software”), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense,
- [Space Manufacturing 10](https://nss.org/space-manufacturing-10/) - Space Manufacturing 11 Princeton Conferences Space Manufacturing 9 Space Manufacturing 10Proceedings of the Twelfth SSI/Princeton Conference on Space ManufacturingMay 4-7, 1995Published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Space Studies InstitutePrinceton Conferences I. Transportation II. Asteroids and Nonterrestrial Materials III. Biomedical IV. Robotics V. Advanced Technologies VI. Wireless Power Transmission VII. International, Legal and
- [Lalitha Murali, NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/space-ambassador-lalitha-murali/) - Lalitha Murali is a Gifted and Talented Teacher at Glendale River-Hills School District, and an expert in space education. She has degrees in Physics, Public Health, Education and other fields, and is a NASA ISS Ambassador. She has a variety of honors and awards including: Top 20 Women of Influence Awardees in Wisconsin 2017, Top
- [Space Is Our Future Video Part 5: Our Destiny in Space](https://nss.org/space-is-our-future-video-part-5/) - https://youtu.be/UztLAlR2Kf0 The National Space Society (NSS) is conducting a campaign to explain the importance and wonder of space exploration and development. The objective of the “Space Is Our Future” campaign is to reach out to a wide range of communities who want to know more about why we are passionately excited about our future as
- [Space Is Our Future Video Part 4: Careers in Space](https://nss.org/space-is-our-future-video-part-4/) - https://youtu.be/XY4xAFWCbFE The National Space Society (NSS) is conducting a campaign to explain the importance and wonder of space exploration and development. The objective of the “Space Is Our Future” campaign is to reach out to a wide range of communities who want to know more about why we are passionately excited about our future as
- [Space Is Our Future Video Part 3: What’s Next in Space?](https://nss.org/space-is-our-future-video-part-3/) - https://youtu.be/bLxBbCb6HFE The National Space Society (NSS) is conducting a campaign to explain the importance and wonder of space exploration and development. The objective of the “Space Is Our Future” campaign is to reach out to a wide range of communities who want to know more about why we are passionately excited about our future as
- [Adam Williams, NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/space-ambassador-adam-williams/) - Adam Williams is a PhD Student at the University of Minnesota in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. Adam has a diverse academic background including: a Bachelor in Economics and Philosophy, a Masters in Software Engineering, a Masters in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, a Graduate Certificate in Space Resources, and a Masters in Space Resources. His PhD
- [Fred Becker, NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/space-ambassador-fred-becker/) - Fred Becker is a lifelong space advocate who has worked within many space organizations to promote space. He has attended numerous Princeton Space Settlement Conferences, International Space Development Conferences (ISDCs), Space Frontier Foundation, Mars Society, and International Astronautical Federation Conferences. He has been involved in media projects such as “For All Mankind” and other space
- [Space Is Our Future Video Part 2: Inspiration](https://nss.org/space-is-our-future-video-part-2/) - https://youtu.be/bLxBbCb6HFE The National Space Society (NSS) is conducting a campaign to explain the importance and wonder of space exploration and development. The objective of the “Space Is Our Future” campaign is to reach out to a wide range of communities who want to know more about why we are passionately excited about our future as
- [Space Is Our Future Video Part 1: Why Space](https://nss.org/space-is-our-future-video-part-1/) - https://youtu.be/oxGAr53uZq4 The National Space Society (NSS) is conducting a campaign to explain the importance and wonder of space exploration and development. The objective of the “Space Is Our Future” campaign is to reach out to a wide range of communities who want to know more about why we are passionately excited about our future as
- [Space Is Our Future Video](https://nss.org/space-is-our-future-video/) - https://youtu.be/GvuuNfTHzWc The National Space Society (NSS) is conducting a campaign to explain the importance and wonder of space exploration and development. The objective of the “Space Is Our Future” campaign is to reach out to a wide range of communities who want to know more about why we are passionately excited about our future as
- [Space Colonization and the Space Movement](https://nss.org/space-colonization-and-the-space-movement/) - The Space Movement: Contents The Journey Ahead: Paving the Way to Interstellar Flight By Mark Hopkins (Fall 2016) The National Space Society (NSS) and its precursor organization, the L-5 Society, have been promoting Space Settlement since 1975. Our ultimate goal is nothing less than the settlement of space and the use of the vast resources
- [Space Based Solar Power as an Opportunity for Strategic Security](https://nss.org/space-based-solar-power-as-an-opportunity-for-strategic-security/) - Space-Based Solar Power As an Opportunity for Strategic Security Space Solar Power Home Page Space Solar Power Library NSS Library Phase 0 Architecture Feasibility StudyReport to the National Security Space OfficeOctober 10, 2007 Executive Summary on this page Full Report (including Executive Summary), 75 pages [PDF 3.5 MB] Audio and photos of October 10 press conference
- [Space Art Gallery - Titan Low G](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-titan-low-g/) - NSS Space Art Gallery Tital Low-G by Walter Myers Tital Low-G: While Titan is one of the largest terrestrial worlds in the Solar System, larger even than any of the known dwarf planets, the pull of gravity at its surface is only 1/10th the Earth’s. A 150 pound astronaut with a 200 pound suit would
- [Space Art Gallery - Shenandoah at Mars](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-shenandoah-at-mars/) - NSS Space Art Gallery Shenandoah at Mars by David Robinson Shenandoah at Mars: The spaceship USS Shenandoah orbits Mars in preparation for the decent to the martian surface by the attached Lander Chesapeake. Rerurn to Artist’s Gallery Index Rerurn to Art Gallery Home Page
- [Space Art Gallery - Neptune and Lander](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-neptune-and-lander/) - NSS Space Art Gallery Neptune and Lander by David Robinson Neptune and Lander : A Lander skims the rocky frozen surface of Neptune’s moon Psamathe looking for a suitable place to land. The moon was discovered in 2003 and requires almost 25 Earth years to make one orbit around Neptune. Rerurn to Artist’s Gallery Index Rerurn
- [Space Art Gallery - Moonward Bound](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-moonward-bound/) - NSS Space Art Gallery Moonward Bound by Walter Myers Moonward Bound: A soon-to-be lunar explorer takes a last look at Earth before entering orbit around the moon. At this point in the journey, the moon nearly fills the field of view at a distance of only 3,000 miles. Closing at a speed of 25,000 mph,
- [Space Art Gallery - Martian Pioneers](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-martian-pioneers/) - NSS Space Art Gallery Martian Pioneers by Walter Myers Martian Pioneers: The first human visitors to Mars would face an environment nearly as hostile as the Earth’s Moon. While Mars has an atmosphere, it contains no breathable oxygen and is so thin that the surface air pressure is about the same as the Earth’s 18
- [Space Art Gallery - Martian Motorhome](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-martian-motorhome/) - NSS Space Art Gallery Martian Motor Home by Walter Myers Martian Motor Home: A thorough human exploration of Mars would require some means for transporting explorers long distances over the martian surface while providing sustenance and protection from Mars’ extreme environment. This image suggests how such a martian “motor home” might be realized. Providing transportation
- [Space Art Gallery - Mars Lander Ares](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-mars-lander-ares/) - NSS Space Art Gallery Mars Lander Ares by David Robinson Mars Lander Ares: The picture shows the Lander Ares after touch down on the Argentea Planum of Mars. The crew inspects the Lander for any damage that may have occurred during the decent to the planet surface. Rerurn to Artist’s Gallery Index Rerurn to Art
- [Space Art Gallery - Mars Cycler](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-mars-cycler/) - NSS Space Art Gallery Mars Cycler by Walter Myers Mars Cycler: A manned cycler space station approaches the planet Mars. A Mars cycler is a permanently orbiting vehicle with a path that alternately brings it near Earth and Mars. Once a cycler has been accelerated into orbit it continues on its own momentum, going back
- [Space Art Gallery - Lunar Cycler](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-lunar-cycler/) - NSS Space Art Gallery Lunar Cycler Near Earth by Walter Myers Lunar Cycler Near Earth: A lunar cycler rounds the south pole of the Earth near perigee–its closest approach to the Earth–while a trailing future generation space shuttle prepares for a rendezvous. Once a lunar cycler has been propelled into its elliptical Earth/Moon orbit, it
- [Space Art Gallery - Liftoff](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-liftoff/) - NSS Space Art Gallery Lift-off by Jim Plaxco Lift-off: A digital painting created in 2009 that is an impression of a Space Shuttle launch. The style of painting and colors were chosen to emphasize the excitement of a space launch. Rerurn to Artist’s Gallery Index Rerurn to Art Gallery Home Page
- [Space Art Gallery - Jim Plaxco Abandon In Place](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-jim-plaxco-abandon-in-place/) - NSS Space Art Gallery Abandon in Place by Jim Plaxco Abandon in Place: A digital painting of three abandonded space suits. Each empty space suit represents one of the three cancelled Apollo missions to the Moon: Apollo 18, 19, and 20 Rerurn to Artist’s Gallery Index Rerurn to Art Gallery Home Page
- [Space Art Gallery - Intrepid Crater](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-intrepid-crater/) - NSS Space Art Gallery Intrepid over crater by David Robinson Intrepid over crater: The Lander Intrepid from the spaceship USS Savannah moves over a crater on Jupiter’s moon Callisto looking for a safe place to land. Rerurn to Artist’s Gallery Index Rerurn to Art Gallery Home Page
- [Space Art Gallery - Frank Hettick View of Home](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-frank-hettick-view-of-home/) - View of Home: Painted in 2005, this space-farer is gazing towards – what? Perhaps his base of operations is just out of sight in the low-lands behind the ridge – or maybe he sees only the emptiness of the landscape as he searches for his ship? Or is he searching the skies for a glimpse
- [Space Art Gallery - Cumberland At Saturn](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-cumberland-at-saturn/) - NSS Space Art Gallery Cumberland at Saturn by David Robinson Cumberland at Saturn: Saturn looms in the background as the spaceship Cumberland speeds by on its way to a rendezvous with the moon Titan. Rerurn to Artist’s Gallery Index Rerurn to Art Gallery Home Page
- [Space Art Gallery - Cumberland](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-cumberland/) - NSS Space Art Gallery Cumberland by David Robinson Cumberland: The picture shows the nuclear powered spaceship USS Cumberland traveling towards Saturn and its final destination, a landing on the moon Titan. Three of the six-man crew will then disembark on a Lander that is being stowed behind the front doors of the command module for
- [Space Art Gallery - Astronaut Glory](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-astronaut-glory/) - NSS Space Art Gallery Astronaut Glory II by Jim Plaxco Astronaut Glory: This digital painting was created as a tribute to the Apollo astronauts – the only humans to walk on the surface of another world. Rerurn to Artist’s Gallery Index Rerurn to Art Gallery Home Page
- [Ad Astra 2024 Winter](https://nss.org/ad-astra-2024-winter/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2024 Winter Featured Articles Departments Books 14THE FIGHT FOR CLEAN ENERGY FROM SPACEWhy Space Solar Power is the AnswerBy Dale Skran 18SPACE FOR US ALLThere is No East and West in the Final FrontierBy Alfred Anzaldua 23UNVEILING THE MYSTERIES OF A METAL ASTEROIDThe
- [Space Ambassadors Presentation Rules](https://nss.org/space-ambassadors-presentation-rules/) - A Space Ambassadors presentation to a group at a Challenger Center Presenter must be a current NSS Member. (NSS Membership Form, NSS membership information) Professional demeanor and personal appearance are critical! The dress code is Professional Casual. Professional Formal may be appropriate for some audiences and occasions. Presenters must be cleanly groomed. Presenters should check out
- [Space Ambassadors Original Program](https://nss.org/space-ambassadors-original-program/) - A panel of Space Ambassadors from Phase I of the program Phase I of the Space Ambassadors program, designed as a global grassroots effort to inspire, educate, and communicate the daily life benefits of space exploration and research, has been concluded. The program saw over 900 volunteers sign up to be Space Ambassadors. During Phase
- [Space Advocates Take Message to Congress](https://nss.org/space-advocates-take-message-to-congress/) - June 2006: As the congressional markup of the NASA budget approaches, the Space Exploration Alliance (SEA) launched its 2006 Space Blitz on Congress demonstrating grassroots, citizen support for space exploration. The alliance is a partnership of the nation’s premier non-profit space organizations with a combined membership of more than 100,000 people throughout the United States.
- [Silent Power Space Solar Power Workshop](https://nss.org/silent-power-space-solar-power-workshop/) - Silent Power – Space Solar Power Workshop Back to Space Solar Power – Library Silent Power Forthcoming book by the Space Solar Power Workshop at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Available draft chapters are co-hosted here. For more information, see the Space Solar Power Workshop website. Part 1: Climate Change and Carbon Dioxide Levels Chapter 1 – Climate
- [Satellite Power System Concept Development and Evaluation Program](https://nss.org/satellite-power-system-concept-development-and-evaluation-program/) - Satellite Power System Concept Development and Evaluation Program Satellite Power System Concept Development and Evaluation Program Conducted by the Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA from 1977 to 1981, this study remains the largest to date. See press briefing about this study for a quick summary. We will be slowly adding documents to this section as we
- [Rob Kelso Biography](https://nss.org/rob-kelso-biography/) - Rob Kelso Rob Kelso, former member of the National Space Society Board of Directors, is a career civil servant, serving 37 years at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC), formerly holding a position as the NASA Shuttle Flight Director at NASA’s famed Mission Control Center. Since November 2012, Kelso has served as the Executive Director at
- [Richard Zucker Biography](https://nss.org/richard-zucker-biography/) - Richard Zucker Rick Zucker is an attorney who received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Brandeis University and his law degree from New York University School of Law. Rick has spent over 25 years in private practice, representing numerous individuals and businesses in varied and complex civil matters. In addition to being an experienced
- [Richard Godwin Biography](https://nss.org/richard-godwin-biography/) - Richard Godwin Since he was seven years old, Richard Godwin has been a space enthusiast. He used to organize trips from his school to Jodrell Bank when he was 13 years old. He also started his school’s first Astronomy club. He has served as a Board Director of the Space Frontier Foundation and has also
- [Reaching for the High Frontier: The American Pro-Space Movement, 1972-84](https://nss.org/reaching-for-the-high-frontier-the-american-pro-space-movement-1972-84/) - by Michael A. G. Michaud Copyright 1986 by Praeger Publishers and reproduced with permission of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., Westport, CT. Read complete book here or buy from Amazon. TABLE OF CONTENTS Front Matter Frontispiece Figure: NASA Appropriations and Space Interest Group Formation Foreword by Joseph P. Allen Preface List of Acronyms Notes PART
- [Reaching for the High Frontier: Front Matter](https://nss.org/reaching-for-the-high-frontier-front-matter/) - by Michael A. G. Michaud Copyright 1986 by Praeger Publishers and reproduced with permission of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., Westport, CT. Read complete book here. Table of Contents FRONT MATTER Frontispiece Figure: NASA Appropriations and Space Interest Group Formation Foreword by Joseph P. Allen Preface List of Acronyms Notes DEDICATION TO THOSE who are
- [Reaching for the High Frontier: End Matter](https://nss.org/reaching-for-the-high-frontier-end-matter/) - by Michael A. G. Michaud Copyright 1986 by Praeger Publishers and reproduced with permission of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., Westport, CT. Read complete book here. Table of Contents END MATTER Appendix A: American Space Interest Groups Appendix B: The British Interplanetary Society Bibliography About the Author APPENDIX A: AMERICAN SPACE INTEREST GROUPS (1984) This
- [Reaching for the High Frontier: Chapter 9](https://nss.org/reaching-for-the-high-frontier-chapter-9/) - by Michael A. G. Michaud Copyright 1986 by Praeger Publishers and reproduced with permission of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., Westport, CT. Read complete book here. Table of Contents Chapter 9: Organizing for Politics Introduction Beginnings The Campaign for Space Campaigning for the Presidency: Early Efforts After the 1980 Election: A Turn to the
- [Reaching for the High Frontier: Chapter 8](https://nss.org/reaching-for-the-high-frontier-chapter-8/) - by Michael A. G. Michaud Copyright 1986 by Praeger Publishers and reproduced with permission of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., Westport, CT. Read complete book here. Table of Contents Chapter 8: The Space Group Boom Introduction The Bell Surveys Types of Groups The California Phenomenon Fragmentation Attempts at Coalition Notes According to Charles Chafer of
- [Rama (3D Animation)](https://nss.org/rama-3d-animation/) - Stanford Torus Bernal Sphere O’Neill Cylinder Colonies in Space https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBIQCm54dfY In his 1973 science fiction novel Rendezvous with Rama, Arthur C. Clarke provides a vivid description of a rotating cylindrical spaceship that is about 50% larger than the classic 20-mile long O’Neill Cylinder. Artist Eric Bruneton has created this striking 3D animation of Rama. Stanford Torus
- [Photos from the June 2006 Space Blitz](https://nss.org/photos-from-the-june-2006-space-blitz/) - Members of NSS and the other organizations of the Space Exploration Alliance gather during their training session on Sunday, June 4, 2006. Go team! Blitz 2006 participants with space leader and former Congressman Robert Walker, who gave luncheon talk to the team on the opening day. (larger version of this photo) Blitz 2006 participants ready
- [O'Neill Cylinder Side View](https://nss.org/o-neill-cylinder-side-view/)
- [O'Neill Cylinder Interior](https://nss.org/o-neill-cylinder-interior/)
- [O'Neill Cylinder Exterior](https://nss.org/o-neill-cylinder-exterior/)
- [O'Neill Cylinder End Cap](https://nss.org/o-neill-cylinder-end-cap/)
- [O'Neill Cylinder - Solar Eclipse](https://nss.org/o-neill-cylinder-solar-eclipse/)
- [NSS-XISP Alpha CubeSat Project](https://nss.org/nss-alpha-cubesat-project/) - Background NSS has teamed with Xtraordinary Innovative Space Partnerships, Inc. (XISP-Inc.) on the Alpha Cube Sat (ACS). The Alpha CubeSat (ACS) Team, is a registered competitor in good standing with the NASA CubeQuest Challenge. The CubeQuest Challenge is an effort to stimulate the practical use of CubeSat scale technology including the development of innovative propulsion,
- [Burton Dicht, NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/space-ambassador-burton-dicht/) - Burt Dicht National Space Society Managing Director of Membership Certified NSS Space Ambassador Burt Dicht oversees the membership operations of the National Space Society (NSS) and manages its office at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Dicht retired in 2022 as the Director of Student and Academic Programs for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
- [Dr. OmPrakash G. Kulkarni, NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/space-ambassador-dr-kulkarni/) - Dr. OmPrakash G. Kulkarni Accomplished Scientist, Mentor, Advisor, Technology Provider & Consulting Engineer in Automation, Instrumentation, Energy Management, IPR, CDM & Renewable Energy, Certified Space Ambassador: National Space Society, USA, Senior Member: IEEE, USA Trainer, Coach, and Consultant: 5S of Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen Trainer, Coach, and Consultant: Intellectual Property Rights Lead Auditor: I.S.O.
- [NSS Space Settlement 2008 Calendar Art Contest](https://nss.org/nss-space-settlement-2008-calendar-art-contest/) - Stanford Torus by Don Davis courtesy NASA Lunar Stadium (1/6 gravity) by Pat Rawlings courtesy NASA The National Space Society (NSS) is looking for artists to create visions of a spacefaring future — a future of space settlement, be it on the Moon, on Mars, on asteroids, or orbiting independently in space. To bring attention
- [NSS Cislunar Explorers Project](https://nss.org/nss-cislunar-explorers-project/) - Background NSS has teamed with Cornell University on the Cislunar Explorers Team, competing in the NASA CubeQuest Challenge. The CubeQuest Challenge is an effort to stimulate the development of innovative propulsion, navigation, and communication solutions that will enable the use of cubesats for lunar and deep space exploration and development. The Challenge is composed of
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 32](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-32/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 32 Entry Description: The planet is composed of slices of Mars, Neptune, Jupiter, and a rocky moon, symbolizing the many vistas that will be visited by man in the near future. Medium/Tools Used: Photoshop CS2, LightWave 6.5.
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 31](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-31/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 31 Entry Description: Two stage to orbit space liner. Medium/Tools Used: Photoshop 7.0.
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 30](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-30/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 30 Entry Description: Operations at the Apollo Lunar Base. Cave exploration is underway on Mars. Medium/Tools Used: Photoshop 7.0.
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 29](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-29/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 29 Entry Description: The time is the not too distant future. The beauty of that yet to be discovered will bring a tear to your eye. Medium/Tools Used: Hand painted with oils, by:Murphy Elliott. Painted to digital image by my good friend Mark Shultz.
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 28](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-28/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 28 Entry Description: Version with even larger lettering. The setting of this banner is outside a distant planet resemblant of our own. It is merely a pit stop for our human space ship, which soon after touching base on this distant planet is launched back up and off
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 27](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-27/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 27 Entry Description: Version with larger name and logo. The setting of this banner is outside a distant planet resemblant of our own. It is merely a pit stop for our human space ship, which soon after touching base on this distant planet is launched back up and
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 26](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-26/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 26 Entry Description: We are sad you haven’t joined us yet. Medium/Tools Used: Hand painted with oils.
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 25](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-25/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 25 Entry Description: Simulation of galaxy on red background. Medium/Tools Used: Mixed technique photography with Photoshop.
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 24](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-24/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 24 Entry Description: This picture shows the beautiful galaxy filled with colorful stars of various kinds. NSS is pervasive in many young minds and inspires them a lot. Medium/Tools Used: Adobe Photoshop.
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 23](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-23/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 23 Entry Description: This picture inspires those who are in search of extra-terrestrial life. Medium/Tools Used: Adobe Photoshop
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 22](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-22/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 22 Entry Description: The Picture depicts the launch of a rocket along with astronaut. The launch of rockets are quite often these days; this shows man’s growing curiosity .The NSS is the ideal launchpad for the man to begin his exploration. Medium/Tools Used: Adobe Photoshop
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 21](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-21/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 21 Entry Description: NSS Name swirling into the outlined “N” Logo against a black background. JPEG version of my Adobe Illustrator original. Medium/Tools Used: Created using Adobe Illustrator 10 on my WIN 98 Compaq Presario.
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 20](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-20/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 20 Entry Description: The clouds are the border between the Earth and the sky. Over the clouds are the dreams, the projects, the future. Medium/Tools Used: Terragen (for the clouds) and Photoshop.
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 19](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-19/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 19 Entry Description: Its size is made according to the given dimensions. We can open this in any photo editing software. Medium/Tools Used: I have used Adobe Photoshop, HP Premier, and Windows Paint software in order to design this banner. I have completed this design within 2 hours.
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 18](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-18/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 18 Entry Description: The best way to motivate to do something is with beauty. Since a current arises from empathy, the idea is to create beauty. The motivation to undertake an action arises from the dreams that one has. The discoveries only arise from a persistence that makes
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 17](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-17/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 17 Entry Description: The picture resonates man’s search for a similar planet. The picture set to inspire man’s single most space discovery and the NSS logo imprints the indelible presence of NSS in man’s earnest quest for another Earth-like planet. Medium/Tools Used: Adobe Photoshop.
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 16](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-16/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 16 Entry Description: The Apollo missions to the Moon were the first step towards a human presence on other bodies of the Solar System. The National Space Society, with support of private citizens, is working to insure that subsequent steps are taken in the quest to create a
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 15](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-15/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 15 Entry Description: Aldrin Mars Cycler approaches Phobos and prepares to circle Mars for the return trip to Earth. Medium/Tools Used: Created in Photoshop 7.
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 14](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-14/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 14 Entry Description: I decided to incorperate two paintings into one banner so as to show the most amazing part of the voyage which is a rocket lifting off (in this case the Space Shuttle) and having the view of Earth as seen from space. Medium/Tools Used: Both
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 13](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-13/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 13 Entry Description: Aristarchus City was established in 2054 by an international consortium of private entrepreneurs. It’s population quickly grew to over 5,000 by 2060 with immigrants from countries all over the Earth. In 2065 Aristarchus City declared it’s independance from the Earth and established the first constitution
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 12](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-12/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 12 Entry Description: I decided to incorperate two paintings into one banner so as to show the most amazing part of the voyage which is a rocket lifting off (in this case the Space Shuttle) and having the view of Earth as seen from space. Medium/Tools Used: Both
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 11](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-11/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 11 Entry Description: Operations at the Apollo Lunar Base. Cave exploration is underway on Mars. Manned mission to the outer planets. Medium/Tools Used: Photoshop 7.0.
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 10](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-10/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 10 Entry Description: The picture depicts man’s unending search for life beyond Earth. Though his hand is stretched, there are far more stars to capture. While the star-studded sky as backdrop symbolises man’s search, the hand represents the presence of man alone in this far fetched universe. NSS
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 09](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-09/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 09 Entry Description: Starships approach an earth-like planet that is a moon of the third planet in the Tau Ceti star system. Medium/Tools Used: Created in Photoshop 7.0.
- [Stevan Akerley, NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/space-ambassador-stevan-akerley/) - Stevan Akerley, NSS Space Ambassadors Program Director (see video below) A former member of the NSS Board of Directors, Stevan Akerley is a retired aerospace engineer from Pratt & Whitney, UTC (now RTX), with 40 years of manufacturing and engineering experience with automated N/C equipment and measurement sensor systems in manufacturing applications. He also has
- [Gary Barnhard, NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/space-ambassador-gary-barnhard/) - Gary received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Maryland College Park in 1982, combining Aerospace Engineering and Materials Science with graduate work in science policy, solar physics, and artificial intelligence/knowledge-based systems. His ongoing graduate studies include Graduate Certificate Programs in Space Commercialization and Entrepreneurship (2021) and Human Factors for Space Settlement
- [Dr. Jason "Hap" Arnold, Ed.D., NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/space-ambassador-jason-arnold/) - Dr. Jason “Hap” Arnold, Ed.D. is the Mid-Atlantic Regional Director for the National Space Society and the Director of Education and Outreach for the International Space Elevator Consortium. He serves as a member of the Board of Directors for both organizations. Previously, he was Dean of the School of Security Cooperation Studies at Defense Security
- [Frances Dellutri, NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/space-ambassador-frances-dellutri/) - Frances is a life-long learner and educator. She has a B.S. in Chemistry, an M.B.A., and an M.S. in education. Frances is an administrator and contributor of SpacEdge Academy (2015-present) recruiting, training, and managing the cadre of teachers in their Academy contributions, always seeking cutting-edge, best practices and technology usage. Frances Dellutri serves NSS and
- [Kevin Simmons, NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/space-ambassador-kevin-simmons/) - Kevin L. Simmons is a professional educator and aerospace principal investigator (P.I.). He founded BLUECUBE Aerospace, Inc., co-created the Aerospace and Innovation Academy, Inc. (AIA), and leads the Wolfpack CubeSat Development team (WCDT) in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Simmons is P.I. for two NASA-selected CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI) missions, WeissSat-1 and CapSat-1, and the first to lead a middle school
- [Eric Harkleroad, NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/space-ambassador-eric-harkleroad/) - https://youtu.be/TQh_KmUhOzw?t=6361 Eric Harkleroad has served as a Space Ambassador for several years. He works in the aerospace industry as a systems engineer. Eric previously served as a crew member for a two-week rotation at the Mars Society’s Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS). Eric holds a Master of Engineering in Mechanical & Aerospace and a Bachelor’s
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 08](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-08/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 08 Entry Description: Operations at the Apollo Lunar Base. Cave exploration is underway on Mars. Medium/Tools Used: Photoshop 7.0.
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 07](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-07/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 07 Entry Description: Shackleton Crater City at the lunar south pole is one giant step for man to the stars. The next giant step is at the Carl Sagan Mars Settlement near Xanthe Terra on the Martian equator. Medium/Tools Used: Illustration created with Photoshop 7.0.
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 06](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-06/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 06 Entry Description: The starship AD ASTRA begins her journey…..past the Moon, beyond the orbit of Mars and onward to the stars.
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 05](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-05/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 05 Entry Description: Color Mode: RGB – NSS LOGO in black lettering with white outlines , “N” centered on stylized galactic whirlpool with NSS globe centered over central black hole and a rainbow hued arrow issuing from globe/black hole. Medium/Tools Used: PDF done on Adobe Illustrator 10 using
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 04](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-04/) - National Space Society Banner Design Contest Entry 04 Entry Description: Space is a journey. I wanted to emphasize this concept by framing the NSS logo with a scene reflected in the visor of a spacesuit and a small robotic space probe depicted on the opposite side. We can contribute and be a part of that
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 03](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-03/) - Entry Description: I am an Engineering student in Electronics and Communication Stream. I am very much interested in space-related activities. I want to do more ventures. I love to participate in space contests/competitions. Medium/Tools Used: I used Adobe photoshop, ImageReady software, Microsoft Paint, and HP Premier software.
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 02](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-02/) - Entry Description: The image is intended to display the vastness of the cities of space Three isolated worlds roam in this shot, one with a gaseous atmosphere Medium/Tools Used: Pandromeda Mojoworld 3 Pro and Ulead Photoimpact 11
- [NSS Banner Design Contest Entry 01](https://nss.org/nss-banner-design-contest-entry-01/) - Entry Description: The setting of this banner is outside a distant planet resemblant of our own. It is merely a pit stop for our human space ship, which soon after touching base on this distant planet is launched back up and off to the next celestial body. It is a testament to our never-ending quest
- [David Brandt-Erichsen Biography](https://nss.org/david-brandt-erichsen-biography/) - David Brandt-Erichsen SecretaryNational Space Society Board of Directors David Brandt-Erichsen has been involved with the space movement for over 40 years, playing a leadership role in the L5 Society and the National Space Society, and was mentioned six times in the book Reaching for the High Frontier: The American Pro-Space Movement, 1972-1984. His space activism was sparked by
- [NEO Surveyor](https://nss.org/neo-surveyor/) - NEO Surveyor The Near Earth Object Surveyor, also called the NEO Surveillance Mission (NEOSM), is a space-based, infrared telescope specifically designed to locate and characterize asteroids that could pose a danger to Earth. The spacecraft is currently in development and is expected to launch in 2027. Its camera will see in the infrared (IR) spectrum,
- [National Space Society Nomination of SpaceX for the Collier Trophy](https://nss.org/national-space-society-nomination-of-spacex-for-the-collier-trophy/) - https://youtu.be/vfQzOszGnW0 In 2021, the National Space Society nominated SpaceX for the 2020 Collier Trophy based on the achievements of the Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft. The Robert J. Collier Trophy is awarded annually by the National Aeronautic Association “for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, with respect to improving the
- [NASA-Funded Study Reduces Cost of Human Missions to Moon and Mars by Factor of Ten](https://nss.org/nasa-funded-study-reduces-cost-of-human-missions-to-moon-and-mars-by-factor-of-ten/) - (Washington, DC — July 20, 2015) The National Space Society (NSS) and Space Frontier Foundation (SFF) today announced their support for NASA’s funding of the newly released NexGen Space study, illustrating how to cut the cost of human space exploration by a factor of 10. The study, “Economic Assessment and Systems Analysis of an Evolvable
- [NASA Wireless Power Transmission Demonstration Video](https://nss.org/wireless-power-transmission-video/) - (2 minutes) https://youtu.be/RNqEyfVrEug NSS Space Solar Power home pageMore videos on Space Solar Power
- [NASA Video: Space Colonization](https://nss.org/nasa-video-space-colonization/) - Following is a 5 minute NASA video from 1975 about space colonization. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7aIiJ0dVss This NASA video was produced in conjunction with the publication of Space Settlements: A Design Study.
