Larry Ahearn is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Space Society (NSS).

Mr. Ahearn has been a space activist for nearly 30 years and a member of NSS for 20 years. He has served as an NSS officer or Director since 1988. His positions have included NSS Vice President and Chapters Coordinator.

Mr. Ahearn has served on many NSS committees and is currently a member of the Awards, Bylaws, Chapters, and Membership Committees. He also serves as the Region Six Chapters Organizer.

Locally, Mr. Ahearn is a charter member and Treasurer of the Chicago Space Frontier L5 chapter. He has personally recruited more than 300 new NSS members and assisted in the chartering of 65 NSS chapters.