National Space Society Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com/tag/national-space-society/ Covering the business and politics of space Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:58:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://spacenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-SN_forza_star-32x32.png National Space Society Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com/tag/national-space-society/ 32 32 80681979 It is time to take astronomy off Earth https://spacenews.com/it-is-time-to-take-astronomy-off-earth/ https://spacenews.com/it-is-time-to-take-astronomy-off-earth/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=573001 Illustration of the Chandra X-ray Observatory. Credit: NASA/CXC & J. Vaughan

Astronomy and commercial space are often portrayed as being on a collision course, yet their futures are deeply intertwined. As satellite constellations expand, astronomers raise concerns about trails across images, […]

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]]> https://spacenews.com/it-is-time-to-take-astronomy-off-earth/feed/ 0 573001 NASA report offers pessimistic take on space-based solar power https://spacenews.com/nasa-report-offers-pessimistic-take-on-space-based-solar-power/ https://spacenews.com/nasa-report-offers-pessimistic-take-on-space-based-solar-power/#respond Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:49:30 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=229402 Caltech Space Solar Power Demonstrator 1

Advocates of space-based solar power are criticizing a NASA report that offered a skeptical assessment of that technology’s ability to provide low-cost green energy.

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]]> https://spacenews.com/nasa-report-offers-pessimistic-take-on-space-based-solar-power/feed/ 0 229402 Foust Forward | This time is different. Maybe. https://spacenews.com/foust-forward-this-time-is-different-maybe/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:22:05 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=128555

Attending the International Space Development Conference, the annual conference of the National Space Society, can feel like stepping back in time.

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]]> 128555 The National Space Society Mourns the Passing of Robert Krone, Founder of the Kepler Space Institute https://spacenews.com/the-national-space-society-mourns-the-passing-of-robert-krone-founder-of-the-kepler-space-institute/ Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=84647 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 […]

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]]> 84647 National Space Society to Honor Leading Space Entrepreneur Jeffrey Manber at Its 2019 International Space Development Conference https://spacenews.com/national-space-society-to-honor-leading-space-entrepreneur-jeffrey-manber-at-its-2019-international-space-development-conference/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=80312 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 […]

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]]> 80312 National Space Society to Honor Peter Wilhelm at Its 2019 International Space Development Conference https://spacenews.com/national-space-society-to-honor-peter-wilhelm-at-its-2019-international-space-development-conference/ Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=80230 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 […]

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]]> 80230 National Space Society to Honor Space Reporter Miles O’Brien at Its 2019 International Space Development Conference https://spacenews.com/national-space-society-to-honor-space-reporter-miles-obrien-at-its-2019-international-space-development-conference/ Tue, 26 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=80200 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 […]

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]]> 80200 National Space Society Supports VP Pence’s Call for Constant Low-Earth Orbit Human Presence Leading to the Settlement of Space https://spacenews.com/national-space-society-supports-vp-pences-call-for-constant-low-earth-orbit-human-presence-leading-to-the-settlement-of-space/ Mon, 10 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=77533 The National Space Society (NSS) endorses Vice President Pence’s call to maintain a “constant presence” in low-Earth orbit (LEO) leading to the settlement of the space frontier, made during a […]

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]]> 459229 Eric Berger Wins the National Space Society’s 2017 Space Pioneer Award for Mass Media https://spacenews.com/eric-berger-wins-the-national-space-societys-2017-space-pioneer-award-for-mass-media/ Wed, 18 Jan 2017 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=76624 Eric Berger, who is the senior space editor at Ars Technica, is the winner of the National Space Society’s 2017 Space Pioneer Award in the Mass Media category. This award […]

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]]> 76624 Pete Worden to Present Interstellar Mission at International Space Development Conference https://spacenews.com/pete-worden-to-present-interstellar-mission-at-international-space-development-conference/ Fri, 06 May 2016 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=74984 Pete Worden, former director of NASA Ames Research Center, will present “Starshot, Mission to Alpha Centauri,” at the Thursday (May 19) luncheon during the National Space Society’s International Space Development […]

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]]> 74984 Space Solar Power Being Considered at High Level https://spacenews.com/space-solar-power-being-considered-at-high-level/ Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=74410 The National Space Society (NSS) congratulates the “Space Solar Power D3” team on making it to the winners circle in a Department of Defense (DOD) competition to find promising new […]

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]]> 74410 National Space Society Cheers On SpaceX’s Return to Flight and Successful First Stage Return to Launch Site https://spacenews.com/national-space-society-cheers-on-spacexs-return-to-flight-and-successful-first-stage-return-to-launch-site/ Tue, 22 Dec 2015 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=73966 National Space Society Cheers On SpaceX’s Return to Flight and Successful First Stage Return to Launch Site (Washington, DC – December 22, 2015) With a successful launch on December 21 […]

