
WHO WE ARE
WE ARE THE NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE ASSOCIATION
Founded August 23, 2018, The National Security Space Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit support association solely dedicated to the National Security Space enterprise. We work to foster long-term cooperation among industry and government officials, leading the way with expert opinion, insight and analysis. We’re devoted to fostering a holistic, mission-oriented workforce that will shape the face of National Security Space for generations to come.
OUR MISSION
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To be the nation’s most trusted and central platform for focused and informed engagement aimed at the prioritization of National Security Space efforts and missions.
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To provide strategic, dedicated and active education to ensure U.S. continued world leadership in National Security Space.
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To develop leadership perspectives and foster public and government support for National Security Space advancement and initiatives.
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To promote robust industry and government collaboration focused on the maturation of a synergetic, full-spectrum, mission-oriented National Security Space enterprise.
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To ensure a continued, bipartisan commitment to National Security Space that inspires collective action.
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To provide a human network within the National Security Space enterprise, government and industry alike, that fosters education, collaboration, and mentoring.
FOCUS AREAS
Moorman Center for Space Studies
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Convey an accurate, sober message that resonates across the political spectrum.
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Serve as the Heart & Soul of NSSA’s thought leadership.
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Outline national security policy, administration, and congressional processes.
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Leverage NSSA’s deeply talented membership pool and advisors.
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Act as NSSA’s nerve center for forums, studies, and think-pieces.
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Address the highly complex issues facing our National Security Space enterprise.
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Provide independent, thought-provoking studies to foster and illuminate debate topics.
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Offer the nation's best data-driven NSS budget analysis.
Congressional Education & Outreach
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Re-invigorate the Space Power Caucus.
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Brief congressional staff on space policy and budgeting.
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Host lunches for MLAs with current and past U.S. Government officials.
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Actively engage with professional staff.
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Coordinate with armed services, intelligence, and defense appropriations.
Space Cadre Workforce Development
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Develop Cleared for Success program, a pipeline that will cultivate and employ college students in national security space, government and industry positions, as well as offering SCI clearance at graduation.
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Start sponsored pilot programs for DoD, IC validated and possibly industry.
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Mentor professionals throughout their careers.
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Manage space cadre education within the industry.