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Space Advocacy?
You’re in the Right Place
If you believe humanity’s future is in space, you’re already a space advocate. The NSS gives you the tools, community, and national platform to turn that passion into real impact. You don’t need experience – just enthusiasm and a desire to help shape our spacefaring future.
Your Voice. Your Future.
Help Shape Humanity's Future in Space
Space exploration doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because people speak up.
For decades, citizen advocates have played a critical role in advancing space exploration, scientific discovery, and policies that support humanity’s future beyond Earth.
The National Space Society (NSS) empowers individuals to become effective advocates for space through education, engagement, and action. Your voice becomes part of a national movement.
The National Space Society is also a founding member of the Alliance for Space Development (ASD), a nonpartisan coalition of organizations working together to advance policies that support space exploration, development, and settlement. Together, we amplify the voice of the space community and advocate for a thriving future beyond Earth.
Why Advocacy Matters
Decisions made today will influence the future of space exploration for generations. From NASA funding and commercial space policy to lunar exploration, planetary defense, STEM education, and space settlement, informed citizens can help ensure that space remains a national priority.
Everyone Can Make a Difference
Whether you're new to advocacy or an experienced advocate, NSS provides the tools, information, and community to help you make a difference.
Take Action
There are many ways to get involved and create real change.
March Storm
Each year, NSS members travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with Congressional offices and advocate for policies that support space exploration, development, and settlement. This experience opens doors for you as you gain valuable advocacy experience while networking with other space advocates. Be part of a community of people who care about space as much as you do.
No prior advocacy experience is required. NSS provides training, resources, and support to help participants engage effectively.
Gain valuable advocacy experience
Network with fellow space advocates
No prior advocacy experience is required
Training, resources, and support provided
NSS Advocacy Center
The NSS Advocacy Center is the National Space Society’s home base for anyone who wants to help shape America’s future in space. It brings together all the tools, resources, and opportunities you need to turn your passion for space into real‑world impact.
Make your Voice Heard
At its core, the Advocacy Center helps you make your voice heard in Washington, D.C. and in your local community.
It connects you with ways:
- Contact Congress
- Participate in national advocacy events like March Storm
- Learn the basics of space policy
- Stay informed about the issues that matter most for space exploration and development.
Learn the Basics
You don’t need to be a policy expert to get started.
The Advocacy Center offers educational resources that explain how space advocacy works and how everyday citizens can influence decisions in government and industry.
Get Involved
The Advocacy Center guides you to ways to get involved beyond national policy such as:
- Joining a local chapter
- Volunteering
- Becoming a Space Ambassador
- Contributing to policy work directly
Nonpartisan Advocacy
NSS advocacy is nonpartisan and focused on advancing a long‑term, sustainable, spacefaring future for humanity.
The organization engages in many forms of advocacy, including:
- Legislative alerts
- Coalition work
- Major events like March Storm
- The creation of position papers that inform policymakers and the public.
Space Policy Track at ISDC
The International Space Development Conference (ISDC) is one of the best places to connect with policymakers, industry leaders, and fellow advocates who are shaping humanity’s future in space. Attend policy-focused sessions, hear from leading experts, and build relationships that strengthen your knowledge, expand your network, and amplify your impact.
Your Gateaway to Taking Meaningful Action
For anyone who believes in expanding humanity’s presence in space, the Advocacy Center is your gateway to taking meaningful action, connecting with a community of fellow space supporters, and helping shape the policies that will define our future beyond Earth.
Find Your Community
You’re Not Alone
Join a Community of Space Advocates. Opportunities to join:
Join NSS. Your voice matters
Join a community of citizens, professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, and advocates working together to advance humanity's future in space. Become an NSS member and help shape the next chapter of space exploration
NSS Advocacy Center
The NSS Advocacy Center serves as the central hub for mobilizing public support and legislative engagement in space policy. As part of the National Space Society’s broader mission, this page connects members and supporters with resources to influence space policy. Through avenues like the Advocacy Action Center and March Storm, it empowers citizens to contact Congress, participate in organized advocacy events, and stay informed on key space-related issues. The Advocacy Center also provides educational resources on space advocacy basics, helping individuals make their voices heard in their communities and in Washington DC, so that they can contribute to the advancement of space exploration and development. Whether it’s contacting elected officials, participating in legislative events like March Storm, or staying informed on key issues, the Advocacy Center helps mobilize public engagement and amplify the voice of the space community. NSS is nonpartisan and does not endorse parties or candidates.
NSS advocacy is conducted in a variety of ways, including:
- Phone/email/text alerts relative to legislative issues
- Participating in alliances such the Alliance for Space Development (ASD)
- Sponsoring legislative events such as March Storm (jointly with the Space Frontier Foundation and ASD)
- Writing position papers and white papers, and distributing them to stakeholders so as to maximize their impact.
NSS Advocacy Action Center
NSS POSITION PAPERS
NSS Advocacy History
Make your voice heard in DC
March Storm
The National Space Society’s annual advocacy event returns this year, in-person, to Washington, DC.
Contact Congress
As citizens, we have the right to petition our government and make our voices heard on important policy issues.