National Space Society Objectives
- Provide broad, visible public support for a vigorous and comprehensive space program.
- Create opportunities for public involvement in space exploration and development.
- Encourage greater involvement by private enterprise in developing the space frontier.
- Seek the maximum government support for research to advance the technology needed to live in space.
- Reinvigorate the economy by maintaining competitive leadership in space manufacturing.
- Support educational efforts related to space research and development.
- Stimulate interest in math and science careers by demonstrating the exciting opportunities available in space.
Membership Benefits
In addition to supporting our efforts on behalf of an active space program, your benefits will include:
- A year’s subscription to our beautiful magazin Ad Astra (to the stars), covering various aspects of U.S., international, and commercial space exploration and development and much more, including features on Society action.
- Discounts on books, posters and other space merchandise in our extensive Space Shopping Catalog.
- Invitations to national, regional and local meetings and workshops, including our annual International Space Development Conference, featuring presentations and panels on the latest plans for opening the space frontier.
- Unique educational tour opportunities like our VIP Shuttle Launch visits and travel to launch sites in other parts of the world (including the former Soviet Union).
- and much more!
Local Activities
- Sponsoring guest speakers.
- Presenting regular Space Film Nights open to the public.
- Holding additional space film showings for our members.
- Cosponsoring International Space Development Conferences.
- Providing displays at local libraries, shopping malls and schools.
- Providing space discussion in the uiuc.org.isds computer newsgroup.
- Hosting regional meetings of National Space Society chapter leaders.
- Providing extensive public exhibits at the U of I’s Engineering Open House.
- Tracking the Russian space Station Mir, and assisting the public in observations.
- Bringing NASA Select television to the U of I and the Champaign-Urbana community.
- Providing space oriented speakers and films for local schools and community groups.
- Promoting private and government supported development of space through grassroots political action.
- Compiling extensive files of aerospace company literature to assist in permanent, summer, and co-op employment.
- and many more projects as well!