- [NASA 2002 DVD on Space Solar Power: Part 9: Space Transportation and Infrastructures](https://nss.org/nasa-dvd-on-space-solar-power-part-9-space-transportation-and-infrastructures/) - https://youtu.be/_p9S9xkL–A Introduction – John Mankins Future Spaceport Propulsion Technologies Future Space Transportation Benefits Go to Part 10: Space Assembly, Maintenance, and Servicing (5:03)Or view entire menu for this NASA DVD on Space Solar Power
- [NASA 2002 DVD on Space Solar Power: Part 8: Structures, Materials, and Controls](https://nss.org/nasa-dvd-on-space-solar-power-part-8-structures-materials-and-controls/) - https://youtu.be/t3nRfGUwHs4 Introduction – John Mankins Inflatable Structures and Material Inflatable Trusses Isogrid Boom Other Inflatable Structures Hexapod Go to Part 9: Space Transportation and Infrastructures (5:20)Or view entire menu for this NASA DVD on Space Solar Power
- [NASA 2002 DVD on Space Solar Power: Part 7: Power Management and Distribution](https://nss.org/nasa-dvd-on-space-solar-power-part-7-power-management-and-distribution/) - https://youtu.be/MHlVyya8B-8 Introduction – John Mankins Photovoltaic Array Regulator Go to Part 8: Structures, Materials, and Controls (11:32)Or view entire menu for this NASA DVD on Space Solar Power
- [NASA 2002 DVD on Space Solar Power: Part 6: Thermal Management](https://nss.org/nasa-dvd-on-space-solar-power-part-6-thermal-management/) - https://youtu.be/kiHQ8kv_ijQ Introduction – John Mankins Deployable Radiator Go to Part 7: Power Management and Distribution (6:51)Or view entire menu for this NASA DVD on Space Solar Power
- [NASA 2002 DVD on Space Solar Power: Part 5: Solar Power Generation](https://nss.org/nasa-dvd-on-space-solar-power-part-5-solar-power-generation/) - https://youtu.be/tMBz3jiltck Secondary Solar Concentrator Power Tile Arc Mitigation Go to Part 6: SSP Technologies – Thermal Management (1:39)Or view entire menu for this NASA DVD on Space Solar Power
- [NASA 2002 DVD on Space Solar Power: Part 4: Wireless Power Transmission](https://nss.org/nasa-dvd-on-space-solar-power-part-4-wireless-power-transmission/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbQb4IFDaZ4 Introduction – John Mankins Thin-Film Solar Cells Quantum Dot Solar Cells Rainbow Concentrator Go to Part 5: SSP Technologies – Solar Power Generation (2) (9:44)Or view entire menu for this NASA DVD on Space Solar Power
- [NASA 2002 DVD on Space Solar Power: Part 3: SSP Systems Integration](https://nss.org/nasa-dvd-on-space-solar-power-part-3-ssp-systems-integration/) - https://youtu.be/en_796av4O4 Introduction – John Mankins Microwave Transmission Laser Transmission Go to Part 4: SSP Technologies – Solar Power Generation (1) (10:26)Or view entire menu for this NASA DVD on Space Solar Power
- [NASA 2002 DVD on Space Solar Power: Part 2: Space Solar Power DVD Preview](https://nss.org/nasa-dvd-on-space-solar-power-part-2-space-solar-power-dvd-preview/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NWxQeDmxRo Harvey Feingold, PhD Go to Part 3: Wireless Power Transmission (4:54)Or view entire menu for this NASA DVD on Space Solar Power
- [NASA 2002 DVD on Space Solar Power: Part 16: Addendum: Dr. Peter Glaser](https://nss.org/nasa-dvd-on-space-solar-power-part-16-addendum-dr-peter-glaser/) - https://youtu.be/02WLJF-2zmY Part 16: Addendum: Dr. Peter Glaser (inventor of the space solar power concept) (8:50) Reasons for space solar power International interest in space solar power Concerns about space solar power Final thoughts on space solar power Or view entire menu for this NASA DVD on Space Solar Power
- [NASA 2002 DVD on Space Solar Power: Part 15: Conclusion and Credits](https://nss.org/nasa-dvd-on-space-solar-power-part-15-conclusion-and-credits/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDpN8gp-RmU Concluding Remarks – John Mankins Credits Go to Part 16: Addendum: Dr. Peter Glaser (8:50)Or view entire menu for this NASA DVD on Space Solar Power
- [Space Solar Power Info: Limitless clean energy from space](https://nss.org/space-solar-power-info/) - Space Solar Power Library Space Solar Power Links (updated regularly) Landmark book: The Case for Space Solar Power by John C. Mankins. A must read! This groundbreaking book by renowned expert John Mankins lays out a path forward that is both doable and affordable: within a dozen years or less, the first multi-megawatt pilot plant
- [Space Solar Power](https://nss.org/space-solar-power/) - SPACE SOLAR POWER The Way Forward for Clean, Limitless Energy The Way Forward for Clean, Limitless Energy For over a century We have been burning fossil fuels to drive the industrial economies of the world. Whether coal, oil, or natural gas, these sources of energy have degraded our environment significantly. For decades we have been
- [NASA 2002 DVD on Space Solar Power: Part 14: SSP Technology Flight Demonstrations](https://nss.org/nasa-dvd-on-space-solar-power-part-14-ssp-technology-flight-demonstrations/) - https://youtu.be/7NxYCXIk1iE Go to Part 15: Conclusion and Credits (4:21)Or view entire menu for this NASA DVD on Space Solar Power
- [NASA 2002 DVD on Space Solar Power: Part 13: Applications of SSP Technologies](https://nss.org/nasa-dvd-on-space-solar-power-part-13-applications-of-ssp-technologies/) - https://youtu.be/wRy01DD1KDw Introduction – John Mankins Solar Sail Test Bed Solar Sail Science Application Robotic Rover Novel Actuator Go to Part 14: SSP Technology Flight Demos (2:30)Or view entire menu for this NASA DVD on Space Solar Power
- [NASA 2002 DVD on Space Solar Power: Part 12: Additional Research and Technologies](https://nss.org/nasa-dvd-on-space-solar-power-part-12-additional-research-and-technologies/) - https://youtu.be/6LkBCFVlvNQ Introduction – John Mankins Spacecraft Configuration Halo Concept MEMS: Micro-Electro-Mechanical-System Go to Part 13: Applications of SSP Technologies (9:55)Or view entire menu for this NASA DVD on Space Solar Power
- [NASA 2002 DVD on Space Solar Power: Part 11: Environmental Health and Safety Concerns](https://nss.org/nasa-dvd-on-space-solar-power-part-11-environmental-health-and-safety-concerns/) - https://youtu.be/TQ9DoDewKok Introduction – John Mankins Plant Response to Microwave Radiation Go to Part 12: Additional Research and Technologies (7:48)Or view entire menu for this NASA DVD on Space Solar Power
- [NASA 2002 DVD on Space Solar Power: Part 10: Space Assembly, Maintenance, and Servicing](https://nss.org/nasa-dvd-on-space-solar-power-part-10-space-assembly-maintenance-and-servicing/) - https://youtu.be/rw2ReWeGH04 Introduction – John Mankins Robo-Naut L.E.M.U.R. – Limbed Excursion Mechanical Utility Rover Go to Part 11: Environmental Health and Safety Concerns (3:31)Or view entire menu for this NASA DVD on Space Solar Power
- [NASA 2002 DVD on Space Solar Power: Part 1: Introduction](https://nss.org/nasa-dvd-on-space-solar-power-part-1-introduction/) - https://youtu.be/og9UvxrHA9E Featuring John Mankins Dr. Peter Glaser (inventor of the space solar power concept) Go to Part 2: SSP Systems Integration (4:52)Or view entire menu for this NASA DVD on Space Solar Power Larger image
- [NSS Book Reviewers](https://nss.org/nss-space-book-committee-reviewers/) - Casey Suire, NSS Senior Review Editor Joined the National Space Society in 2017 but his interest in spaceflight began back in 1998 when studying about space in middle-school science class. During this same period of time, media coverage of John Glenn’s space shuttle mission further sparked his interest. His hobbies include reading space history books,
- [Member benefits](https://nss.org/member-benefits/) - Explore The Benefits THAT COME WITH NSS MEMBERSHIP THAT COME WITH NSS MEMBERSHIP Join NSS With your subscription to adAstra (“to the stars”), the NSS award-winning magazine, featuring the latest news in space exploration and stunning full-color photography. Read about current advances in space development With your subscription to adAstra Downlink, the NSS twice-monthly electronic
- [Lunar Base and Settlement Library](https://nss.org/lunar-base-and-settlement-library/) - Welcome to the NSS Kokh Lunar Library of information on the economic development and human settlement of the Moon. Peter Kokh, recipient of the NSS Gerard K. O’Neill Memorial Award for Space Settlement Advocacy, has been publisher and editor of the Moon Miner’s Manifesto for 26+ years and a former President of the Moon Society.
- [Legacy NSS Logos](https://nss.org/nss-logos-and-banners-old/) - Old NSS Logos (replaced in 2022) . NSS Logo – name below – transparent background – color – PDF NSS Logo – name below – transparent background – color – PNG NSS Logo – name to right – transparent background – color – PDF NSS Logo – name to right – transparent background – color
- [L5 News: Space, The Crucial Frontier - Citizens Advisory Council on National Space Policy](https://nss.org/l5-news-space-the-crucial-frontier-citizens-advisory-council-on-national-space-policy/) - by Howard GluckmanPhotos by R. Clamons From L5 News, April 1981 Get the complete report [PDF 5.6 MB] The L-5 Society published this cover on the L5 News in October 1979, early in its campaign to renounce the “Moon Treaty.” At the invitation of the American Astronautical Society and the L-5 Society some thirty aerospace
- [L5 News: Harvesting the Asteroids](https://nss.org/l5-news-harvesting-the-asteroids/) - by Steve Williams From L5 News, August 1982 There are three sources of raw materials available to construct facilities in space: the Earth, Moon, and asteroids. Being of small relative size and mass, the asteroids are unique. The largest asteroid is Ceres. which was also the first to be discovered back in 1800. It has
- [L5 News: Asteroids - The Better Resource](https://nss.org/l5-news-asteroids-the-better-resource/) - Photo: Artist’s concept of Pallos and its proposed satellite, based on 1980 observations, by William K. Hartmann, from “The Grand Tour,” by Ron Miller and William K. Hartmann, Workman Press, 1981. by Eric Drexler From L5 News, September 1983 The “The Asteroidal Manifesto” (in the February L-5 News) was an opening broadside in an open debate
- [Prathmesh Barapatre, NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/space-ambassador-prathmesh-barapatre/) - Prathmesh Barapatre is the President of the Mumbai Chapter of the National Space Society. He is also a certified Gravitational Science Communicator by LIGOIndia. He has a bachelor's in Mechatronics Engineering and attained his diploma in mechanical engineering. He has completed two electric vehicles from 2018-2020. He is also Administrator for Robotics with IOAA (International
- [Barbara Kennedy Biography](https://nss.org/barbara-kennedy-biography/) - Barbara J. Kennedy National Space Society Board of Directors Barbara Kennedy brings a unique blend of leadership and expertise to her roles as President of Aerospace Education Competitions (AEC) and Program Manager for ISR IR&D at Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC). Her career path has been as diverse as it is impressive, spanning from her early days
- [L5 News: A Look at Space Resources](https://nss.org/l5-news-a-look-at-space-resources/) - by Ruth A. Lewis From L5 News, June 1985 The theme of the 1970’s was “We’re using it up!” Oil, natural gas, forests, fertile farmland, potable water, land to live on — these commodities were not only visibly diminishing…but at a rapid pace. From our perspective in the 1980’s, we know better. Abundances to fill
- [L5 News: 1983 Princeton Space Manutacturing Conference](https://nss.org/l5-news-1983-princeton-space-manutacturing-conference/) - by Charles J. Divine From L5 News, September 1983 The 1983 Princeton Space Manufacturing Conference continued progress in turning visions into engineering proposals. Papers described advances in mass drivers and materials processing, and studies of matters ranging from economics, social problems, and space stations to aircraft navigation and colonizing the galaxy. Dr. Gerard O’Neill again
- [Gregory Hunter Biography](https://nss.org/gregory-hunter-biography/) - Gregory M. Hunter National Space Society Board of Directors As a pioneering force in the Australian space sector, I have steered transformative initiatives across non-profits, high-tech entrepreneurship, and strategic consulting. Since December 2018, I have served as the Vice President of the National Space Society (NSS) in Australia, driving significant organizational growth and ensuring our
- [Frank White Biography](https://nss.org/frank-white-biography/) - Frank White National Space Society Board of Directors Frank White has authored or coauthored numerous books on topics ranging from space exploration to climate change to artificial intelligence. His best-known work, The Overview Effect: Space Exploration and Human Evolution, is considered by many to be a seminal work in the field of space exploration. A film
- [Bonnie Dunbar Biography](https://nss.org/bonnie-dunbar-biography/) - Bonnie J. Dunbar National Space Society Board of Directors Although best known as a NASA astronaut, my aerospace career spans industry, government, non-profits, and academia. I am currently a Professor in Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University (TAMU). My undergraduate career began at the University of Washington majoring in Ceramic Engineering, working on Space Shuttle
- [James Wolff Biography](https://nss.org/james-wolff-biography/) - James Anthony Wolff National Space Society Board of Directors James Wolff is a seasoned commercial space entrepreneur. He is Corporate Counsel to Warshaw Burstein LLP, a Tier 1 mid-market law firm located in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, where he specializes in transactional representation of emerging technology companies and provides services including mergers and
- [Candidate Statements](https://nss.org/candidates/) - During an NSS Board of Directors election, held every two years, candidate statements will appear here.
- [Karen Mermel Biography](https://nss.org/karen-mermel-biography/) - Karen Mermel Karen Mermel is a professional project/program manager with a PMP certification. She has worked in many industries within the Information Technology field. Karen has been a manager of developers and QA staff. Ms. Mermel began her MBA at Lake Forest School of Management. She has retired—but never one to sit around, she produces
- [Sherry Bell Biography](https://nss.org/sherry-bell-biography/) - Sherry Bell Sherry E. Bell, Ph.D., is Dean of Psychology at Kepler Space University. She is a former Secretary of the National Space Society and a former member of the NSS Board of Directors. Dr. Bell’s education consists of a B.S. in Psychology from California State University, Stanislaus, and an M.S. and Ph.D. from Capella
- [Robert Aillon Biography](https://nss.org/robert-aillon-biography/) - Robert Aillon Robert Aillon is a former member of the Board of Directors of the National Space Society. He is the founder and CEO of Leviathan Space Industries LLC, which is leading the initiative to develop a Private Spaceport in Ecuador. Robert serves as President of the Guayaquil Space Society, a chapter of the National
- [Frances Dellutri Biography](https://nss.org/frances-dellutri-biography/) - Frances Dellutri NSS Director of Education It is with great enthusiasm that Frances Dellutri serves NSS and its mission as the Director of Education for NSS. In this role she founded and facilitated the NSS Student spUN (space policy and Universalization) Debate program starting in 2017 as in-person events at ISDCs until COVID-19 challenged her
- [Bruce Mackenzie Biography](https://nss.org/bruce-mackenzie-biography/) - Bruce A. Mackenzie is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Space Society (NSS). Mr. Mackenzie studied architecture and computer science at MIT. He is a consultant in computer applications and software, and his professional activities have included entrepreneurial ventures, software engineering, aerospace engineering, cad development, gps receivers, and gun launched satellites.
- [Alfred Anzaldua Biography](https://nss.org/al-anzaldua-biography/) - Alfred Anzaldua Al Anzaldua is a former Executive Vice President of NSS and has served on the NSS Board of Directors. Al has an educational background in science and international studies, with a Masters degree in Latin American Studies. He worked for 16 years with the Foreign Service of the U.S. State Department where he
- [K. Dean Larson Biography](https://nss.org/k-dean-larson-biography/) - Assistant TreasurerNational Space Society Board of Directors Dr. Dean Larson, a former member of the National Space Society Board of Directors and former chairman of the NSS Projects Committee, is an advisor and NSS liaison to the Cislunar Explorers project. The goals of this project are to demonstrate the use of hydrogen and oxygen, sourced
- [Anita Gale Biography](https://nss.org/anita-gale-biography/) - Anita Gale (1950-2024)NSS Chief Executive Officer EmeritusNational Space Society Board of Directors Anita Gale worked as a Senior Project Engineer in Space Shuttle Payload & Cargo Integration for The Boeing Company in Houston. Her professional career started on the Space Shuttle program in 1974 for Rockwell International in Downey, California. She provided conceptual designs for
- [John Spencer Biography](https://nss.org/john-spencer-biography/) - John Spencer is a former member of the Board of Directors of the National Space Society. John Spencer is a space architect/designer, founder and president of the Space Tourism Society (STS), and author with Karen L. Rugg of the first book on space tourism published in the U.S. titled Space Tourism: Do You Want to Go? (Apogee Books, 2004),
- [John Mankins Biography](https://nss.org/john-mankins-biography/) - National Space Society Board of Directors John C. Mankins, President of Artemis Innovation Management Solutions LLC is an internationally recognized leader in space systems and technology innovation, and as a highly effective manager of large-scale technology R&D programs. Mr. Mankins’ 25-year career at NASA and CalTech’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) ranged from flight projects and
- [Michelle Hanlon Biography](https://nss.org/michelle-hanlon-biography/) - Michelle Hanlon Former National Space Society President Michelle Hanlon is a former President of the National Space Society as well as a former member of the NSS Board of Directors. She is a Co-Director of the Center for Air and Space Law and an instructor of aviation and space law at the University of Mississippi
- [Jeffrey Liss Biography](https://nss.org/jeffrey-liss-biography/) - Jeffrey G. Liss National Space Society Board of Directors 2-minute video of Jeff Liss on Why NSS? Jeffrey G. Liss serves as Conferences Site Chair for NSS. He previously served as Senior Vice President, Vice President of Membership, Editor for three years of INSIDE NSS (a monthly chapters newsletter no longer produced), Chair of the
- [Stephanie Bednarek Biography](https://nss.org/stephanie-bednarek-biography/) - Stephanie Bednarek Former member of the National Space Society Board of Directors Stephanie Bednarek is the Manager for Government Affairs at Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX), which is developing a family of launch vehicles and spacecraft intended to increase the reliability and reduce the cost of both manned and unmanned space transportation. In this role, she
- [Brad Blair Biography](https://nss.org/brad-blair-biography/) - Brad Blair See National Space Society Mourns the Passing of Brad Blair in 2022. Brad R. Blair was a General Partner with NewSpace Analytics LLC in Idaho Springs, Colorado. He was a professional consultant on advanced mining technology, the economic use of space mineral resources, and the analysis and modeling of emerging space market opportunities.
- [Sandra Orellana Biography](https://nss.org/sandra-orellana-biography/) - Sandra Orellana National Space Society Board of Directors Dr. Orellana is a Professor at California State University, Dominguez Hills, where she has served for 14 years as Chair of the Anthropology Department. She is a former faculty adviser for MEChA, a Mexican student organization. Orellana also maintains a close relationship with the University of California
- [Robby Gaines Biography](https://nss.org/robby-gaines-biography/) - Robby Gaines is a former member of the Board of Directors as well as former Vice President of Development of the National Space Society. Robby Gaines is a senior engineer and a project manager supervising 200 people on a 45 million dollar project. He was a “pad rat” on Air Force launch pads where spy
- [Frank Braun Biography](https://nss.org/frank-braun-biography/) - Frank Braun is an award-winning writer and producer, with over 25 years of experience in both print and broadcast journalism. Braun has worked as an Associate Producer for 60 Minutes, and as an Investigative Producer for the CBS affiliated stations. In 1992, Mr. Braun was nominated for an Emmy and captured all of the significant
- [National Space Society Governor Simon P. Worden Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-simon-p-worden-biography/) - Simon P. (“Pete”) Worden National Space Society Board of Governors Dr. S. Pete Worden (Brig. Gen., USAF, ret.) is the NASA Ames Research Center Director. Prior to becoming Director, Dr. Worden was a Research Professor of Astronomy, Optical Sciences and Planetary Sciences at the University of Arizona where his primary research direction was the development
- [NSS Chapters Directory Old](https://nss.org/nss-chapters-directory-old/) - Index of Chapters within United States Index of Chapters outside United States Index of Special Interest Chapters This page allows you to quickly locate and contact representatives of the many chapters of the National Space Society (NSS). The lists below are sorted alphabetically either by Country and State/Province, or by Interest Area. The Service Area
- [National Space Society (USA) - Mumbai](https://nss.org/national-space-society-mumbai-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/NSS-USA-Mumbai.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″]
- [New Delhi Space Society](https://nss.org/new-delhi-space-society-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/New-Delhi-Space-Society.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″]
- [Guayaquil Space Society](https://nss.org/guayaquil-space-society-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/Guayaquil-Space-Society.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″]
- [NSS North Houston Space Society](https://nss.org/nss-north-houston-space-society-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/NSS-North-Houston-Space-Society.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″]
- [Glenn H. Reynolds Biography](https://nss.org/glenn-h-reynolds-biography/) - Glenn H. Reynolds National Space Society Board of Governors Professor Glenn Reynolds special interests are law and technology and constitutional law issues, and his work has appeared in a wide variety of publications, including numerous law reviews, the Harvard Journal of Law and Technology, Law and Policy in International Business, Jurimetrics, and the High Technology
- [NSS Chapters Directory TEST](https://nss.org/nss-chapters-directory-test/) - Index of Chapters within United States Index of Chapters outside United States Index of Special Interest Chapters This page allows you to quickly locate and contact representatives of the many chapters of the National Space Society (NSS). The lists below are sorted alphabetically either by Country and State/Province, or by Interest Area. The Service Area
- [Cape Town Space Society](https://nss.org/cape-town-space-society-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/Cape-Town-Space-Society.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″] Back to NSS Chapters Directory
- [Utah Space Association](https://nss.org/utah-space-association-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/Utah-Space-Association.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″]
- [Space Conveyor Chapter](https://nss.org/space-conveyor-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/Space-Conveyor-Chapter.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″]
- [Sydney Space Frontier Society](https://nss.org/sydney-space-frontier-society-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/Sydney-Space-Frontier-Society.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″]
- [Sheboygan Space Society](https://nss.org/sheboygan-space-society-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/Sheboygan-Space-Society.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″]
- [Space Nursing Society](https://nss.org/space-nursing-society-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/Space-Nursing-Society.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″]
- [San Antonio Space Society](https://nss.org/san-antonio-space-society-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/San-Antonio-Space-Society.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″]
- [Clear Lake Area NSS](https://nss.org/clear-lake-area-nss-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/Clear-Lake-Area-NSS.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″]
- [Sacramento L5 Society](https://nss.org/sacramento-l5-society-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/Sacramento-L5-Society.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″]
- [Phoenix Chapter of The National Space Society](https://nss.org/phoenix-national-space-society-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/Phoenix-Chapter-of-The-NSS.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″]
- [Organization for the Advancement of Space Industrialization and Settlement](https://nss.org/organization-for-the-advancement-of-space-industrialization-and-settlement-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/OASIS.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″]
- [Oregon L5 Society, Inc.](https://nss.org/oregon-l5-society-inc-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/Oregon-L5-Society-Inc.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″]
- [Oklahoma Space Alliance NSS](https://nss.org/oklahoma-space-alliance-nss-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/Oklahoma-Space-Alliance-NSS.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″]
- [NSS St. Louis Space Frontier](https://nss.org/nss-st-louis-space-frontier-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/NSS-St-Louis-Space-Frontier.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1700″] The St. Louis Space Frontier chapter has won the following National Space Society awards: 2015 – NSS Chapter of the Year Award 2016 – NSS Chapter Excellence Award for Public Outreach and Education 2018 – NSS Chapter of the Year Award
- [NSS Space and Astronomy Society of NW Jersey](https://nss.org/nss-space-and-astronomy-society-of-nw-jersey-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/NSS-Space-and-Astronomy-Society-of-NW-Jersey.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″]
- [NSS South Texas Chapter](https://nss.org/nss-south-texas-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/NSS-South-Texas-Chapter.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″]
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- [NSS Chicago Society for Space Studies](https://nss.org/chicago-society-for-space-studies-nss-illinois-chapter/) - [includeme src=”/includes/data/NSS-Chicago-Society-for-Space-Studies.html” frameborder=”0″ width=”700″ height=”1300″] The Chicago Society for Space Studies Speakers Bureau is our primary educational service providing live and virtual presentations on space and astronomy to schools, libraries, museums, and civic groups. In addition, Chicago Society for Space Studies has received the following awards: 2023 NSS Chapter of the Year Award 2017 NSS Chapter of
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- [Hong Kong School of Creativity Space Art Gallery - Grade 5 I to M](https://nss.org/hong-kong-school-of-creativity-space-art-gallery-grade-5-i-to-m/) - Grade 5 (last names I-M) Listed alphabetically by last nameClick on image for larger version (1080 pixels)Next Gallery (Grade 5, N-Y) – Index ON IN and JAMIE HUNG: SPACE TRAVELER This is the future of my dream world. With the aid of advanced science and technology, we can travel to everywhere, including the mysterious space
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- [Harry Hamlin Biography](https://nss.org/harry-hamlin-biography/) - Harry Hamlin National Space Society Board of Governors Harry Hamlin is a film and television actor best known for his roles as Michael Kuzak in the television legal drama series L.A. Law and as Perseus in the 1981 fantasy film Clash of the Titans. Classically trained, Mr. Hamlin has degrees in acting from Yale University and The American
- [First Major International Space Solar Power Organization Includes the National Space Society](https://nss.org/first-major-international-space-solar-power-organization-includes-the-national-space-society/) - The Space Movement: Contents We Are Winning On March 13, 2012 the Global Space Solar Power Working Group (Global SSP-WG) held its first meeting at the European Space Agency in Paris, France. All of the world’s major SSP players were represented, except for the Chinese. I had the honor of representing NSS. The Global SSP-WG
- [First International Assessment of Space Solar Power Press Conference 2011](https://nss.org/first-international-assessment-of-space-solar-power-press-conference-2011/) - First International Assessment of Space Solar Power Press Conference 2011 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCxq4-OP4Hw Mark Hopkins, CEO of the National Space Society – 12 minutes [slides in PDF]John C. Mankins, President of Artemis Innovation Management Solutions – 28 minutes [slides in PDF 5MB]George Dietrich, President of SPACE Canada – 3 minutesQuestions and Answers – 48 minutes Space Solar Power: The First International Assessment
- [Ad Astra: Submission Guidelines and Advertising Information](https://nss.org/ad-astra-submission-guidelines-and-advertising-information/) - Submission Guidelines, Advertising Information, and Awards Ad Astra (“to the stars”) is the award-winning magazine of the National Space Society, featuring the latest news in space exploration, development, and settlement. It is published quarterly and mailed to National Space Society members as part of their membership benefits, as well as to subscriber libraries, schools, and
- [Mission & History](https://nss.org/mission-history/) - NSS Mission & History NSS Vision NSS Mission NSS History The National Space Society (NSS) is an independent, nonpartisan, educational, grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to the creation of a spacefaring civilization. For more details on what NSS stands for, please read our Statement of Philosophy or download a PDF version. Our Mission “To promote social,
- [Planetary Defense](https://nss.org/planetary-defense/) - Planetary Defense 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. You can make a donation to help protect our planet at go.nss.org/defendearth. There
- [Ad Astra 2023 Fall](https://nss.org/ad-astra-2023-fall/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2023 Fall Featured Articles Departments Books 16IN SPACE, NOBODY CAN HEAR YOU ARGUEBy Dr. Alexander Simmonds 20ONCE IN A BLUE MOONBlue Origin Pitches a Successful Lunar BidBy John F. Kross 28WHO THE WILD THINGS AREWhat—or Who—Awaits Us at the Edge of Exploration?By Jeff
- [Creating a New International Chapter](https://nss.org/start-new-international-chapter/) - For information on how to start a chapter in a country other than the United States, please contact the NSS International Chapters at chapters@nss.org In your email, please be sure to indicate the country in which you want to start a NSS chapter. To see if your country already has a NSS chapter, see the
- [Final Proceedings of the Solar Power Satellite Program Review](https://nss.org/final-proceedings-of-the-solar-power-satellite-program-review/) - Return to Satellite Power System Concept Development and Evaluation Program Final Proceedings of the Solar Power Satellite Program Review Below is the Table of ContentsPDF of entire 696-page volume GENERAL SESSIONS: Page 1: AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE SOLAR POWER SATELLITE CONCEPT by P. E. Glaser Page 8: SPS AND THE OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT, by
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- [Fair Warning Deadly Response The Asteroid Threat](https://nss.org/fair-warning-deadly-response-the-asteroid-threat/) - Fair Warning, Deadly Response: The Asteroid Threat From Ad Astra, Volume 19 Number 3, 2007 In 2005 the U.S. Congress asked NASA to look into the asteroid threat to Earth, but the agency’s report has Near-Earth Object hunters raising more questions. By Leonard David As it has in the past, Earth will be on the
- [Executive Order on Encouraging International Support for the Recovery and Use of Space Resources](https://nss.org/executive-order-on-encouraging-international-support-for-the-recovery-and-use-of-space-resources/) - By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including title IV of the U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act (Public Law 114-90), it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. Space Policy Directive-1 of December 11, 2017 (Reinvigorating America’s Human Space
- [European Space Agency studies on space solar power](https://nss.org/european-space-agency-studies-on-space-solar-power/) - European Space Agency studies on space solar power Back to Space Solar Power – Library Note: These are external links and we have no control over their longevity. Please contact us if you find a broken link or if you can add an item to this list. See also ESA video on Solar Power Satellites (5 min) 2008: ESA
- [European Space Agency video on Solar Power Satellites](https://nss.org/european-space-agency-video-on-solar-power-satellites/) - European Space Agency video on Solar Power Satellites NSS Space Solar Power home page More videos
- [Enzspannen Research (India) - Space Solar Power](https://nss.org/enzspannen-research-india-space-solar-power/) - NSS Space Solar Power home page More videos
- [Enterprise In Space](https://nss.org/enterprise-in-space/) - Enterprise In Space Mission Profile Enterprise In Space was a project of the National Space Society that has been transitioned to become its own independent not-for-profit. The following information is provided for historical reference. For information about the project’s current status visit the www.enterpriseinspace.org. The mission of Enterprise In Space is to build, launch, operate, and
- [Elon Musk: Making Humans a Multiplanetary Species](https://nss.org/elon-musk-making-humans-a-multiplanetary-species/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7Uyfqi_TE8 At the September 27, 2016 meeting of the International Astronautical Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, Elon Musk, CEO of Space X, first announced his bold plan to build a city on Mars. This is his complete one-hour talk.
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- [Dr. Stanley G. Rosen Biography](https://nss.org/dr-stanley-g-rosen-biography/) - Dr. Stanley G. Rosen Former Vice Chairman of the Board of DirectorsNational Space Society Dr. Stanley G. Rosen is Professor of Acquisition Management, Defense Acquisition University. Dr. Rosen joined the faculty of DAU in December 2008. He has had extensive experience in strategic planning and program management during a career spanning over four decades. His
- [Dear Earth: A Love Letter to Our Planet](https://nss.org/dear-earth-a-love-letter-to-our-planet/) - Dear Earth: We’re Sorry for What We’ve Done to You… — full version (3 minutes) The National Space Society presents the case for space solar power, the future of clean, safe, limitless energy for everyone. Space solar power will harness the power of the sun in orbit and beam energy where it is most needed
- [Dana Johnson Biography](https://nss.org/dana-johnson-biography/) - Dana J. Johnson Dana J. Johnson is a former member of the Board of Directors for the National Space Society (NSS). Dr. Johnson is a Senior Analyst with the Northrop Grumman Analysis Center in Arlington, Virginia, responsible for assessing space and missile defense issues and trends for Northrop Grumman’s business sectors. She has extensive experience
- [Dale Skran Biography](https://nss.org/dale-skran-biography/) - Dale Skran NSS Senior Vice President/Chief Operating OfficerNational Space Society Board of Directors 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
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- [Content Issue Report Form](https://nss.org/content-issue-report-form/) - The Content Issue Report Form is used for reporting content on an NSS.ORG website that is either a case of copyright infringement or is abusive in nature. Reporting copyright or intellectual property rights infringement This form is to be used to report a violation of copyright or intellectual property rights. Such reports can only be
- [Commercial Space Transportation: A Modern Day Everest?](https://nss.org/commercial-space-transportation-a-modern-day-everest/) - From Ad Astra, Volume 20 Number 3, Fall 2008 By Dr. George C. Nield FAA Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation In May of 1933, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Their achievement was a significant one, not only because of the challenges involved,
- [Color plates from Colonies in Space](https://nss.org/color-plates-from-colonies-in-space/) - Table of Contents Jacket cover art by Don Dixon for Colonies in Space © Don Dixon. Used with permission from the artist. May not be reproduced except by permission of the artist. Book jacket cover art by Don Dixon shows the interior of a Stanford Torus type colony. In the foreground is one of the
- [Colonies in Space: Chapter 9 - Up on the Farm](https://nss.org/colonies-in-space-chapter-9-up-on-the-farm/) - Colonies in Space: Chapter 9 – Up on the Farm Chapter 9 – Up on the Farm Table of Contents Colonies in Space: Chapter 10 Colonies in Space by T. A. Heppenheimer Copyright 1977, 2007 by T. A. Heppenheimer, reproduced with permission Chapter 9 – Up on the Farm In space colonization, the really interesting
- [Colonies in Space: Chapter 8 - The Highest Home](https://nss.org/colonies-in-space-chapter-8-the-highest-home/) - Colonies in Space: Chapter 8 – The Highest Home Chapter 8 – The Highest Home Table of Contents Colonies in Space: Chapter 9 Colonies in Space by T. A. Heppenheimer Copyright 1977, 2007 by T. A. Heppenheimer, reproduced with permission Chapter 8 – The Highest Home Who will the space colonists be? What kind of
- [Colonies in Space: Chapter 7 - Construction Shack](https://nss.org/colonies-in-space-chapter-7-construction-shack/) - Colonies in Space: Chapter 7 – Construction Shack Chapter 7 – Construction Shack Table of Contents Colonies in Space: Chapter 8 Colonies in Space by T. A. Heppenheimer Copyright 1977, 2007 by T. A. Heppenheimer, reproduced with permission Chapter 7 – Construction Shack In astronautics there is an important concept which has stimulated and guided
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- [Colonies in Space: Chapter 5 - First of the Great Ships](https://nss.org/colonies-in-space-chapter-5-first-of-the-great-ships/) - Colonies in Space: Chapter 5 – First of the Great Ships Chapter 5 – First of the Great Ships Table of Contents Colonies in Space: Chapter 6 Colonies in Space by T. A. Heppenheimer Copyright 1977, 2007 by T. A. Heppenheimer, reproduced with permission Chapter 5 – First of the Great Ships The summer of
- [Colonies in Space: Chapter 4 - Hope for the Future](https://nss.org/colonies-in-space-chapter-4-hope-for-the-future/) - Colonies in Space: Table of Contents Colonies in Space: Chapter 5 Colonies in Space by T. A. Heppenheimer Copyright 1977, 2007 by T. A. Heppenheimer, reproduced with permission Chapter 4 – Hope for the Future Since the mid 1960s a number of premises about the basic economic structure of the world have become widely accepted.
- [Colonies in Space: Chapter 3 - Power from Space](https://nss.org/colonies-in-space-chapter-3-power-from-space/) - Colonies in Space: Chapter 3 – Power from Space Chapter 3 – Power from Space Table of Contents Colonies in Space: Chapter 4 Colonies in Space by T. A. Heppenheimer Copyright 1977, 2007 by T. A. Heppenheimer, reproduced with permission Chapter 3 – Power from Space The terrain around Barstow, California is a sun-blasted desert.
- [Colonies in Space: Chapter 2 - Our Life in Space](https://nss.org/colonies-in-space-chapter-2-our-life-in-space/) - Colonies in Space: Chapter 2 – Our Life in Space Chapter 2 – Our Life in Space Table of Contents Colonies in Space: Chapter 3 Colonies in Space by T. A. Heppenheimer Copyright 1977, 2007 by T. A. Heppenheimer, reproduced with permission Chapter 2 – Our Life in Space When the first men landed on
- [Colonies in Space: Chapter 16 - Colonizing the Stars](https://nss.org/colonies-in-space-chapter-16-colonizing-the-stars/) - Colonies in Space: Chapter 16 – Colonizing the Stars Chapter 16 – Colonizing the Stars Table of Contents Colonies in Space: Bibliography Colonies in Space by T. A. Heppenheimer Copyright 1977, 2007 by T. A. Heppenheimer, reproduced with permission Chapter 16 – Colonizing the Stars In contemplating flight to the stars, the best understood fact
- [Colonies in Space: Chapter 15 - Ring Around the Sun](https://nss.org/colonies-in-space-chapter-15-ring-around-the-sun/) - Colonies in Space: Chapter 15 – Ring Around the Sun Chapter 15 – Ring Around the Sun Table of Contents Colonies in Space: Chapter 16 Colonies in Space by T. A. Heppenheimer Copyright 1977, 2007 by T. A. Heppenheimer, reproduced with permission Chapter 15 – Ring Around the Sun The moon glows softly in the
- [Colonies in Space: Chapter 14 - The Next Million Years](https://nss.org/colonies-in-space-chapter-14-the-next-million-years/) - Colonies in Space: Chapter 14 – The Next Million Years Chapter 14 – The Next Million Years Table of Contents Colonies in Space: Chapter 15 Colonies in Space by T. A. Heppenheimer Copyright 1977, 2007 by T. A. Heppenheimer, reproduced with permission Chapter 14 – The Next Million Years Sir George Darwin, son of the
- [Colonies in Space: Chapter 13 - University of Space](https://nss.org/colonies-in-space-chapter-13-university-of-space/) - Colonies in Space: Chapter 13 – University of Space Chapter 13 – University of Space Table of Contents Colonies in Space: Chapter 14 Colonies in Space by T. A. Heppenheimer Copyright 1977, 2007 by T. A. Heppenheimer, reproduced with permission Chapter 13 – University of Space Tucked away in the spokes of the colony, along
- [Colonies in Space: Chapter 12 - The Shell of the Torus](https://nss.org/colonies-in-space-chapter-12-the-shell-of-the-torus/) - Colonies in Space: Chapter 12 – The Shell of the Torus Chapter 12 – The Shell of the Torus Table of Contents Colonies in Space: Chapter 13 Colonies in Space by T. A. Heppenheimer Copyright 1977, 2007 by T. A. Heppenheimer, reproduced with permission Chapter 12 – The Shell of the Torus It was not
- [Colonies in Space: Chapter 10 - Ventura Highway Revisited](https://nss.org/colonies-in-space-chapter-10-ventura-highway-revisited/) - Colonies in Space: Chapter 10 – Ventura Highway Revisited Chapter 10 – Ventura Highway Revisited Table of Contents Colonies in Space: Chapter 11 Colonies in Space by T. A. Heppenheimer Copyright 1977, 2007 by T. A. Heppenheimer, reproduced with permission Chapter 10 – Ventura Highway Revisited One of the really pretty parts of southern California
- [Colonies in Space: Chapter 11 - What's to Do on Saturday Night?](https://nss.org/colonies-in-space-chapter-11-whats-to-do-on-saturday-night/) - Colonies in Space: Chapter 11 – What’s to Do on Saturday Night? Chapter 11 – What’s to Do on Saturday Night? Table of Contents Colonies in Space: Chapter 12 Colonies in Space by T. A. Heppenheimer Copyright 1977, 2007 by T. A. Heppenheimer, reproduced with permission Chapter 11 – What’s to Do on Saturday Night?
