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Building a Spacefaring Future
The National Space Society (NSS) is an independent, educational, grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing space exploration, space development, and the creation of a spacefaring civilization.
NSS supports a future in which space exploration leads to permanent human settlement and the responsible utilization of space resources. By encouraging innovation, entrepreneurship, scientific discovery, commercial space development, and public participation, NSS seeks to help create a more hopeful and prosperous future for humanity.
With more than 30,000 member-subscribers and a vibrant network of chapters and space advocates, NSS connects people throughout the United States and around the world who share a passion for human spaceflight, space exploration, space technology, commercial space, and space settlement.
The NSS community has included leaders and professionals from NASA, the astronaut corps, commercial space companies, academia, engineering, science, education, and the growing global space economy.
Contact Arnold NSS Corporate Relations Manager by email arnold.soliman@nss.org
Ad Astra Magazine
The National Space Society publishes Ad Astra, an award-winning magazine covering important developments shaping humanity’s future in space.
The National Space Society publishes Ad Astra, an award-winning magazine covering important developments shaping humanity’s future in space.
Ad Astra explores space exploration, human spaceflight, emerging space technologies, commercial spaceflight, lunar and Mars development, space policy, astronomy, and the people and organizations driving the space economy forward.
Contact Arnold NSS Corporate Relations Manager by email arnold.soliman@nss.org click here for the media kit.
Join the Space Movement
Whether you are a space enthusiast, aerospace professional, educator, student, entrepreneur, scientist, engineer, or simply inspired by humanity’s future beyond Earth, the National Space Society provides opportunities to learn, connect, advocate, volunteer, and participate.
Become part of a global community working toward a future where people can live and work beyond Earth.
Explore NSS membership, local chapters, educational programs, publications, advocacy initiatives, and upcoming space events at NSS.org.
Contact Arnold NSS Corporate Relations Manager by email arnold.soliman@nss.org
Upcoming Space Events
Connect with the National Space Society through conferences, educational programs, chapter activities, industry gatherings, and other events supporting the future of space exploration and settlement.
Explore upcoming NSS events and discover how you can participate in building our future in space.
Space Settlement Summit 2026
October 25-26, 2026
UCF Space Week
University of Central Florida
The Celeste Hotel, Orlando, FL
spacesettlementsummit.nss.org
Contact Arnold NSS Corporate Relations Manager by email arnold.soliman@nss.org click here for the media kit.
International Space Development Conference 2027
May 27-30, 2027
Sheraton Gateway Hotel at LAX
Los Angeles, CA
isdc.nss.org