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National Space Society

December 07, 2023

The National Space Society (NSS) is an American international nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational and scientific organization specializing in space advocacy. It is a member of the Independent Charities of America and an annual participant in the Combined Federal Campaign. The society's vision 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."[1]

National Space Society
Founded1987; 36 years ago (1987)
TypeSpace advocacy, 501(c)(3) Education
Location
  • Kennedy Space Center, United States
Area served
Worldwide
Websitespace.nss.org

The society supports human spaceflight and robotic spaceflight, by both public (e.g., NASA, Russian Federal Space Agency and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) and private sector (e.g., SpaceX, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, etc.) organizations.

The major goals of the National Space Society are:

Defending Earth: Protecting humanity from dangerous space objects (asteroid impact avoidance).

Clean Energy from Space: Enabling everyone to benefit from space solar power.

Developing Space: Making the vast resources of space available to all.

Space Settlement: Moving civilization into space and making us an interplanetary species.

The society's current president is Isaac Arthur.

History edit

The society was established in the United States on March 28, 1987, by the merger of the National Space Institute, founded in 1974 by Wernher von Braun,[2] and the L5 Society, founded in 1975 based on the concepts of Gerard K. O'Neill.[3]

The society has an elected volunteer Board of Directors and a Board of Governors. The Board of Directors provides day-to-day operational oversight for the organization, and the Board of Governors provide strategic oversight and advisory to the Directors in the form of recommendations and guidance with respect to the broad strategies, overall policies, objectives, and goals of the Society. The Chairman of the Board of Governors is Karlton Johnson, USAF-Retired. [4] In this capacity, he provides overall senior executive leadership to enhance the effectiveness and performance of the Board of Governors in support of the Society's goals, imparts advice and guidance to the Board of Directors to enhance its conduct of business operations, and serves as the primary spokesperson for the Board of Governors. The Chairman of the Board of Directors is Kirby Ikin. Miss Anita Gale is currently the organization's Chief Executive Officer.

Serving the space community for nearly 50 years in its various forms, the National Space Society has remained a conduit for education, substantive dialogue, and impact player in the commercial and private space sector communities. The organization garnered the "Five-Star Best in America" award by the Independent Charities of America organization in 2005.

In 2014, the National Space Society launched[5] the Enterprise In Space[6] program in order to ignite interest in space and science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) education.

In 2023, the National Space Society elected Isaac Arthur as President for a two-year term.[7]

Ad Astra edit

The Society publishes a magazine Ad Astra, which appears quarterly in print and electronic form.[8]

International Space Development Conference edit

The society hosts an annual International Space Development Conference (ISDC) held in major cities throughout the United States, often during or close to the Memorial Day weekend.

NSS Chapters network edit

 
Locations and "sphere of operation" of current NSS chapters in the United States (image courtesy of NSS)

As listed in each quarterly issue of Ad Astra, a large number of NSS chapters exist around the world. The chapters may serve a local area such as a school, city or town, or have a topical or special interest focus, such as a rocketry or astronomy club, or educational/community outreach program. Chapters are the peripheral organs of the society by organizing events, communicating with the public on the merits and benefits of space exploration, and working to educate political leaders.[citation needed]

 
Location of current NSS chapters in Australia (image courtesy of NSS)

National Space Society of Australia edit

A strong contingent of chapters is located in Australia. Prior to the NSI-L5 merger, the L5 Society had been developing chapters around the world, and in Australia, three chapters had been established. The 'Southern Cross L5 Society' was formed in 1979, with groups in Sydney, Adelaide (in 1984) and Brisbane (in 1986). It was decided in late 1989 to create the National Space Society of Australia (NSSA) which could act as an umbrella organization

Similar efforts have taken hold in Brazil, Canada, and Mexico, as well as European countries that have a strong aerospace presence. These include France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Awards edit

The society administers a number of awards. These are typically presented during the annual International Space Development Conference that NSS hosts. These awards are in recognition of individual volunteer effort, awards for NSS chapter work, the "Space Pioneer" award,[9] and two significant awards which are presented in alternate years.

Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Award edit

The Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Award is given in even-numbered years (2004, 2006, etc.) to "honor those individuals who have made significant, lifetime contributions to the creation of a free spacefaring civilization."

Heinlein Award Winners:[10]

NSS Von Braun Award edit

The NSS Von Braun Award is given in odd-numbered years (1993, 1995, etc.) "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." Awardees include:[13]

Von Braun Award Winners:

Other scholarships and award activities edit

Other scholarships and award activities NSS provides or assists with include the following awards:

