NSS Leadership Portal
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, along with the Executive Director, 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 led by the NSS Executive Director, 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.
- Board of Governors
- Information about VIPs who advise our Directors
- Board of Directors
- Information about NSS Directors who determine NSS activities
- Board of Advisors
- Information about other NSS leaders who advise our Directors
- Executive Committee
- Information about NSS Officers who manage NSS activities
- NSS Officer Duties
- Responsibilities of the NSS Officers
- Headquarters Staff
- Information about NSS Headquarters staff members
- Operating Committees
- Descriptions and responsibilities of NSS operating committees
- Chapter Leadership
- Contact information for local NSS chapters
- Organization Structure
- Graphic showing the organizational structure of the NSS
- Corporate Documents
- Guiding documents of the National Space Society