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]]> 456744 Made In Space Teams with Enterprise In Space to 3D Print First Space-Bound Airframe https://spacenews.com/made-in-space-teams-with-enterprise-in-space-to-3d-print-first-space-bound-airframe/ Fri, 18 Dec 2015 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=73949 Alice Hoffman, Mike Snyder and Lynne Zielinski with EIS 3D Printed Model. Enterprise In Space (EIS), an international project of the non-profit National Space Society, is excited to announce a […]

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]]> 73949 National Space Society Congratulates Orbital ATK and ULA on Cygnus Launch to ISS Using Atlas V https://spacenews.com/national-space-society-congratulates-orbital-atk-and-ula-on-cygnus-launch-to-iss-using-atlas-v/ Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=73840 (Washington DC, December 3, 2015) On December 6, 2015, at 4:44 pm EST, a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket launched an Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo spacecraft to the […]

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]]> 456643 National Space Society Applauds Presidential Signing of the Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act https://spacenews.com/national-space-society-applauds-presidential-signing-of-the-commercial-space-launch-competitiveness-act/ Wed, 25 Nov 2015 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=73780 On November 25, 2015, President Obama signed the landmark Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act (CSLCA). NSS congratulates President Obama and the Senate and House leadership for their hard work in […]

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]]> 73780 National Space Society Urges Presidential Signing of the Final Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act https://spacenews.com/national-space-society-urges-presidential-signing-of-the-final-commercial-space-launch-competitiveness-act/ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=73717 (Washington DC, November 17, 2015) On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed H.R. 2262, the Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act (CSLCA). The House responded on November 16, 2015 by passing […]

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]]> 456547 National Space Society Welcomes Geoff Notkin As New NSS Governor https://spacenews.com/national-space-society-welcomes-geoff-notkin-as-new-nss-governor/ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=73071 WASHINGTON, August 26, 2015 – Geoff Notkin, host of Meteorite Men, was recently named to the National Space Society’s Board of Governors. “NSS is proud to have Geoff on our […]

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]]> 456110 The National Space Society Pays Tribute to Dr. Kalam – One Of Our Leading Lights Has Joined The Stars https://spacenews.com/the-national-space-society-pays-tribute-to-dr-kalam-one-of-our-leading-lights-has-joined-the-stars/ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=72871 On 27 July 2015, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, eleventh President of India and a friend and inspiration to the National Space Society (NSS) passed away. “NSS would like to convey […]

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]]> 72871 NASA-Funded Study Reduces Cost of Human Missions to Moon and Mars by Factor of Ten https://spacenews.com/nasa-funded-study-reduces-cost-of-human-missions-to-moon-and-mars-by-factor-of-ten/ Mon, 20 Jul 2015 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=72760 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 […]

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]]> 72760 National Space Society Urges NASA and SpaceX to Continue Developing Innovative Rocket Reuse Technology https://spacenews.com/national-space-society-urges-nasa-and-spacex-to-continue-developing-innovative-rocket-reuse-technology/ Tue, 30 Jun 2015 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=72590 Washington, DC, June 29, 2015 – The loss of NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services 7 (CRS-7) mission on June 28th demonstrates, in the view of the National Space Society (NSS), the […]

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]]> 455758 National Space Society Opposes Senate Gutting of Commercial Crew Program https://spacenews.com/national-space-society-opposes-senate-gutting-of-commercial-crew-program/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=72461 (Washington DC, June 12, 2015) The National Space Society (NSS) strongly opposes the Senate Appropriations Committee’s $344 million (27%) cut of the 2015 Commercial Crew budget requested by the Administration. […]

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]]> 72461 International Lunar Decade Declaration Unveiled at National Space Society Conference https://spacenews.com/international-lunar-decade-declaration-unveiled-at-national-space-society-conference/ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=72335

International Lunar Decade Declaration Unveiled at National Space Society Conference   June 1, 2015 – Toronto, Canada – The National Space Society has released an International Lunar Decade Declaration in […]

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]]> 455590 Dr. Kip Thorne, Renowned Physicist and Executive Producer of film Interstellar, to Speak at International Space Development Conference https://spacenews.com/dr-kip-thorne-renowned-physicist-and-executive-producer-of-film-interstellar-to-speak-at-international-space-development-conference/ Fri, 15 May 2015 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=72221 The National Space Society’s 34th Annual International Space Development Conference (ISDC)®, being held next week in Toronto, Canada, features a presentation by famed physicist and author Dr. Kip Thorne. The […]

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]]> 72221 Students and Teachers Headed to Toronto for 34th Annual International Space Development Conference https://spacenews.com/students-and-teachers-headed-to-toronto-for-34th-annual-international-space-development-conference/ Thu, 07 May 2015 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=72161 Hundreds of students and teachers from the United States and countries across the globe will converge in Toronto this month for the National Space Society’s (NSS) 34th annual International Space Development Conference® (ISDC®) to […]

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