Affiliations edit

The National Space Society is a founding executive member of the Alliance for Space Development.[14]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "NSS Statement of Philosophy". NSS.org. May 14, 2011. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  2. ^ Richard Godwin, "The History of the National Space Society", Space.com, November 16, 2005 (retrieved 10 February 2015)
  3. ^ David Brandt-Erichsen, The L5 Society 2008-10-10 at the Wayback Machine, Ad Astra, Nov.-Dec., 1994 (retrieved 29 Dec. 2015).
  4. ^ "NSS Board of Governors". NSS.org. 3 August 2017. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  5. ^ "National Space Society Launches "Enterprise In Space"". www.nss.org. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
  6. ^ "Home". Enterprise In Space. Retrieved 2016-10-28.
  7. ^ Society, National Space (2023-03-10). "Isaac Arthur Named President of the National Space Society - National Space Society". space.nss.org. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
  8. ^ Ad Astra online edition
  9. ^ Zee News, "India's Mars Orbiter team wins National Space Society's Space Pioneer Award", January 13, 2015 (retrieved 10 February 2015)
  10. ^ NSS Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Award 2012-05-14 at the Wayback Machine (retrieved 10 August 2016)
  11. ^ Sandberg, Lee (6 June 2018). "Freeman Dyson Receives Robert Heinlein Memorial Award from National Space Society". Institute for Advanced Study. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
  12. ^ NSS Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Award Press Release 2017-06-23 at the Wayback Machine (retrieved 10 August 2016)
  13. ^ NSS Von Braun Award 2015-02-02 at the Wayback Machine (retrieved 10 February 2015)
  14. ^ ASD Members, Alliance for Space Development, 26 January 2015, retrieved March 4, 2015
  • "National Space Society 'blitzes' Congress on NASA budget" Space.com - Mar. 5, 2007
  • "National Space Society to Host 26th Annual Conference in Dallas, Convening Pioneers from Government and Private Space Programs" SpaceRef.com - Feb. 21, 2007
  • GuideStar - National Space Society Information on NSS listed in GuideStar, a national database of nonprofit organizations

External links edit

  • Official website
  • Ad Astra ("To the Stars') The magazine of the National Space Society
  • Island One Society, ISDC conferences archive

