National Space Society - International Space Development Conference

International Space Development Conference

The National Space Society hosts an annual International Space Development Conference (ISDC) held in major cities and venues throughout the United States. Often been held during or close to the Memorial Day weekend.

Archived files of past ISDC conferences can also be reviewed via the Islandone.org ISDC website.

The Society's magazine Ad Astra is published quarterly.

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