The National Security Space Association (NSSA) is a 501(c)(3) organization ( EIN 833210801) based in Arlington, Virginia in the United States of America. [1] It describes its mission as guiding communication, strategy, and education of "national security space advancement" and related topics, such as educating and lobbying the United States Congress on matters related to national security and space domain awareness. [2] The NSSA was formed in August 2019. [3] The NSSA specifies on their website that their focus is on military and intelligence support related to Title 10 and Title 50 areas of United States law. [1]
The NSSA works with the military–industrial complex and Department of Defense of the United States and its allies. [4] [5] Through 2024, the NSSA has relationships with the United States Space Force and Space Systems Command, the United States Air Force, NASA, and military contractors including Lockheed Martin and the Aerospace Corporation. [4] [5]
United States government interactions and events
The NSSA, though legally a civilian non-profit, hosts and organizes in association with the United States Military events to discuss top secret sensitive compartmented information with groups such as the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) based out of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, at locations such as secure Lockheed Martin facilities in Herndon, Virginia. [6]
In 2020, the NSSA called on the United States government to reform "space security policy, practices and governance structures." [7] The NSSA specifically cited that present rules around classification prevented military and intelligence agencies from reliably sharing information about threats to Earth from space or to defend satellites. [7] The NSSA said of current rules, that they "...are creating unnecessary challenges to the efficient and effective conduct of the national security space program." [7] The NSSA added, "As a result, the U.S. government is denying itself access to new ideas, technology, capabilities and applications." [7]
In 2023, the NSSA with the United States Space Force and Space Systems Command organized a conference on reverse engineering for militaries and industries of the Five Eyes (FVEY) nations, consisting of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and also France, Germany, and Japan at the event, which was held at the Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, Virginia. [5]
On November 9, 2023, the NSSA briefed the National Space Council of the Executive Office of the President of the United States on space traffic management, civil space protections, and remote sensing. [4]
On March 12, 2024, the NSSA held a declassified hearing with Sean M. Kirkpatrick, former Director of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) to discuss the 2024 AARO report on unidentified anomalous phenomenon and unidentified flying objects. [8]
NSSA leadership
Board of Advisors
As of March, 2024 the NSSAs Board of Advisors included: [9]
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Board of Directors
As of March, 2024 the NSSAs board of directors included: [10]
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References
- ^ a b "National Security Space Association". National Security Space Association. 2024-03-14. Archived from the original on 2023-12-21. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "National Security Space Association: Our Mission". National Security Space Association. 2024-03-14. Archived from the original on 2023-08-24. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ Erwin, Sandra (2019-03-27). "National Security Space Association is open for business". SpaceNews. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ a b c "National Space Council Users' Advisory Group, December 1, 2023, Public Meeting" (PDF). National Space Council and NASA, page 52. 2023-12-01. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ a b c "Space Force, Space Systems Command, International Reverse Industry Days 2023". United States Space Force and Space Systems Command. 2023-12-01. Archived from the original on 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "NSIC Space Threats Circuit Briefing Dec 2023". National Security Space Association. 2024-03-14. Archived from the original on 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ a b c d Erwin, Sandra (2019-03-27). "Space industry group pushing for change in security clearance policies". SpaceNews. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "SpaceTime Series with Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick March, 2024". National Security Space Association. 2024-03-14. Archived from the original on 2024-03-15. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "National Security Space Association, Board of Advisors". National Security Space Association. 2024-03-14. Archived from the original on 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "National Security Space Association, Board of Directors". National Security Space Association. 2024-03-14. Archived from the original on 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
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The National Security Space Association (NSSA) is a 501(c)(3) organization ( EIN 833210801) based in Arlington, Virginia in the United States of America. [1] It describes its mission as guiding communication, strategy, and education of "national security space advancement" and related topics, such as educating and lobbying the United States Congress on matters related to national security and space domain awareness. [2] The NSSA was formed in August 2019. [3] The NSSA specifies on their website that their focus is on military and intelligence support related to Title 10 and Title 50 areas of United States law. [1]
The NSSA works with the military–industrial complex and Department of Defense of the United States and its allies. [4] [5] Through 2024, the NSSA has relationships with the United States Space Force and Space Systems Command, the United States Air Force, NASA, and military contractors including Lockheed Martin and the Aerospace Corporation. [4] [5]
United States government interactions and events
The NSSA, though legally a civilian non-profit, hosts and organizes in association with the United States Military events to discuss top secret sensitive compartmented information with groups such as the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) based out of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, at locations such as secure Lockheed Martin facilities in Herndon, Virginia. [6]
In 2020, the NSSA called on the United States government to reform "space security policy, practices and governance structures." [7] The NSSA specifically cited that present rules around classification prevented military and intelligence agencies from reliably sharing information about threats to Earth from space or to defend satellites. [7] The NSSA said of current rules, that they "...are creating unnecessary challenges to the efficient and effective conduct of the national security space program." [7] The NSSA added, "As a result, the U.S. government is denying itself access to new ideas, technology, capabilities and applications." [7]
In 2023, the NSSA with the United States Space Force and Space Systems Command organized a conference on reverse engineering for militaries and industries of the Five Eyes (FVEY) nations, consisting of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and also France, Germany, and Japan at the event, which was held at the Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, Virginia. [5]
On November 9, 2023, the NSSA briefed the National Space Council of the Executive Office of the President of the United States on space traffic management, civil space protections, and remote sensing. [4]
On March 12, 2024, the NSSA held a declassified hearing with Sean M. Kirkpatrick, former Director of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) to discuss the 2024 AARO report on unidentified anomalous phenomenon and unidentified flying objects. [8]
NSSA leadership
Board of Advisors
As of March, 2024 the NSSAs Board of Advisors included: [9]
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|
Board of Directors
As of March, 2024 the NSSAs board of directors included: [10]
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|
References
- ^ a b "National Security Space Association". National Security Space Association. 2024-03-14. Archived from the original on 2023-12-21. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "National Security Space Association: Our Mission". National Security Space Association. 2024-03-14. Archived from the original on 2023-08-24. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ Erwin, Sandra (2019-03-27). "National Security Space Association is open for business". SpaceNews. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ a b c "National Space Council Users' Advisory Group, December 1, 2023, Public Meeting" (PDF). National Space Council and NASA, page 52. 2023-12-01. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ a b c "Space Force, Space Systems Command, International Reverse Industry Days 2023". United States Space Force and Space Systems Command. 2023-12-01. Archived from the original on 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "NSIC Space Threats Circuit Briefing Dec 2023". National Security Space Association. 2024-03-14. Archived from the original on 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ a b c d Erwin, Sandra (2019-03-27). "Space industry group pushing for change in security clearance policies". SpaceNews. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "SpaceTime Series with Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick March, 2024". National Security Space Association. 2024-03-14. Archived from the original on 2024-03-15. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "National Security Space Association, Board of Advisors". National Security Space Association. 2024-03-14. Archived from the original on 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "National Security Space Association, Board of Directors". National Security Space Association. 2024-03-14. Archived from the original on 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-14.