December 07, 2023
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The National Space Society NSS is an American international nonprofit 501 c 3 educational and scientific organization specializing in space advocacy It is a member of the Independent Charities of America and an annual participant in the Combined Federal Campaign The society s vision 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 1 National Space SocietyFounded1987 36 years ago 1987 TypeSpace advocacy 501 c 3 EducationLocationKennedy Space Center United StatesArea servedWorldwideWebsitespace wbr nss wbr orgThe society supports human spaceflight and robotic spaceflight by both public e g NASA Russian Federal Space Agency and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and private sector e g SpaceX Blue Origin Virgin Galactic etc organizations The major goals of the National Space Society are Defending Earth Protecting humanity from dangerous space objects asteroid impact avoidance Clean Energy from Space Enabling everyone to benefit from space solar power Developing Space Making the vast resources of space available to all Space Settlement Moving civilization into space and making us an interplanetary species The society s current president is Isaac Arthur Contents 1 History 2 Ad Astra 3 International Space Development Conference 4 NSS Chapters network 4 1 National Space Society of Australia 5 Awards 5 1 Robert A Heinlein Memorial Award 5 2 NSS Von Braun Award 5 3 Other scholarships and award activities 6 Affiliations 7 See also 8 References 9 External linksHistory editThe society was established in the United States on March 28 1987 by the merger of the National Space Institute founded in 1974 by Wernher von Braun 2 and the L5 Society founded in 1975 based on the concepts of Gerard K O Neill 3 The society has an elected volunteer Board of Directors and a Board of Governors The Board of Directors provides day to day operational oversight for the organization and the Board of Governors provide strategic oversight and advisory to the Directors in the form of recommendations and guidance with respect to the broad strategies overall policies objectives and goals of the Society The Chairman of the Board of Governors is Karlton Johnson USAF Retired 4 In this capacity he provides overall senior executive leadership to enhance the effectiveness and performance of the Board of Governors in support of the Society s goals imparts advice and guidance to the Board of Directors to enhance its conduct of business operations and serves as the primary spokesperson for the Board of Governors The Chairman of the Board of Directors is Kirby Ikin Miss Anita Gale is currently the organization s Chief Executive Officer Serving the space community for nearly 50 years in its various forms the National Space Society has remained a conduit for education substantive dialogue and impact player in the commercial and private space sector communities The organization garnered the Five Star Best in America award by the Independent Charities of America organization in 2005 In 2014 the National Space Society launched 5 the Enterprise In Space 6 program in order to ignite interest in space and science technology engineering art and math STEAM education In 2023 the National Space Society elected Isaac Arthur as President for a two year term 7 Ad Astra editThe Society publishes a magazine Ad Astra which appears quarterly in print and electronic form 8 International Space Development Conference editThe society hosts an annual International Space Development Conference ISDC held in major cities throughout the United States often during or close to the Memorial Day weekend NSS Chapters network edit nbsp Locations and sphere of operation of current NSS chapters in the United States image courtesy of NSS As listed in each quarterly issue of Ad Astra a large number of NSS chapters exist around the world The chapters may serve a local area such as a school city or town or have a topical or special interest focus such as a rocketry or astronomy club or educational community outreach program Chapters are the peripheral organs of the society by organizing events communicating with the public on the merits and benefits of space exploration and working to educate political leaders citation needed nbsp Location of current NSS chapters in Australia image courtesy of NSS National Space Society of Australia edit A strong contingent of chapters is located in Australia Prior to the NSI L5 merger the L5 Society had been developing chapters around the world and in Australia three chapters had been established The Southern Cross L5 Society was formed in 1979 with groups in Sydney Adelaide in 1984 and Brisbane in 1986 It was decided in late 1989 to create the National Space Society of Australia NSSA which could act as an umbrella organizationSimilar efforts have taken hold in Brazil Canada and Mexico as well as European countries that have a strong aerospace presence These include France Germany and the Netherlands Awards editThe society administers a number of awards These are typically presented during the annual International Space Development Conference that NSS hosts These awards are in recognition of individual volunteer effort awards for NSS chapter work the Space Pioneer award 9 and two significant awards which are presented in alternate years Robert A Heinlein Memorial Award edit The Robert A Heinlein Memorial Award is given in even numbered years 2004 2006 etc to honor those individuals who have made significant lifetime contributions to the creation of a free spacefaring civilization Heinlein Award Winners 10 2022 Lori Garver 2018 Freeman Dyson 11 2016 Jerry Pournelle 12 2014 Elon Musk 2012 Stephen Hawking 2010 Peter Diamandis 2008 Burt Rutan 2006 Brigadier General Charles E Chuck Yeager 2004 James Lovell 2002 Robert Zubrin 2000 Neil Armstrong 1998 Carl Sagan 1996 Buzz Aldrin 1994 Robert H Goddard 1992 Gene Roddenberry 1990 Wernher von Braun 1988 Arthur C Clarke 1986 Gerard K O NeillNSS Von Braun Award edit The NSS Von Braun Award is given in odd numbered years 1993 1995 etc 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 Awardees include 13 Von Braun Award Winners 2023 James Webb Space Telescope Team 2021 Gwynn Shotwell 2019 Tory Bruno 2017 Prof Johann Dietrich Worner 2015 Mars Curiosity Rover project Team 2013 Dr A P J Abdul Kalam 2011 JAXA Hayabusa Team 2009 Elon Musk 2007 Steven W Squyres 2005 Burt Rutan 2001 Donna Shirley 1999 Robert C Seamans Jr 1997 George Mueller 1995 Max Hunter 1993 Dr Ernst StuhlingerOther scholarships and award activities edit Other scholarships and award activities NSS provides or assists with include the following awards The Space Pioneer Awards The NSS ISU scholarship worth 10 000 to the International Space University was offered from 2005 2008 The 2005 recipient was Robert Guinness of St Louis The Gerard K O Neill Space Settlement Contest an annual competition for students in grades 6 to 12 to design and present a permanent space settlement in the form of a research paper essay or artwork Affiliations editThe National Space Society is a founding executive member of the Alliance for Space Development 14 See also edit nbsp Astronomy portal nbsp Spaceflight portalL5 Society Space advocacy Space colonization Space exploration Vision for Space Exploration Space Kingdom of AsgardiaReferences edit NSS Statement of Philosophy NSS org May 14 2011 Retrieved 2011 05 14 Richard Godwin The History of the National Space Society Space com November 16 2005 retrieved 10 February 2015 David Brandt Erichsen The L5 Society Archived 2008 10 10 at the Wayback Machine Ad Astra Nov Dec 1994 retrieved 29 Dec 2015 NSS Board of Governors NSS org 3 August 2017 Retrieved 2019 03 15 National Space Society Launches Enterprise In Space www nss org Retrieved 2016 10 27 Home Enterprise In Space Retrieved 2016 10 28 Society National Space 2023 03 10 Isaac Arthur Named President of the National Space Society National Space Society space nss org Retrieved 2023 09 17 Ad Astra online edition Zee News India s Mars Orbiter team wins National Space Society s Space Pioneer Award January 13 2015 retrieved 10 February 2015 NSS Robert A Heinlein Memorial Award Archived 2012 05 14 at the Wayback Machine retrieved 10 August 2016 Sandberg Lee 6 June 2018 Freeman Dyson Receives Robert Heinlein Memorial Award from National Space Society Institute for Advanced Study Retrieved 20 September 2018 NSS Robert A Heinlein Memorial Award Press Release Archived 2017 06 23 at the Wayback Machine retrieved 10 August 2016 NSS Von Braun Award Archived 2015 02 02 at the Wayback Machine retrieved 10 February 2015 ASD Members Alliance for Space Development 26 January 2015 retrieved March 4 2015 National Space Society blitzes Congress on NASA budget Space com Mar 5 2007 National Space Society to Host 26th Annual Conference in Dallas Convening Pioneers from Government and Private Space Programs SpaceRef com Feb 21 2007 GuideStar National Space Society Information on NSS listed in GuideStar a national database of nonprofit organizationsExternal links editOfficial website Ad Astra To the Stars The magazine of the National Space Society Island One Society ISDC conferences archive Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title National Space Society amp oldid 1179440988, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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