NSS Global Space Debates Program
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Your interest in supporting the education and outreach activities of the National Space Society supports the future of humanity in space by encouraging and empowering students. Donating to programs like the Global Space Debates (GSD) helps us improve these programs for the generation-in-waiting.
The GSD builds durable (communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking) and debate skills in students to prepare them for extraordinary careers that have yet to be created!
What Your Support Helps Build?
Communication & Collaboration
Building durable communication and collaboration skills in students
Future Careers
Preparing students for extraordinary careers that have yet to be created
Critical Thinking & Debate
Strengthening critical thinking and debate skills
Creativity & Innovation
Encouraging creativity and empowering future thinkers
Communication & Collaboration
Building durable communication and collaboration skills in students
Future Careers
Preparing students for extraordinary careers taht have yet to be created
Critical Thinking & Debate
Strengthening critical thinking and debate skills
Creativity & Innovation
Encouraging creativity and empowering future thinkers
Choose Your Impact
The following sponsorship levels show how the Global Space Debates Program could use your donation:
$10,000+
Level 1
- Helps to expand the GSD program to 10 new countries and facilitate in-person debates in some countries.
- Sponsor is recognized by displaying their name and logo on GSD website and materials. Donation is recognized on NSS webpages and in Ad Astra Magazine as a Level 1 Donor.
- Includes two registrations to the NSS International Space Development Conference (held in May or June each year), or the NSS Space Settlement Summit (October or November).
$5,000
Level 2
- Supports the design and presentation of a virtual workshop to teachers of students who are at risk/underserved, to increase inclusivity of debaters on the debate teams.
- Sponsor name is recognized by displaying their name and logo on GSD website and materials. Donation is recognized on NSS webpages and in Ad Astra Magazine as a Level 2 Donor.
- Includes two registrations to the NSS International Space Development Conference (held in May or June each year), or the NSS Space Settlement Summit (October or November).
$3,000
Level 3
- Fully supports one Global Debate Team for the duration of the debate season. (Coach, tournament, liaison, cash awards, NSS membership fees for coaches, students, and volunteers for the debates.)
- Grants one registration to the NSS International Space Development Conference (May or June each year), or the NSS Space Settlement Summit (October or November).
- Sponsor is acknowledged by the GSD Program with Sponsor name on GSD Materials.
$1,000
Level 4
- Supports marketing efforts for the GSD Program tournament.
- Sponsors a winning GSD team.
- Sponsor is acknowledged by the GSD Program with logo on NSS Global Debates and NSS SpacEdge Education web pages.
$250
Level 5
- Supports Veteran Judges for the Global Space Debates Tournament held late May/early June.
- Sponsor is acknowledged by the GSD Program with logo on NSS Global Debates and NSS SpacEdge Education web pages.
$150
Level 6
- Supports Student Application fees for ten students for the NSS Global Space Debates.
- Sponsor is acknowledged by the GSD Program with logo on NSS Global Debates and NSS SpacEdge Education web pages.
$100
Level 7
- Supports social media costs.
- Sponsor is acknowledged by the GSD Program with logo on NSS Global Debates and NSS SpacEdge Education web pages.
We prepare students today for the extraordinary careers of tomorrow — and the future of humanity in space.
The GSD builds durable, transferable competencies in communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and debate, positioning students to excel in the emerging workforce of the future.
Why Your Support Matters
The NSS Global Space Debates Program sparks the idea of a space policy debate focused on universalization, aiming to ignite students’ passion for space governance through debate.
We develop a publicly accessible debating community for the next generation from all cultures, communities, and languages worldwide, promoting cooperation, considering policies and positions that will be used beyond our globe.
With your support, we can continue empowering students with the skills, mentorship, and opportunities they need to become the next generation of space leaders.
Invest in the future of humanity in space
Your donation empowers students, build global collaboration, and shapes the future of space
Your interest in supporting the education and outreach activities of the National Space Society supports the future of humanity in space by encouraging and empowering students. Donating to programs like the Global Space Debates (GSD) helps us improve these programs for the generation-in-waiting. The GSD builds durable (communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking) and debate skills in students to prepare them for extraordinary careers that have yet to be created!
Curious about what your contribution can do?
The following sponsorship levels show how the Global Space Debates Program could use your donation:
$10,000+ – Level 1
- Helps to expand the GSD program to 10 new countries and facilitate in-person debates in some countries
- Sponsor is recognized by displaying their name and logo on GSD website and materials. Donation is recognized on NSS webpages and in Ad Astra Magazine as a Level 1 Donor.
- Includes two registrations to the NSS International Space Development Conference (held in May or June each year), or the NSS Space Settlement Summit (October or November).
$5,000 – Level 2
- Supports the design and presentation of a virtual workshop to teachers of students who are at risk/underserved, to increase inclusivity of debaters on the debate teams.
- Sponsor name is recognized by displaying their name and logo on GSD website and materials. Donation is recognized on NSS webpages and in Ad Astra Magazine as a Level 2 Donor.
- Includes two registrations to the NSS International Space Development Conference (held in May or June each year), or the NSS Space Settlement Summit (October or November).
$3,000 – Level 3
- Fully supports one Global Debate Team for the duration of the debate season. (Coach, tournament, liaison, cash awards, NSS membership fees for coaches, students, and volunteers for the debates.)
- Grants one registration to the NSS International Space Development Conference (May or June each year), or the NSS Space Settlement Summit (October or November).
- Sponsor is acknowledged by the GSD Program with Sponsor name on GSD Materials.
$1,000 – Level 4
- Supports marketing efforts for the GSD Program tournament.
- Sponsors a winning GSD team.
- Sponsor is acknowledged by the GSD Program with logo on NSS Global Debates and NSS SpacEdge Education web pages.
$250 – Level 6
- Supports Veteran Judges for the Global Space Debates Tournament held late May/early June.
- Sponsor is acknowledged by the GSD Program with logo on NSS Global Debates and NSS SpacEdge Education web pages.
$150 – Level 7
- Supports Student Application fees for ten students for the NSS Global Space Debates.
- Sponsor is acknowledged by the GSD Program with logo on NSS Global Debates and NSS SpacEdge Education web pages.
$100 – Level 8
- Supports social media costs.
- Sponsor is acknowledged by the GSD Program with logo on NSS Global Debates and NSS SpacEdge Education web pages.