- [Colonies in Space, by T. A. Heppenheimer](https://nss.org/colonies-in-space-by-t-a-heppenheimer/) - Table of Contents Color Plates Chapter 1 – Other Life in Space Chapter 2 – Our Life in Space Chapter 3 – Power from Space Chapter 4 – Hope for the Future Chapter 5 – First of the Great Ships Chapter 6 – The Moon-Miners Chapter 7 – Construction Shack Chapter 8 – The Highest
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- [Christean Kapp, NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/christean-kapp-nss-space-ambassador/) - Christean Kapp NSS Space Ambassador Chris got the space bug early in life with his father, Dr. Wolfgang Kapp, working for the US Air Force at Wright Patterson AFB in aeronautics and space and met personally many pioneers of the space program. Chris studied aeronautical engineering at RWTH Aachen (Germany) and NIT Trondheim (Norway) where
- [Charles D. Walker Biography](https://nss.org/charles-d-walker-biography/) - Charles D. Walker Former President, National Space Society Charlie Walker is former President of the National Space Society and has flown three times on the Space Shuttle. Since 1986, Mr. Walker has held several aerospace industry business development and executive staff positions, including Director of NASA Systems Government Relations for the Boeing Company. During this
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- [Campaign for the Future - Reward Points Table](https://nss.org/campaign-for-the-future-reward-points-table/) - NSS Campaign for the Future Home Page When your new recruit becomes a paid NSS member, your reward points will be given, based on the dollar amount of the membership level at which they joined. Thus, a regular new member at $20 will add five points to your campaign reward points and a Voyager-level new
- [Join Our Political Action Network](https://nss.org/join-our-political-action-network/) - Join Our Political Action Network The NSS Political Action Network works to advance the cause of space exploration, development, and settlement via legislative education. NSS is nonpartisan and does not endorse parties or candidates, rather we does work to educate legislators on space issues. The NSS PAN operates in a variety of ways, including: Phone/email/text
- [Campaign for the Future FAQ](https://nss.org/campaign-for-the-future-faq/) - NSS Campaign for the Future Home Page What is the Campaign for the Future? The NSS Campaign for the Future is an on-going, multi-year membership recruitment campaign. For each new NSS member recruited, the NSS chapter receives a fixed number of campaign reward points. Points can be redeemed for rewards. The campaign is an ongoing
- [NSS Membership Recruiting Suggestions](https://nss.org/nss-membership-recruiting-suggestions/) - NSS Campaign for the Future Home Page The Chris Pancratz Memorial Space Activist of the Year Award Where and How to Recruit New NSS Members You can recruit anywhere, anytime. Begin with family, friends and colleagues. You can recruit at your chapter meetings. You can attend events by other organizations and speak to them about
- [Campaign for the Future](https://nss.org/campaign-for-the-future/) - Chapters can start participating in the Campaign for the Future effective immediately. You will be given credit for any new members recruited effective January 1, 2011. Reward Point redemption will be available effective January 1, 2012. Learn more about Campaign for the Future for NSS Chapters Frequently Asked Questions NSS Campaign for the Future Index
- [Bruce M. Clark Memorial Scholarship Award Winners](https://nss.org/bruce-m-clark-memorial-scholarship-award-winners/) - About Bruce M. Clark, Jr. 2018 Award Winners Students: Bianca-Maria C. and Mihaela C.Project: Cicada + a Tourist GuideSchool: Ovidius High School, ConstantaTeacher: Maga Cristinel C.Country: Romania 2017 Award Winners Students: Shashwat Goel and Ankita PhuliaProject: AnastasiSchool: Delhi Public School R.K. PuramTeacher: Aditya S.Country: India 2016 Award Winners Students: SeungHyeon Do (Kongju High School, 12), JaeHun Jang (Korea Science Academy, 12), DongHyun Kim (Korea Science Academy, 12), YongSung
- [Bruce M. Clark Memorial Scholarship](https://nss.org/bruce-m-clark-memorial-scholarship/) - List of Award Winners BRUCE M. CLARK, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Bruce M. Clark, Jr., grew up in Norwalk, CT and graduated from The King School in Stamford. He had always been interested in science fiction and space settlement. Even as a young child, Bruce’s fascination with exploration and engineering was obvious and all encompassing. He always wanted to know
- [Bruce Boxleitner Biography](https://nss.org/bruce-boxleitner-biography/) - Bruce Boxleitner National Space Society Board of Governors Bruce Boxleitner portrayed Captain John Sheridan in the Warner Brothers produced series Babylon 5. Among his achievements, Boxleitner shared “Best Actor in a Television Series” honors with David Duchovny of The X-Files at the annual Sci-Fi Universe Magazine Reader’s Choice Award. In November 1999, he produced his first novel, Frontier Earth,
- [Dennis Whipple Biography](https://nss.org/dennis-whipple-biography/) - Dennis Whipple Dennis Whipple is a former member of the Board of Directors for the National Space Society (NSS). Dennis Whipple has been an advocate for space for many years. In 1980, while serving as an Air Force pilot at March Air Force Base, California, Dennis joined OASIS (The Organization of Space Industrialization and Settlement),
- [Elaine Walker Biography](https://nss.org/elaine-walker-biography/) - Elaine Walker Elaine Walker has been actively involved in NSS since 1996 when she became President of the Boston Chapter of NSS, Region 8 Chapters Organizer, and was a moderator for NSS-Discuss. Elaine also became president and founder of the renewed NYC chapter of NSS (NSS/NYC) and Region 8 Chapters Organizer. She has “spread the
- [Christopher Stone Biography](https://nss.org/christopher-stone-biography/) - Christopher Stone Christopher Stone is a former member of the National Space Society Board of Directors. Christopher Stone (B.A., M.A.) is a senior space professional and Flight Commander with the 222nd Command and Control Squadron supporting National Security Space Operations. In his civilian capacity he is Senior Space Analyst (Policy Integration) with the DoD Executive
- [Brett Silcox Biography](https://nss.org/brett-silcox-biography/) - Brett Silcox Associate Director, National Space Society Brett Silcox is the Associate Director of the National Space Society, the leading space advocacy group dedicated to the creation of a spacefaring civilization. Founded in 1974 by Apollo program leader Dr. Werner von Braun, NSS members promote change in social, technical, economic, and political conditions to advance
- [Greg Rucker Biography](https://nss.org/greg-rucker-biography/) - Greg G. Rucker Greg Rucker is a former member of the Board of Directors for the National Space Society (NSS). Currently the Manager of Underwriting in the Actuarial department of HealthNow, (the parent firm of several BlueCross organizations), Mr. Rucker has previously had profit and loss responsibility for multi-state life, health, dental, and disability insurance
- [Robert Z. Pearlman Biography](https://nss.org/robert-z-pearlman-biography/) - Robert Z. Pearlman Robert Pearlman is the editor of collectSPACE.com; the first website dedicated to providing resources for space memorabilia collectors. An internationally recognized web author and designer, Pearlman is responsible for some of the most popular space-related websites. His first website, the “Space, Planetary, and Astronomical Cyber-Experience” (S.P.A.C.E.) was nationally promoted as one of
- [Craig Max Biography](https://nss.org/craig-max-biography/) - Craig Andrew Max IV It was with great shock and sadness that we in the National Space Society learned of Craig Max’s sudden passing on July 15, 2013, at the age of 31. Craig was a longtime member of NSS and just this year was elected as Assistant Secretary and a member of the NSS
- [Brian Lundquist Biography](https://nss.org/brian-lundquist-biography/) - Brian Lundquist Brian Lundquist is a former member of the Board of Directors for the National Space Society (NSS).Mr. Lundquist has previously served as Vice President of Membership, as a Regional Coordinator for NSS chapters, and as a chapter president. Mr. Lundquist is founder and CEO of 7th Wave, Inc., providing services for Fortune 500
- [Francis X. Govers III Biography](https://nss.org/francis-x-govers-iii-biography/) - Francis X. Govers III Francis Govers involvement in the space program began in 1978 when he was a Space Communications Specialist in the Air Force. After the military, he was Vice President of a small computer firm in San Antonio, TX. Later, he was the Lead Engineer for Command and Control for the Space Station
- [Dave Fischer Biography](https://nss.org/dave-fischer-biography/) - Dave Fischer Dave was the principal blogger for the NSS Blog and webmaster for the Phoenix Chapter of the National Space Society. He was Senior Business Analyst for the Industry Relations group at Money Management International, a non-profit consumer debt management company. He was employed in the Consumer Credit Counseling world since 1996. Prior to that he was
- [Brian Chase Biography](https://nss.org/brian-chase-biography/) - Brian Chase Brian Chase is a former Executive Director of the National Space Society. From August 2005 until June 2007, Chase served as NASA’s Assistant Administrator for Legislative Affairs. Under Chase’s direction, the Office of Legislative Affairs directs all agency relations with the U.S. Congress, governors, state legislators and local governments. Prior to joining NASA,
- [Christopher D. Carson Biography](https://nss.org/christopher-d-carson-biography/) - Christopher Carson Christopher Carson is a former Regional Director for the National Space Society. He writes: I would describe myself as someone whose life has been shaped by space. My parents are of the generation which grew up with Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo, but the first distinct memory I can put a date to is
- [Bill Pogue Biography](https://nss.org/bill-pogue-biography/) - Bill Pogue Bill Pogue has flown over thirty-four million miles during eighty-four days in space, setting a U.S. record. His Air Force military career included a combat tour during the Korean conflict, two years as an aerobatic pilot with the Air Force’s precision flying team, the Thunderbirds, and an exchange assignment with the Royal Air
- [Bernal Sphere](https://nss.org/bernal-sphere-space-settlement/) - The Bernal Sphere design is very similar to that used in the science fiction series Babylon 5, although the original Bernal Sphere design is much smaller, only 1 mile in circumference, and can house 10,000 people. Click here for a more detailed description of the Bernal Sphere. Bernal Sphere external view. It was later learned that
- [Belgian Student Wins 2006 NASA-NSS Space Settlement Contest](https://nss.org/2006-nasa-nss-space-settlement-contest-winner/) - Image by Dan RoamArticle by Al Globusfrom Ad Astra Winter 2006 “I know that humans will colonize the solar system and one day go beyond”— Mike Griffin, NASA Administrator Alexander Bridi spent two summer vacations and much of the school year designing the space settlement — his idea of a great place to live in
- [Been There, Never Done This: An International Lunar Research Park](https://nss.org/been-there-never-done-this-an-international-lunar-research-park/) - Been There, Never Done This: An International Lunar Research Park An International Lunar Research Park From Ad Astra, Volume 23 Number 3, Fall 2011 Artwork by Dennis Davidson courtesy NASA, from Space Resources, NASA SP-509, 1992. By Bruce Pittman As we mark the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s historic challenge to the nation “to
- [Learn More Way to Get Involved](https://nss.org/learn-more-way-to-get-involved/) - Get Involved Learn More Ways to Get Involved Learn More Ways to Get Involved Looking to get involved in the conversation? There are numerous ways to make it happen. From joining local chapters to volunteering, there are many opportunities. Political Advocacy NSS legislative and grassroots action center Click Here Career Center Your one-stop career resource
- [Contrast Test](https://nss.org/contrast-test/) - Join The Greatest Adventure The National Space Society (NSS) is an independent, nonpartisan, educational, grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to the creation of a spacefaring civilization. The National Space Society is the preeminent citizen’s voice on space exploration, development, and settlement. The NSS publishes The Award Winning adAstra Magazine. Your Doorway to New Worlds Ad Astra
- [Fred Becker Biography](https://nss.org/fred-becker-biography/) - Fred Becker Fred Becker is a former member of the NSS Board of Directors. He is a lifelong space advocate who has worked within many space organizations to promote space. He first read about space settlement through the writings of Dandridge Cole in the 1960s and found motivation by following NASA through that decade. He
- [Frederick Seitz Biography](https://nss.org/frederick-seitz-biography/) - Frederick Seitz 1911-2008 Former Member of the National Space Society Board of Governors Frederick Seitz had a long and beneficial association with the Physics Department and the Materials Research Laboratory at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Seitz received his education at Stanford University (mathematics) and at Princeton University (physics) where he studied with
- [Gabriel Rothblatt Biography](https://nss.org/gabriel-rothblatt-biography/) - Gabriel Rothblatt National Space Society Board of Directors Gabriel Goddard Rothblatt has a rich and diverse history in space advocacy. A committed member of the NSS Voyager’s Circle, Gabriel’s leadership journey with the Society includes having been a Chapter President and Regional Director over a decade of service. In 2014, Gabriel notably contended for Florida’s
- [Gary Barnhard Biography](https://nss.org/gary-barnhard-biography/) - Gary Barnhard Director of Strategic RelationshipsNational Space Society Board of Directors Gary Barnhard has served the National Space Society in numerous capacities. He has previously served as Executive Director, as Chairman of the Executive Committee, and as Vice President. Gary Barnhard is the owner and president of Xtraordinary Innovative Space Partnerships, Inc. (XISP-Inc), a cislunar
- [Gordon R. Woodcock Biography](https://nss.org/gordon-r-woodcock-biography/) - Gordon Woodcock 1933-2020 Former member of the National Space Society Board of Governors Gordon R. Woodcock was a retired Boeing engineer, former President of the L5 Society, and former Chairman of the NSS Executive Committee. He had 59 years experience in aerospace engineering, including over 100 technical papers and articles. He worked for Boeing, NASA,
- [Greg Allison Biography](https://nss.org/greg-allison-biography/) - Greg Allison Mr. Allison is currently the Program Manager for the Huntsville Alabama L5 Society (HAL5) High Altitude Lift-Off (HALO) Program, and as President of the High Altitude Research Corporation (HARC). In these capacities Mr. Allison is actively developing cheap access to space technologies. Mr. Allison has worked on the International Space Station Program for
- [National Space Society Governor Tom Hanks Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-tom-hanks-biography/) - Tom Hanks National Space Society Board of Governors Esteemed Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks received the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award in 2002, was voted in as vice president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2005, and was listed in Forbes magazine as the most trusted celebrity in America in 2006. Hanks’ extensive
- [National Space Society Governor Tom Cruise Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-tom-cruise-biography/) - Tom Cruise National Space Society Board of Governors Tom Cruise has achieved unprecedented success as an actor and film producer in a career spanning over two decades. He is a three-time Academy Award nominee and a three-time Golden Globe winner whose films have broken numerous records at the box office. Forbes magazine ranked him as the world’s
- [National Space Society Governor Stephen Trimberger Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-stephen-trimberger-biography/) - Stephen Trimberger National Space Society Board of Governors Dr. Trimberger holds a Ph.D. degree in computer science from California Institute of Technology and has 35 years experience in the semiconductor industry with over 230 patents. He is Founder and President of the Trimberger Family Foundation, supporting science and technology. From 1988 until 2017, he was
- [Shelley A. Harrison Biography](https://nss.org/shelley-a-harrison-biography/) - Shelley A. Harrison Shelley A. Harrison, Ph.D. has served as the Chief Executive Officer of SPACEHAB since April 1996. He has been a member of the Company’s Board of Directors since August 1987, and was elected Chairman of the Board in August 1993. SPACEHAB, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAB) is the world’s leading provider of commercial payload
- [National Space Society Social Networking Sites](https://nss.org/national-space-society-social-networking-sites/) - Social Networking Sites Engage with the National Space Society via our numerous social media platforms. Blogs National Space Society Blog – Blogging for a spacefaring civilization Video YouTube – National Space Society Facebook (some require Facebook registration) National Space Society Facebook page National Space Society Facebook group International Space Development Conference Facebook page International Space Development Conference
- [National Space Society Video Library](https://nss.org/national-space-society-video-library/) - NSS YouTube Channel Visit the NSS YouTube Channel to find out more about NSS, the International Space Development Conference®, space settlements, the space movement, space solar power, space history, and the future of space. Space Is Our Future NSS initiated a campaign to explain the importance and wonder of space exploration and development. Part of this compaign is
- [NSS 2005 legislative conference](https://nss.org/nss-2005-legislative-conference/) - Making a Difference with Congress: 2005 August Legislative Visits NSS members in the US are encouraged to visit their congressional representatives during the August recess, as part of a Space Exploration Alliance effort, to tell your members of Congress that you support the Vision for Space Exploration. The following documents are available to help with the visits:
- [NSS 2009 Space Settlement Calendar Art Contest](https://nss.org/nss-2009-space-settlement-calendar-art-contest/) - Visit the gallery of entries for this contest or the gallery of entries for the 2008 Contest The National Space Society (NSS) is looking for artists to create visions of a spacefaring future — a future of space settlement, be it on the Moon, on Mars, on asteroids, or orbiting independently in space. To bring attention to our
- [NSS-Kalam Initiative Reaches out to China](https://nss.org/nss-kalam-initiative-reaches-out-to-china/) - From Ad Astra, Volume 23 Number 4, Winter 2011 By Dave Dunlop The NSS-Kalam initiative is an effort to solve the global energy crisis, the global carbon crisis, and America’s next generation jobs crisis by harvesting solar power in space. The initiative took a giant step forward with its participation in the 4th China Energy
- [Nuclear Power: Now More Than Ever, Or Never?](https://nss.org/nuclear-power-now-more-than-ever-or-never/) - From Ad Astra, Volume 17 Number 2, 2005 Has the time finally come for nuclear-powered spacecraft? By Leonard David Update: Both the Prometheus program and the Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter (JIMO) were cancelled in late 2005. For NASA, it had been a long time in coming—permission to use the “N” word: nuclear power in space.
- [Observations from the 2012 Legislative Blitz](https://nss.org/observations-from-the-2012-legislative-blitz/) - From Ad Astra, Volume 24 Number 2, Summer 2011 By Kevin Simmons The Legislative Blitz is a grassroots event where laypeople from all walks of life and from around the country come to Washington, D.C. to meet with staffers from congressional offices and let our elected officials know of NSS’ support for our nation’s civil space
- [Orbital Propellant Depots: Building the Interplanetary "Interstate Highway"](https://nss.org/orbital-propellant-depots-building-the-interplanetary-interstate-highway/) - Key Facts / Summary | References / Links by John K. Strickland, Jr. August 5, 2011, was a highly significant date in the history of the space program. On that date, NASA announced contracts awarded to four aerospace companies to define demonstration missions to test the capabilities of cryogenic propellant depots. The contracts effectively created a design competition which
- [Paul E. Damphousse Biography](https://nss.org/paul-e-damphousse-biography/) - Paul E. Damphousse Lieutenant Colonel Paul E. Damphousse is a former Executive Director and former member of the Board of Directors of the National Space Society. Paul was born in Melrose, Massachusetts and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He attended the University of Arizona on a Navy ROTC scholarship and graduated in 1989 with a
- [Paul Werbos Biography](https://nss.org/paul-werbos-biography/) - Paul Werbos Paul Werbos began training as a mathematician, taking many university courses culminating in the graduate course in logic from Alonzo Church at Princeton while in middle and high school. Realizing the limits of deductive logic, he began his quest to understand inductive logic and intelligence in the mind back in those days, inspired
- [Permission to Dream](https://nss.org/permission-to-dream/) - Images from Permission to Dream, telescopes in Nepal:
- [Peter Garretson Biography](https://nss.org/peter-garretson-biography/) - Peter Garretson Lt Col Peter Garretson, USAF, is a former member of the NSS Board of Directors. He came into contact with the space advocacy community while serving as the Chief of Future Technology Branch for the headquarters of the Air Force. In that context he reviewed the most promising and far-term concepts, and participated
- [Pioneering the Space Frontier - Appendix](https://nss.org/pioneering-the-space-frontier-appendix/) - The Report of the National Commission on Space 1986 Table of Contents Appendix Commissioners Non-Voting Members of the National Commission on Space Staff of the National Commission on Space Glossary Bibliography THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON SPACE (NCOS) DR. LUIS W. ALVAREZ, Nobel Laureate Physicist, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory; Professor Emeritus, UC at Berkeley. MR. NEIL A.
- [Pioneering the Space Frontier - Contents](https://nss.org/pioneering-the-space-frontier-contents/) - The Report of the National Commission on Space 1986 Appointed by President Reagan and chaired by former NASA Administrator Thomas Paine, the National Commission on Space was charged with recommending a civilian space program that would advance the broader goals of American society over the next century. Note: The text of the report is a
- [Pioneering the Space Frontier - Introduction](https://nss.org/pioneering-the-space-frontier-introduction/) - The Report of the National Commission on Space 1986 Table of Contents Introduction: Declaration for Space Looking Fifty Years into the Future A Pioneering Mission for 21st-Century America Rationale for Exploring and Settling the Solar System A New Long-Range Civilian Space Program Benefits LOOKING FIFTY YEARS INTO THE FUTURE The year is 1935. Pan American
- [Pioneering the Space Frontier - Part III](https://nss.org/pioneering-the-space-frontier-part-iii/) - The Report of the National Commission on Space 1986 Table of Contents Part 3: Opening the Space Frontier: The Next 20 Years An Economical, Phased Approach Conducting an Effective Science Program Government Policy and The Private Sector International Cooperation and Competition The American People and the Space Program AN ECONOMICAL, PHASED APPROACH A vigorous civilian
- [Pioneering the Space Frontier - Part IV](https://nss.org/pioneering-the-space-frontier-part-iv/) - The Report of the National Commission on Space 1986 Table of Contents Part 4: American Leadership on the Space Frontier: The Next 50 Years 21st-Century America What Our Recommended Program Will Do 2lst-CENTURY AMERICA The Commission was charged to recommend a civilian space program that will advance the broader goals of American society in the
- [Pioneering the Space Frontier - Sidebars](https://nss.org/pioneering-the-space-frontier-sidebars/) - The Report of the National Commission on Space 1986 Table of Contents Sidebars FOR PART I: The Evolution of the Universe Some Potential Space Science Headlines Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Space Was Einstein Right? Solar and Space Physics Returning Samples from Solar System Bodies Exploration of the Outer Planets Future Great Space Observatories Life:
- [Space Tourism Leads to Space Settlement](https://nss.org/space-tourism-leads-to-space-settlement/) - by Al Globus Space tourism is a reality. Four tourists have traveled to the International Space Station (ISS) at their own expense and at least four companies are developing sub-orbital tourist vehicles (Virgin Galactic, Space Adventures, Rocketplane Kistler, and Blue Origin). Not only does space tourism extend the freedom to travel into space for those
- [Shackleton Dome: Is a Domed Lunar City Possible?](https://nss.org/shackleton-dome-is-a-domed-lunar-city-possible/) - What it will take to build a 25-mile-diameter, 5,000-foot-tall domed lunar city By Edward McCullough From Ad Astra, Volume 20 Number 4, Winter 2008See also: Viral Architecture for Lunar Settlements For decades, engaged participants in the space industry have been looking to the future, and within that future, to the viability of large-scale human colonies
- [National Space Society Projects](https://nss.org/national-space-society-projects/) - Projects NSS conducts projects that advance the cause of space development and settlement. We welcome your involvement in these projects. See the project pages to get involved. Cislunar Explorers The Cislunar Explorers project teams NSS with Cornell University with the goal of placing a small spacecraft in orbit around the Moon as part of the
- [National Space Society Privacy Policy](https://nss.org/national-space-society-privacy-policy/) - Purpose It is the established policy of the National Space Society (NSS) to respect and protect the right to privacy of our members and visitors and to be compliant with all applicable laws and best professional practices pertaining to the same. What data do we collect? We collect the data necessary to service our membership,
- [National Space Society President Geoffrey Notkin Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-geoff-notkin-biography/) - Geoffrey Notkin President Emeritus, National Space SocietyNational Space Society Board of Governors Geoffrey Notkin starred in three seasons of the multi award-winning television adventure series Meteorite Men for Discovery networks and two seasons of STEM Journals, for which he received two Emmy Awards. He has also appeared in shows for Nat Geo, History Channel, Travel Channel, TLC, PBS,
- [National Space Society Officer Responsibilities](https://nss.org/national-space-society-officers-and-their-responsibilities/) - Index (Table of Contents) Common Officer Information President Chairman of the Board of Directors Chairman of the Board of Governors Chief Executive Officer Executive Vice President Senior Vice President / Chief Operating Officer Vice President for Chapters Vice President for Development Vice President for Membership Vice President for Public Affairs Secretary Assistant Secretary Treasurer Assistant
- [National Space Society Legislative Alert: Mars Alert,  04 Sep 07](https://nss.org/national-space-society-legislative-alert/) - [NOTE: This alert is on inactive status.] Mars Alert, 04 Sep 07 Moon, Mars, and Beyond is in serious jeopardy! When the United States House of Representatives recently passed its version of the FY08 budget, the House approved language in the NASA budget that would restrict NASA from spending any money on programs that are
- [National Space Society Governor Robert McCall Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-robert-mccall-biography/) - Robert McCall 1919-2010 Former Member of the National Space Society Board of Governors You will find Robert McCall’s views of space — past, present, and future — spanning the entry hall of the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum (where his vast mural depicting man’s conquest of the Moon covers an entire wall on the Museum’s
- [National Space Society Governor Robert Jastrow Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-robert-jastrow-biography/) - Robert Jastrow 1925-2008 Former Member of the National Space Society Board of Governors Robert Jastrow was Director and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Mount Wilson Institute, which manages Mount Wilson Observatory in California on behalf of the Carnegie Institution of Washington. Dr. Jastrow was a member of the NASA Alumni Association. Dr.
- [National Space Society Governor Robert Allnutt Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-robert-allnutt-biography/) - Robert Allnutt National Space Society Board of Governors Robert F. Allnutt has a distinguished record of achievement in both the public and private sectors. At NASA from 1960 to 1970 and 1978-1983, he was Associate Deputy Administrator (the 3rd-ranking position in the agency), Associate Administrator for External Relations, and Assistant Administrator for Legislative Affairs (during
- [National Space Society Governor Peter E. Glaser Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-peter-e-glaser-biography/) - Peter Glaser 1923-2014 Former Member of the National Space Society Board of Governors Dr. Peter E. Glaser was Vice President for Advanced Technology at Arthur D. Little, Inc., Cambridge, MA, a company that he was associated with from 1955-1994. After his retirement in 1994, he continued to serve as a consultant to the company for
- [National Space Society Governor Norman R. Augustine Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-norman-r-augustine-biography/) - Norman R. Augustine National Space Society Board of Governors Norman Augustine joined the Douglas Aircraft Company in 1958. Beginning in 1965, he served in the Pentagon in the Office of the Secretary of Defense as an Assistant Director of Defense Research and Engineering. Joining the LTV Missiles and Space Company in 1970, he served as
- [National Space Society Governor Nichelle Nichols Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-nichelle-nichols-biography/) - Nichelle Nichols 1932-2022 Former Member of the National Space Society Board of Governors Nichelle Nichols hailed from Chicago, Illinois, where she was discovered at the age of 15 by Duke Ellington while serving as choreographer and dancer in a ballet for one of his musical suites, and doing a stint as lead singer for his
- [National Space Society Governor Newt Gingrich Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-newt-gingrich-biography/) - Newt Gingrich National Space Society Board of Governors Newt Gingrich served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. In 1995, Time magazine selected him as the Person of the Year for “exceptional leadership.” Gingrich received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1965, and an M.A. in 1968 and a
- [National Space Society Governor Neil P. Ruzic Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-neil-p-ruzic-biography/) - Neil P. Ruzic Former Member of the National Space Society Board of Governors The late Neil Ruzic was the founder and publisher of several worldwide scientific magazines, including Industrial Research and Oceanology International, as well as the author of over 250 articles and 10 books. Several of these books serve as bridges between various science disciplines and laymen,
- [National Space Society Governor Michael Simpson Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-michael-simpson-biography/) - Michael Simpson National Space Society Board of Governors Dr. Michael K. Simpson is Executive Director of the Secure World Foundation and former President of the International Space University (ISU). He has also been President of Utica College and the American University of Paris with a combined total of 22 years of experience as an academic
- [National Space Society Governor Michael DeBakey, M.D. Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-michael-debakey-m-d-biography/) - Michael DeBakey 1908-2008 Former Member of the National Space Society Board of Governors Michael E. DeBakey, M.D., was chancellor emeritus of Baylor College of Medicine, and director of The DeBakey Heart Center of Baylor and the Methodist Hospital. DeBakey’s surgical career earned him world renown as a surgeon, innovator, medical educator, and international medical statesman.
- [National Space Society Governor Marvin Minsky Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-marvin-minsky-biography/) - Marvin Minsky 1927-2016 Former Member of the National Space Society Board of Governors Marvin Minsky was Toshiba Professor of Media Arts and Sciences, and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research led to both theoretical and practical advances in artificial intelligence, cognitive psychology, neural networks, and the
- [National Space Society Governor Mark Jannot Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-mark-jannot-biography/) - Mark Jannot National Space Society Board of Governors Mark Jannot is editor of Popular Science, which has been a leading source of science and technology news since its inception way back in 1872, and is the fifth-oldest continually-published monthly magazine. Jannot joined the magazine in January 2003 as deputy editor. He has worked for National Geographic Adventure,
- [National Space Society Governor Mark Albrecht Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-mark-albrecht-biography/) - Mark Albrecht National Space Society Board of Governors Dr. Mark J. Albrecht is a senior aerospace and telecommunications executive with broad government and industry experience. From 1999-2006 he was president of International Launch Services (ILS), the Russian/American joint venture company formed by Lockheed Martin Corporation, Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center, and Rocket Space
- [National Space Society Governor Majel Barrett Roddenberry Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-majel-barrett-roddenberry-biography/) - Majel Barrett Roddenberry 1932-2008 Former Member of the National Space Society Board of Governors A veteran of stage and screen, Majel Roddenberry moved to Los Angeles after college to star in productions at the Pasadena Playhouse and the Santa Monica Playhouse. Her first television role in 1957 was in Leave It To Beaver. Majel was soon
- [National Space Society Governor Lon Levin Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-lon-levin-biography/) - Lon Levin National Space Society Board of Governors Lon Levin is an executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years experience in space, new media, and telecommunications industries. Lon is President of SkySevenVentures, which works with, helps manage, and invests in new technology companies, particularly space-based businesses, including Sentinel Satellite (CEO), Integral Systems, Transformational Space (Chief
- [National Space Society Governor Lance Bass Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-lance-bass-biography/) - Lance Bass National Space Society Board of Governors Lance Bass rose to fame as the bass singer in the phenomenally successfull pop group *NSYNCH, but he is also established as an actor, producer, writer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He both starred in and executive produced the 2001 romantic comedy film On the Line and was executive producer for
- [National Space Society Governor Kenneth Money Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-kenneth-money-biography/) - Kenneth Money January 4, 1935 – March 6, 2023 Former President of the National Space Society Ken Money worked as Senior Scientist at the Defense and Civil Institute of Environmental Medicine in Toronto. He has published over one hundred science articles and authored six different topics in the World Book Encyclopedia. Some of his contributions
- [National Space Society Governor K. Eric Drexler Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-k-eric-drexler-biography/) - K. Eric Drexler National Space Society Board of Governors K. Eric Drexler is a researcher and author whose work focuses on advanced nanotechnologies and directions for current research. His 1981 paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences established fundamental principles of molecular design, protein engineering, and productive nanosystems. Drexler’s research in this field has been the
- [National Space Society Governor John S. Lewis Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-john-s-lewis-biography/) - John S. Lewis National Space Society Board of Governors John S. Lewis, Professor of Planetary Sciences at the University of Arizona, has research interests in two distinct areas: applications of chemistry to planetary sciences, and space development. The former program includes modeling of chemical processes in the early Solar System, condensation-accretion models of the terrestrial
- [National Space Society Governor John H. Glenn, Jr. Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-john-h-glenn-jr-biography/) - John H. Glenn, Jr. 1921-2016 National Space Society Board of Governors John H. Glenn was born on July 18, 1921, in Cambridge, Ohio. During his early childhood, the family moved to New Concord, Ohio, where he attended primary and secondary school. Following graduation from New Concord High School, Mr. Glenn enrolled in Muskingum College and
- [National Space Society Governor Jeff Greason Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-jeff-greason-biography/) - Jeff Greason National Space Society Board of Governors Jeff Greason is a commercial space entrepreneur and innovator with over 20 years of experience in all aspects of the commercial space transportation industry. He is chief technologist of Electric Sky and chairman of the board of Tau Zero Foundation. At Electric Sky, he has invented technologies
- [National Space Society Governor James A. Van Allen Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-james-a-van-allen-biography/) - James A. Van Allen 1914-2006 Former Member of the National Space Society Board of Governors Dr. Van Allen received his B.S. in Physics from Wesleyan College in 1935, his M.S. in 1936, and his Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics in 1939, both from the University of Iowa. As a Naval Officer, he served in the Pacific
- [National Space Society Governor Jack Olson Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-jack-olson-biography/) - Jack Olson 1922-2001 Former Member of the National Space Society Board of Governors Jack Olson was born October 24, 1922, in Bottineau, ND. He attended the University of North Dakota, graduated from the Minneapolis School of Art and Design, and later received a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering from what is now Central Washington University.
- [National Space Society Governor Hugh Downs Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-hugh-downs-biography/) - Hugh Downs 1921-2020 Chairman Emeritus, National Space Society Board of Governors Hugh Downs was Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Governors for the National Space Society (NSS). Hugh Downs retired from his role as one of the most familiar American television figures in the history of the medium. He was Chairman of the Board of
- [National Space Society Governor Harrison Schmitt Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-harrison-schmitt-biography/) - Harrison Schmitt National Space Society Board of Governors Harrison Schmitt was presented the NSS Gerard K. O’Neill Memorial Award for Space Settlement Advocacy for his book Return to the Moon: Exploration, Enterprise, and Energy in the Human Settlement of Space. Harrison Schmitt has the diverse experience of a geologist, pilot, astronaut, administrator, businessman, writer, and United States Senator.
