now more than ever why we should settle the solar system and what we can do about it national space...
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Now More Than EverNow More Than Ever
Why we should settle the
solar system and
what we can do about It
National Space Society
Why Should You Care About Space Exploration?
Why Should You Care About Space Exploration?
Why Should You Care About Space Exploration?
• Goals for education
• New scientific knowledge
• New technologies
• New markets
• New jobs and career paths
• Answers to questions about life in the universe
What is Going on in Space Exploration Now?
What is Going on in Space Exploration Now?
Image courtesy of NASA Human Spaceflight
What is Going on in Space Exploration Now?
What is Going on in Space Exploration Now?
NEAR image of the day for 2001 Feb 12
Image Courtesy of NASA Ames Research Center
Sojourner Rover backed up to the rock named Yogi
Image Courtesy of NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center
What Vision Does NSS Advocate for the Future of
Space Exploration?
The NSS MissionThe NSS Mission
The National Space Society's vision is people living and working in thriving communities beyond the Earth. NSS members promote change in social, technical, economic, and political conditions to advance the day when people will live and work in space.
Milestones on the Road to Space Settlement
Milestones on the Road to Space Settlement
• Commercial launch purchases• Legal Protection of Property Rights
Assured • Technology for Self Sufficiency
Milestones on the Road to Space Settlement
Milestones on the Road to Space Settlement
• Robots Confirm Ice on Moon
• Lunar Research Facility • Government Base on
Moon • Industrial Base on
Moon• Mission Goal for
Settlement
Milestones on the Road to Space Settlement
Milestones on the Road to Space Settlement
• Robotic Exploration of Mars
• Human Explorers on Mars
Milestones on the Road to Space Settlement
Milestones on the Road to Space Settlement
• Robotic Exploration of Asteroids
• Human Explorers on Asteroids
Milestones on the Road to Space Settlement
Milestones on the Road to Space Settlement
• Advanced Propulsion Systems
What Barriers Prevent Space Settlement?
What Barriers Prevent Space Settlement?
• No Long Term Government Funding Mechanism
• Lack of Incentives for Private Capital Investment
• Lack of Affordable Transportation to Space
• Lack of Sovereignty • Liability Insurance Costs and Conditions
What Barriers Prevent Space Settlement?
What Barriers Prevent Space Settlement?
• Proposed Passenger Restrictions
• Lack of Public Interest
• Moon Treaty and “Common Heritage” Principles
• Perceived Risk of Space Activities
What Barriers Prevent Space Settlement?
What Barriers Prevent Space Settlement?
• No Closed-Loop Life Support System
• U.S. National Space Policy Limitations
• Launch Vehicle Reliability
• Government Obstacles to Commercialization
What You Can DoWhat You Can Do
• Join NSS!• Write your congressman/woman • Learn more about space exploration • Share the NSS Vision with everyone you
meet • Vote for pro-space candidates• Invest in space-related companies• Ask others to join NSS
Q&A
Thank you!
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