NSS Leadership
National Space Society Leadership National Space Society Leadership
NSS leadership is provided by a member-elected Board of Directors that provides strategic direction for the Society. The Board of Directors elects the Society’s Officers who comprise the Executive Committee. This Committee manages ongoing operations between Board of Directors meetings, and oversees a number of operating committees.
The Board of Governors is comprised of well-known space advocates from all walks of life, from movie stars to rocket scientists, including Hugh Downs, Buzz Aldrin, Tom Hanks, Norman Augustine, General Simon “Pete” Worden, and other notable figures. The Board of Advisors is comprised of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Society and its goals over the years. These Boards provide guidance and recommendations to the Directors. The day-to-day operations of the society are managed by a Washington, DC-based Headquarters Staff with the assistance of volunteer operating committees, chapters, and other volunteers. The Corporate Documents establish the Society’s organizational structure and describe the roles, responsibilities, and operating procedures of the NSS leadership.
National Space Society
Leadership
The NSS Board of Governors
The NSS Board of Governors provides recommendations and guidance to the Board of Directors with respect to the broad, overall policies, objectives, and goals of the Society.
The NSS Board of Directors
The NSS Board of Directors is responsible for the overall supervision, control, direction, and governance of the property, activities, and affairs of the Society, its committees, and its publications
The NSS Board of Advisors
The NSS Board of Advisors provides recommendations and guidance to the Board of Directors with respect to the broad, overall policies, objectives, and goals of the Society.
The NSS Executive Committee (Officers)
The NSS Executive Committee, composed of the elected Officers, acts for the Board of Directors between Board meetings on all authorized governance and operational matters of the Society.
NSS Policy Leadership Team
The NSS policy leadership team includes members who have specific responsibilities involving NSS policy development and advocacy.
Additional NSS Officials
NSS Additional Officials manage key day-to-day operations, or special projects. NSS is a self managed organization based on the support of key volunteers and paid specialists. Please review our Officials here:
NSS Headquarters staff members
The NSS Headquarters staff manages the day-to-day operations of the Society from its office in Washington, D.C., with the assistance of contractors, volunteers, and chapters around the world.
Contact information for your local NSS Chapter
This page allows you to quickly locate and contact representatives of the many chapters of the National Space Society (NSS).
National Space Society Corporate Documents
This portal page links to the latest versions of the governing and legal documents of the National Space Society (NSS) in PDF format.