- [National Space Society Governor Glen P. Wilson Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-glen-p-wilson-biography/) - Glen P. Wilson 1923-2005 Executive Director Emeritus of the National Space Societyand Former Member of the Board of Governors Glen Wilson had more than 44 years of experience in Washington and was been continuously involved in the Nation’s space program since it’s inception in 1957. A Native Texan, Glen Wilson received his BS in Aeronautical
- [National Space Society Governor George E. Brown, Jr. Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-george-e-brown-jr-biography/) - George E. Brown, Jr. 1920-1999 Former Member of the National Space Society Board of Governors U.S. Representative Brown was Chairman of the House Science Committee during the 102nd and 103rd Congresses and was probably best known in Congress for his work on science and technology issues. He was a recognized leader in forming the institutional
- [National Space Society Governor George Dietrich Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-george-dietrich-biography/) - George Dietrich National Space Society Board of Governors George Dietrich, the founding President of SPACE Canada, is a lawyer by profession and a space development supporter by preference. George graduated from the University of Windsor Law School in 1989. He also holds degrees in Science (Physics and Mathematics) and the Arts (Political Science). He received his
- [National Space Society Governor Freeman Dyson Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-freeman-dyson-biography/) - Freeman Dyson 1923-2020 Former Member of the National Space Society Board of Governors Mathematical physicist and author Freeman Dyson is professor emeritus of physics at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. He was born in England and worked as a civilian scientist for the Royal Air Force during the second World War.
- [National Space Society Governor Frederick I. Ordway, III Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-frederick-i-ordway-iii-biography/) - Frederick I. Ordway III 1927-2014 Former Member of the National Space Society Board of Governors Frederick Ira Ordway III was an educator, consultant, researcher, and author on space flight and energy programs. His career began in various geological and engineering positions for Mene Grande Oil Company in San Tome, Venezuela in 1949. Five years later
- [National Space Society Governor Frank Moss Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-frank-moss-biography/) - Frank Moss 1911-2003 Former Member of the National Space Society Board of Governors Frank Edward (Ted) Moss, a Senator from Utah, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, September 23, 1911. He attended the public schools and graduated from the University of Utah in 1933 and from George Washington University Law School, Washington, D.C., in
- [National Space Society Governor Eric Anderson Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-eric-anderson-biography/) - Eric Anderson National Space Society Board of Governors Mr. Anderson is a lifelong entrepreneur with a history of successfully introducing innovative products and services into new markets. He is most well-known for pioneering the development of the space tourism industry as the co-founder and Chairman of Space Adventures, Ltd. At Space Adventures, Mr. Anderson has been
- [National Space Society Governor Edwin Jones Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-edwin-jones-biography/) - Edwin R. Jones National Space Society Board of Governors Edwin Jones’ interest in space was solidified when, after receiving a BSEE from the University of Arizona in 1959, he worked at Sperry Flight Systems simulating the re-entry of the Dyna Soar spacecraft. The Dyna Soar was a vehicle far ahead of its time with a
- [National Space Society Governor Edward R. Finch Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-edward-r-finch-biography/) - Hon. Edward R. Finch, Jr. 1919-2011 National Space Society Board of Governors Hon. Edward R. Finch, Jr., lawyer, former diplomat, author, and lecturer was born in Westhampton Beach, N.Y. in 1919. He obtained an A.B. from Princeton University, a J.D. from New York University, an LLD from Missouri Valley College, and a D.Sc. from Cumberland
- [National Space Society Governor Don Fuqua Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-don-fuqua-biography/) - Don Fuqua National Space Society Board of Governors Don Fuqua was a U.S. Congressman from 1963 to 1987 and President of the Aerospace Industry Association (AIA) from 1987 to 1998. Mr. Fuqua served 12 terms as a U.S. Congressman, representing Florida’s Second Congressional District. He was elected Chairman of the House Science and Technology Committee
- [National Space Society Governor Dan Brandenstein Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-dan-brandenstein-biography/) - Dan Brandenstein National Space Society Board of Governors Daniel C. Brandenstein, former President of the National Space Society, is a former Space Shuttle astronaut and former U. S. Navy Captain. In October 2007, he joined United Space Alliance as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. United Space Alliance is NASA’s primary industry partner in
- [National Space Society Governor Buzz Aldrin Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-buzz-aldrin-biography/) - Buzz Aldrin National Space Society Board of Governors Buzz Aldrin is best known as the second man to set foot on the Moon. His interest in space flight began at home. His parents, Marion Moon and Edwin Eugene Aldrin, were intimately connected with early space flight, as his father was a student of rocket pioneer
- [National Space Society Governor Ben Bova Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-ben-bova-biography/) - Ben Bova (1932-2020) Former Member of the National Space Society Board of Governors The author of more than 115 futuristic novels and nonfiction books, Dr. Ben Bova was involved in science and high technology since the very beginnings of the space age. President Emeritus of the National Space Society and a past president of Science
- [National Space Society Governor Arthur M. Dula Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-arthur-m-dula-biography/) - Arthur M. Dula National Space Society Board of Governors Art Dula is a space lawyer, a patent attorney, and the Chief Executive Officer of Excalibur Almaz Limited, a private spaceflight company. Art Dula’s law practice focuses on aerospace and intellectual property law, technology licensing, business start-up and development, patents, contracts, corporations, securities, copyrights and trademarks.
- [National Space Society Governor Arthur Kantrowitz Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-arthur-kantrowitz-biography/) - Arthur Kantrowitz (1913-2008) Former Member of the National Space Society Board of Governors Arthur Kantrowitz was Professor Emeritus of Engineering at Dartmouth College. He devoted a lifetime to grappling with hard research questions. Among them: magnetically contained fusion; the invention of supersonic high intensity molecular beams; high temperature shock tubes, which provided the scientific basis
- [National Space Society Governor Arthur C. Clarke Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-arthur-c-clarke-biography/) - Arthur C. Clarke 1917-2008 Former Member of the National Space Society Board of Governors Sir Arthur C. Clarke published more than 100 books. During the Apollo missions he made appearances on CBS with Walter Cronkite. He was a Council Member of the Society of Authors, a Vice President of the H.G. Wells Society, and a
- [National Space Society Governor Anthony Tether Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-anthony-tether-biography/) - Anthony Tether National Space Society Board of Governors Dr. Anthony J. Tether was appointed as Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on June 18, 2001. DARPA is the principal Agency within the Department of Defense for research, development, and demonstration of concepts, devices, and systems that provide highly advanced military capabilities. As
- [Pictures from Moon Mars Blitz 2004](https://nss.org/pictures-from-moon-mars-blitz-2004/) - Images from the July 11-13, 2004 Moon Mars Blitz Blitz participants on Capitol Hill, July 12, 2004 (low resolution) Blitz organization leaders – From left to right: Randall Severy, Moon Society; Bob Zubrin, Mars Society; Andrew Barber, AIA; Marc Schlather, ProSpace; Jim Kirkpatrick, AAS; Charlie Walker, NSS; Jeff Feige, ASA; Janice Dunn, California Space Authority;
- [SEA 2010 Pre-Blitz Press Release](https://nss.org/sea-2010-pre-blitz-press-release/) - Space Exploration Alliance set for Congressional Summit Press Release Washington, DC – February 17, 2010 –The Space Exploration Alliance, the nation’s largest coalition of non-profit space advocacy groups, is poised for its annual visit to Capitol Hill where members will embody the broad public support for human space exploration. SEA members will be meeting with over 100
- [Seth Potter With NSS Chapter of the Year Award](https://nss.org/seth-potter-with-nss-chapter-of-the-year-award/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Seth Potter accepts his Award at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [SEA 2008 Post-Blitz Press Release](https://nss.org/sea-2008-post-blitz-press-release/) - Space Exploration Alliance Members Press Congress For Full Authorized Levels of NASA Funding Monday, February 18, 2008 – Concerned citizens from around the country met with over 120 congressional offices early last week in an effort to ensure that the billion shortfall in the proposed FY09 NASA budget is addressed by Congress. The event marks
- [Space Settlement Workshop](https://nss.org/space-settlement-workshop/) - Invitation Only This invitation-only workshop will be limited to under 70 participants and managed to ensure a focused outcome to include a public report highlighting key areas of needed research and critical unknowns that must be addressed for humanity to begin large-scale settlement of orbital space. We very much look forward to your participation! Hosted by NSS
- [ISDC 2009 Video: Elon Musk](https://nss.org/isdc-2009-video-elon-musk/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUYY3QT82B8 Elon Musk, Co-founder of PayPal and Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX), of which he is CEO. Second half of keynote luncheon presentation at the 2009 National Space Society International Space Development Conference. 22 minutes. Return to 2009 ISDC video list
- [Distant Skyline: A Vision for What's Beyond ISS](https://nss.org/distant-skyline-a-vision-for-what-s-beyond-iss/) - From Ad Astra, Volume 25 Number 4, Winter 2013 An artist’s concept of PISCES, a near-term urban space architecture. Image Credit: © Joshua Sams, Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA ), Inc ., under contract to NASA Langley. By Doris Hamil The ghost of Apollo haunts NASA, 40 years on. Apollo’s half-brother Mars taunts NASA for its
- [2013 ISDC Video: Dr. Abdul Kalam - Space Solar Power, Key to a Livable Planet Earth](https://nss.org/2013-isdc-video-dr-abdul-kalam-space-solar-power-key-to-a-livable-planet-earth/) - https://youtu.be/nlUr0s7htKM Friday Night Gala Keynote Speaker: Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India, is an aerospace engineer and scientist considered to be the “Wernher von Braun of India.” Topic: Space Solar Power — Key to a Livable Planet Earth. PDF copy of speech. Program: 0-10 min: Introductory remarks (first 90 seconds are
- [Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam](https://nss.org/dr-a-p-j-abdul-kalam/) - 1931-2015 NSS Chairman Mark Hopkins presents Dr. Kalam with the NSS Von Braun award for leading India into space and for being a global leader in space development. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is one of India’s most celebrated scientists and statesmen and was President of the Republic of India from 2002 through 2007. An aeronautical
- [Final Report of Commission on the Future of the U. S. Aerospace Industry](https://nss.org/final-report-of-commission-on-the-future-of-the-u-s-aerospace-industry/) - Executive Summary, November 2002 [Note: Reproduced here are the complete sections of the report dealing with space (i.e. Chapter 3 plus an Appendix [PDF 2.5 MB]). Below is the Executive Summary for Chapter 3 (not included in the PDF file). The complete Aerospace Commission report can be found online here.] Chapter 3 — Space: Its Special Significance
- [What is L5?](https://nss.org/what-is-l5/) - L5: A Place in Space by T.A. Heppenheimer, author of Colonies in Space (The following diagram and description appeared in many issues of the L5 News) L5 is the fifth Lagrangian Libration point. But what are libration points? They are locations where a spacecraft may be placed so as always to remain in the same
- [Wayne White Biography](https://nss.org/wayne-white-biography/) - Wayne White Wayne White is an academic and consultant in the field of national and international space law. Mr. White served as Associate Director of the National Remote Sensing and Space Law Center at the University of Mississippi School of Law from 2001-2003. He graduated from Chapman University, received a Masters Degree in Business Administration
- [Wanted: Someone to Watch Over Us](https://nss.org/wanted-someone-to-watch-over-us/) - As global climate change becomes accepted as a reality, space-based assets take center stage. By Leonard David You would have to be in a galaxy for away not to have heard the disturbing news: Earth is undergoing the stresses and strains of global climate change. Recent reports issued by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
- [To the Stars International Quarterly](https://nss.org/to-the-stars-international-quarterly/) - To the Stars International Quarterly was a free quarterly online magazine for space-interested and space-enthused people around the globe. This free publication is especially dedicated to students and teachers interested in space. Issue #1 – 2012 October – 65 pages [PDF 11MB] Issue #2 – 2013 January – 64 pages [PDF 10MB] Issue #3 –
- [Titan Touchdown by Frank Hettick](https://nss.org/titan-touchdown/) - Titan Touchdown: – Painted in 2004, this piece was the First Place Award Winner in the joint European Space Agency, JPL, NASA and The Planetary Society’s’ 2004 contest “Imaging Titan”. The contest closed in late 2004 – prior to the Huygens probe landing on Saturn’s moon in February 2005 – but still drew 483 entries
- [Toward Home](https://nss.org/toward-home/) - Toward Home Toward Home: – Painted in 2004, two explorers watch from atop a ridge on one of Jupiter’s moons as a nuclear-powered ship begins its long journey back towards Earth. The sun along with Earth and the other inner planets would appear almost straight overhead from this location on the equator of this moon.
- [The View From Mars Hill by Frank Hettick](https://nss.org/view-from-mars-hill/) - NSS Space Art Gallery The View From Mars Hill: Originally painted as ‘Dreams of Home’ in 2004 – this newer version (2010) depicts what the first visitors to Mars may feel about the vast distances and loneliness being encountered as they set foot on the unforgiving environment of the Red Planet. Rerurn to Artist’s Gallery
- [Space Art Gallery Index](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-index/) - Welcome to the NSS Space Art Gallery. Here you will find a collection of space art created by a number of space artists. It is important to distinguish between astronomical art, space art, and science fiction art. Whereas the purpose of astronomical art is to visualize the natural wonders of the universe, the purpose of
- [Space Art Gallery - David Robinson](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-david-robinson/) - NSS Space Art Gallery David Robinson is a 2D and 3D digital artist. He has been a member of and staff artist for Ad Astra Magazine for the National Space Society. He is also the current staff artist for the Orange County Space Society California and the Journal of United Societies in Space, Inc. He
- [Space Art Gallery - Jim Plaxco](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-jim-plaxco/) - NSS Space Art Gallery Jim Plaxco is a digital artist specializing in abstract art, algorithmic art, astronomical art and space art. He is passionate about the creation of art using computer technology. “Art created using the computer is the frontier of art today and for the foreseeable future.“ With 20 years of experience in the
- [Space Art Gallery - Frank Hettick](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-frank-hettick/) - NSS Space Art Gallery The entire universe is the subject for Frank Hettick’s photo-realistic depictions of distant planets, moons and alien landscapes. His first “outer space” art paintings were done in oils during his high school years in Tillamook Oregon in the 1950’s. Currently his mixed-media works grace the covers and pages of magazines, books,
- [Space Art Gallery - Walter Myers](https://nss.org/space-art-gallery-walter-myers/) - NSS Space Art Gallery I was born in 1958 in southern Indiana. For as long as I can remember I enjoyed drawing, especially pictures of dinosaurs and monsters. In 1965 at age 7 I became enamored with astronomy after coming across a single volume from a children’s encyclopedia set (a family friend had found the
- [The Spaceship that Came in From the Cold War: The Untold Story of the DC-X](https://nss.org/the-spaceship-that-came-in-from-the-cold-war-the-untold-story-of-the-dc-x/) - From Ad Astra, Volume 13 Number 2, 2001 The Spaceship that Came in From the Cold War The Untold Story of the DC-X By Andrew J. Butrica On 31 July 1996, the Clipper Graham flew for the last time. During a flight that lasted 140 seconds, the experimental vehicle climbed to 1,250 meters (4,100 feet)
- [The Technical and Economic Feasibility of Mining the Near-Earth Asteroids](https://nss.org/the-technical-and-economic-feasibility-of-mining-the-near-earth-asteroids-2/) - M J Sonter. Presented at 49th International Astronautical Federation Congress, Sept 28 – Oct 2, 1998, Melbourne, Australia. Posted with permission of the author. Abstract Future large scale commercial activities in space will require raw materials obtained from in-space sources rather than from Earth, to overcome the high cost of Earth launch. This paper reviews
- [Conferences Committee Volunteer Form](https://nss.org/conferences-committee-volunteer-form/) - Conferences Committee Volunteer Form The Conferences Committee is responsible for coordinating the planning and execution of the Society’s annual International Space Development Conference (ISDC) and any other NSS conferences. To offer your services as a volunteer on the Conferences Committee, please fill out and submit the contact form below.
- [L5 News 1977 Issues](https://nss.org/l5-news-1977/) - L5 News, January 1977 12 pages, 714 kb PDF Editor: Carolyn Henson An Evoluntionary Imperative? by William J. Sauber Movement into Space: Interview with Timothy Leary and Robert Frietag, part 2 Book Review: The High Frontier by Gerard O’Neill L5 News, February 1977 20 pages, 1.8 MB PDF Editor: Carolyn Henson Opportunities for Students Space
- [L5 News: Opinion - The Case Against Mars](https://nss.org/l5-news-opinion-the-case-against-mars/) - OPINION by Eric Drexler From L5 News, October 1984 Eric Drexler is the Associate Editor of the L-5 News and a member of the Society’s Board of Advisors. The statements made here reflect his views rather than Society policy. To open space to settlement, we must use space for practical purposes. What could be more
- [L5 News 1978 Issues](https://nss.org/l5-news-1978/) - L5 News cover, June 1978Cover art courtesy of NASA Johnson Space Center illustrates space manufacturing scenario. Lower left, a mass driver reaction engine is propelling an asteroid into Earth orbit. Lower right, a mining and processing operation has been set in operation on a second asteroid. Upper left, a solar power satellite is under construction,
- [L5 News: The Challenge of the Space Station](https://nss.org/l5-news-the-challenge-of-the-space-station/) - Prior to its untimely demise, Skylab helped perform very valuable experimentation in life sciences, materials processing, and many other areas of research. (Photo courtesy of NASA.) By Eric Drexler From L5 News, January 1984 Building an economical space station poses a novel challenge to the aerospace community, one it may be hard put to meet.
- [L5 News: The MIT Space Systems Lab](https://nss.org/l5-news-the-mit-space-systems-lab/) - A student from MIT Space Systems Laboratory does an underwater simulation of the assembly of a large space structure at the NASA Marshall Space Hight Center Neutral Buoyancy Facility. The student wears a Skylab pressure suit; the mobility backpack and the beams and joint clusters being assembled were designed and built by students in the
- [L5 News: Have We Changed Our Goals?](https://nss.org/l5-news-have-we-changed-our-goals/) - By Eric Drexler From L5 News, October 1983 As the Society’s membership grows, the News must occasionally describe what the L-5 Society is, and what it stands for. Since its founding in 1975, the Society has changed, yet held to basic goals. Though this account is unofficial — representing my views as someone involved since the start,
- [L5 News: Review - Strategic Metals](https://nss.org/l5-news-review-strategic-metals/) - by John S. Lewis From L5 News, September 1983 Book Review:The Strategic Metals War, by James E. Sinclair and Robert Parker(Crown Publishers, 185 pp., $17.50) If Europe and America may he called the front or the arena of the major battles between socialism and imperialism, the unequal nations and their colonies, with their raw materials,
- [L5 News: The Value of the Moon](https://nss.org/l5-news-the-value-of-the-moon/) - by Stephen L. Gillett From L5 News, August 1983 No gravity well, lots of surface area, easy to move, rich in volatiles (bound water and organic compounds), and rich in certain metals, such as cobalt and nickel: Sure, asteroids have lots of advantages for extraterrestrial resources, as Eric Drexler reviewed last February. Why should we bother
- [L5 News: The Rocket / Skyhook Combination](https://nss.org/l5-news-the-rocket-skyhook-combination/) - by F. Burke Carley and Hans P. Moravec From L5 News, March 1983 Why You Should Read This Article The task of delivering 50 million kilograms of payload to low Earth orbit would require almost 1700 launches of the Space Shuttle if done in a straightforward manner. Judicious use of a large satellite incorporating a
- [L5 News: THE ASTEROIDAL MANIFESTO](https://nss.org/l5-news-the-asteroidal-manifesto/) - by K. Eric Drexler From L5 News, February 1983 Artist rendition copyright © 1982 by Kim Poor. All rights reserved. Advocates of space development must decide where to turn for space resources, the key to making space a true frontier. We discuss both the Moon and the asteroids, but one source will surely be used
- [L5 News: L-5's Inevitable Victory](https://nss.org/l5-news-l5s-inevitable-victory/) - by Mark Hopkins From L5 News, September 1982 Barring a disaster of such magnitude that industrial civilization is destroyed (such as the Sun’s becoming a supernova), humankind’s advance into space is virtually inevitable. This means that L5’s goal of the large-scale economic development of space and its eventual settlement will be reached. The reason we
- [L5 News: Resources of Space (Cartoon by Johnny Robinson)](https://nss.org/l5-news-resources-of-space-cartoon-by-johnny-robinson/) - From L5 News, July 1981 The L-5 Society published this cover on the L5 News in October 1979, early in its campaign to renounce the “Moon Treaty.” Return to L5 News 1980’s Index
- [L5 News: Space Industrialization - A Three-Stage System](https://nss.org/l5-news-space-industrialization-a-three-stage-system/) - by Charles Sheffield From L5 News, July 1981 With the successful launch and return of the Space Shuttle, it’s tempting to assume that space industrialization must be just around the corner. Before we take it for granted, we ought to look at some of the complications. None of them presents an impossible hurdle, but it’s
- [L5 News: Mass Driver Update](https://nss.org/l5-news-mass-driver-update/) - By Henry Kolm From L5 News, September 1980 Mass Drivers were proposed by Professor Gerard O’Neill in 1974 as the logical means for transporting lunar raw material to L-5. As all but perhaps a few of the newest L-5 members know, mass drivers are electromagnetic launchers which accelerate payloads in recirculating buckets with superconducting magnet
- [L5 News: UN Moon Treaty Falling to US Opposition Groups](https://nss.org/l5-news-un-moon-treaty-falling-to-us-opposition-groups/) - From L5 News, March 1982 (The L-5 Society is rapidly gaining recognition as the most effective pro-space organization, as witness this report copyrighted 1981 by Industrial Research & Development magazine, reprinted by permission — ed) In late 1979 the United Nations drafted and approved a treaty that would establish guidelines on future uses of Earth’s
- [L5 News: Retrieving Asteroids](https://nss.org/l5-news-retrieving-asteroids/) - by Guy Pignolet From L5 News, March 1980 Five billion years ago, Spaceship Earth won qualification as the third large body orbiting around the Sun. Two billion years later, a sophisticated organization called organic life began to develop rapidly. It was powered by energy of nuclear origin transmitted from the Sun by a wave system:
- [L5 News: Off Planet Industry - Extraterrestrial Processing and Manufacturing of Large Space Systems](https://nss.org/l5-news-off-planet-industry-extraterrestrial-processing-and-manufacturing-of-large-space-systems/) - by David B. S. Smith From L5 News, March 1980 Figure 1: The Space Manufacturing Facility Concept Between June 1978 and September 1979, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Space Systems Laboratory designed a space manufacturing facility. Under NASA research contract NAS8-32925, a three-volume study entitled Extraterrestrial Processing and Manufacturing of Large Space Systems was administered by
- [The New International Space University Campus in Strasbourg](https://nss.org/the-new-international-space-university-campus-in-strasbourg/) - From Ad Astra, Volume 14 Number 6, 2002 A Milestone in Space Education By Pat Dasch Together, we shall aspire to the stars with wisdom, vision and effort.From ISU Credo, 12 April 1995 17 September 2002 saw the culmination of three visionary space enthusiast’s dreams and fulfillment of more than a decade of planning and
- [NSS Space Settlement 2008 Calendar Art Contest Guidelines](https://nss.org/nss-space-settlement-2008-calendar-art-contest-guidelines/) - General The deadline for submissions to the NSS Space Settlement Art Contest is January 31, 2007. Artists are allowed to submit more than one entry to the contest. Since the National Space Society is an organization with members and chapters spanning the globe, our contest is open to all citizens of planet Earth. All artists
- [L5 News: Lightsails - Breakthrough to inexpensive space transportation](https://nss.org/l5-news-lightsails-breakthrough-to-inexpensive-space-transportation-article/) - By K. Eric Drexler From L5 News, May 1981 Light sails of the future may appear like this Brian Sullivan rendering based on designs by the Jet Propulsion Laboratories. K. Eric Drexler, of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Space Studies Center and L-5 Board member, submitted this report to OMNI for inclusion in the “prospectus
- [L5 News: Laser SPS and the Hydrogen Economy](https://nss.org/l5-news-laser-sps-and-the-hydrogen-economy/) - by R.G. Williscroft From L5 News, October 1980 Sunlight is concentrated in geostationary orbit and beamed to Earth as concentrated laser energy. Receiving sites are marine locations where incoming energy is used to split sea water into its constituent components, hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen is pressurized and passed directly into a pipeline network or
- [Upcoming Events](https://nss.org/upcoming-events/) - 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.
- [L5 News:  Space and Advanced Technology](https://nss.org/l5-news-space-and-advanced-technology/) - by K. Eric Drexler From L5 News, November-December 1984 As space advocates, we all know that space technology does not stand alone: it is rooted in technology as a whole. Spacecraft did not give us advanced materials, computers, and computer-aided design — they gave us spacecraft. Although the challenge of space has accelerated development of
- [L5 News: Shuttle Pricing and Space Development](https://nss.org/l5-news-shuttle-pricing-and-space-development/) - From L5 News, January-February 1985(before the Challenger disaster) Over the past months a major controversy has developed over the price NASA charges commercial customers for launching payloads on the shuttle. On one side are potential private space launch entrepreneurs, who have alleged that US taxpayers are being made to subsidize commercial payloads such as communication
- [L5 News: The Beginnings of the New Space Movement](https://nss.org/l5-news-the-beginnings-of-the-new-space-movement/) - by Michael A.G. Michaud From L5 News, June 1985 This article is based on parts of Michael Michaud’s forthcoming book, Reaching for the High Frontier: The American Pro-Space Movement, 1972-1984, to be published by Praeger in the fall of 1985. Michaud, who holds L5 Society membership number 48, is the author of over forty articles on
- [L5 News: Review - Strategic Materials](https://nss.org/l5-news-review-strategic-materials/) - by John S. Lewis From L5 News, June 1985 Book ReviewStrategic Materials — A World Surveyby Rae WestonRowman and Allanheld, Totowa, NJ (1984), 189 p. This small book is packed with information on the production, reserves, market stability, and pricing of a number of militarily or industrially strategic materials. It is in several ways reminiscent
- [L5 News: Statehood in Space - Political Evolution on the High Frontier](https://nss.org/l5-news-statehood-in-space-political-evolution-on-the-high-frontier/) - by Philip Bosshardt From L5 News Jan. 1986, Feb. 1986, March 1986, May 1986, June 1986 Contents of this page:Part I: The Law of the FrontierPart II: Designing a New TownPart III: Politics as a SystemPart IV: The Wealth of Space NationsPart V: The Coming of ConflictAbout the AuthorBibliography PART I: THE LAW OF THE
- [L5 News: Recommendations for a New Space Policy](https://nss.org/l5-news-recommendations-for-a-new-space-policy/) - From L5 News, newsprint edition Vol. 1 No. 1, 1986 Contents of this page:Citizens’ Advisory CouncilSummary of the Space Incentive ActCommercial Space Incentive Act Citizens’ Advisory Council on National Space Policy The Challenger explosion not only killed seven of America’s finest but shattered confidence in the space program. Each successive launch disaster has emphasized the
- [L5 News: Press Briefing on Solar Power Satellite Report](https://nss.org/l5-news-press-briefing-on-solar-power-satellite-report/) - by Frederick Osborn, Jr. From L5 News, February 1981 The DOE/NASA Program Assessment Report — Statement of Findings on its Satellite Power System Concept Development and Evaluation Program was presented to more than 50 representatives of the media at a press briefing organized by an Ad Hoc Coordinating Committee on Space on December 3 at the National
- [L5 News: L-5's Campaign to Save the Satellite Solar Power Station](https://nss.org/l5-news-l5-campaign-to-save-the-satellite-solar-power-station/) - by Mark Hopkins From L5 News, January 1981 The campaign began in earnest on April 23, 1980 when I addressed the Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Power Satellite Program Review meeting in Lincoln, Nebraska, and called for a major political effort to save the Solar Power Satellite (SPS) program. Earlier Carter had revised his DOE
- [L5 News: L-5 Phone Tree Helps Save Space Telescope and Galileo Project](https://nss.org/l5-news-l5-phone-tree-helps-save-space-telescope-and-galileo-project/) - by David Brandt-Erichsen and Mark Hopkins From L5 News, December 1980 Last August the nation-wide L-5 Society telephone tree was activated in response to a threatened $300 million cut in NASA’s budget by the Senate Budget Committee. The cut would have severely gutted the Space Telescope and Galileo Jupiter missions. Science Applications, Inc., which has
- [L5 News: Moon Treaty Hearings](https://nss.org/l5-news-moon-treaty-hearings/) - From L5 News, September 1980 On July 29 and 31, the Stevenson Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held oversight hearings on the Moon Treaty. The witness lineup for the first day included NASA Administrator Robert Frosch, State Department Legal Advisor Roberts Owen, NASA General Counsel Neil Hosenball, Dr. Arthur Morrisey from
- [L5 News: L5 Speaks up to Department of Energy](https://nss.org/l5-news-l5-speaks-up-to-department-of-energy/) - by Carolyn Henson From L5 News, June 1980 The L-5 Society is wrapping up a year-long evaluation of the Department of Energy (DOE) satellite power system (SPS) program. Funded by DOE and coordinated by former L-5 president Carolyn Meinel Henson, this project has solicited the views of the 3,000 people who were L-5 members in
- [L5 News: Laser SPS?](https://nss.org/l5-news-laser-sps/) - by Ray Sperber From L5 News, June 1980 By now most readers of the L-5 News are probably quite familiar with the concept of Solar Power Satellites (SPS). These collect solar energy in space and beam it to earth as microwaves which are then received and converted to electricity for use in the electrical power
- [L5 News: Moon Treaty Update (March 1980)](https://nss.org/l5-news-moon-treaty-update-march-1980/) - by Carolyn Henson From L5 News, March 1980 Moon treaty backers and foes are drawing the battle lines. Within the US Department of State, for example, treaty opponents arguing that “The US has nothing to gain from signing the Moon treaty” [ref. 1] have initiated an interagency review of the lunar agreement. NASA, the Department
- [L5 News: How to Prevent Strikes and Revolts in Space](https://nss.org/l5-news-how-to-prevent-strikes-and-revolts-in-space/) - by Carolyn Henson From L5 News, March 1980 Potentially catastrophic strikes and revolts in orbit should be prevented by “rewarding outstanding space workers in pre-colony days with positions as colonists and by rewarding colonies having particularly high productivity records with early dates for independence,” proposes researcher Mark Hopkins of the Rand Corporation. His advocacy of
- [L5 News: Bulletin from the Moon Treaty Front](https://nss.org/l5-news-bulletin-from-the-moon-treaty-front/) - Appeared as a paid advertisement in L5 News, January 1980 “Congress is on the brink of war over a treaty …”— International Herald Tribune, Nov. 3-4, 1979 On the Fourth of July 1979 the space colonists went to war with the United Nations of Earth. The proximate cause was the Moon Treaty, reported out in a
- [L5 News: AAS Against Lunar Agreement](https://nss.org/l5-news-aas-against-lunar-agreement/) - by Charles Sheffield, President, American Astronautical Society From L5 News, January 1980 Anyone who believes that private enterprise should play a part in the development of space will be alarmed by the proposed international Agreement now being considered in the United Nations. This Agreement applies to the development of the Moon and all other celestial
- [Stanford Torus Interior](https://nss.org/stanford-torus-interior/)
- [Stanford Torus Cutaway View](https://nss.org/stanford-torus-cutaway-view/) - Return to Stanford Torus Space Settlement
- [Stanford Torus Agriculture](https://nss.org/stanford-torus-agriculture/)
- [Stanford Torus Construction](https://nss.org/stanford-torus-construction/)
- [NSS Space Settlement 2008 Calendar Art Contest Gallery](https://nss.org/nss-space-settlement-2008-calendar-art-contest-gallery/) - All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. The following images were accepted by the NSS Space Settlement Calendar Committee as entries in the 2008 NSS Space Settlement Calendar Art Contest. Click on a thumbnail image for a larger image and descriptive
- [Second Outpost Space Art](https://nss.org/second-outpost-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Second Outpost by Janek Kozickihttp://janek.kozicki.pl/base.phpCategory: Martian SettlementsWinning entry, appeared in 2008 Calendar Description: Before using local resources for building masonry structures, an intermediate stage appears –
- [Space Venture Finance Symposium Audience at International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/space-venture-finance-symposium-audience-at-international-space-development-conference/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Participants at the Space Venture Finance Symposium, a part of the International Space Development Conference, listen to a panel discussion Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Space Venture Finance Symposium Audience at International Space Development Conference 2](https://nss.org/space-venture-finance-symposium-audience-at-international-space-development-conference-2/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Participants listen to Lon Levin (not pictured) at the Space Venture Finance Symposium, a part of the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Leonard David at the ISDC Space Venture Finance Symposium](https://nss.org/leonard-david-at-the-isdc-space-venture-finance-symposium/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Leonard David of Space.com poses at the Space Venture Finance Symposium, a part of the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [International Space Development Conference Space Venture Finance Symposium](https://nss.org/international-space-development-conference-space-venture-finance-symposium/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Guests mingle at the Space Venture Finance symposium reception, a part of the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Richard Godwin at the Red Planet Adventures exhibit at the Space Venture Finance Symposium](https://nss.org/richard-godwin-at-the-red-planet-adventures-exhibit-at-the-space-venture-finance-symposium/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Richard Godwin (L), founder and co-owner of CG Publishing and NSS Director, talks with visitors at the Red Planet Adventures exhibit at the Space Venture Finance Symposium reception, a part of the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [NSS Scholarships to the International Space University](https://nss.org/nss-scholarships-to-the-international-space-university/) - The National Space Society has provided awards up to $10,000 for scholarships to the International Space University (ISU). ISU is the international, intercultural, interdisciplinary institution founded to develop young space leaders. Based in Strasbourg, France, ISU holds its annual summer program in a different location each year. Below is information on the winners from 2006-2008. Jaganath Sankaran,
- [NSS Response to State Department Request for Public Comment on ITAR](https://nss.org/nss-response-to-state-department-request-for-public-comment-on-itar/) - NSS Response to State Department Request for Public Comment on ITAR July 2013 Introduction As part of the President’s Export Control Reform effort, the Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise Category XV (Spacecraft Systems and Related Articles) of the U.S. Munitions List (USML) to describe more precisely the
- [NSS Position Paper: Why Space?](https://nss.org/nss-position-paper-why-space/) - Why Space?: The NSS Rationale for Exploring and Settling the Endless Frontier The futurist Arthur C. Clarke once said that every revolutionary idea passes through three phases, which can be characterized by the statements of its critics: 1) “It’ll never work – it’s pure fantasy.” 2) “It might work, but it’s not worth doing.” 3)
- [NSS Position Paper: The Development of Space: Opportunities to Improve Life on Earth](https://nss.org/nss-position-paper-the-development-of-space-opportunities-to-improve-life-on-earth/) - Introduction Like its predecessor organizations the National Space Institute and the L5 Society, the National Space Society has long supported using space to improve life on Earth. Space activities have dramatically contributed to national and global well-being over the last 50 years, but NSS believes we have only begun to capture the opportunities offered by
- [Space Shuttle Flight 5 (STS-5)](https://nss.org/space-shuttle-flight-5-video/) - Return to the Space Shuttle Video Library index Space Shuttle Flight 6 Video Space Shuttle Flight 5 (STS-5) Post Flight Presentation, narrated by the astronauts (17 minutes). Launch: Nov. 11, 1982. Crew: Vance Brand, Robert Overmeyer, Joe Allen, William Lenoir. Vehicle: Columbia.
