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

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.
To provide strategic, dedicated and active education to ensure U.S. continued world leadership in National Security Space.
To develop leadership perspectives and foster public and government support for National Security Space advancement and initiatives.
To promote robust industry and government collaboration focused on the maturation of a synergetic, full-spectrum, mission-oriented National Security Space enterprise.
To ensure a continued, bipartisan commitment to National Security Space that inspires collective action.
To provide a human network within the National Security Space enterprise, government and industry alike, that fosters education, collaboration, and mentoring.

FOCUS AREAS

Studies & Analysis Center

Convey an accurate, sober message that resonates across the political spectrum.
Serve as the Heart & Soul of NSSA’s thought leadership.
Outline national security policy, administration, and congressional processes.
Leverage NSSA’s deeply talented membership pool and advisors.
Act as NSSA’s nerve center for forums, studies, and think-pieces.
Address the highly complex issues facing our National Security Space enterprise.
Provide independent, thought-provoking studies to foster and illuminate debate topics.
Offer the nation's best data-driven NSS budget analysis.

Congressional Education & Outreach

Re-invigorate the Space Power Caucus.
Brief congressional staff on space policy and budgeting.
Host lunches for MLAs with current and past U.S. Government officials.
Actively engage with professional staff.
Coordinate with armed services, intelligence, and defense appropriations.

Space Cadre Workforce Development

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.
Start sponsored pilot programs for DoD, IC validated and possibly industry.
Mentor professionals throughout their careers.
Manage space cadre education within the industry.