While our ultimate goal of "creating a spacefaring civilisation" may be decades or even centuries away, members of the National Space Society have found ways to participate in that future, today!

By developing their own unique Chapter Projects, our members are making their mark on the future development of the space frontier. These Projects are as diverse as programs of public and student outreach, to the development of ground-stations, micro-satellites and launch vehicles. National Space Society Chapters around the world, aim to give their members a hands-on space experience by challenging the idea that 'space exploration and development is the exclusive domain of major corporations or government agencies'.

The NSSA through its local chapters and national executive over the past two decades has been involved in many exciting space related projects in Australia such as:

There are literally no limits to the types of activities that can be undertaken, it only requires and idea and the dedication and vision to see it through. If you have an idea for a space-related project that your Chapter can undertake, then why not approach your local President or organising committee about it.

Who knows, perhaps your idea will be the next small step that leads us towards our "spacefaring civilisation".

Apollo 15 Astronaut Dave Scott was a speaker at several of the Australian Space Development Conferences

A demonstration of a prototype rocket engine at the Central Coast Space Expo in 2001