- [Space Shuttle Flight 4 (STS-4)](https://nss.org/space-shuttle-flight-4-video/) - Return to the Space Shuttle Video Library index Space Shuttle Flight 5 Video Space Shuttle Flight 4 (STS-4) Post Flight Presentation, narrated by the astronauts (16 minutes). Launch: June 27, 1982. Crew: Thomas Mattingly, Henry Hartsfield. Vehicle: Columbia
- [Space Shuttle Flight 3 (STS-3)](https://nss.org/space-shuttle-flight-3-video/) - Return to the Space Shuttle Video Library index Space Shuttle Flight 4 Video Space Shuttle Flight 3 (STS-3) Post Flight Presentation, narrated by the astronauts (17 minutes). Launch: March 22, 1982. Crew: Jack Lousma, Gordon Fullerton. Vehicle: Columbia.
- [Space Shuttle Video Library](https://nss.org/space-shuttle-video-library/) - Video highlights from nearly every shuttle mission, narrated by the astronauts. Space Shuttle Mission Patches are included on each page. Mission Posters are included from Flight 114. These videos are from NASA and you are free to use according to NASA Media Usage Guidelines. Warm up with a minute of Stupid Astronaut Tricks. Flight Launch
- [Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides of the Space Generation Foundation speaks about Yuri's Night 1](https://nss.org/loretta-hidalgo-whitesides-of-the-space-generation-foundation-speaks-about-yuri-s-night-1/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides of the Space Generation Foundation speaks about Yuri’s Night at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides of the Space Generation Foundation speaks about Yuri's Night 3](https://nss.org/loretta-hidalgo-whitesides-of-the-space-generation-foundation-speaks-about-yuris-night-3/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides of the Space Generation Foundation speaks about Yuri’s Night at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Space Bloggers Summit at the International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/space-bloggers-summit-at-the-international-space-development-conference/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Space Bloggers Summit at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides of the Space Generation Foundation speaks about Yuri's Night 2](https://nss.org/loretta-hidalgo-whitesides-of-the-space-generation-foundation-speaks-about-yuris-night-2/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides of the Space Generation Foundation speaks about Yuri’s Night at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [ISDC Co-chairs Ken Murphy and Carol Johnson onstage](https://nss.org/isdc-co-chairs-ken-murphy-and-carol-johnson-onstage/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery ISDC Co-chairs Ken Murphy and Carol Johnson onstage at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [ISDC Co-chair Ken Murphy](https://nss.org/isdc-co-chair-ken-murphy/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery ISDC Co-chairs Ken Murphy and Carol Johnson onstage at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Carol Johnson and Ken Murphy with NSS Executive Director George Whitesides at ISDC](https://nss.org/carol-johnson-and-ken-murphy-with-nss-executive-director-george-whitesides-at-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery ISDC Conference Co-Chairs Carol Johnson and Ken Murphy receive a thank you from NSS Executive Director George Whitesides at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [NSS Executive Director George Whitesides with ISDC Co-Chairs Carol Johnson and Ken Murphy](https://nss.org/nss-executive-director-george-whitesides-with-isdc-co-chairs-carol-johnson-and-ken-murphy/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery NSS Executive Director George Whitesides (L) joins conference attendees in thanking ISDC Co-Chairs Carol Johnson (center) and Ken Murphy (R) at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Seth Potter Accepting NSS Chapter of the Year 2007 Award for NSS OASIS Chapter](https://nss.org/seth-potter-accepting-nss-chapter-of-the-year-2007-award-for-nss-oasis-chapter/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Seth Potter of the NSS OASIS chapter accepting the NSS Chapter Excellence – Chapter of the Year 2007 Award for the OASIS chapter from NSS Vice President for Chapters Candace Pankanin at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [NSS Orange County Space Society Receives NSS Public Outreach and Media Award](https://nss.org/nss-orange-county-space-society-receives-nss-public-outreach-and-media-award/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery NSS Orange County Space Society chapter member receiving the NSS Chapter Excellence – Public Outreach and Media 2007 Award from NSS Vice President for Chapters Candace Pankanin at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [NSS OASIS Receives NSS Chapter of the Year 2007 Award](https://nss.org/nss-oasis-receives-nss-chapter-of-the-year-2007-award/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Former Apollo Astronaut and Senator Harrison ‘Jack’ Schmitt acknowledging a standing ovation after receiving the NSS Gerard K. O’Neil Memorial Award at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [2007 ISDC Apollo Astronaut Harrison Schmitt And NSS Oneil Award](https://nss.org/2007-isdc-apollo-astronaut-harrison-schmitt-and-nss-oneil-award/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Former Apollo Astronaut and Senator Harrison ‘Jack’ Schmitt admiring his Gerard K. O’Neil Memorial Award at the International Space Development Conference. Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Archived NSS Political Action Alert June 14, 2023](https://nss.org/archived-nss-political-action-alert-june-14-2023/) - June 14, 2023 SUCCESS! Thanks to all who called in to support the Space Solar Power amendment. The amendment was adopted by the committee this morning, so no further calls are necessary. This marks the first time in decades that a Congressional bill has addressed Space Solar Power. We’ve gained a key supporter in
- [Archived NSS Political Action Alert June 13, 2023](https://nss.org/archived-nss-political-action-alert-june-13-2023/) - June 13, 2023 We are asking you to take action TODAY to help get space solar power into a bill that will be considered tomorrow, June 14th. On June 14th, the House Science committee will review House Resolution 2988, a bill that instructs NASA and the Department of Energy to coordinate research and development in
- [Archived NSS Political Action Alert August 8, 2023](https://nss.org/archived-nss-political-action-alert-august-8-2023/) - August 8, 2023 Attention NSS Political Action Network Members: Please act TODAY to help save one of the best NASA space missions of this century and its team – New Horizons, the Pluto flyby and Kuiper Belt exploration mission. New Horizons was launched in 2006 at a cost today of $920 million. In 2015, it
- [Archived NSS Legislative Alert June 7, 2022](https://nss.org/archived-nss-legislative-alert-june-7-2022/) - NSS PAN Alert June 7, 2022Near Earth Object Surveyor Mission (NEOSM) Some years ago an asteroid streaked through the sky above the Russian city of Chelyabinsk. An intense pulse of light drew people to their windows just in time for the blast wave to pepper them with broken glass. There was no chance to detect
- [NSS OASIS chapter member with NSS Chapter Excellence Award](https://nss.org/nss-oasis-chapter-member-with-nss-chapter-excellence-award/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Apollo 11 astronaut and member of the NSS Board of Governors Buzz Aldrin arrives at a luncheon at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Seth Potter of NSS OASIS with NSS Chapter Excellence Award](https://nss.org/seth-potter-of-nss-oasis-with-nss-chapter-excellence-award/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Seth Potter of the NSS OASIS chapter holds the NSS Chapter Excellence – Chapter of the Year 2007 Award presented to the OASIS chapter at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Apollo Astronaut and U.S. Senator Harrision 'Jack' Schmitt Speaking With Audience 4](https://nss.org/apollo-astronaut-and-us-senator-harrision-jack-schmitt-speaking-with-audience-4/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Space artist Walter Myers (R) speaks with former Apollo Astronaut and U.S. Senator Harrision ‘Jack’ Schmitt (L) following his presentation at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Apollo Astronaut and U.S. Senator Harrision 'Jack' Schmitt Speaking With Audience 3](https://nss.org/apollo-astronaut-and-us-senator-harrision-jack-schmitt-speaking-with-audience-3/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Attendees speak with former Apollo Astronaut and U.S. Senator Harrision ‘Jack’ Schmitt (R) following his presentation at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Apollo Astronaut and U.S. Senator Harrision 'Jack' Schmitt Speaking With Audience](https://nss.org/apollo-astronaut-and-us-senator-harrision-jack-schmitt-speaking-with-audience/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery NSS member John Strickland speaks with former Apollo Astronaut and U.S. Senator Harrision ‘Jack’ Schmitt (R) following his presentation at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Apollo Astronaut and B612 Foundation founder Rusty Schweickart at the Space Venture Finance Symposium](https://nss.org/apollo-astronaut-and-b612-foundation-founder-rusty-schweickart-at-the-space-venture-finance-symposium/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Apollo Astronaut and B612 Foundation founder Rusty Schweickart talks with Russ Prechtl at the Space Venture Finance Symposium reception, a part of the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Apollo 11 astronaut and NSS Board of Governors member Buzz Aldrin speaks at ISDC](https://nss.org/apollo-11-astronaut-and-nss-board-of-governors-member-buzz-aldrin-speaks-at-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides (foreground) listens to Apollo 11 astronaut and NSS Board of Governors member Buzz Aldrin speak at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Anthony Paustian Biography](https://nss.org/anthony-paustian-biography/) - Anthony Paustian, Ph.D. NSS Vice President of Marketing Following his Air Force career in fighter aircraft and the building of national brands for companies like Rockwell Avionics and Miller Brewing, Dr. Anthony Paustian created a technology-focused college campus that was named one of the nation’s most innovative organizations. The campus has received national media attention
- [American Institute of Physics Proceedings on Space Colonization](https://nss.org/american-institute-of-physics-proceedings-on-space-colonization/) - The following papers are contained in the listed American Institute of Physics Conference Proceedings on Space Colonization 1ST SYMPOSIUM ON SPACE COLONIZATION (2003) Business Approach To Lunar Base Activation AQUAPLEX An Environmentally Aware Model Lunar Settlement An Interplanetary Rapid Transit System Between Earth and Mars ISRU Development Strategy and Recent Activities to Support Near and
- [Amara Angelica Biography](https://nss.org/amara-angelica-biography/) - Amara Angelica is a former member of the NSS Board of Directors. She is editor of internationally renowned techno-futurist Ray Kurzweil’s web site (KurzweilAI.net) and newsletter, Accelerating Intelligence. She has a background in aerospace engineering, having held positions at Grumman Aerospace as human factors engineer on the Lunar Module and in mission and operations analysis for
- [Alice M. Hoffman Biography](https://nss.org/alice-m-hoffman-biography/) - Alice M. Hoffman, PE Alice M. Hoffman is former President and member of the Board of Directors of the National Space Society. She is a professional engineer and project/program manager who runs her own company, Hoffman Management Partners, specializing in managing complex design and construction projects. She was the developer’s representative for Chicago’s Soldier
- [O'Neill Colony: Lagrange Point 5 Space Art](https://nss.org/o-neill-colony-lagrange-point-5-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. O’Neill Colony: Lagrange Point 5 by Richard Bartrophttp://bartrop.purrsia.comCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: A large habitat at the L5 libration point viewed from the shadowed side. A pair
- [Vertigo](https://nss.org/vertigo-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Vertigo by Geir Lanesskoghttp://www.geir.org/Category: Orbital Settlements Description: A dizzying view down from just above a geosynchronous space elevator station, still under construction. Medium/Tools Used: Modeled and
- [Construction Site Space Art](https://nss.org/construction-site-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Construction Site by Carl Brownhttp://tlbklaus.deviantart.com/Category: Orbital Settlements Description: An orbital scene showing several smaller habitats and factories supporting the construction of an O’Neill-type colony structure. Medium/Tools
- [Halley's Comet 2062 Space Art](https://nss.org/halley-s-comet-2062-space-art/) - * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Halley’s Comet 2062 by Bill WrightCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: Halley’s comet as seen from Aristarchus City in the year 2062. Medium/Tools Used: Photoshop. Return to 2009 Calendar Contest Art Gallery
- [Gallery of 2009 NSS Space Settlement Art Contest](https://nss.org/gallery-of-2009-nss-space-settlement-art-contest/) - All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. The following images have been accepted by the NSS Space Settlement Calendar Committee as entries in the NSS Space Settlement 2009 Calendar Art Contest based on the contest’s submission requirements. Entries were judged by
- [After 40 Years, Victory!](https://nss.org/after-40-years-victory/) - After 40 Years, Victory! The Space Movement: Contents We Are Winning 2 By Mark Hopkins (Summer 2015) Something important happened on February 19-20, 2015, during the Pioneering Space National Summit. The goal of the summit was “to agree upon a shared Vision and set a basic national agenda for U.S. human space activities beyond low-Earth
- [Muir II Mobile Astrobiology Station Space Art](https://nss.org/muir-ii-mobile-astrobiology-station-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. “Muir II” Mobile Astrobiology Station by Jon Lyonshttp://www.frogisis.comCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: A mobile asteroid base decamps around Jupiter to help study life on Europa before heading
- [Asteroid Colony - Close View Space Art](https://nss.org/asteroid-colony-close-view-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Asteroid Colony (Close View) by Hannu ParviainenCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: The asteroid in the picture is very similar to 433 Eros, a close cousin one might
- [Asteroid Colony Space Art](https://nss.org/asteroid-colony-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Asteroid Colony by Hannu ParviainenCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: The asteroid in the picture is very similar to 433 Eros, a close cousin one might say, with
- [Cable Runner Space Art](https://nss.org/cable-runner-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Cable Runner by Karl JohansonCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: The asteroid settlement pictured consists of two asteroids attached by cables, which are rotating to simulate gravity (0.1
- [Utopia One Space Art](https://nss.org/utopia-one-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Utopia One by Geir Lanesskoghttp://www.geir.org/Category: Asteroid Settlements Description: Utopia One is carved from a metal-rich asteroid that orbited between the Earth and Mars. Twenty years after
- [Jovian Asteroid Diversion Project Space Art](https://nss.org/jovian-asteroid-diversion-project-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Jovian Asteroid Diversion Project by Carl Brownhttp://tlbklaus.deviantart.com/Category: Asteroid Settlements Description: As part of a wide-ranging effort to establish a human presence in the Jovian system, an
- [Stoners Rock Space Art](https://nss.org/stoners-rock-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Stoners Rock by William WoodCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: Riggers amongst the stars. Prospectors, miners, explorers – stoners – set up temporary settlements on promising asteroids. These
- [Argosy Space Art](https://nss.org/argosy-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Argosy by Bill WrightCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: Generation starship “Argosy” executing gravitational assist from the planet Jupiter as it begins its long journey to Alpha Centauri.
- [Mining the Twins Space Art](https://nss.org/mining-the-twins-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Mining the Twins by Geir Lanesskoghttp://www.geir.orgCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: When most of us think of Belters, we think of people living under domes or in caves
- [Tomorrow Artwork](https://nss.org/tomorrow-artwork/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Tomorrow by Murphy Elliotthttp://www.myspace.com/murphyelliottCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: Amoung the river of asteroids that orbit between Mars and Jupiter, many oppertunities arise for mining and creating wealth
- [Settlement Ida Space Art](https://nss.org/settlement-ida-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Settlement Ida by Steve MunsingerCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: My composition consists of a mining settlement on asteroid Ida. Ground crawlers explore the surface and are both
- [Asteroid Mining Artwork Space Art](https://nss.org/asteroid-mining-artwork-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Asteroid Mining by Alex Aurichiohttp://www.a2creations.com/Category: Asteroid Settlements Description: To find the resources we need to build colonies in space, one place to turn is the Asteroid
- [Phobos Base Space Art](https://nss.org/phobos-base-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Phobos Base by C.Wm. HouseCategory: Asteroid Settlements or Martian Settlements Description: Speculative Artwork of a base on the Martian satellite Phobos used as a way station
- [Resuplication Space Art](https://nss.org/resuplication-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Resuplication by C.Wm. HouseCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: Automated Mining Base on a Mineral Rich Asteroid near Mars. With its wide elliptical orbit, it passes near The
- [Starships Space Art](https://nss.org/starships-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Starships and Asteroid Settlement by Thomas NackidCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: An asteroid settlement is the construction site and home base for a pair of fusion powered starships
- [Martian Pioneers Space Art](https://nss.org/martian-pioneers-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Martian Pioneers by Walter Myershttp://www.arcadiastreet.com/Category: Martian Settlements Description: These pioneering explorers begin the task of establishing the first human settlement on Mars. Like the pioneers of
- [Mars One Settlement Space Art](https://nss.org/mars-one-settlement-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Mars One Settlement by Kyle RonanCategory: Martian Settlements Description: Mars One will be primarily powered by solar panels. The greenhouses serve a dual purpose. They are
- [R and R on Mars Space Art](https://nss.org/r-and-r-on-mars-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. R and R on Mars by Bill WrightCategory: Mars Settlements Description: Space travelers set down at the Carl Sagan Mars settlement for some rest and relaxation.
- [Biodome City Space Art](https://nss.org/biodome-city-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Biodome City Two versionsby
- [Mars Scene Space Art](https://nss.org/mars-scene-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Mars Scene by Geir Lanesskoghttp://www.geir.org/Category: Martian Settlements Description: With the construction of agricultural domes, this burgeoning Martian base begins the transformation from outpost to true settlement.
- [Deployment Space Art](https://nss.org/deployment-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Deployment by Janek KozickiCategory: Martian Settlements Description: Deployment of second outpost. The first step of conquering Mars is finished. A small outpost with four people is
- [Steep Cliff Space Art](https://nss.org/steep-cliff-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Steep Cliff by Joanna KozickaCategory: Martian Settlements Description: Settlement on Mars.: A base on the very steep cliff. The tunnels are drilled inside the cliff with
- [Crater Space Art](https://nss.org/crater-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Crater by Joanna KozickaCategory: Martian Settlements Description: The base is placed inside a Martian crater sealed by a transparent cover. On the bottom are placed masonry
- [Cliff-close Space Art](https://nss.org/cliff-close-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Cliff-close by Joanna KozickaCategory: Martian Settlements Description: Settlement on Mars: Terraces excavated in a cliff slope function as living spaces in the Martian base. It is
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- [Cliff Space Art](https://nss.org/cliff-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Cliff by Joanna KozickaCategory: Martian Settlements Description: Settlement on Mars: Terraces excavated in a cliff slope function as living spaces in the Martian base. It is
- [Chaos 2 Space Art](https://nss.org/chaos-2-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Chaos 2 by Joanna KozickaCategory: Martian Settlements Description: Settlement on Mars: A base in the chaos terrain, where the landscape roughness is exploited. The tunnels are
- [Chaos 1 Space Art](https://nss.org/chaos-1-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Chaos 1 by Joanna KozickaCategory: Martian Settlements Description: Settlement on Mars: A base in the chaos terrain, where the landscape roughness is exploited. The tunnels are
- [Mars 2500 C.E: Space Port Artwork](https://nss.org/mars-2500-c-e-space-port-artwork/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Mars 2500 C.E: Space Port by Kristin MedinCategory: Martian Settlements Description: I wanted to focus on the progress that humanity will achieve in the next 500
- [Skylight of the Universe Space Art](https://nss.org/skylight-of-the-universe-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Skylight of the Universe by Alfred Twuhttps://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~atwu/firstcultural/fci_main.htmlCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: Commemmoration of Mid-Autumn Moon Festival and associated folktales. Medium/Tools Used: Colored Pencil and Metallic Gel Pen
- [Lunar Zen Garden Space Art](https://nss.org/lunar-zen-garden-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Lunar Zen Garden by Ayako OnoCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: Zen garden is a traditional style of Japanese garden that is very simple. Rocks and sand raked
- [Griffin Lunar Research Center Space Art](https://nss.org/griffin-lunar-research-center-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Griffin Lunar Research Center by Bill WrightCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: Transport operations are in full swing at the Griffin Lunar Research Center. Medium/Tools Used: Photoshop Return
- [Moon Settlement - Viaduct Space Art](https://nss.org/moon-settlement-viaduct-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Moon Settlement – Viaduct by Reimund BertramsCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: An astronaut is watching a viaduct which is build on the Moon’s surface. Inside this viaduct
- [Oxygen Gulch Space Art](https://nss.org/oxygen-gulch-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Oxygen Gulch by William WoodCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: Not far from the larger settlements, caretakers and their families live beneath the lunar surface close to the
- [Montes Apenninus Encampment MA-1 Flyover Space Art](https://nss.org/montes-apenninus-encampment-ma-1-flyover-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Montes Apenninus Encampment MA-1 Flyover by C.Wm. HouseCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: Lunar Mining operation MA-1 in the Montes Apenninus Range presented as a “Flyover” view. Medium/Tools
- [Moonbase "Apollo" Space Art](https://nss.org/moonbase-apollo-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Moonbase “Apollo” by Bill WrightCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: Exploration from the “Apollo” moonbase is conducted using an LHV (Lunar Hovering Vehicle). Affectionately known as the “Moon
- [On Approach To New Wapakoneta Space Art](https://nss.org/on-approach-to-new-wapakoneta-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. On Approach to New Wapakoneta by Joe BruceCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: On Approach To New Wapakoneta places you onboard a space plane in the flight pattern
- [Higherway Space Art](https://nss.org/higherway-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Higherway by William WoodCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: As regional lunar settlements grow, movement of personnel and materials between them becomes routine, with small carriers zipping along
- [Prometheus One Space Art](https://nss.org/prometheus-one-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Prometheus One by Alex Aurichiohttp://www.a2creations.com/Category: Lunar Settlements Description: The heart of any off-world settlement is it’s power supply. On the Moon unlimited Solar energy is available.
- [Eden Crater Artwork](https://nss.org/eden-crater-artwork/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Eden Crater by Alex Aurichiohttp://www.a2creations.com/Category: Lunar Settlements Description: Creating a self-sustaining environment on the Moon is the perfect testbed for colonizing worlds further from Earth. Utilizing
- [Moon Scene Space Art](https://nss.org/moon-scene-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Moon Scene by Geir Lanesskoghttp://www.geir.org/Category: Lunar Settlements Description: The rim of the lunar crater Shackleton is a unique place, poised between the near side and the
- [Aldrin/Collins Station, Lunar South Pole Space Art](https://nss.org/aldrin-collins-station-lunar-south-pole-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Aldrin/Collins Station, Lunar South Pole by Steve MunsingerCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: Two crawlers pass each other outside the South Polar research station under the near-full Earth.
- [Aquarius One Space Art](https://nss.org/aquarius-one-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Aquarius One by Alex Aurichiohttp://www.a2creations.com/Category: Lunar Settlements Description: “Aquarius One” by Alex Aurichio is an Advance Moonbase designed to locate, extract and collect huge reservoirs of
- [Red Harbor Space Art](https://nss.org/red-harbor-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Red Harbor by William WoodCategory: Orbital Settlements or Martian Settlements Description: Red Harbor, assembled in Martian orbit, provides space travelers with a port of call and
- [Port Gossamer Space Art](https://nss.org/port-gossamer-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Port Gossamer by William WoodCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: Some early orbital settlements are irregular assemblies where practicality and function are the primary goals. Other settlements take
- [Mars Orbital Stations Space Art](https://nss.org/mars-orbital-stations-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Mars Orbital Stations by Leonardo Ceballoshttp://www.wolfmage.comCategory: Orbital or Martian Settlements Description: These self-sufficient, semi-permanent stations form a ring around Mars. Each is home to several hundred
- [Quito Alto Space Art](https://nss.org/quito-alto-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Quito Alto by Geir Lanesskoghttp://www.geir.orgCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: A view of a geosynchronous station atop a space elevator: Cargo and passengers travel up the beanstalk to
- [Engineering The Future Artwork](https://nss.org/engineering-the-future-artwork/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Engineering The Future by Alex Aurichiohttp://www.a2creations.com/Category: Orbital Settlements Description: Like the high steel workers who built the Empire State Building, the task of designing and building
- [Lunar Shuttle T-32 Space Art](https://nss.org/lunar-shuttle-t-32-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Lunar Shuttle T-32 by Bill WrightCategory: Orbital Settlements or Lunar Settlements Description: Lunar shuttle T-32 arriving at L-5 spaceport for transfer of passengers and cargo. Medium/Tools
- [Stanford Torus Space Art](https://nss.org/stanford-torus-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Stanford Torus by Joe Strouthttp://www.strout.net/info/science/settlements/Category: Orbital Settlements Description: A Stanford Torus in the foreground, with another about 12 km away, and a power satellite in the
- [Imitating the Earth Space Art](https://nss.org/imitating-the-earth-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Imitating the Earth by Javier ArizabaloCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: Small orbital cities preparing a future outside the terrestrial atmosphere. Medium/Tools Used: Electricimage, Photoshop. Return to 2008
- [Mars Orbital Processing Station Space Art](https://nss.org/mars-orbital-processing-station-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Mars Orbital Processing Station by Steve MunsingerCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: Once ore is collected from the asteroids, robotic ore-carrying ships fly to the Mars Orbital smelting
- [Families in Space Artwork](https://nss.org/families-in-space-artwork/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Families In Space by Alex Aurichiohttp://www.a2creations.com/Category: Orbital Settlements Description: Before humans can colonize space, all the issues of having children in space and raising them there
- [Spacehawks Space Art](https://nss.org/spacehawks-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Spacehawks by Reimund BertramsInspired by “Nighthawks” by Edward HopperCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: People who will live in Earth’s orbit will have the same interests that we
- [City Under Glass Space Art](https://nss.org/city-under-glass-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. City Under Glass Raymond CasselCategory: Asteroid SettlementsWinning entry, appeared in 2008 Calendar Description: This image depicts one of a pair of settlements built on asteroids. The
- [Mining Settlement on 90 Antiope Space Art](https://nss.org/mining-settlement-on-90-antiope-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Mining Settlement on 90 Antiope by Walter Myershttp://www.arcadiastreet.com/Category: Asteroid SettlementsWinning entry, appeared in 2008 Calendar Description: This image is a bird’s eye view of a mining
- [Mars Gardens Space Art](https://nss.org/mars-gardens-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Mars Gardens by Alex AurichioCategory: Martian SettlementsWinning entry, appeared in 2008 Calendar Description: One of the first steps in terraforming Mars will be to adapt hardy
- [Descent Into the Dark Side Space Art](https://nss.org/descent-into-the-dark-side-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Descent Into The Dark Side by Raymond CasselCategory: Lunar SettlementsWinning entry, appeared in 2008 Calendar Description: The “dark” side of the moon is marked by lights
- [The Soaring Arena Space Art](https://nss.org/the-soaring-arena-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. The Soaring Arena by Bill WrightCategory: Lunar SettlementsWinning entry, appeared in 2008 Calendar Description: At Aristarchus City the “Soaring Arena” is the hot new gathering place
- [Asteroid Settlement: Slingshot to the Galaxy Space Art](https://nss.org/asteroid-settlement-slingshot-to-the-galaxy-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Asteroid Settlement: Slingshot to the Galaxy by Chee Ming Wonghttp://koshime.comCategory: Asteroid SettlementsFirst Place Winner, Asteroid Settlements, 2008 Calendar Description: Images of the NEAR shoemaker asteroid provided
- [Mars from a Young Perspective Space Art](https://nss.org/mars-from-a-young-perspective-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Mars from a Young Perspective by Javier ArizabaloCategory: Martian SettlementsFirst Place Winner, Martian Settlements, 2008 Calendar Description: Mars colonization will require the creation of a stable
- [Moonbase Preparations Space Art](https://nss.org/moonbase-preparations-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Moonbase Preparations by Warren TurnerCategory: Lunar SettlementsFirst Place Winner, Lunar Settlements, 2008 Calendar Description: NASA announced in 2006 about its centennial awards for refining moon ore
- [Islands of the Gods Space Art](https://nss.org/islands-of-the-gods-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Islands of the Gods by Richard Bizleyhttp://www.bizleyart.comCategory: Orbital SettlementsFirst Place Winner, Orbital Settlements, 2008 Calendar Description: A scene of a couple walking during night closing of
- [The Return to Abalakin Space Art](https://nss.org/the-return-to-abalakin-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. The Return to Abalakin by Alexander Preusshttp://www.abalakin.de/Category: Orbital SettlementsGrand Prize Winner for 2008 Calendar Description: Abalakin is a giant torus-shaped space habitat with artificial gravity produced
- [Asteroid Mining Space Art](https://nss.org/asteroid-mining-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Asteroid Mining by Alex Aurichiohttp://www.a2creations.com/Category: Asteroid Settlements Description: To find the resources we need to build colonies in space, one place to turn is the Asteroid
- [Gaspra Mining Settlement Space Art](https://nss.org/gaspra-mining-settlement-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Gaspra Mining Settlement by Bill WrightCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: The Gaspra mining settlement on a close approach to the planet Mars. Medium/Tools Used: Photoshop. Return to
- [Tetherball Space Art](https://nss.org/tetherball-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Tetherball by William WoodCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: Carbon nanotube cables allow an asteroid with a permanent settlement to tether itself to a neighbor for ease of
- [Closest Approach Space Art](https://nss.org/closest-approach-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Closest Approach by Jonathan ChapinCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: Mankind has long since established colonies on the Moon and now has expanded to asteroids in our solar
- [Nysa Colony Space Art](https://nss.org/nysa-colony-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Nysa Colony by Roger KlumpCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: Nestled among the Nysa family of asteroids in the Main Belt, Nysa Colony offers a multitude of advantages
- [Asteroid City Space Art](https://nss.org/asteroid-city-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Asteroid City by Murphy Elliotthttp://www.myspace.com/murphyelliottCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: A safe haven in the river of asteroids. Medium/Tools Used: Hand painted with oil on canvas. Return to
- [Outpost 12 Space Art](https://nss.org/outpost-12-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Outpost 12 by Murphy Elliotthttp://www.myspace.com/murphyelliottCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: Space station to service the asteroid miners. Medium/Tools Used: Hand painted with oil on canvas, 24 x 18
- [Tomorrow Space Art](https://nss.org/tomorrow-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Tomorrow by Murphy Elliotthttp://www.myspace.com/murphyelliottCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: Asteroid mining today will lead to the city of Tomorrow. Medium/Tools Used: Hand painted with oil on canvas, 5
- [Settlement Construction Space Art](https://nss.org/settlement-construction-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Settlement Construction by Bryan Versteeghttp://www.bryanversteeg.com/Category: Martian Settlements Description: Versatile rovers that can by used for construction, hauling, and exploring will be extremely important in the development
- [Mars Colony 1 "After the Storm" Space Art](https://nss.org/mars-colony-1-after-the-storm-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Mars Colony 1 “After the Storm” by Maylock StansburyCategory: Martian Settlements Description: Because of the planets atmosphere huge tornado funnel twisters can arise and create massive
- [Landing at Sagan City Space Art](https://nss.org/landing-at-sagan-city-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Landing at Sagan City by Bill WrightCategory: Martian Settlements Description: Space travelers set down at Sagan City for some rest and relaxation after a long journey
- [The Lava Tube Space Art](https://nss.org/the-lava-tube-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. The Lava Tube by Raymond Casselhttp://www.raycassel.comCategory: Martian Settlements Description: Lava tubes could provide a way of expanding the Martian settlement underground without having to invest in
- [Storm Front Space Art](https://nss.org/storm-front-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Storm Front by Carl Brownhttp://tlbklaus.deviantart.comCategory: Martian Settlements Description: A few last vehicles flee Lowelll City in advance of the biggest sandstorm in nearly a hundred years…
- [Life on Mars Space Art](https://nss.org/life-on-mars-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Life on Mars by Philip KalvanCategory: Martian Settlements Description: While conducting some recreational geology, an astronaut makes a remarkable discovery. Medium/Tools Used: Bryce, DAZ, CB Model
- [Tharsis Settlement Space Art](https://nss.org/tharsis-settlement-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Tharsis Settlement by Geir Lanesskoghttp://www.geir.orgCategory: Martian Settlements Description: A young family is among the new arrivals at the Tharsis Colony, set near the slopes of Pavonis
- [A Place Called Eden Space Art](https://nss.org/a-place-called-eden-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. A Place Called Eden* Category: Mars Settlements Description: Within a transparent bubble, biologists adapt and nurture a variety of plants on Mars. Medium/Tools Used: Photoshop. Return
- [BiodiversCity Space Art](https://nss.org/biodiverscity-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. BiodiversCity by Daniel RollittCategory: Martian Settlements Description: City of ecological ideology. Population is housed beneath the surface in a crater for protection. Genetically modified plants are
- [Eden Crater Space Art](https://nss.org/eden-crater-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Eden Crater by Alex Aurichiohttp://www.a2creations.com/Category: Lunar Settlements Description: Creating a self-sustaining environment on the Moon is the perfect testbed for colonizing worlds further from Earth. Utilizing
- [Moon Settlement - Viaduct Artwork](https://nss.org/moon-settlement-viaduct-artwork/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Moon Settlement – Viaduct by Reimund BertramsCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: An astronaut is watching a viaduct which is build on the Moon’s surface. Inside this viaduct
- [He3 Moon Base Mining Facility Space Art](https://nss.org/he3-moon-base-mining-facility-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. He3 Moon Base Mining Facility by Richard Kurbishttp://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/browse.php?user_id=42042Category: Lunar Settlements Description: This is a Moon Mining Facility. Large Robotic Mobile Suits work as excavators. The large
- [Star Merchant Space Art](https://nss.org/star-merchant-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. space-art-contest-star-merchant-650 by Bill WrightCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: Star Merchant Enterprises has emerged as the leading mover of passengers and cargo to the thriving metropolis of Aristarchus
- [Moonbase Texceros Space Art](https://nss.org/moonbase-texceros-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Moonbase Texceros by Dan TholeCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: Early stages of Moon bases are multinational projects. Often starting with just a spaceport. Nearby craters are strip-mined
- [Lunar Zen Garden Artwork](https://nss.org/lunar-zen-garden-artwork/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Lunar Zen Garden by Ayako OnoCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: Zen garden is a traditional Japanese garden and the style, called “karesansui” (literally meaning dry landscape), consists
- [Archimedes Settlement Space Art](https://nss.org/archimedes-settlement-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Archimedes Settlement By Mark GearhartCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: Archimedes lunar settlement is comprised of three main domes connected through sub-surface tunnels and facilities. The crater continues
- [Tranquility Base Memorial Center Space Art](https://nss.org/tranquility-base-memorial-center-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Tranquility Base Memorial Center by Bill WrightCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: Visitors to the Traquility Base Memorial Center view the “Eagle” spacecraft that first landed men from
- [Smythii Crossing Space Art](https://nss.org/smythii-crossing-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Smythii Crossing by Geir Lanesskoghttp://www.geir.orgCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: 2509AD: Smythii Crossing is a city of two hundred thousand located on the nearside edge of Mare Smythii
- [Tycho Settlement Space Art](https://nss.org/tycho-settlement-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Tycho Settlement by Roger KlumpCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: Tycho Settlement is one of three communities established on the Moon. Tycho is a fully self sufficent colony
- [Lunar Base Design Lab Space Art](https://nss.org/lunar-base-design-lab-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Lunar Base Design Lab by Thiago CeballosCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: Humans and lunar base. Medium/Tools Used: The basic drawing in Autocad 2007 was enhanced with 3D
- [Uruguayan Lunar Base Space Art](https://nss.org/uruguayan-lunar-base-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Uruguayan Lunar Base by German CorbalanCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: This image shows a lunar base, with a human being inside a spacesuit exploring the Moon. Medium/Tools
- [Careers In Orbit Space Art](https://nss.org/careers-in-orbit-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Careers in Orbit by Phil BatchelorCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: The Mirror Control centers of an O’Neill Colony are located directly below the hinge-point of each mirror,
- [Pioneers of The High Frontier Space Art](https://nss.org/pioneers-of-the-high-frontier-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Pioneers of The High Frontier by Phil BatchelorCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: At top can be seen the 2 main habitats of an O’Neill style colony surrounded by
- [Jump Start Halo Space Art](https://nss.org/jump-start-halo-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Jump Start Halo by Dan TholeCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: Long before a space colony that is to have artificial gravity is brought on line, or even
- [Families in Space Space Art](https://nss.org/families-in-space-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Families In Space by Alex Aurichiohttp://www.a2creations.com/Category: Orbital Settlements Description: Before humans can colonize space, all the issues of having children in space and raising them there
- [Quest Orbital Services Space Art](https://nss.org/quest-orbital-services-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Quest Orbital Services by Bill WrightCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: Quest Orbital Services, a subsidiary of Star Merchant Enterprises, offers safe reliable service to low Earth orbit. Here
- [Orbital Station "NSS New Dawn" Space Art](https://nss.org/orbital-station-nss-new-dawn-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Orbital Station “NSS New Dawn” by Maylock StansburyCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: Orbital Station “NSS New Dawn” is a testament to the human race reaching out to
- [Spacehawks Artwork](https://nss.org/spacehawks-artwork/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Spacehawks by Reimund BertramsInspired by “Nighthawks” by Edward HopperCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: People who will live in Earth’s orbit will have the same interests that we
- [Terraston Orbital Space Art](https://nss.org/terraston-orbital-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Terraston Orbital By Mark GearhartCategory: Orbital Settlements (or Asteroid Settlements) Description: Terraston Orbital settlement was created from asteroid TS4021. It was one of the first asteroids
- [Terrarius Space Art](https://nss.org/terrarius-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Terrarius by Bill WrightCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: Terrarius is a colony ship that plays the orbital routes of the solar system. The colony rotates around its
- [Solaris City Space Art](https://nss.org/solaris-city-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Solaris City by Bill WrightCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: With assembly in geosynchronous orbit nearly complete, Solaris City will be manned with a compliment of 300 managers
- [The Aldrin Space Settlement Space Art](https://nss.org/the-aldrin-space-settlement-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. The Aldrin Space Settlement by Bill WrightCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: National Space Society shuttle arriving at the Aldrin Space Settlement. Medium/Tools Used: Photoshop. Return to 2009
- [Gravity Zero Space Art](https://nss.org/gravity-zero-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Gravity Zero by Pablo Montero Gustavo SuredaCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: Zero gravity zone recreations areas. Medium/Tools Used: Started with CAD 2007, continued with 3D Max 9
- [Space Colony in Saturn Orbit Space Art](https://nss.org/space-colony-in-saturn-orbit-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Space Colony in Saturn Orbit by Leticia DominguezCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: Space habitat in Saturn orbit. Medium/Tools Used: Started with CAD 2007, continued with 3D Max
- [Asteroid Artwork](https://nss.org/asteroid-artwork/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Asteroid by Eliana De MelioCategory: Orbital Settlements (or Asteroid Settlements) Description: Asteroid moved into Earth orbit to be used for building materials for orbital habitats and
- [Space Colony Space Art](https://nss.org/space-colony-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Space Colony by Pablo Montero Gustavo SuredaCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: Space colony in Martian orbit. Medium/Tools Used: Started with CAD 2007, continued with 3D Max 9
- [Return to Star City Space Art](https://nss.org/return-to-star-city-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Return to Star City by Bill WrightCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: A spacefaring family returns to their home at Star City after vacationing on the Moon. Medium/Tools
- [Engineering the Future Space Art](https://nss.org/engineering-the-future-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Engineering the Future by Alex Aurichiohttp://www.a2creations.comCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: Like the high steel workers who built the Empire State Building, the task of designing and building
- [Lunch Break Space Art](https://nss.org/lunch-break-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Lunch Break by Carl Brownhttp://tlbklaus.deviantart.comCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: An astronaut takes a break while floating outside a “construction shack” above a toroidal colony project under construction.
