NSSA congratulates Gen. Douglas Schiess on being formally installed as the third Chief of Space Operations and the @USSpaceForce's highest-ranking uniformed leader. Gen. Schiess assumes leadership at a pivotal moment for our nation and the national security space enterprise. His operational experience and commitment to readiness, resilient capabilities, and strong partnerships will be vital as the Space Force confronts an increasingly complex threat environment. NSSA looks forward to supporting Gen. Schiess and working alongside Space Force leaders, Guardians, government partners, and industry to advance the capabilities and collaboration essential to protecting our nation’s interests in space. Congratulations, Gen. Schiess, on this historic appointment! We wish you and the Guardians you lead continued success in service to our nation. #NationalSecuritySpace #SpaceForce #USSF #SpaceLeadership

⏳ Only a Handful of Seats Remain Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to join General Shawn Bratton, Vice Chief of Space Operations, @USSpaceForce, for an evening of candid discussion, strategic insight, and unparalleled networking with senior leaders from across the national security space community. As part of the NSSA Executive Dinner Series, this intimate gathering is intentionally limited in size to foster meaningful conversation and valuable connections. With only a handful of seats remaining, we encourage you to register as soon as possible before registration closes. 📅 July 16, 2026 📍 Tower Club Tysons | Vienna, VA Secure your seat today: lnkd.in/eg4C3uyh

𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫"—𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞. Bipartisan Government support for investment in national security space is at an all-time high, driven by escalating threats from China, Russia, and others. Ensuring U.S. leadership in space has never been more urgent. Private capital—from venture investors, private equity, and space entrepreneurs—is fueling unprecedented innovation in space systems and services. Recognizing this shift, the Department of Defense is increasingly focused on leveraging private investment and commercial capabilities as a force multiplier for national security. The 2026 NSSA Space Investors Forum convenes this entire ecosystem: national security leaders, pioneering space ventures, dealmakers, and private capital. This unique forum creates a space for candid discussion, alignment of priorities, and the formation of new partnerships. 🔗 Register today: lnkd.in/ep76cR8X

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧 — 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭. The Space Threats & Acquisition Forum (TS/SI-TK//NOFORN), part of the prestigious NSSA Signature Series, is the premier classified event bringing together Government, Intelligence Community, Defense, and industry leaders to examine the threats facing U.S. national security space systems — and the capabilities needed to counter them. Hear directly from leaders across the Intelligence Community, U.S. Space Force, National Reconnaissance Office, and Defense acquisition community as they discuss evolving foreign space and counterspace threats, emerging mission needs, modernization priorities, and future acquisition strategies. Attendees will gain valuable insight into how the Government is procuring next-generation capabilities and what industry needs to know to support the future fight in space. This is a rare opportunity to engage with the key decision-makers shaping the next era of national security space. 𝑅𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑠 𝑓𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑙𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑑. 🔗 Register now to be a part of the conversation: lnkd.in/eUReyBhc #NationalSecuritySpace #SpaceThreats #SpaceAcquisition

NSSA proudly congratulates Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess on his nomination as the next Chief of Space Operations for the United States Space Force. A proven leader with deep operational experience, Lt. Gen. Schiess brings the vision and expertise needed to advance U.S. space capabilities at a critical time for national security. We’re confident he will strengthen the resilience, innovation, and strategic advantage of our nation’s space enterprise—and we look forward to supporting the Space Force’s continued success under his leadership!

The National Security Space Association team is heading to the National Space Symposium next month in Colorado Springs! If you’ll be there too, we’d love to connect. Whether it’s catching up with familiar faces or meeting new partners, we’re always eager to explore ways we can collaborate and support our shared mission. Feel free to reach out to set up time—we hope to see you there!

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈: NSSA recently hosted a 𝑆𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒 interview featuring Chris Williams, Chair of NSSA’s Moorman Center for Space Studies, and Mike Tierney, NSSA’s Chief of Legislative Affairs, for a timely discussion on Fiscal Year 2026 DoD Appropriations for the @USSpaceForce. Check out the @SpaceNews_Inc recap below ⬇️ lnkd.in/dehbMNnS

