National Space Society

National Space Society is a non-profit association based in Exploration Park, United States working on science & research, education.

The National Space Society (NSS) is an independent, educational, grassroots, non-profit membership organisation based in the United States, with members and chapters around the world. It works to advance the creation of a spacefaring civilisation, with people living and working in communities beyond Earth and the use of space resources for the benefit of humanity. NSS engages in space policy advocacy and urges Congress on issues such as near-Earth object threats and orbital debris. It runs educational contests for students and teachers, including the Gerard K. O'Neill Space Settlement Contest and the Space Biz Plan Contest, publishes Ad Astra magazine, and organises the annual International Space Development Conference. Local activity is delivered through volunteer-led chapters. NSS is a 501 tax-exempt organisation, and donations to it are tax deductible.