- [Room with a View Space Art](https://nss.org/room-with-a-view-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Room with a View by Carl Brownhttp://tlbklaus.deviantart.comCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: Looking from the lounge area of an orbital hotel complex towards Earth. Medium/Tools Used: Bryce 6.1,
- [Urban Renewal Space Art](https://nss.org/urban-renewal-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Urban Renewal by Raymond Casselhttp://www.raycassel.comCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: This is one of a number of colonies that can be found in Earth orbit. The central core
- [Prospector Space Art](https://nss.org/prospector-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Prospectors by Joe VintonCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: Analysis craft cruise by Saturn as they return to the Asteroid mothership. Medium/Tools Used: Bryce 5 and Photoshop 7.
- [In Jupiter's Realm Space Art](https://nss.org/in-jupiters-realm-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. In Jupiter’s Realm by Raymond Casselhttp://www.raycassel.comCategory: Asteroid Settlements Description: This image depicts a pair of settlements built on asteroids. The two are connected by a tether.
- [Mars 3009 Space Art](https://nss.org/mars-3009-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Mars 3009 by Joe VintonCategory: Martian Settlements Description: Colonies on Mars have now grown into cities to rival those on Earth. Medium/Tools Used: Bryce 5 and
- [Space Art Exhibition on Mars](https://nss.org/space-art-exhibition-on-mars/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Art Exhibition on Mars by Richard Bizleyhttp://www.bizleyart.comCategory: Martian Settlements Description: This is a partly terraformed Mars over five hundred years into the future. People are visiting
- [Moonbase One Space Art](https://nss.org/moonbase-one-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Moonbase One by Alex Aurichiohttp://www.a2creations.comCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: Nested into the rim wall of a crater and tunneled in below for safety from meteorites, an advance
- [Luna Space Art](https://nss.org/luna-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Luna by Joe VintonCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: A metal mining complex on the moons surface, home to 3000 prospectors and their families. Medium/Tools Used: Bryce 5
- [Lover's Lookout Space Art](https://nss.org/lovers-lookout-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Lover’s Lookout by Phil BatchelorCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: Dear Suzy: Today, I had lunch with that guy I told you about (I met on the voyage
- [The Lunar Greenhouse Space Art](https://nss.org/the-lunar-greenhouse-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. The Lunar Greenhouse by Jonathan Chapin Category: Lunar Settlements Description: For humans to build and live in colonies on the Moon and elsewhere we must first
- [Asteroid Mining for Station Creation Space Art](https://nss.org/asteroid-mining-for-station-creation-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Asteroid Mining for Station Creation by Bryan Versteeghttp://www.bryanversteeg.com/Category: Asteroid Settlements Description: In order to build the large stations of our dreams, we will need to utilize
- [Martian Evening Space Art](https://nss.org/martian-evening-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Martian Evening by Timothy HodgeCategory: Martian Settlements Description: When evening comes to a growing young Mars base, the colonists are able to put away their tools
- [Inside Orbital City Space Art](https://nss.org/inside-orbital-city-space-art/) - * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. Inside Orbital City by Murphy Elliotthttp://www.myspace.com/murphyelliottCategory: Orbital SettlementsWinning entry, appeared in 2008 Calendar Description: Inside of an orbital city can be quite surprising for a first timer. Medium/Tools Used: Pencil drawing 24″ x
- [Alan B. Wasser Biography](https://nss.org/alan-b-wasser-biography/) - Alan Wasser Alan Wasser is shown above with a small piece of Martian “real estate” he already owns — a piece of the Martian meteorite that landed in Zagami, Nigeria in 1962. Mr. Wasser served as Chairman of the NSS Executive Committee from 1991 to 1994, and held a variety of other executive level positions
- [Al Globus, NSS Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/al-globus-nss-space-ambassador/) - Al Globus NSS Board of Directors Al Globus worked at NASA Ames on space settlement, asteroid mining, Hubble, space stations, X37, Earth observation, TDRSS, CubeSats, lunar teleoperation, spaceflight effects on bone, molecular nanotechnology, and space solar power publishing dozens of papers on these and other topics. He founded and has run the annual Space Settlement
- [Al Globus Biography](https://nss.org/al-globus-biography/) - Al Globus National Space Society Board of Directors In 1978 Al’s life was changed when a roommate brought home a copy of CoEvolution Quarterly’s issue on space colonization. He was electrified, and immediately went to work at NASA Ames Research Center. At Ames he co-founded the NASA Ames Space Settlement Contest for 6-12th grade students. 6-12th grade students.
- [After the Storm Space Art](https://nss.org/after-the-storm-space-art/) - * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. After the Storm by Raymond Casselhttp://www.raycassel.comCategory: Martian Settlements Description: Dear Dad, The sand storm has finally ended. Despite the lower gravity, the weight of drifting sand is still problematic on our more delicate
- [NSS Statement of Philosophy](https://nss.org/nss-statement-of-philosophy/) - Table of Contents See the associated NSS Roadmap to Space Settlement NSS Vision The Vision of NSS is people living and working in thriving communities beyond the Earth, and the use of the vast resources of space for the dramatic betterment of humanity. NSS Mission The Mission of NSS is to promote social, economic, technological,
- [Advance the Movement](https://nss.org/advance-the-movement/) - Advance the Space Movement! Join the thousands of National Space Society (NSS) members who share the vision of a vigorous future of exploration and settlement of space! JOIN NSS NSS is a COMMUNITY that: Engages members through locally based “chapter organized” face-to-face activities Enables members to meet and network with space pioneers and space leaders
- [Aggie Kobrin Biography](https://nss.org/aggie-kobrin-biography/) - Aggie Kobrin NSS Director of Publications Aggie Kobrin is founder and director of CEC Global Events and CEC Global LLC, event and media management companies that have produced excellent results for global clients. With 15 years in the event management industry, CEC Global has demonstrated expertise in areas ranging from conferences, corporate events, nonprofit and
- [Burton Dicht Biography](https://nss.org/burton-dicht-biography/) - Burton Dicht National Space Society Director of Membership Burt Dicht manages the National Space Society office at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Dicht retired from the position of Director of University Programs for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In this capacity, Dicht was responsible for the development and implementation of educational programs
- [Greg Autry Biography](https://nss.org/greg-autry-biography/) - Greg Autry National Space Society Vice President of Space Development Greg Autry Curriculum Vitae additional profile While serving on the NSS Board of Directors and Vice President of Space Development, Dr. Greg Autry was nominated by the White House to serve as Chief Financial Officer at NASA in July of 2021. He was confirmed by
- [Ad Astra Volume 22 Number 3 – Fall 2010](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-22-number-3-fall-2010/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2010 Fall (Volume 22 Number 3) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image courtesy NASA. 142010 ISDC CONFERENCE: THE SPACE COMMUNITY’S FAMILY REUNIONBy Clifford R. McMurray 20SOLAR CHANGES: THE SUN FINALLY WAKES UPThis seemingly endless solar minimum.by Barbara Thompson 26WHAT’S NEXT FOR NASA AFTER
- [Ad Astra Volume 22 Number 4 – Winter 2010](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-22-number-4-winter-2010/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2010 Winter (Volume 22 Number 4) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image courtesy NASA. 14ASTEROIDS AND ELSEWHERE: GETTING THERE BY FLEXIBLE PATHBy John F. Kross 20PLANETARY PROTECTION: CONTAMINATE OR CONSERVE?The case for protecting the space environment and ensuring its future sustainabilityby Mark Williamson
- [Ad Astra Volume 23 Number 1 – Spring 2011](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-23-number-1-spring-2011/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2011 Spring (Volume 23 Number 1) Featured Articles Departments Books 14STEPS FOR PLANETARY DEFENSEBy Tom Jones 20GOING THE DISTANCE (AND BEYOND) ON MARSThe Explorations of Spirit and Opportunityby William Farrand 26INTERNATIONAL SPACE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 2011 — FROM THE GROUND UPGala Underneath a Real Saturn VBy Bart
- [Ad Astra Volume 23 Number 2 – Summer 2011](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-23-number-2-summer-2011/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2011 Summer (Volume 23 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments Books 14GETTING BACK TO THE MOONWho’s Doing the Heavy Lifting? By John F. Kross 18ACCELLERATING INNOVATION AT NASA THROUGH THE PRINCIPLES OF OPEN GOVERNMENTby Lealem Mulugeta, Nicholas Skytland, and Christopher Gerty 22REMEMBERING YURI GAGARINThe
- [Ad Astra Volume 23 Number 3 – Fall 2011](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-23-number-3-fall-2011/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2011 Fall (Volume 23 Number 3) Featured Articles Departments Books 14THE ERA OF EXOPLANETS HAS ARRIVEDGetting to know the billions of planets beyond our Solar System.By Marc Kaufman 20ISDC 2011:New Beginnings in Spaceby Clifford R. McMurray 24PROGNOSIS FOR HUMAN SPACE FLIGHTBy Mark Williamson
- [Ad Astra Volume 23 Number 4 – Winter 2011](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-23-number-4-winter-2011/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2011 Winter (Volume 23 Number 4) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image courtesy NASA. 14SPACE SHUTTLE TRIBUTE SERIESIllustrations from the KSC Launch Control Center 16SHUTTLE RETIREMENT: THE END OF AN ERA?Report from an interview with the crew of the final shuttle missionby Pete
- [Ad Astra Volume 24 Number 1 – Spring 2012](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-24-number-1-spring-2012/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2012 Spring (Volume 24 Number 1) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image courtesy NASA. 14THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPACE: OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE LIFE ON EARTHA Position Paper by the National Space Society 18HEAVY LIFT, HEAVY HOPESNASA’s Space Launch System lays the foundation for new
- [Ad Astra Volume 24 Number 2 – Summer 2012](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-24-number-2-summer-2012/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2012 Summer (Volume 24 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image courtesy NASA. 14STRATOLAUNCHING INTO SPACEBy Marc Kaufman 18FIRST AMERICAN IN ORBITBy Clifford R. McMurray 22VICTORY IN SPACE:The Story of L5/NSS and Commercial Human SpaceflightBy Dale Amon 26NEWSPACE AND BIG ROCKETAn Interview
- [Ad Astra Volume 24 Number 3 – Fall 2012](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-24-number-3-fall-2012/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2012 Fall (Volume 24 Number 3) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image courtesy SpaceX. 12ISDC 2012 Looking into the Promised LandBy Clifford R. McMurray 16MILESTONES TO SPACE SETTLEMENT: AN NSS ROADMAPIntroduction and Outline of the complete online Roadmap 20THE TYRANNY OF THE ROCKET
- [Ad Astra Volume 24 Number 4 – Winter 2012](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-24-number-4-winter-2012/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2012 Winter (Volume 24 Number 4) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image courtesy NASA. 14REMEMBERING NEIL ARMSTRONGBy Clifford R. McMurray 18NEAs:The Solar System’s Low-Hanging FruitBy Marianne J. Dyson 22GOING DEEP:Excalibur Almaz and Commercial Flights beyond Earth OrbitBy Clifford R. McMurray 26COSMIC DAWN:NASA’s James
- [Ad Astra Volume 25 Number 1 – Spring 2013](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-25-number-1-spring-2013/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2013 Spring (Volume 25 Number 1) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image courtesy NASA. 14CURIOSITY ON MARSBy Marianne Dyson 20NASA’S INVESTMENT PAYS OFF:ISS Resupply Goes Commercialby Tim Baily 24DEVELOPING CISLUNAR SPACE USING THE COTS MODELBy Bruce Pittman and Dr. Daniel J. Rasky 30BECOMING
- [Ad Astra Volume 25 Number 2 – Summer 2013](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-25-number-2-summer-2013/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2013 Summer (Volume 25 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image courtesy NASA. 14THE UTILITY OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATIONBy Marianne Dyson 20LIVING LARGE ON MARS, or REQUIEM FOR A RED PLANET?The chances for life on Marsby John Kross 26ROOM IN A
- [Ad Astra Volume 25 Number 3 – Fall 2013](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-25-number-3-fall-2013/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2013 Fall (Volume 25 Number 3) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover Image: Kalpana One is intended to improve on the orbital space settlement designs of the mid-1970s. The Kalpana One structure is a cylinder with a radius of 250 meters and a length of
- [Ad Astra Volume 25 Number 4 Winter 2013](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-25-number-4-winter-2013/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2013 Winter (Volume 25 Number 4) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover Image: Now that ISS has demonstrated the technology, engineering, and operations for living and working in Earth orbital space, the next step for NASA could be establishing a city in space, assembled from
- [Ad Astra Volume 26 Number 1 Spring 2014](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-26-number-1-spring-2014/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2014 Spring (Volume 26 Number 1) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image: Grand Prize Winner of the 2013 NSS Roadmap to Space Settlement International Student Art Contest: “Asteroid Mining Module” by Aleksandra Voinea, 11th Grade, Bucharest, Romania, illustrating Roadmap Milestone 18. 12INSPIRATION MARSBy
- [Ad Astra Volume 26 Number 2 Summer 2014](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-26-number-2-summer-2014/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2014 Summer (Volume 26 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image: Overall view of the space station flight control room in the Johnson Space Center’s Mission Control Center as flight controllers support rendezvous and docking operations of the Soyuz TMA- 04M spacecraft.
- [Ad Astra Volume 26 Number 3 Fall 2014](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-26-number-3-fall-2014/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2014 Fall (Volume 26 Number 3) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image: Astronauts train in the Neutral Buoyancy Facility at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Image: NASA. 10INTERNATIONAL SPACE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 2014:THE SPACE RENAISSANCE BEGINSBy Clifford R. McMurray 14WHO WANTS TO
- [Ad Astra Volume 26 Number 4 Winter 2014](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-26-number-4-winter-2014/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2014 Winter (Volume 26 Number 4) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image: Artist’s portrayal of the IC 10 X-1 system; a black hole lies at the upper left and its companion star is on the right. © Aurore Simonnet/Sonoma State University/NASA. 14A GRAVITATIONAL
- [Ad Astra Volume 27 Number 1 Spring 2015](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-27-number-1-spring-2015/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2015 Spring (Volume 28 Number 1) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image: Grand Prize Winner of the 2014 NSS Roadmap to Space Settlement International Student Art Contest: “Arcturus Space Settlement” by Bogdan Alexandru Cionca, 11th Grade, Bucharest, Romania, illustrating Roadmap Milestone 19. 12THE
- [Ad Astra Volume 27 Number 2 Summer 2015](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-27-number-2-summer-2015/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2015 Summer (Volume 27 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image: Boeing CST-100 manned space capsule in free flight in low-Earth orbit will transport astronaut crews to the International Space Station. Image credit: © Boeing. 12BEYOND MARS:TRAVELS IN THE OUTER SOLAR SYSTEMBy
- [Ad Astra Fall 2015 Vol 27 No 3](https://nss.org/ad-astra-fall-2015-vol-27-no-3/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2015 Fall (Volume 27 Number 3) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image: Image from the Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) aboard NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft, taken on July 13, 2015 when the spacecraft was 476,000 miles (768,000 kilometers) from the surface of Pluto.
- [Ad Astra Volume 27 Number 4 Winter 2015](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-27-number-4-winter-2015/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2015 Winter (Volume 27 Number 4) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image: This lunar mining base is close to the Moon’s north pole, with crew habitats at left, power storage batteries and propellant depot at rear, and a lunar ferry taking off in the
- [Ad Astra Spring 2016](https://nss.org/ad-astra-spring-2016/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2016 Spring (Volume 28 Number 1) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image: The Grand Prize winner of the Space Settlement Design contest is shown on this issue’s cover. 12NSS’S INTERNATIONAL SPACE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 2016 IN PUERTO RICO 18HUMANS ORBITING MARSA Critical Step
- [Ad Astra Summer 2016](https://nss.org/ad-astra-summer-2016/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2016 Summer (Volume 28 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image credit: Johan Swanepoel (assembled from NASA images). 12IN-SITU RESOURCE UTILIZATION:Living off the Land as if Your Life Depended on ItBy John F. Kross 16GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT PLANETARY DEFENSEBy Clifford R. McMurray
- [Ad Astra Fall 2016](https://nss.org/ad-astra-fall-2016/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2016 Fall (Volume 28 Number 3) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image courtesy SpaceX: The successful Pad Abort Test was the first flight test of SpaceX’s revolutionary launch abort system, and the data captured here will be critical in preparing Crew Dragon for
- [Ad Astra Winter 2016](https://nss.org/ad-astra-winter-2016/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2016 Winter (Volume 28 Number 4) Featured Articles Departments Books Featured Articles:12INTERNATIONAL SPACE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE:ONE CONFERENCE, MANY VOICESBy Christine Nobbe 16INTERNATIONAL SPACE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 2016:DREAM BIG, BUILD SMALLBy Clifford R. McMurray 20INTERNATIONAL SPACE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 2016:OUR SPACEFARING CIVILIZATION STARTS HEREBy Nicole D’or 24A
- [Ad Astra Spring 2017](https://nss.org/ad-astra-spring-2017/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2017 Spring (Volume 29 Number 1) Featured Articles Departments Books 1AN ARTFUL WAY OF LIVING AND WORKING IN SPACE SETTLEMENTSA Look at the Winners of the Roadmap to Space Settlement Student Art ContestBy Lynne F. Zielinski 12ISDC 2017The Spirit of Exploration and DiscoveryBy
- [Ad Astra Summer 2017](https://nss.org/ad-astra-summer-2017/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2017 Summer (Volume 29 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments Books 11ISDC 2017: MEETING AT THE GATEWAYBy Rod L. Pyle 13THE FIRST WOMAN ON THE MOONBy Marianne J. Dyson 16GIVE THEM (PIECES OF) THE MOONBy Marianne J. Dyson 18INTERNATIONAL PLANS FOR THE MOONBy Marianne
- [Ad Astra Fall 2017](https://nss.org/ad-astra-fall-2017/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2017 Fall (Volume 29 Number 3) Featured Articles Departments Books 14MOON SIGHTING: HOW WE FIRST SAW THE MOONPart 2: The Era of the Space AgeBy Lynne F. Zielinski 20NEXT GENERATION:– It’s About the People, by Andrew Aldrin– MIT Students Learn the Art of
- [Ad Astra Winter 2018](https://nss.org/ad-astra-winter-2018/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2018 Winter (Volume 30 Number 1) Featured Articles Departments Books 8ISDC 2018: IN LA AND BETTER THAN EVER 16SPACE BUSINESS CHALLENGESBy Marianne Dyson 18THE SECOND SPACE SETTLEMENT SUMMITBy Bruce Pittman 20THE NEXT GENERATION OF ROBOT EXPLORERSBy Steve Murray 24A PALM HOUSE IN SPACEBy
- [Ad Astra Spring 2018](https://nss.org/ad-astra-spring-2018/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2018 Spring (Volume 30 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments Books 16JOHN YOUNG: THE QUIET MANBy Clifford R. McMurray 18THE NSS SPACE AMBASSADORS PROGRAM TAKES OFF AGAINBy Stevan Akerley, Loretta Hall, and Jeff Smith 20JEFF BEZOS AND THE SETTLEMENT OF SPACEBy Bruce Pittman 24THE
- [Ad Astra Summer 2018](https://nss.org/ad-astra-summer-2018/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2018 Summer (Volume 30 Number 3) Featured Articles Departments Books 10HOW DO WE GET THERE FROM HERE?The Space Launch System’s Saga ContinuesBy John F. Kross 14SURVEYOR 1: PATHFINDER FOR APOLLOBy Rod Pyle 18LUNAR MININGBy Elizabeth Howell 20ASTEROIDS IN THE CROSSHAIRS:NASA’s Upcoming Efforts to
- [Ad Astra Fall 2018](https://nss.org/ad-astra-fall-2018-2/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2018 Fall (Volume 30 Number 4) Featured Articles Departments Books 12STEM CABBy Melissa Silva 14COMMERCIAL CREW: A PROMISING OUTLOOKBy Nancy Atkinson 18YOUR LIVE SUPPORT, BY PARAGONBy Geoff Notkin 22STUDENTS SHOOT FOR SPACEBy Clifford R. McMurray 24HOW TO MAKE A MOON DAYBy Ken Murphy
- [Ad Astra Winter 2019](https://nss.org/ad-astra-winter-2019/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2019 Winter (Volume 31 Number 1) Featured Articles Departments Books 15Throwing Pebbles at the SkyTANYA OF MARSBy Geoffrey Notkin 18ACHIEVING GREATNESS:Three Factors that Produced a “First Man”By Anthony Paustian 21NASA’S NEWEST ROADMAP TO DEEP SPACEBy John F. Kross 28SEARCHING FOR A SECOND EARTHBy
- [Ad Astra Spring 2019](https://nss.org/ad-astra-spring-2019-2/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2019 Spring (Volume 31 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments Books 12APOLLO 11 INFOGRAPHICBy Rick Forgus 22THE REAL BUZZBy Geoffrey Notkin 28INSIDE NEIL ARMSTRONGBy John F. Kross 34SETTING THE STAGE: FIRST ACT OF AN EPIC JOURNEYBy John F. Kross 41CHESLEY BONESTELL: A BRUSH WITH
- [Ad Astra Summer 2019](https://nss.org/ad-astra-summer-2019-2/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2019 Summer (Volume 31 Number 3) Featured Articles Departments Books 17THINKING INSIDE THE BOX: NASA SuccessesBy Anthony Paustian, Ph.D. 20CALLING SPACE CORPS: We Have New OrdersBy Mark Armstrong 22EILEEN COLLINS:Soaring to Ever Greater HeightsBy Melissa Silva 25DEE O’HARA:First Nurse to the AstronautsBy Melissa Silva 27WOMEN
- [Ad Astra Fall 2019](https://nss.org/ad-astra-fall-2019-2/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2019 Fall (Volume 31 Number 4) Featured Articles Departments Books 17IN SEARCH OF TOMORROWLANDBy Anthony Paustian, Ph.D., 2020 ISDC Chair 20NASA MUST SHIFT ITS FOCUSWe Have New OrdersBy Greg Autry 25SPACE: WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?By Karlton Johnson 27[SPACEX] STARSHIP TROOPERBy John F.
