A Day in Space - This exciting, one-day virtual event takes you on a journey that begins with the Space Race, explores the solar system, examines the science and technology of human spaceflight, and looks at the future of space settlement. The event is presented here in ten video segments. Guests include Apollo astronauts and flight directors; engineers and scientists working on Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s planetary exploration programs; astrophysicists who search for habitable exoplanets; and educators, physicians, and investors focusing on the business and future of space travel, settlement, and exploration. SEGMENT 1—BRUCE PITTMAN: NSS Senior Operating Officer Bruce Pittman of the NASA Ames Research Center talks about the state of the space industry, our near-term future, space settlement, and the National Space Society in this stirring introduction to A Day in Space. SEGMENT 2—APOLLO PANEL: A stunning panel of Apollo veterans—Apollo 7’s Walt Cunningham, Apollo 13’s Fred Haise, Apollo 15’s Al Worden, and Apollo Flight Director Gerry Griffin, discuss what made Apollo great, and our future in space. Ad Astra editor-in-chief Rod Pyle moderates. SEGMENT 3—BUZZ ALDRIN: In this exclusive interview, Buzz Aldrin of Apollo 11 discusses his history with NASA, his decades of work with the NSS, his vision for the future of spaceflight, and international cooperation in the final frontier. Interviewed by NSS president Geoffrey Notkin. SEGMENT 4—DR. SARA SEAGER: Dr. Sara Seager, astrophysicist and MIT professor, discusses her exciting work searching for signs of life on exoplanets circling other stars, and the exacting methods used to infer the character of these distant bodies. SEGMENT 5—DR. ALAN STERN: Planetary scientist Dr. Alan Stern of NASA and the Southwest Research Institute, and the principal investigator of the New Horizon’s mission to Pluto and beyond, talks about the origins and achievements of the program. SEGMENT 6—ROD PYLE AND ROB MANNING: Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra magazine, and Rob Manning, chief engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, debate the history of the exploration of Mars, and the interconnection between science fiction and the romantic era to the scientific discoveries of the past 60 years. SEGMENT 7—KARLTON JOHNSON: NSS Board of Governors Chairman Karlton Johnson discusses pro-space outreach to the general public and the positive effects of diversity and inclusion within the space industry and community. SEGMENT 8—DR. ANTHONY PAUSTIAN: Dr. Anthony Paustian, college provost, NSS Director of Communications, and author, speaks on imagination, innovation, and what we can learn from the Apollo Moon landing program about reaching our goals. SEGMENT 9—SHAWNA PANDYA MD: Medical Doctor Shawna Pandya takes us through the challenges presented to the human body by extended spaceflight and how we can address them. SEGMENT 10—STEVE JURVETSON: Investor and innovator Steve Jurvetson of Future Ventures offers a stirring presentation on the how innovation works, our future in space, how investment promotes innovation, SpaceX, and what will drive innovation in spaceflight. A Day in Space is presented by the National Space Society. Please consider joining or donating to the National Space Society. Your contributions will help further our efforts to develop the final frontier! space.nss.org/ adayinspace.nss.org/