📢 Calling Early-Career National Security Space Professionals! We’re kicking off DISC26 with a full day dedicated 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖. To start the conference, NSSA is devoting Monday, February 9, 2026, exclusively to Early Career Programming—𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 (𝟑𝟓 & 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠. This immersive day will feature dynamic sessions delivering: ✅ Real-world career insights ✅ Actionable advice you can use immediately ✅ Practical guidance for aspiring officers, civil servants, and space professionals The day will conclude with high-impact speed mentoring, giving you direct access to some of the most prolific and influential voices across government and industry—an unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn, and accelerate your career. If you’re looking to build relationships, sharpen your career path, and get face time with leaders shaping the future of space and national security, this is the place to start. Ask questions. Make connections. Get noticed. 🔗 Register now: lnkd.in/ezKYBKUB #DISC26 #EarlyCareer #SpaceProfessionals #NationalSecurity #CareerDevelopment #Mentorship

🚀 Big news for DISC26! We’re proud to announce that 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐚𝐜𝐦𝐚𝐧, recently confirmed as the 15th Administrator of @NASA, will take the DISC26 stage for an unclassified session on Tuesday, February 10, bringing top-level leadership and strategic insight to one of the most high-impact conferences in national security space. His participation underscores the Defense and Intelligence Space Conference’s mission to unite government and industry through solutions-focused dialogue that strengthens U.S. and allied space capabilities. NSSA's 5th Annual DISC will take place February 9–11, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Reston and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, Virginia. 👉 Learn more and secure your spot: lnkd.in/ezKYBKUB #DISC26 #NationalSecuritySpace #DefenseAndIntelligence

🚨DISC26 Registration Is Officially OPEN — Let the Countdown Begin!🚨 linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…

Proud to be the title sponsor of the @NSSASpace Space Deterrence Forum tomorrow in Chantilly, VA. Leaders across government and industry will examine how the U.S. deters aggression and prevails across all domains, including space. #NSSA #SpaceDeterrence #WeAreArcfield

💫 As we gear up for the NSSA Space Deterrence Forum on December 16, we extend our deepest gratitude to the organizations whose support makes this vital gathering possible. A special thank you to our sponsors: 🔹 @arcfieldco 🔹 @blueorigin 🔹 GRVTY 🔹 @LeoLabs_Space 🔹 @PeratonCorp 🔹 @voyagertech_ Your commitment to advancing dialogue, collaboration, and innovation in the national security space enterprise is truly appreciated. Together, we’re shaping the future of space deterrence and strengthening U.S. and allied capabilities in an increasingly contested domain. We look forward to seeing everyone next Tuesday for engaging discussions, thought-provoking insights, and meaningful connections! #SpaceDeterrenceForum #NationalSecuritySpace #ThankYouSponsors

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has awarded the first in a series of awards for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a ceiling of $151,000,000,000. Read more ⬇️ lnkd.in/ghCJ-XH6

𝙒𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙉𝙤𝙬 𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨 𝙉𝙎𝙎𝘼 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙨! The National Security Space Association is now accepting applications for two prestigious $10K awards supporting future leaders in national security space: 1. NSSA RGi Scholarship – For undergrad/grad STEM students with an interest in national security space. 2. NSSA Moorman Scholarship – For undergraduates who embody Gen. Moorman’s legacy of leadership, excellence, and service. 📅 Deadline: March 6, 2026 📣 Winners Announced: May 2026 🔗 Full details & how to apply: lnkd.in/epv9RjwK Help us spread the word and support the next generation shaping the future of national security space! ✨

🚀 Congratulations to 2d Lt Will Kirby, U.S. Space Force—recipient of the inaugural NSSA - Reinventing Geospatial (RGi) Scholarship! From supporting WGS SATCOM ops to co-founding VT’s STARS program & contributing to NASA missions, Lt Kirby is shaping the future of national security space. NSSA is proud to partner with RGi to invest in the next generation of space leaders. 🌌 #NationalSecuritySpace #SpaceLeadership #Scholarship

We wish a HUGE congratulations to NSSA Board of Advisor Member, Marc Berkowitz, for his nomination to be Assistant Secretary of Defense. Marc has been an invaluable asset to NSSA, bringing his vast expertise and unwavering dedication to advancing national security space initiatives. This well-deserved nomination is a testament to his outstanding leadership, and we are incredibly proud to see him recognized at the highest levels of government. lnkd.in/ee8GAdFr

Space is not a sanctuary. We echo @NSSASpace's recommendation and applaud their recent position paper to boost investment in space tech. We're stepping up to the challenge by developing defense products to deter aggression and secure the space domain. prnewswire.com/news-releases…