- [Ad Astra Winter 2020](https://nss.org/ad-astra-winter-2020/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2020 Winter (Volume 32 Number 1) Featured Articles Departments Books 18BUZZ ALDRIN AT 90: STILL AIMING HIGHBy Rod Pyle 24ARE SPACE SETTLEMENTS EASIER THAN WE THINK?By Nancy Atkinson 30SPACEWALKING FIRST: AN ALL-FEMALE CREWBy Melissa Silva 32DESTINATION MOON:Public-Private Partnerships Will Drive Lunar ArchitectureBy John
- [Ad Astra Spring 2020](https://nss.org/ad-astra-spring-2020/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2020 Spring (Volume 32 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments Books 15SAMPLE SPACE LIKE COSTCOBy Anthony Paustian 18COSMOS: POSSIBLE WORLDSBy Susan Karlin 22DIVING AND DRIVING ON ICY MOONSBy Rod Pyle 28CISLUNAR SPACE:China’s Rise and America’s ChallengeBy John F. Kross 34GAMING SPACE SETTLEMENTBy Melissa Silva
- [Ad Astra Summer 2020](https://nss.org/ad-astra-summer-2020/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2020 Summer (Volume 32 Number 3) Featured Articles Departments Books 15AN APOLLO ASTRONAUT MADE ME DINNER:Why Character is Essential in LeadershipBy Anthony Paustian 18SPACE LAW AND WHY WE NEED ITBy Michelle Hanlon 20INTELLECTUAL CONFLICT OVER GOVERNANCE IN SPACEBy Alfred B. Anzaldua 23DEMO-2: AMERICA
- [Ad Astra Fall 2020](https://nss.org/ad-astra-fall-2020/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2020 Fall (Volume 32 Number 4) Featured Articles Departments Books 15WHAT’S IN A NAME?NSS BrandingBy Anthony Paustian 18WHY SPACEX HAS NOT WON THE COLLIER TROPHY?By Dale Skran 22A DRAGON IN FLIGHT: CREW-1By Rod Pyle 25THE SUMMER OF MARSBy John F. Kross 30SPARKING A
- [Ad Astra 2021 Winter](https://nss.org/ad-astra-2021-winter/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2021 Winter (Volume 33 Number 1) Featured Articles Departments Books 12A SAFE TOUCHDOWN FOR PERSEVERANCEThe Quest for Life on Mars BeginsBy Rod Pyle 19GERARD K. O’NEILL: A HEROIC LIFEBy Emily Carney 24HOMESTEADING THE HIGH FRONTIER IS ABOUT TO GET REALA Conversation with Space
- [Ad Astra 2021 Summer](https://nss.org/ad-astra-2021-summer/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2021 Summer (Volume 33 Number 3) Featured Articles Departments Books 18CLASH OF THE TITANSStarship and the Space Launch SystemBy John F. Kross 25A SIX-DECADE QUEST FOR SPACEFLIGHTBy Loretta Hall 30ASTRONAUT OR NOT?By Rod Pyle 35A SPACE SETTLEMENT PRIMERBy Melissa Silva 42SOLAR SYSTEM SOCIAL
- [Ad Astra 2021 Fall](https://nss.org/ad-astra-2021-fall/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2021 Fall (Volume 33 Number 4) Featured Articles Departments Books 18MIND THE “GAP”NSS and Progress on LEO CommercializationBy Dale Skran, NSS COO 20ENTER THE DRAGONChina and the Next era in SpaceBy John F. Kross 28CHINA IN SPACEMythology and National Character MatterBy Molly Silk
- [Ad Astra 2022 Winter](https://nss.org/ad-astra-2022-winter/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2022 Winter (Volume 34 Number 1) Featured Articles Departments Books 16SPACE DEVELOPMENT MILESTONESMovement Toward the Commercialization of Low Earth OrbitBy Dale Skran 24WHICH WAY TO THE MOON?America, China, and Russia Eye Lunar Roadmaps…and Each OtherBy John F. Kross 32THE GREENING OF SPACE TOURISMBalancing
- [Ad Astra 2022 Spring](https://nss.org/ad-astra-2022-spring/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2022 Spring (Volume 34 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments Books 14THE FIRST LIGHT MACHINEA Conversation with Philip Stahl, Project Manager for the James Webb TelescopeBy Rod Pyle 23COMMERCIAL COSMOSPolaris Shines Bright on Commercial SpaceBy John F. Kross 31DEAD SPACEShuffling off this Mortal Cosmic
- [Ad Astra 2022 Summer](https://nss.org/ad-astra-2022-summer/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2022 Summer (Volume 34 Number 3) Featured Articles Departments Books 14RETURN TO MARSBy Melissa Silva 24THE LUNAR ECONOMYThe Next Phaxe of the Crescent EconomyBy John F. Kross 34MOON ROCKETSTomorrowland Has ArrivedBy John F. Kross 38NEW LEASE ON LIFE FROM SPACEBy Melissa Silva 42SPACE
- [Ad Astra 2022 Fall](https://nss.org/ad-astra-2022-fall/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2022 Fall (Volume 34 Number 4) Featured Articles Departments Books 14SHIELDS UP! Cybersecurity in SpaceBy Karlton Johnson 18DATELINE: ARTEMIS IBy John F. Kross 20GREENER PASTURES BEYOND EARTHHow Much of the Solar System Should We Utilize?By Dale Skran 26TO BOLDLY GO?It’s time to elevate
- [Ad astra 2023 Winter](https://nss.org/ad-astra-2023-winter/) - Ad Astra 2023 Winter Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2023 Winter (Volume 35 Number 1) Featured Articles Departments Books 14OVER THE MOONNASA Returns to StayBy John F. Kross 24FILL ‘ER UPOrbital Propellant DepotsBy John F. Kross 34PIVOT POINTSRegulation and NewspaceBy Rand Simberg 40CLIMBING THE RANKSBy Lee Steinke 44FARMERS
- [Ad Astra 2023 Spring](https://nss.org/ad-astra-2023-spring/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2023 Spring (Volume 35 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments Books 18IT’S NOT (JUST) ROCKET SCIENCEBy Dr. Greg Autry 22LAUNCHING YOUR SPACE CAREERBy Dr. Jack Gregg 30THE GERARD K. O’NEILL SPACE SETTLEMENT CONTESTBy Melissa Silva 32STEM AND BRANCHESHow Moonshots BeginBy John F. Kross 38SPACE
- [Brief History of the L5 Society](https://nss.org/brief-history-of-the-l5-society/) - by David Brandt-Erichsen Reprinted from Ad Astra, the magazine of the National Space Society, Nov.-Dec., 1994 HUBBLE 7 The author, who served for over a decade as an officer and board member of the L5 Society and the National Space Society, is depicted doing what he would love to do in this original painting ©1988
- [Milestones on the NSS Roadmap to Space Settlement (2001)](https://nss.org/milestones-on-the-nss-roadmap-to-space-settlement/) - 2001 Roadmap Milestones Barriers Based on our current perspective, the NSS has identified sixteen major Milestones that must be passed to realize the NSS Vision: “People living and working in thriving communities beyond the Earth.” The first four Milestones must be passed en route to the settlement of all destinations: the Moon, Mars, asteroids, O’Neill
- [Ad Astra Volume 13 Number 1 2001](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-13-number-1-2001/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2001 (Volume 13 Number 1) Featured Articles Departments ON THE COVER: The NSS Roadmap for the Settlement of Space is the result of a 2-year strategic planning effort involving the Society’s Board of Directors and top leadership. Featured Articles: 10NSS Envisioned Milestones on
- [Ad Astra Volume 13 Number 2 2001](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-13-number-2-2001/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2001 (Volume 13 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments ON THE COVER: Shown are all of the vehicles that have carried humans into space during the last 40 years. Illustration by NSS member Richard Kruse. Featured Articles: 12Forty Years in Space: Human Spaceflight in
- [Ad Astra Volume 13 Number 3 2001](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-13-number-3-2001/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2001 (Volume 13 Number 3) Featured Articles Departments ON THE COVER: Pack your bags and head for space! Photo illustration by Andrew Ladson. Featured Articles: 16Access to SpaceThe Key to Space TravelBy T. A. Heppenheimer 18Space Tourism: Waiting for the Golden AgeBy Gregg
- [Youth for Space in Turkey](https://nss.org/youth-for-space-in-turkey/) - Youth for Space in Turkey From Ad Astra, Volume 13 Number 3, 2001 By The Space Research Working Group “Migration of Human Beings to Space Is Starting,”Gerard K. O’Neil, Bild Der Wissenschaft, 1981 These words, which did not mean much in the 1980s, form a starting point for us now. This starting point marks the
- [Ad Astra Volume 13 Number 4 2001](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-13-number-4-2001/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2001 (Volume 13 Number 4) Featured Articles Departments ON THE COVER: The view of the exterior of the International Space Station and orbital sunrise. Photo: NASA/JSC Featured Articles: 19International Space Cooperation: Economy as a Main Driver.By W. Peeters 24Listening To Whispers From SpaceA
- [Ad Astra Volume 13 Number 5 2001](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-13-number-5-2001/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2001 (Volume 13 Number 5) Featured Articles Departments ON THE COVER: STS-98 crew photographs a blue planet: Earth! Photo courtesy of NASA Johnson Space Center. Featured Articles: UNIVERSITIES AND SPACE EDUCATION 15Controlled Environment Systems Research at the University of Guelph By Michael Stasiak 17The
- [Ad Astra 2021 Spring](https://nss.org/ad-astra-2021-spring/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2021 Spring (Volume 33 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments Books 18THE LITTLE HELICOPTER THAT COULDBy Rod Pyle 23PROMISING THE MOON?The Current State of Human Spaceflight Beyond Earth OrbitBy John F. Kross 30ELON MUSK: STARSHIP TROOPERBy Rand Simberg 35THE INVASION OF MARSThe Long Journey
- [Spacesuits, Firefighters, and Helping Heroes](https://nss.org/spacesuits-firefighters-and-helping-heroes/) - Spacesuits, Firefighters, and Helping Heroes From Ad Astra, Volume 13 Number 6, 2001 By Marianne J. Dyson NASA has developed special suits to handle the harsh environment of space and also to deal with toxic and explosive propellants on the ground. As we all witnessed during the aftermath of the tragedy in New York and
- [Ad Astra Volume 13 Number 6 2001](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-13-number-6-2001/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2001 (Volume 13 Number 6) Featured Articles Departments ON THE COVER: An adaptation of an Apollo 11 lunar surface image. Original image courtesy of Kipp Teague/Retroweb.Featured Articles:WAR ON TERRORISM 20NSS EXCLUSIVE: Target America 1972: When Terrorists Threatened Apolloby David Schlom 9The Nss In
- [Life in Extreme Environments](https://nss.org/life-in-extreme-environments/) - From Ad Astra, Volume 16 Number 4, 2004 The Universe May Be More Habitable Than We Thought By Lynn Rothschild, Ph.D.NASA Ames Research Center The crew of Starship Enterprise regularly boasts that they go where no one has gone before. Alas, scientists have discovered that life on Earth has already done that — and has
- [Ad Astra Volume 14 Number 1 2002](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-14-number-1-2002/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra Volume 14 Number 1 2002 Featured Articles Departments ON THE COVER: A sentient life form stands in the sea from whence its ancestors arose to embrace a living universe. Artwork: Keith Cowing/SpaceRef.com Featured Articles: 10Astrobiology at T+5 YearsThe NASA Astrobiology Institute’s search for
- [Ad Astra Volume 14 Number 2 2002](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-14-number-2-2002/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra Volume 14 Number 2 2002 Featured Articles Departments ON THE COVER: Nighttime test firing of a candidate upper stage engine for the future Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) is done at the U.S. Air Force Test facility at Arnold Engineering Development Center just
- [Ad Astra Volume 14 Number 3 2002](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-14-number-3-2002/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2002 (Volume 14 Number 3) Featured Articles Departments ON THE COVER: An HMP scientist in Hamilton-Sunstrand’s concept spacesuit for advanced planetary exploration testing out new information technologies in support of field geology on EVA. Such EVA research for future space exploration will continue
- [Ad Astra Volume 14 Number 4 2002](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-14-number-4-2002/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra Volume 14 Number 4 2002 Featured Articles Departments ON THE COVER: In this composite image, the space shuttle Discovery lands at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida while another launcher heads for space. Foreground photo courtesy Boeing, inset courtesy Joseph Marino. Featured Articles:
- [Ad Astra Volume 14 Number 5 2002](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-14-number-5-2002/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra Volume 14 Number 5 2002 Featured Articles Departments ON THE COVER: Our cover illustration represents the new generation of diverse talents in the space world’s orbit. Illustration: Barton Stabler/Artville. Featured Articles: 12FINAL FRONTIER: DIVERSITY AND TODAY’S NASAAn extraordinarly diverse workforce populates today’s NASA
- [Ad Astra Volume 14 Number 6 2002](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-14-number-6-2002/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2002 (Volume 14 Number 6) Featured Articles Departments ON THE COVER: Our quest for knowledge about our universe continues unabated as represented by our cover illustration. Featured Articles: 11“W” in Space: The Story So FarTaking stock of George W’s impact on space policy
- [Ad Astra Volume 15 Number 1 2003](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-15-number-1-2003/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra Volume 15 Number 1 2003 Featured Articles Departments ON THE COVER: What if there was an elevator to space? One end solidly on terra firma. The other some 22,500 miles up. The space elevator may be an idea whose time is, while maybe
- [Ad Astra Volume 15 Number 2 2003](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-15-number-2-2003/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2003 (Volume 16 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments ON THE COVER: Seven stars. Seven heroes. The crew of Space Shuttle Columbia, STS-107, will live in honored memory for their ultimate sacrifice. Featured Articles: 12Washington Update: The Columbia InvestigationBy Brian Chase, Rep. Ralph Hall
- [Ad Astra Volume 15 Number 3 2003](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-15-number-3-2003/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra Volume 15 Number 3 2003 Featured Articles Departments ON THE COVER: The International Space Station, America’s home in orbit. Photo courtesy NASA. Featured Articles: 10The 2002 Chapter AwardsJim Plaxco reports from ISDC 2003 on the remarkable achievments of our NSS Chapters.By Jim Plaxco
- [The Case for Solar Power From Space](https://nss.org/the-case-for-solar-power-from-space/) - From Ad Astra, Volume 16 Number 1, 2004 Space-based power is a potential multitrillion-dollar market. Can we make the launch systems investments to tap it? By Arthur P. Smith Energy policy is in the news again, with debates in Congress, statements from presidential andidates, consternation over U.S. dependence on the Middle East for oil, and
- [Ad Astra Volume 16 Number 1 2004](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-16-number-1-2004/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra Volume 16 Number 1 2004 Featured Articles Modules ON THE COVER: Space shuttle Endeavor over Cook Strait, New Zealand, during approach to the International Space Station on November 25, 2002. Photo: NASA. Featured Articles: 16REKINDLING THE DREAMPresident George W. Bush outlines an initiative that
- [Ad Astra Volume 15 Number 4 2003](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-15-number-4-2003/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra Volume 15 Number 4 2003 Featured Articles Departments ON THE COVER: NSS Photographer Joe Marino captures space shuttle Columbia in a time-exposed lift off in 1999. Featured Articles: 14Burt Rutan’s Personal SpaceAviation maverick Burt Rutan has his eye on the prize—the X Prize
- [Future Earth Prosperity Will Depend on Resources in Space](https://nss.org/future-earth-prosperity-will-depend-on-resources-in-space/) - From Ad Astra, Volume 16 Number 2, April-May-June 2004 By Mark Hopkins The vast majority of the resources of the solar system are in space — not on Earth. One way to grasp the significance of this point is to ask how much land area could these resources produce, if they were dedicated to the
- [Ad Astra Volume 16 Number 2 2004](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-16-number-2-2004/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra Volume 16 Number 2 2004 Featured Articles Modules Books ON THE COVER: Nightfall on Titan seas, as imagined by Slovenian artist Gregor Kervina. Saturn’s largest moon is a primary focus of the Huygens-Cassini mission, scheduled to begin in July. The image depicts the
- [U.S. Blueprint for Space Exploration: The Aldridge Commission Report](https://nss.org/u-s-blueprint-for-space-exploration-the-aldridge-commission-report/) - U.S. Blueprint for Space Exploration: The Aldridge Commission Report The Aldridge Commission Report From Ad Astra, Volume 16 Number 3, Winter 2005 The remaking of NASA is only part of the job; the real test will be sustaining the vision over decades to come. By Jeff Foust Over the past two decades, there has been
- [Ad Astra Volume 16 Number 3 2004](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-16-number-3-2004/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra Volume 16 Number 3 2004 Featured Articles Modules ON THE COVER: Scaled Composites’ SpaceShipOne returns from its short but historic venture into space. Featured Articles: S1MOON, MARS AND BEYOND:SPACE EXPLORATION FOR A NEW ERASpecial Report S4THE U.S. BLUEPRINT FOR SPACE EXPLORATIONThe Aldridge Commission
- [Inside the Mars Rover Missions](https://nss.org/inside-the-mars-rover-missions/) - From Ad Astra, Volume 16 Number 4, 2004 By Bill FarrandPhotos by NASA / Space Science Institute I think the longest 11 minutes I ever experienced in my life were those 11 minutes on the evening of Jan. 3, 2004. I, along with other members of the Mars Exploration Rover science team, were assembled in
- [Ad Astra Volume 16 Number 4 2004](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-16-number-4-2004/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra Volume 16 Number 4 2004 Featured Articles Modules Note: Although this issue is designated “Winter 2005” it is actually the 4th issue of 2004. ON THE COVER: NSS members Maria Thome, Grant Anderson, and Adam London aboard the inaugural NSS Zero-G charter flight on Sept
- [Ad Astra Volume 17 Number 1 – Spring 2005](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-17-number-1-spring-2005/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra Volume 17 Number 1 – Spring 2005 Featured Articles Departments Books 14MARS: THE ROAD SO FARTwo robots have changed the way humanity views MarsBy Tariq Malik 16LICENSED TO FLY?SPACE TOURISMS NEXT BATTLEBy Leonard David 20EMERGING CHINA, ENGAGING CHINAIntroduction by Anthony Duignan-Cabrera 21CHINA’S SPACE
- [Ad Astra Volume 17 Number 2 – Summer 2005](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-17-number-2-summer-2005/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra Volume 17 Number 2 – Summer 2005 Featured Articles Departments Books 14RETURNING TO FLIGHTQ and A with Shuttle Commander Eileen Collins and Steven LindseyBy Tariq Malik 16MARS METHANE:THE MYSTERY OF LIFE?By Robert Roy Britt 21NASA AND THE STATE OF RISKIntroduction by Anthony Duignan-Cabrera
- [Ad Astra Volume 17 Number 3 – Fall 2005](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-17-number-3-fall-2005/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra Volume 17 Number 3 – Fall 2005 Featured Articles Departments Books 14ONE NATION, OVER REGULATED:IS ITAR STALLING THE NEW SPACE RACE?A set of laws called International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) affect all launch vehicles and satellites.By Jeff Foust 16THE DOMINO EFFECT:HOW SERIOUS
- [Luna Palooza! NASAs Blueprint for Returning to the Moon](https://nss.org/luna-palooza-nasas-blueprint-for-returning-to-the-moon/) - From Ad Astra, Volume 17 Number 4, Winter 2005 By Jeff Foust The U.S. is leaving Earth orbit, but skeptics ask: Is pulling from the past compromising the future? When President Bush unveiled the Vision for Space Exploration in January 2004, he offered only the most basic future milestones: completing the International Space Station by
- [Ad Astra Volume 17 Number 4 – Winter 2005](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-17-number-4-winter-2005/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2005 Winter (Volume 17 Number 4) Featured Articles Departments Books 14LUNA-PALOOZA!NASA’S BLUEPRINT FOR RETURNING TO THE MOONThe U.S. is leaving Earth orbit, but skeptics ask: Is pulling from the past compromising the future?By Jeff Foust 18THE JAMES WEBB TELESCOPE:OVER BUDGET BUT ON TRACKChanges
- [Making Sun-Shades from Moondust](https://nss.org/making-sun-shades-from-moondust/) - From Ad Astra, Volume 18 Number 1, Summer 2006 Global warming and NASA’s new vision could share a common solution far above the Earth By Roger Angel and S. Pete Worden Note: A more recent technical report on this topic by Dr. Angel, in which the idea is taken to another stage in development using
- [Ad Astra Volume 18 Number 1 – Spring 2006](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-18-number-1-spring-2006/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2006 Spring (Volume 18 Number 1) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image by Dan Roam ©digitalroam.com Featured Articles: 16THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE:A QUARTER-CENTURY OF SPACE ADVOCACY25 years ago, a generation influenced by Apollo staked a claim for space travel for all humanity.By
- [Ad Astra Volume 18 Number 2 – Summer 2006](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-18-number-2-summer-2006/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2006 Summer (Volume 18 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover image: Space Elevator by Dan Roam © Featured Articles: 14COMMANDING THE VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASEFor U.S. Air Force ColonelJack Weinstein, commanding the 30th Space Wing in California is like having a front-row
- [Ad Astra Volume 18 Number 3 – Fall 2006](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-18-number-3-fall-2006/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2006 Fall (Volume 18 Number 3) Featured Articles Departments Books 14CHINA’S SPACE SPRING FESTIVALPeople from various walks of life throughout southern and central China were interviewed to try and understand their feelings about the Chinese space program.By David Cotter 19PEOPLE POWERInspired by their
- [Ad Astra Volume 18 Number 4 – Winter 2006](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-18-number-4-winter-2006/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2006 Winter (Volume 18 Number 4) Featured Articles Departments Books Cover art by Peter Max Featured Articles: 14BELGIAN STUDENT WINS 2006 NASA-NSS SPACE SETTLEMENT CONTEST“I know that humans will colonize the solar system and one day go beyond.” — Mike Griffin, NASA Administrator.By
- [Moon Base: The Next Step in the Exploration of the Solar System](https://nss.org/moon-base-the-next-step-in-the-exploration-of-the-solar-system/) - From Ad Astra, Volume 19 Number 1, Spring 2007 By Jeff Foust The United States is returning to the Moon, and this time it intends to stay there. Ever since President George W. Bush announced the Vision for Space Exploration program (VSE) in January 2004, the focus has been on NASA’s plans to return to
- [Ad Astra Volume 19 Number 1 – Spring 2007](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-19-number-1-spring-2007/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2007 Spring (Volume 19 Number 1) Featured Articles Departments 16SHUTTLE LAUNCH EXPERIENCE TO BLAST OFF FROM KENNEDY SPACE CENTERA new attraction in Cape Canaveral is the first in a decade-long, $160 million expansion of the space center’s Visitor Complex.By Jim Banke 18PAROM:RUSSIA’S RESPONSE
- [Ad Astra Volume 19 Number 2 – Summer 2007](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-19-number-2-summer-2007/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2007 Summer (Volume 19 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments 14SPACE BUSINESS BOOMING ALONG THE SOUTHWEST “ROCKET BELT”From Texas to New Mexico up into California’s Central Valley, space entrepreneurs are setting up shop.By Leonard David 18SPACE-BASED WEAPONS:A LEGACY OF DISASTER AND DISCOVERYChina’s recent show
- [Ad Astra Volume 19 Number 3 – Fall 2007](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-19-number-3-fall-2007/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2007 Fall (Volume 19 Number 3) Featured Articles Departments Books 14FAIR WARNING, DEADLY RESPONSEIn 2005 the U.S. Congress asked NASA to look into the asteroid threat to Earth, but the agency’s report has Near-Earth Object hunters raising more questions.By Leonard David 18WORLDS BEYOND:BRINGING
- [Ad Astra Volume 19 Number 4 – Winter 2007](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-19-number-4-winter-2007/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra Volume 19 Number 4 – Winter 2007 Featured Articles Departments Books 15NASA’S DAWN MISSION:OPENING UP ASTEROIDS TO SPACE SETTLEMENT?Testing a new ion thruster in uncharted space may be the main mission, but observers see potential beyond just exploring the Asteroid Belt.By Charles Q.
- [NASA's Dawn Mission: Opening Up Asteroids to Space Settlement?](https://nss.org/nasa-s-dawn-mission-opening-up-asteroids-to-space-settlement/) - From Ad Astra, Volume 19 Number 4, 2007 Dawn Mission Timeline Launch September 27, 2007 Mars gravity assist February 2009 Vesta arrival August 2011 Vesta departure May 2012 Ceres arrival February 2015 End of primary mission July 2015 Testing a new ion thruster in uncharted space may be the main mission, but observers see
- [Ad Astra Volume 20 Number 1 – Spring 2008](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-20-number-1-spring-2008/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra Volume 20 Number 1 – Spring 2008 Featured Articles Departments Books On The Cover: A solar power satellite orbits 22,240 miles above the Earth, collecting the sun’s energy and transmitting it safely to the surface in this illustration from artist Kris Holland. Additional information
- [Ad Astra Volume 20 Number 2 – Summer 2008](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-20-number-2-summer-2008/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2008 Summer (Volume 20 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments Books On The Cover: NASA’s Altair lunar lander looms large as its crew begins to explore the Moon in this artist’s rendering. The space agency hopes to return crews to the Moon by 2020, and
- [Ad Astra Volume 20 Number 3 – Fall 2008](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-20-number-3-fall-2008/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2008 Fall (Volume 20 Number 3) Featured Articles Departments Books On The Cover: On July 26 in Mohave, California, Scaled Composites and Virgin Galactic rolled out WhiteKnightTwo, the carrier plane for SpaceShipTwo. The cover illustration depicts the full configuration of WhiteKnightTwo, with SpaceShipTwo mounted
- [Ad Astra Volume 20 Number 4 – Winter 2008](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-20-number-4-winter-2008/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2008 Winter (Volume 20 Number 4) Featured Articles Departments Books On The Cover: An artist’s rendering of an asteroid moments before an imminent impact with Earth. The question of such an impact is not if but when. Illustration: Stephen Prater. Featured Articles: Note: The entire Special
- [Ad Astra Volume 21 Number 2 – Summer 2009](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-21-number-2-summer-2009/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2009 Summer (Volume 21 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments Books On The Cover: In its maiden flight, Virgin Galactic’s WhiteKnightTwo accomplished the fastest and longest flight ever in the troposphere. Featured Articles: 16INTERNATIONAL SPACE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 2009Standing on the brink: Hope springs eternal for
- [Ad Astra Volume 21 Number 3 – Fall 2009](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-21-number-3-fall-2009/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2009 Fall (Volume 21 Number 3) Featured Articles Departments Books On The Cover: Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin walks on the surface of the Moon near the leg of the lunar module Eagle. Featured Articles: 152009: THE WORLD RETURNS TO THE MOONLooking at the
- [Ad Astra Volume 21 Number 4 – Winter 2009](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-21-number-4-winter-2009/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2009 Winter (Volume 21 Number 4) Featured Articles Departments Books On The Cover: Hubble drifts over Earth after its release on May 19, 2009, by the crew of the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Featured Articles: 14HUBBLE’S EXCITING SCIENTIFIC FUTUREAfter its last repair mission, Hubble still
- [Ad Astra Volume 22 Number 1 – Spring 2010](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-22-number-1-spring-2010/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2010 Spring (Volume 22 Number 1) Featured Articles Departments Books On the Cover: Image copyright by Imax Corporation Featured Articles: 19Space PolicyA CONTROVERSIAL NEW DIRECTION FOR NASAThe White House unveils its new plans. By Jeff Foust 22RACING THROUGH SPACEHuman achievement reaches a pinnacle on
- [Ad Astra Volume 22 Number 2 – Summer 2010](https://nss.org/ad-astra-volume-22-number-2-summer-2010/) - Return to Back Issue Index Access electronic editions at INSIDE.NSS.ORG Ad Astra 2010 Summer (Volume 22 Number 2) Featured Articles Departments Books On the Cover: The International Space Station flew across the face of the Moon over NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida approximately 15 minutes before the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on the STS-131
- [Teachers and Students](https://nss.org/teachers-and-students/) - Welcome to the Teacher/Student portal to NSS. See Education section for a general introduction. JOIN NOW CONTESTS EDUCATION The National Space Society therefore provides many educational opportunities to advance the careers of space-interested students from around the world. Click Here Find a space Job NSS Career Center, Connecting Talent with Opportunity. Your one-stop career resource
- [NEAs: The Solar System's Low-Hanging Fruit](https://nss.org/neas-the-solar-systems-low-hanging-fruit/) - From Ad Astra, Volume 24 Number 4, Winter 2012 By Marianne Dyson Planetary Resources plans to mine near-Earth asteroids (NEA’s) for raw materials, ranging from water to precious metals. Through the development of cost-effective exploration technologies, Planetary Resources, Inc. say they are poised to initiate prospecting missions targeting resource-rich asteroids that are easily accessible. “The
- [SPS-ALPHA: A Novel Approach to Space Solar Power](https://nss.org/sps-alpha-a-novel-approach-to-space-solar-power/) - SPS-ALPHA: A Novel Approach to Space Solar Power A Novel Approach to Space Solar Power From Ad Astra, Volume 25 Number 1, Spring 2013 By John C. Mankins The vision of harvesting solar power in space and delivering it to markets from large platforms in Earth orbit has been around for decades. The concept of
- [The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) Comes to the ISS](https://nss.org/the-bigelow-expandable-activity-module-beam-comes-to-the-iss/) - From Ad Astra, Volume 25 Number 2, Summer 2013 By Clifford R. McMurray From the time it was first conceived, NASA has planned to use the International Space Station as an engineering testbed to demonstrate and refine new technologies that will be needed when humans once again venture out of Earth orbit and into deep
- [Reviewing Space Solar Power Policy](https://nss.org/reviewing-space-solar-power-policy/) - By Paul Werbos From Ad Astra, Volume 26 Number 2, Summer 2013 Those of us who want to do everything we can “to make the dream real” when it comes to the use of space-based resources for the betterment of humanity cannot ignore space solar power (SSP). Decades ago, Gerard O’Neill did a magnificent job
- [About the Electronic Edition of Ad Astra Magazine](https://nss.org/about-the-electronic-edition-of-ad-astra-magazine/) - The electronic (digital) edition of Ad Astra magazine is exactly the same as the paper (print) edition — every page from cover to cover, laid out the same way. The electronic edition is viewable using a Web browser. As shown above, via the viewer, you can “flip” pages of the magazine just as you would
- [A Postcard from Mars - Transport Space Art](https://nss.org/a-postcard-from-mars-transport-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. A Postcard from Mars – Transport by Phil BatchelorCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: Dear Nancy: I have been here at the far end of the farm most
- [A Postcard from Mars - Economics Space Art](https://nss.org/a-postcard-from-mars-economics-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. (Restricted use) A Postcard from Mars – Economics by Phil BatchelorCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: Dear Brian and Nancy: I know you are thinking of immigrating as
- [A Postcard from Mars - At the Farm Space Art](https://nss.org/a-postcard-from-mars-at-the-farm-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. (Restricted use) A Postcard from Mars – At the Farm by Phil BatchelorCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: Dear Brian and Nancy: Our first day at the farm.
- [A Postcard from Mars - Arrival Space Art](https://nss.org/a-postcard-from-mars-arrival-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. A Postcard from Mars – Arrival by Phil BatchelorCategory: Orbital Settlements Description: Dear Brian and Nancy: Well, we have finally arrived! There has been a real
- [A Place Called Eden Artwork](https://nss.org/a-place-called-eden-artwork/) - * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. A Place Called Eden by Bill WrightCategory: Mars Settlements Description: Within a transparent bubble, biologists adapt and nurture a variety of plants on Mars. Medium/Tools Used: Photoshop. Return to 2009 Calendar Contest Art
- [National Space Society Governor Howard Bloom Biography](https://nss.org/national-space-society-governor-howard-bloom-biography/) - Howard Bloom National Space Society Board of Governors Howard Bloom is a Visiting Scholar at New York University and the critically acclaimed author of The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History (1995) and Global Brain: The Evolution of Mass Mind from the Big Bang to the 21st Century (2000). He is
- [A Little Bit of Home Space Art](https://nss.org/a-little-bit-of-home-space-art/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. A Little Bit of Home by Walter Myerswww.arcadiastreet.comCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: A young radio astronomer stationed on a permanent settlement near the Moon’s South Pole receives
- [A Little Bit of Home Artwork](https://nss.org/a-little-bit-of-home-artwork/) - Gallery for NSS Space Settlement Art Contest * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. A Little Bit of Home by Walter Myerswww.arcadiastreet.comCategory: Lunar Settlements Description: A young radio astronomer stationed on a permanent settlement near the Moon’s South Pole receives
- [Virgin Galactic's Alex Tai and Apollo Astronaut and B612 Foundation founder Rusty Schweickart](https://nss.org/virgin-galactic-s-alex-tai-and-apollo-astronaut-and-b612-foundation-founder-rusty-schweickart/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Virgin Galactic’s Alex Tai talks with Apollo Astronaut and founder of the B612 Foundation Rusty Schweickart during a luncheon at the International Space Development Conference. Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [NASA's Laurie Leshin and Dr. Kenneth Cox listen to Pete Worden's speech at ISDC](https://nss.org/nasa-s-laurie-leshin-and-dr-kenneth-cox-listen-to-pete-worden-s-speech-at-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery NASA’s Laurie Leshin (L) and Dr. Kenneth Cox listen to Pete Worden’s speech at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Coffee Break at the ISDC Space Venture Finance Symposium](https://nss.org/coffee-break-at-the-isdc-space-venture-finance-symposium/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Participants mingle during a break at the Space Venture Finance Symposium, a part of the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Esther Dyson Speaking at the Space Venture Finance Symposium](https://nss.org/esther-dyson-speaking-at-the-space-venture-finance-symposium/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Esther Dyson speaks at the Space Venture Finance symposium, a part of the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [A Day in the Life of a Martian Family Space Art](https://nss.org/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-martian-family-space-art/) - * All art on these pages is copyrighted by the individual artists and may not be used without the artist’s specific permission. A Day in the Life of a Martian Family by Kristin MedinCategory: Martian Settlements Description: In the future, we fully expect to see colonizing families on Mars. The habitat is a geodesic dome
- [Coffee Break at the ISDC Space Venture Finance Symposium 2](https://nss.org/coffee-break-at-the-isdc-space-venture-finance-symposium-2/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Participants mingle during a break at the Space Venture Finance Symposium, a part of the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [National Space Society Executive Director George Whitesides](https://nss.org/national-space-society-executive-director-george-whitesides/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery National Space Society Executive Director George Whitesides Return to Gallery Index Next Picture
