ISDC 2012 - Washington D.C.

The International Space Development Conference (ISDC) covers several broad areas of study related to building a spacefaring civilization. Area such as: transportation to and through space, technology needed to live and work in space, and Earth-based activities to advocate for or educate others about space development. Register Today to take advantage of early registration discounts.

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Early Registration Rates Through March 15, 2012

Take advantage of early registration before prices increase. Discount available to current NSS membership, ISDC Sponsor/Co-Sponsor and full time students. Click here to register

Special Conference Hotel Rates Now Available

We have a special conference rate per night of $170.61 including taxes at our conference hotel, The Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. Click here to reserve your room.

LtCol Paul Damphousse USMC (Ret) Named NSS Executive Director

(Washington, D.C., January 9) The National Space Society (NSS) is proud to announce that LtCol Paul E. Damphousse USMC (Ret) has been named Executive Director effective January 1, 2012. The appointment of LtCol Damphousse coincides with the 25th anniversary of the 1987 merger of the National Space Institute (NSI) and the L5 Society to form the National Space Society. See full press release.

Space Movement Leaders Speak Out on NSS Annual Conference (ISDC)

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Space Movement Leaders Speak Out on NSS Annual Conference (ISDC)

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Space Movement Leaders Speak Out on NSS Annual Conference (ISDC)

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The National Space Society appreciates the participation of the following individuals:

Kirby Ikin, Owner, Asia Pacific Aerospace Consultants; Chairman of NSS Board of Directors.
Richard Godwin, President, Apogee Books.
Jay Wittner, Executive Director, Space Literacy Foundation; NSS Board of Directors.
Joe Redfield, Manager, Southwest Research Institute; Treasurer, National Space Society.
David Dunlop, NSS Board of Directors
Jim Crowell, President, Arizona State University Chapter of SEDS (Students for the Exploration and Development of Space).
Lon Levin, President, Sky Seven Ventures; NSS Board of Governors.

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International SunSat Design Competition

The SunSat Design Competition is an international contest intended to accelerate the design, manufacture, launch and operation of the next-generation satellites that will collect energy in space and deliver it to earth as electricity. Registration Deadline is January 6, 2012; design submission deadline is March 30, 2012. Winners will be announced at the National Space Society's International Space Development Conference in Washington DC in May. More information on the NSS Blog.

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