Space Nursing Society

Advancing Healthcare Beyond Earth

Dedicated to addressing the healthcare needs of those living and working in space, SpaceNursingSociety.org is your gateway to the latest in space healthcare.

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About the Society

A bold calling to redefine healthcare for off-world environments.

As humanity expands beyond Earth, the role of nursing must evolve with it. We envision a future where nurses and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals work collaboratively to support optimal health in space — addressing not only physical needs, but the full human experience.

We are a global network of nurses, healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates committed to transforming Earth-based healthcare models into systems that can sustain life beyond our planet.

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Our Mission

The Space Nursing Society’s mission is to support the development of healthcare systems for extreme and off-world environments while advancing the emerging field of space nursing through education, collaboration, and innovation.

Our Vission

We believe nurses and healthcare professionals are essential to the survival, well-being, and success of humans living and working in off-world environments.

What We Do

Four pillars guiding our work.

Education

Courses, training, and future programs preparing nurses for off-world practice.

Research & Innovation

Supporting emerging studies that translate Earth-based care into space medicine.

Community & Collaboration

A global network of nurses, researchers, and healthcare professionals.

Advocacy

Elevating the role of nurses in shaping the future of space exploration.

New Shepard Human Spaceflight Mission NS-38: Apogee | Blue Origin

Blue Origin successfully completed the 38th flight for the New Shepard program and first of 2026. The crew included: Tim Drexler, Dr. Linda Edwards, Alain Fernandez, Alberto Gutiérrez, Jim Hendren, and Dr. Laura Stiles. New Shepard has now flown 98 humans (92 individuals) into space.