- [Former astronaut and NASA Johnson Space Center Director Michael Coats at ISDC](https://nss.org/former-astronaut-and-nasa-johnson-space-center-director-michael-coats-at-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Former astronaut and Director of the Director NASA Johnson Space Center Michael Coats discussing space at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [NSS Board of Directors Chairman Kirby Ikin and NSS Executive Director George Whitesides](https://nss.org/nss-board-of-directors-chairman-kirby-ikin-and-nss-executive-director-george-whitesides/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Kirby Ikin, Chairman of the NSS Board of Directors, and George Whitesides, NSS Executive Director, pose at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Author Marianne Dyson and Texas Representative Nick Lampson at 2007 ISDC](https://nss.org/author-marianne-dyson-and-texas-representative-nick-lampson-at-2007-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Author and NSS Director Marianne Dyson presents Rep. Nick Lampson with an NSS Pyramid as thanks for participating in the International Space Development Conference hosted by the National Space Society, on May 25, 2007, in Dallas, TX. Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Astronauts Donald Pettit and Shannon Lucid at 2007 ISDC](https://nss.org/astronauts-donald-pettit-and-shannon-lucid-at-2007-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Astronauts Donald Pettit and Shannon Lucid onstage at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Space Adventures CEO Eric Anderson speaking at ISDC](https://nss.org/space-adventures-ceo-eric-anderson-speaking-at-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Space Adventures CEO Eric Anderson speaks at a luncheon hosted by Wyle labs at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Astronaut Shannon Lucid poses for the camera at the International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/astronaut-shannon-lucid-poses-for-the-camera-at-the-international-space-development-conference/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Astronaut Shannon Lucid poses for the camera at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Orbital Outfitters Rick Tumlinson Speaking at ISDC](https://nss.org/orbital-outfitters-rick-tumlinson-speaking-at-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Rick Tumlinson of Orbital Outfitters speaks at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Armadillo Aerospace's Pixel entry in the X-Prize cup exhibited at ISDC](https://nss.org/armadillo-aerospaces-pixel-entry-in-the-x-prize-cup-exhibited-at-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Pixel – Armadillo Aerospace’s entry in the X-Prize cup – on display at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Dr. Simon 'Pete' Worden, Director, NASA Ames Research Center speaking at ISDC](https://nss.org/dr-simon-pete-worden-director-nasa-ames-research-center-speaking-at-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Dr. Simon ‘Pete’ Worden, Director, NASA Ames Research Center, speaks about NASA, space, and the virtual world Second Life. Note the presence of Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin in the front row at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Mars Society founder Robert Zubrin signing books at ISDC](https://nss.org/mars-society-founder-robert-zubrin-signing-books-at-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Dr. Robert Zubrin, Founder of the Mars Society at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Dr. Simon 'Pete' Worden, Director, NASA Ames Research Center on NASA and Second Life](https://nss.org/dr-simon-pete-worden-director-nasa-ames-research-center-on-nasa-and-second-life/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Dr. Simon ‘Pete’ Worden, Director, NASA Ames Research Center, speaks from the virtual world of Second Life and from the real world at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Members of the Mars Society at their booth at the International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/members-of-the-mars-society-at-their-booth-at-the-international-space-development-conference/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Members of the Mars Society pose at their booth at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [The Mars Society information booth at the International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/the-mars-society-information-booth-at-the-international-space-development-conference/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery The Mars Society information booth at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [A spacesuit waits for you at the International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/a-spacesuit-waits-for-you-at-the-international-space-development-conference/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery A spacesuit waits for you at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Brian E. Clough with his robot at the International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/brian-e-clough-with-his-robot-at-the-international-space-development-conference/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Brian E. Clough poses with a robotic creation at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [NSS volunteers give exhibit tours to children of attendees at the International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/nss-volunteers-give-exhibit-tours-to-children-of-attendees-at-the-international-space-development-conference/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery NSS volunteers give a tour of the exhibits to the children of attendees at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Kids play with robots at the Robotics Group exhibit at the International Space Development Conference 3](https://nss.org/kids-play-with-robots-at-the-robotics-group-exhibit-at-the-international-space-development-conference-3/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Kids play with robots at the Robotics Group exhibit at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Rick Tumlinson talks with Esther Dyson during a luncheon at ISDC](https://nss.org/rick-tumlinson-talks-with-esther-dyson-during-a-luncheon-at-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Rick Tumlinson talks with Esther Dyson during a luncheon at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Kids play with robots at the Robotics Group exhibit at the International Space Development Conference 2](https://nss.org/kids-play-with-robots-at-the-robotics-group-exhibit-at-the-international-space-development-conference-2/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Kids play with robots at the Robotics Group exhibit at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Talk of space exploration after dinner at the International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/talk-of-space-exploration-after-dinner-at-the-international-space-development-conference/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Discussions of space exploration after dinner at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Kids play with robots at the Robotics Group exhibit at the International Space Development Conference 1](https://nss.org/kids-play-with-robots-at-the-robotics-group-exhibit-at-the-international-space-development-conference-1/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Kids play with robots at the Robotics Group exhibit at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Talking Space at the International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/talking-space-at-the-international-space-development-conference/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery More after dinner discussions at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Kids and robots at the Robotics Group exhibit at the International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/kids-and-robots-at-the-robotics-group-exhibit-at-the-international-space-development-conference/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Kids play with robots at the Robotics Group exhibit at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Author and NSS Director Marianne Dyson signing books at the International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/author-and-nss-director-marianne-dyson-signing-books-at-the-international-space-development-conference/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Author and NSS Director Marianne Dyson poses while signing books at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Authors Brian Enke and Marianne Dyson pose with their books at ISDC](https://nss.org/authors-brian-enke-and-marianne-dyson-pose-with-their-books-at-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Authors Brian Enke and Marianne Dyson pose with their books at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [NSS volunteer staff gives exhibit tours to the children of attendees at ISDC](https://nss.org/nss-volunteer-staff-gives-exhibit-tours-to-the-children-of-attendees-at-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery NSS staff give a tour of the space company exhibits to the children of attendees at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
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- [Armadillo Aerospace CEO John Carmack with team members Phil Eaton and Tommy Bishop at ISDC](https://nss.org/armadillo-aerospace-ceo-john-carmack-with-team-members-phil-eaton-and-tommy-bishop-at-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Armadillo Aerospace CEO John Carmack (kneeling) confers with Armadillo Aersopace team members Phil Eaton (center) and Tommy Bishop (R) at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Armadillo Aerospace team members with the Pixel vehicle at the International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/armadillo-aerospace-team-members-with-the-pixel-vehicle-at-the-international-space-development-conference/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Armadillo Aerospace CEO John Carmack (R) confers with Armadillo Aerospace team members at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
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- [NASA Goddard Director of Sciences and Exploration Laurie Leshin with Apollo Astronaut Rusty Schweickart at ISDC](https://nss.org/nasa-goddard-director-of-sciences-and-exploration-laurie-leshin-with-apollo-astronaut-rusty-schweickart-at-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Laurie Leshin, Director of Sciences and Exploration at NASA Goddard, and Apollo Astronaut Rusty Schweickart enjoy dinner at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [NASA Mars Exploration Rover Principle Investigator Steven Squyres speaking at ISDC 2](https://nss.org/nasa-mars-exploration-rover-principle-investigator-steven-squyres-speaking-at-isdc-2/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Principle investigator, NASA Mars exploration rover mission, Steven Squyres speaking about Mars exploration at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [NSS member Cassie Kloberdanz with Apollo Astronaut Rusty Schweickart at ISDC](https://nss.org/nss-member-cassie-kloberdanz-with-apollo-astronaut-rusty-schweickart-at-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Cassie Kloberdanz of NSS poses with Apollo Astronaut Rusty Schweickart at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [NASTAR booth at the International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/nastar-booth-at-the-international-space-development-conference/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery The NASTAR booth at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Alex Tai, Rusty Schweickart, and Scott Hubbard at ISDC](https://nss.org/alex-tai-rusty-schweickart-and-scott-hubbard-at-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Alex Tai, Rusty Schweickart, and Scott Hubbard talk space at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Apollo 11 astronaut and NSS Governor Buzz Aldrin presenting at ISDC](https://nss.org/apollo-11-astronaut-and-nss-governor-buzz-aldrin-presenting-at-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Apollo 11 astronaut and member of the NSS Board of Governors Buzz Aldrin speaks at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin at the International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/apollo-11-astronaut-buzz-aldrin-at-the-international-space-development-conference/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Apollo 11 astronaut and member of the NSS Board of Governors Buzz Aldrin arrives at a luncheon at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture
- [Jim Plaxco talks about global warming on Mars with Ben Bova at ISDC](https://nss.org/jim-plaxco-talks-about-global-warming-on-mars-with-ben-bova-at-isdc/) - 2007 International Space Development Conference Photo Gallery Jim Plaxco talks about global warming on Mars with Ben Bova at the International Space Development Conference Return to Gallery Index Previous Picture Next Picture

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## Tags

- [Movie](https://nss.org/tag/movie/)
- [Star Trek](https://nss.org/tag/star-trek/)
- [Coalition for Space Exploration](https://nss.org/tag/coalition-for-space-exploration/)
- [Space](https://nss.org/tag/space/)
- [Survey](https://nss.org/tag/survey/)
- [Galileo](https://nss.org/tag/galileo/)
- [Moon](https://nss.org/tag/moon/)
- [telescope](https://nss.org/tag/telescope/)
- [Thomas Harriot](https://nss.org/tag/thomas-harriot/)
- [U.S. Chamber of Commerce](https://nss.org/tag/us-chamber-of-commerce/)
- [Washington DC](https://nss.org/tag/washington-dc/)
- [Department of Energy (DOE)](https://nss.org/tag/department-of-energy-doe/)
- [Gen. J. Scott Gration](https://nss.org/tag/gen-j-scott-gration/)
- [Mae Jemison](https://nss.org/tag/mae-jemison/)
- [NASA](https://nss.org/tag/nasa/)
- [Steve Isakowitz](https://nss.org/tag/steve-isakowitz/)
- [Arthur C. Clarke](https://nss.org/tag/arthur-c-clarke/)
- [Astronomy](https://nss.org/tag/astronomy/)
- [U.S. Naval Observatory](https://nss.org/tag/us-naval-observatory/)
- [Buzz Aldrin](https://nss.org/tag/buzz-aldrin/)
- [Facebook](https://nss.org/tag/facebook/)
- [Ada Lovelace](https://nss.org/tag/ada-lovelace/)
- [Technology](https://nss.org/tag/technology/)
- [Women](https://nss.org/tag/women/)
- [Rocket](https://nss.org/tag/rocket/)
- [Russia](https://nss.org/tag/russia/)
- [United States](https://nss.org/tag/united-states/)
- [National Space Society](https://nss.org/tag/national-space-society/)
- [Conference](https://nss.org/tag/conference/)
- [Satellite](https://nss.org/tag/satellite/)
- [London](https://nss.org/tag/london/)
- [Press Conference](https://nss.org/tag/press-conference/)
- [Nick Lampson](https://nss.org/tag/nick-lampson/)
- [Bob Crippen](https://nss.org/tag/bob-crippen/)
- [Bradley Cheetham](https://nss.org/tag/bradley-cheetham/)
- [Crystal Bloemen](https://nss.org/tag/crystal-bloemen/)
- [Damaris Sarria](https://nss.org/tag/damaris-sarria/)
- [Dr. Bernard Harris](https://nss.org/tag/dr-bernard-harris/)
- [Dr. Dave Weldon](https://nss.org/tag/dr-dave-weldon/)
- [Dr. Guy Bluford](https://nss.org/tag/dr-guy-bluford/)
- [Dr. Joe Kerwin](https://nss.org/tag/dr-joe-kerwin/)
- [Dr. Paul Spudis](https://nss.org/tag/dr-paul-spudis/)
- [Dr. Roger Crouch](https://nss.org/tag/dr-roger-crouch/)
- [Dr. Tom Jones](https://nss.org/tag/dr-tom-jones/)
- [Fred Gregory](https://nss.org/tag/fred-gregory/)
- [Gene Kranz](https://nss.org/tag/gene-kranz/)
- [Gerry Griffin](https://nss.org/tag/gerry-griffin/)
- [Jake Garn](https://nss.org/tag/jake-garn/)
- [James Cameron](https://nss.org/tag/james-cameron/)
- [James “Jim” Lovell Jr.](https://nss.org/tag/james-jim-lovell-jr/)
- [Jeanne Kregel](https://nss.org/tag/jeanne-kregel/)
- [Miles O'Brien](https://nss.org/tag/miles-obrien/)
- [Steve Hawley](https://nss.org/tag/steve-hawley/)
- [James "Jim" Lovell](https://nss.org/tag/james-jim-lovell/)
- [Patuxent River Naval Air Museum](https://nss.org/tag/patuxent-river-naval-air-museum/)
- [Education](https://nss.org/tag/education/)
- [Luanr and Planetary Institute](https://nss.org/tag/luanr-and-planetary-institute/)
- [Lunar](https://nss.org/tag/lunar/)
- [Apollo 11](https://nss.org/tag/apollo-11/)
- [Catch-22](https://nss.org/tag/catch-22/)
- [Congress](https://nss.org/tag/congress/)
- [Constellation](https://nss.org/tag/constellation/)
- [Jobs](https://nss.org/tag/jobs/)
- [Shuttle](https://nss.org/tag/shuttle/)
- [Space Elevator](https://nss.org/tag/space-elevator/)
- [Lunar Base](https://nss.org/tag/lunar-base/)
- [Moonbase](https://nss.org/tag/moonbase/)
- [The Space Show](https://nss.org/tag/the-space-show/)
- [COTS -D](https://nss.org/tag/cots-d/)
- [James M. (Mike) Snead](https://nss.org/tag/james-m-mike-snead/)
- [Mars](https://nss.org/tag/mars/)
- [VSE](https://nss.org/tag/vse/)
- [David Leckrone](https://nss.org/tag/david-leckrone/)
- [Eric Smith](https://nss.org/tag/eric-smith/)
- [Hubble](https://nss.org/tag/hubble/)
- [John Mankins](https://nss.org/tag/john-mankins/)
- [Alan Bean](https://nss.org/tag/alan-bean/)
- [Andrew Chaikin](https://nss.org/tag/andrew-chaikin/)
- [Neil Armstrong](https://nss.org/tag/neil-armstrong/)
- [Economy](https://nss.org/tag/economy/)
- [Dr. Buzz Aldrin](https://nss.org/tag/dr-buzz-aldrin/)
- [Book](https://nss.org/tag/book/)
- [Music](https://nss.org/tag/music/)
- [New Mexico](https://nss.org/tag/new-mexico/)
- [Space Port](https://nss.org/tag/space-port/)
- [Human Evolution](https://nss.org/tag/human-evolution/)
- [The Human Future](https://nss.org/tag/the-human-future/)
- [Space Colonization](https://nss.org/tag/space-colonization/)
- [Dandridge MacFarland Cole](https://nss.org/tag/dandridge-macfarland-cole/)
- [planetary defense](https://nss.org/tag/planetary-defense/)
- [SBSP](https://nss.org/tag/sbsp/)
- [space settlement](https://nss.org/tag/space-settlement/)
- [space solar power](https://nss.org/tag/space-solar-power/)
- [space tourism](https://nss.org/tag/space-tourism/)
- [Near Earth Objects](https://nss.org/tag/near-earth-objects/)
- [augustine](https://nss.org/tag/augustine/)
- [human spaceflight committee](https://nss.org/tag/human-spaceflight-committee/)
- [Ablative Cooling](https://nss.org/tag/ablative-cooling/)
- [Apollo 13](https://nss.org/tag/apollo-13/)
- [Falcon](https://nss.org/tag/falcon/)
- [Falcon 9](https://nss.org/tag/falcon-9/)
- [LEM](https://nss.org/tag/lem/)
- [LMDE](https://nss.org/tag/lmde/)
- [Lunar Module Descent Engine](https://nss.org/tag/lunar-module-descent-engine/)
- [Masten Space Systems](https://nss.org/tag/masten-space-systems/)
- [Merlin](https://nss.org/tag/merlin/)
- [NK-15](https://nss.org/tag/nk-15/)
- [NK-33](https://nss.org/tag/nk-33/)
- [Orbital Sciences](https://nss.org/tag/orbital-sciences/)
- [Pintle Injector](https://nss.org/tag/pintle-injector/)
- [Regenerative Cooling](https://nss.org/tag/regenerative-cooling/)
- [Space Shuttle Main Engine.TR-106](https://nss.org/tag/space-shuttle-main-enginetr-106/)
- [Space-X](https://nss.org/tag/space-x/)
- [SSME](https://nss.org/tag/ssme/)
- [Taurus II](https://nss.org/tag/taurus-ii/)
- [TRW](https://nss.org/tag/trw/)
- [ARPA](https://nss.org/tag/arpa/)
- [Arthur G. Trudeau](https://nss.org/tag/arthur-g-trudeau/)
- [Copernicus](https://nss.org/tag/copernicus/)
- [Eratosthenes](https://nss.org/tag/eratosthenes/)
- [Imbrium Basin](https://nss.org/tag/imbrium-basin/)
- [LROC](https://nss.org/tag/lroc/)
- [New Horizon](https://nss.org/tag/new-horizon/)
- [Redstone](https://nss.org/tag/redstone/)
- [Rima Bode](https://nss.org/tag/rima-bode/)
- [Saturn I](https://nss.org/tag/saturn-i/)
- [Saturn II](https://nss.org/tag/saturn-ii/)
- [Sinus Aestuum](https://nss.org/tag/sinus-aestuum/)
- [The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera](https://nss.org/tag/the-lunar-reconnaissance-orbiter-camera/)
- [U.S. Army](https://nss.org/tag/us-army/)
- [V-2](https://nss.org/tag/v-2/)
- [von Braun](https://nss.org/tag/von-braun/)
- [Armadillo Aerospace](https://nss.org/tag/armadillo-aerospace/)
- [Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program](https://nss.org/tag/commercial-reusable-suborbital-research-program/)
- [CRuSR](https://nss.org/tag/crusr/)
- [Mojave Spaceport](https://nss.org/tag/mojave-spaceport/)
- [Spaceport America](https://nss.org/tag/spaceport-america/)
- [Super-Mod](https://nss.org/tag/super-mod/)
- [Xaero](https://nss.org/tag/xaero/)
- [Athlete](https://nss.org/tag/athlete/)
- [Centaur 2](https://nss.org/tag/centaur-2/)
- [Desert RATS](https://nss.org/tag/desert-rats/)
- [GeoLab](https://nss.org/tag/geolab/)
- [Habitat Demonstration Unit](https://nss.org/tag/habitat-demonstration-unit/)
- [HDU](https://nss.org/tag/hdu/)
- [PEM](https://nss.org/tag/pem/)
- [Pressurized Excursion Module](https://nss.org/tag/pressurized-excursion-module/)
- [Research and Technology Studies](https://nss.org/tag/research-and-technology-studies/)
- [Robonaut 2](https://nss.org/tag/robonaut-2/)
- [SEV](https://nss.org/tag/sev/)
- [Space Exploration Vehicle](https://nss.org/tag/space-exploration-vehicle/)
- [Terrain Hex-Legged Extra-Terrestrial Explorer](https://nss.org/tag/terrain-hex-legged-extra-terrestrial-explorer/)
- [James Webb Space Telescope](https://nss.org/tag/james-webb-space-telescope/)
- [JWST](https://nss.org/tag/jwst/)
- [LeGrange](https://nss.org/tag/legrange/)
- [SEL-2](https://nss.org/tag/sel-2/)
- [ACTA](https://nss.org/tag/acta/)
- [ALMA](https://nss.org/tag/alma/)
- [Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey](https://nss.org/tag/astronomy-and-astrophysics-decadal-survey/)
- [Atacama Large Millimeter Array](https://nss.org/tag/atacama-large-millimeter-array/)
- [Atmospheric Cerenkov Telescope Array](https://nss.org/tag/atmospheric-cerenkov-telescope-array/)
- [CCAT](https://nss.org/tag/ccat/)
- [Cerro Chajnantor Atacama Telescope](https://nss.org/tag/cerro-chajnantor-atacama-telescope/)
- [Cherenkov Telescope Array](https://nss.org/tag/cherenkov-telescope-array/)
- [CTA](https://nss.org/tag/cta/)
- [Dark Energy](https://nss.org/tag/dark-energy/)
- [European Space Agency](https://nss.org/tag/european-space-agency/)
- [Exoplanet](https://nss.org/tag/exoplanet/)
- [Giant Magellan Telescope](https://nss.org/tag/giant-magellan-telescope/)
- [Giant Segmented Mirror Telescope](https://nss.org/tag/giant-segmented-mirror-telescope/)
- [GSMT](https://nss.org/tag/gsmt/)
- [International X-ray Observatory](https://nss.org/tag/international-x-ray-observatory/)
- [IXO](https://nss.org/tag/ixo/)
- [Kuiper Belt Objects](https://nss.org/tag/kuiper-belt-objects/)
- [Large Synoptic Survey Telescope](https://nss.org/tag/large-synoptic-survey-telescope/)
- [Laser Interferometer Space Antenna](https://nss.org/tag/laser-interferometer-space-antenna/)
- [LISA](https://nss.org/tag/lisa/)
- [LSST](https://nss.org/tag/lsst/)
- [National Research Council](https://nss.org/tag/national-research-council/)
- [Thirty Meter Telescope](https://nss.org/tag/thirty-meter-telescope/)
- [WFIRST](https://nss.org/tag/wfirst/)
- [Wide Field InfraRed Survey Telescope](https://nss.org/tag/wide-field-infrared-survey-telescope/)
- [CMB](https://nss.org/tag/cmb/)
- [COBE](https://nss.org/tag/cobe/)
- [Cosmic Background Explorer](https://nss.org/tag/cosmic-background-explorer/)
- [Cosmic Microwave Background](https://nss.org/tag/cosmic-microwave-background/)
- [Dark Matter](https://nss.org/tag/dark-matter/)
- [Herschel Space Observatory](https://nss.org/tag/herschel-space-observatory/)
- [Lagrange](https://nss.org/tag/lagrange/)
- [Planck Space Observatory](https://nss.org/tag/planck-space-observatory/)
- [Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe](https://nss.org/tag/wilkinson-microwave-anisotropy-probe/)
- [WMAP](https://nss.org/tag/wmap/)
- [Scaled Composites](https://nss.org/tag/scaled-composites/)
- [SpaceShipTwo](https://nss.org/tag/spaceshiptwo/)
- [Virgin Galactic](https://nss.org/tag/virgin-galactic/)
- [VSS Enterprise](https://nss.org/tag/vss-enterprise/)
- [Bill Richardson](https://nss.org/tag/bill-richardson/)
- [Richard Branson](https://nss.org/tag/richard-branson/)
- [Runway Dedication](https://nss.org/tag/runway-dedication/)
- [WhiteKnightTwo](https://nss.org/tag/whiteknighttwo/)
- [Ames Research Center](https://nss.org/tag/ames-research-center/)
- [Glenbrook North High School](https://nss.org/tag/glenbrook-north-high-school/)
- [International Space Settlement Design Competition](https://nss.org/tag/international-space-settlement-design-competition/)
- [Jim Baen](https://nss.org/tag/jim-baen/)
- [Jim Baen Memorial Writing Contest](https://nss.org/tag/jim-baen-memorial-writing-contest/)
- [Lynne Zielinski](https://nss.org/tag/lynne-zielinski/)
- [NSS Space Settlement Student Design Contest](https://nss.org/tag/nss-space-settlement-student-design-contest/)
- [Pete Conrad](https://nss.org/tag/pete-conrad/)
- [Pete Conrad Spirit of Innovation Awards](https://nss.org/tag/pete-conrad-spirit-of-innovation-awards/)
- [Science Fiction](https://nss.org/tag/science-fiction/)
- [Space Colony](https://nss.org/tag/space-colony/)
- [Spirit of Innovation Awards](https://nss.org/tag/spirit-of-innovation-awards/)
- [StudentDesignContest](https://nss.org/tag/studentdesigncontest/)
- [Garden](https://nss.org/tag/garden/)
- [International Space Station](https://nss.org/tag/international-space-station/)
- [ISS](https://nss.org/tag/iss/)
- [Active Shielding](https://nss.org/tag/active-shielding/)
- [Add new tag](https://nss.org/tag/add-new-tag/)
- [Aluminum](https://nss.org/tag/aluminum/)
- [Apollo Light Flash](https://nss.org/tag/apollo-light-flash/)
- [Atomic Nuclei](https://nss.org/tag/atomic-nuclei/)
- [Berylium](https://nss.org/tag/berylium/)
- [Boron](https://nss.org/tag/boron/)
- [Galactic Cosmic Radiation](https://nss.org/tag/galactic-cosmic-radiation/)
- [Galactic Cosmic Rays](https://nss.org/tag/galactic-cosmic-rays/)
- [GCR](https://nss.org/tag/gcr/)
- [Gold](https://nss.org/tag/gold/)
- [Lead](https://nss.org/tag/lead/)
- [Lithium](https://nss.org/tag/lithium/)
- [Passive Shielding](https://nss.org/tag/passive-shielding/)
- [Polyethylene](https://nss.org/tag/polyethylene/)
- [Shielding](https://nss.org/tag/shielding/)
- [Solar Particle Events](https://nss.org/tag/solar-particle-events/)
- [Solar System](https://nss.org/tag/solar-system/)
- [SPE](https://nss.org/tag/spe/)
- [Stainless Steel](https://nss.org/tag/stainless-steel/)
- [Titanium](https://nss.org/tag/titanium/)
- [Water](https://nss.org/tag/water/)
- [X-rays](https://nss.org/tag/x-rays/)
- [ATV-2](https://nss.org/tag/atv-2/)
- [Cygnus](https://nss.org/tag/cygnus/)
- [Dragon](https://nss.org/tag/dragon/)
- [ESA](https://nss.org/tag/esa/)
- [ICC](https://nss.org/tag/icc/)
- [Integrated Cargo Carrier](https://nss.org/tag/integrated-cargo-carrier/)
- [Johannes Kepler](https://nss.org/tag/johannes-kepler/)
- [Orbital Sciences Corporation](https://nss.org/tag/orbital-sciences-corporation/)
- [OSC](https://nss.org/tag/osc/)
- [Progress](https://nss.org/tag/progress/)
- [Service Module](https://nss.org/tag/service-module/)
- [Soyuz](https://nss.org/tag/soyuz/)
- [Space Exploration Corporation](https://nss.org/tag/space-exploration-corporation/)
- [SpaceX](https://nss.org/tag/spacex/)
- [Amine Swingbed Technology Demonstration](https://nss.org/tag/amine-swingbed-technology-demonstration/)
- [ATV](https://nss.org/tag/atv/)
- [Canadarm2](https://nss.org/tag/canadarm2/)
- [Europeans Space Agency](https://nss.org/tag/europeans-space-agency/)
- [HTV-2](https://nss.org/tag/htv-2/)
- [International Space Station Agricultural Camera](https://nss.org/tag/international-space-station-agricultural-camera/)
- [Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency](https://nss.org/tag/japan-aerospace-exploration-agency/)
- [JAXA](https://nss.org/tag/jaxa/)
- [Kobairo Gradient Heating Furnace](https://nss.org/tag/kobairo-gradient-heating-furnace/)
- [Kounotori](https://nss.org/tag/kounotori/)
- [Space Station Remote Manipulation System](https://nss.org/tag/space-station-remote-manipulation-system/)
- [SSRMS](https://nss.org/tag/ssrms/)
- [STS-133](https://nss.org/tag/sts-133/)
- [Astrobotic Technology](https://nss.org/tag/astrobotic-technology/)
- [Carnegie Mellon University](https://nss.org/tag/carnegie-mellon-university/)
- [Lunar Mining](https://nss.org/tag/lunar-mining/)
- [Lunar X Prize](https://nss.org/tag/lunar-x-prize/)
- [NASA Budget 2012](https://nss.org/tag/nasa-budget-2012/)
- [ATV2](https://nss.org/tag/atv2/)
- [Discovery](https://nss.org/tag/discovery/)
- [Harmony](https://nss.org/tag/harmony/)
- [HTV2](https://nss.org/tag/htv2/)
- [Pirs](https://nss.org/tag/pirs/)
- [Progress M-07M](https://nss.org/tag/progress-m-07m/)
- [Progress M-09M](https://nss.org/tag/progress-m-09m/)
- [Roscosmos](https://nss.org/tag/roscosmos/)
- [Russian Space Agency](https://nss.org/tag/russian-space-agency/)
- [Space Shuttle](https://nss.org/tag/space-shuttle/)
- [Zvezda](https://nss.org/tag/zvezda/)
- [Ariane 5](https://nss.org/tag/ariane-5/)
- [Arianespace](https://nss.org/tag/arianespace/)
- [Atlas 5](https://nss.org/tag/atlas-5/)
- [Boeing](https://nss.org/tag/boeing/)
- [CCDev](https://nss.org/tag/ccdev/)
- [Commercial Crew Development](https://nss.org/tag/commercial-crew-development/)
- [CST-100](https://nss.org/tag/cst-100/)
- [Delta 4](https://nss.org/tag/delta-4/)
- [Space Exploration Technology](https://nss.org/tag/space-exploration-technology/)
- [United Launch Alliance](https://nss.org/tag/united-launch-alliance/)
- [Dream Chaser](https://nss.org/tag/dream-chaser/)
- [HL-20](https://nss.org/tag/hl-20/)
- [Langley Research Center](https://nss.org/tag/langley-research-center/)
- [Sierra Nevada Corporation](https://nss.org/tag/sierra-nevada-corporation/)
- [APU](https://nss.org/tag/apu/)
- [Auxiliary Power Unit](https://nss.org/tag/auxiliary-power-unit/)
- [Endeavour](https://nss.org/tag/endeavour/)
- [LCU](https://nss.org/tag/lcu/)
- [Load Control Assembly](https://nss.org/tag/load-control-assembly/)
- [STS-134](https://nss.org/tag/sts-134/)
- [Atlas V](https://nss.org/tag/atlas-v/)
- [Blue Origin](https://nss.org/tag/blue-origin/)
- [Eve](https://nss.org/tag/eve/)
- [Apophis](https://nss.org/tag/apophis/)
- [Can We Afford to Return to the Moon](https://nss.org/tag/can-we-afford-to-return-to-the-moon/)
- [Cislunar Space](https://nss.org/tag/cislunar-space/)
- [Flexible Path](https://nss.org/tag/flexible-path/)
- [International Space Development Conference](https://nss.org/tag/international-space-development-conference/)
- [ISDC 2011](https://nss.org/tag/isdc-2011/)
- [Paul Spudis](https://nss.org/tag/paul-spudis/)
- [Solar Power Satellites](https://nss.org/tag/solar-power-satellites/)
- [SPS](https://nss.org/tag/sps/)
- [Stephen D. Covey](https://nss.org/tag/stephen-d-covey/)
- [Adam Harris](https://nss.org/tag/adam-harris/)
- [Awards Banquet](https://nss.org/tag/awards-banquet/)
- [Bigelow Aerospace](https://nss.org/tag/bigelow-aerospace/)
- [Elon Musk](https://nss.org/tag/elon-musk/)
- [Governors' Gala](https://nss.org/tag/governors-gala/)
- [Huntsville](https://nss.org/tag/huntsville/)
- [Jeff Greason](https://nss.org/tag/jeff-greason/)
- [Keynote Address](https://nss.org/tag/keynote-address/)
- [NSS Awards Ceremony](https://nss.org/tag/nss-awards-ceremony/)
- [NSS Space Pioneer Award for Space Development](https://nss.org/tag/nss-space-pioneer-award-for-space-development/)
- [Owen and Richard Garriott](https://nss.org/tag/owen-and-richard-garriott/)
- [Robert Bigelow](https://nss.org/tag/robert-bigelow/)
- [Skylab](https://nss.org/tag/skylab/)
- [Spacelab-1](https://nss.org/tag/spacelab-1/)
- [Wernher von Braun Center](https://nss.org/tag/wernher-von-braun-center/)
- [XCOR Aerospace](https://nss.org/tag/xcor-aerospace/)
- [Dan Dumbacher](https://nss.org/tag/dan-dumbacher/)
- [Flight System Development Forum](https://nss.org/tag/flight-system-development-forum/)
- [Garry Lyles](https://nss.org/tag/garry-lyles/)
- [Heavy Lift Vehicle](https://nss.org/tag/heavy-lift-vehicle/)
- [Lean Systems Engineering](https://nss.org/tag/lean-systems-engineering/)
- [Lox/H2](https://nss.org/tag/loxh2/)
- [Lox/RP](https://nss.org/tag/loxrp/)
- [Marshall Space Flight Center](https://nss.org/tag/marshall-space-flight-center/)
- [MSFC](https://nss.org/tag/msfc/)
- [NASA Culture](https://nss.org/tag/nasa-culture/)
- [NASA Reauthorization Act of 2010](https://nss.org/tag/nasa-reauthorization-act-of-2010/)
- [Operational Simplicity](https://nss.org/tag/operational-simplicity/)
- [RAC](https://nss.org/tag/rac/)
- [Requirements Analysis Cycle](https://nss.org/tag/requirements-analysis-cycle/)
- [Stable Requirements](https://nss.org/tag/stable-requirements/)
- [Todd May](https://nss.org/tag/todd-may/)
- [Asteroid](https://nss.org/tag/asteroid/)
- [Chemical Thruster](https://nss.org/tag/chemical-thruster/)
- [Hayabusa](https://nss.org/tag/hayabusa/)
- [Ion Engine](https://nss.org/tag/ion-engine/)
- [Itokawa](https://nss.org/tag/itokawa/)
- [Lunar and Planetary Exploration Program Group](https://nss.org/tag/lunar-and-planetary-exploration-program-group/)
- [MUSES-C](https://nss.org/tag/muses-c/)
- [Professor Jun’ichiro Kawaguchi](https://nss.org/tag/professor-junichiro-kawaguchi/)
- [Xenon](https://nss.org/tag/xenon/)
- [Job Fair](https://nss.org/tag/job-fair/)
- [Dawn](https://nss.org/tag/dawn/)
- [DLR](https://nss.org/tag/dlr/)
- [IDA](https://nss.org/tag/ida/)
- [JPL](https://nss.org/tag/jpl/)
- [MPS](https://nss.org/tag/mps/)
- [UCLA](https://nss.org/tag/ucla/)
- [Vesta](https://nss.org/tag/vesta/)
- [Athabasca University](https://nss.org/tag/athabasca-university/)
- [Jupiter](https://nss.org/tag/jupiter/)
- [Martin Connors](https://nss.org/tag/martin-connors/)
- [NEO](https://nss.org/tag/neo/)
- [NEOWISE](https://nss.org/tag/neowise/)
- [Trojan Asteroid](https://nss.org/tag/trojan-asteroid/)
- [Wide Field Infrared Survey Explorer](https://nss.org/tag/wide-field-infrared-survey-explorer/)
- [WISE](https://nss.org/tag/wise/)
- [ASI](https://nss.org/tag/asi/)
- [Italian Space Agency](https://nss.org/tag/italian-space-agency/)
- [Jet Propulsion Laboratory](https://nss.org/tag/jet-propulsion-laboratory/)
- [Max Planck Society](https://nss.org/tag/max-planck-society/)
- [MPL](https://nss.org/tag/mpl/)
- [Astronauts](https://nss.org/tag/astronauts/)
- [Axial Tilt](https://nss.org/tag/axial-tilt/)
- [Doppler](https://nss.org/tag/doppler/)
- [Earth](https://nss.org/tag/earth/)
- [Gliese 581](https://nss.org/tag/gliese-581/)
- [Keck Observatory](https://nss.org/tag/keck-observatory/)
- [Kepler Observatory](https://nss.org/tag/kepler-observatory/)
- [Kepler-22b](https://nss.org/tag/kepler-22b/)
- [KOI-961](https://nss.org/tag/koi-961/)
- [Mauna Kea](https://nss.org/tag/mauna-kea/)
- [Micro Lensing](https://nss.org/tag/micro-lensing/)
- [Milky Way](https://nss.org/tag/milky-way/)
- [Nature](https://nss.org/tag/nature/)
- [Palomar Observatory](https://nss.org/tag/palomar-observatory/)
- [Planet](https://nss.org/tag/planet/)
- [Radial Velocity](https://nss.org/tag/radial-velocity/)
- [Sun](https://nss.org/tag/sun/)
- [Transit](https://nss.org/tag/transit/)
- [Commercial Orbital Transportation Services](https://nss.org/tag/commercial-orbital-transportation-services/)
- [COTS](https://nss.org/tag/cots/)
- [ATV 3](https://nss.org/tag/atv-3/)
- [Edoardo Amaldi](https://nss.org/tag/edoardo-amaldi/)
- [Ariane](https://nss.org/tag/ariane/)
- [FCPA](https://nss.org/tag/fcpa/)
- [Fluids Control Pump Assembly](https://nss.org/tag/fluids-control-pump-assembly/)
- [French Guiana](https://nss.org/tag/french-guiana/)
- [Kourou](https://nss.org/tag/kourou/)
- [Launch Readiness Review](https://nss.org/tag/launch-readiness-review/)
- [LRR](https://nss.org/tag/lrr/)
- [Commercial Orbital Transportation Service](https://nss.org/tag/commercial-orbital-transportation-service/)
- [Expedition 31](https://nss.org/tag/expedition-31/)
- [CCiCAP](https://nss.org/tag/ccicap/)
- [CCP](https://nss.org/tag/ccp/)
- [Commercial Crew Integrated Capability](https://nss.org/tag/commercial-crew-integrated-capability/)
- [Commercial Crew Program](https://nss.org/tag/commercial-crew-program/)
- [FAR](https://nss.org/tag/far/)
- [Federal Acquisition Regulation](https://nss.org/tag/federal-acquisition-regulation/)
- [New Shepherd](https://nss.org/tag/new-shepherd/)
- [SAA](https://nss.org/tag/saa/)
- [SNC](https://nss.org/tag/snc/)
- [Space Acts Agreements](https://nss.org/tag/space-acts-agreements/)
- [Farnborough International Air Show](https://nss.org/tag/farnborough-international-air-show/)
- [GeoOptics Inc.](https://nss.org/tag/geooptics-inc/)
- [Planetary Resources](https://nss.org/tag/planetary-resources/)
- [Sierra Nevada Space Systems](https://nss.org/tag/sierra-nevada-space-systems/)
- [Skybox Imaging](https://nss.org/tag/skybox-imaging/)
- [Spaceflight Inc.](https://nss.org/tag/spaceflight-inc/)
- [Surrey Satellite Technology](https://nss.org/tag/surrey-satellite-technology/)
- [Science](https://nss.org/tag/science/)
- [Space Policy](https://nss.org/tag/space-policy/)
- [Canadarm](https://nss.org/tag/canadarm/)
- [Capture](https://nss.org/tag/capture/)
- [Commercial Resupply Services](https://nss.org/tag/commercial-resupply-services/)
- [CRS-1](https://nss.org/tag/crs-1/)
- [Rendezvous](https://nss.org/tag/rendezvous/)
- [Art](https://nss.org/tag/art/)
- [Exploration](https://nss.org/tag/exploration/)
- [Hardware](https://nss.org/tag/hardware/)
- [Hobby](https://nss.org/tag/hobby/)
- [Michael Mackowski](https://nss.org/tag/michael-mackowski/)
- [Model Building](https://nss.org/tag/model-building/)
- [Space Program](https://nss.org/tag/space-program/)
- [Spacecraft](https://nss.org/tag/spacecraft/)
- [Automated Transfer Vehicle](https://nss.org/tag/automated-transfer-vehicle/)
- [BEO](https://nss.org/tag/beo/)
- [Beyond Earth Orbit](https://nss.org/tag/beyond-earth-orbit/)
- [Great Britain](https://nss.org/tag/great-britain/)
- [Orion](https://nss.org/tag/orion/)
- [Orion Service Module](https://nss.org/tag/orion-service-module/)
- [SLS](https://nss.org/tag/sls/)
- [Space Launch System](https://nss.org/tag/space-launch-system/)
- [Design Contest](https://nss.org/tag/design-contest/)
- [Enterprise in Space](https://nss.org/tag/enterprise-in-space/)
- [NSS Enterprise Orbiter](https://nss.org/tag/nss-enterprise-orbiter/)
- [EIS](https://nss.org/tag/eis/)
- [contest](https://nss.org/tag/contest/)
- [student art contest](https://nss.org/tag/student-art-contest/)
- [OSIRIS](https://nss.org/tag/osiris/)
- [arcade games](https://nss.org/tag/arcade-games/)
- [Atari](https://nss.org/tag/atari/)
- [lunar lander](https://nss.org/tag/lunar-lander/)
- [Space Ambassador](https://nss.org/tag/space-ambassador/)
- [KBO](https://nss.org/tag/kbo/)
- [Kuiper Belt Object](https://nss.org/tag/kuiper-belt-object/)
- [New Horizons](https://nss.org/tag/new-horizons/)
- [Ultima Thule](https://nss.org/tag/ultima-thule/)
- [Chicago Society for Space Studies](https://nss.org/tag/chicago-society-for-space-studies/)
- [Delta II](https://nss.org/tag/delta-ii/)
- [Books](https://nss.org/tag/books/)
- [space art](https://nss.org/tag/space-art/)
- [art contest](https://nss.org/tag/art-contest/)
- [student art](https://nss.org/tag/student-art/)
- [STEAM](https://nss.org/tag/steam/)
- [eBook](https://nss.org/tag/ebook/)
- [space vision](https://nss.org/tag/space-vision/)
- [space art contest](https://nss.org/tag/space-art-contest/)
- [SmallSat Education Conference](https://nss.org/tag/smallsat-education-conference/)
- [SpacEdge Academy](https://nss.org/tag/spacedge-academy/)
- [Roadmap to Space](https://nss.org/tag/roadmap-to-space/)
- ["Eric Berger"](https://nss.org/tag/eric-berger/)
- [rockets](https://nss.org/tag/rockets/)
- [launch](https://nss.org/tag/launch/)
- [reuse](https://nss.org/tag/reuse/)
- [access to space](https://nss.org/tag/access-to-space/)
- [Reentry](https://nss.org/tag/reentry/)
- [space-based astronomy](https://nss.org/tag/space-based-astronomy/)
- [lunar astronomy](https://nss.org/tag/lunar-astronomy/)
- [space infrastructure](https://nss.org/tag/space-infrastructure/)
- [Hal Walker](https://nss.org/tag/hal-walker/)
- [Artemis](https://nss.org/tag/artemis/)
- [abstract](https://nss.org/tag/abstract/)
- [speaker](https://nss.org/tag/speaker/)
- [Speaking Proposals](https://nss.org/tag/speaking-proposals/)
- [development](https://nss.org/tag/development/)
- [settlement of the Moon](https://nss.org/tag/settlement-of-the-moon/)
- [deep space exploration](https://nss.org/tag/deep-space-exploration/)
- [innovative spaceflight technology](https://nss.org/tag/innovative-spaceflight-technology/)
- [commercialization of space](https://nss.org/tag/commercialization-of-space/)
- [life support systems; collaboration in space](https://nss.org/tag/life-support-systems-collaboration-in-space/)
- [living in space; space solar power](https://nss.org/tag/living-in-space-space-solar-power/)
- [space debris](https://nss.org/tag/space-debris/)
- [mediation solutions](https://nss.org/tag/mediation-solutions/)
- [space law](https://nss.org/tag/space-law/)
- [Peter Beck](https://nss.org/tag/peter-beck/)
- [New Space](https://nss.org/tag/new-space/)
- [Frontier Film](https://nss.org/tag/frontier-film/)
- [non-partisanship](https://nss.org/tag/non-partisanship/)
- [Gemini](https://nss.org/tag/gemini/)
- [Mercury](https://nss.org/tag/mercury/)