Question 1

What is the time commitment to participate?

Accepted Answer

For the in-person D.C. experience, you should expect to engage in 3 - 7 meetings throughout the day starting as early as 9 am and finishing as late as 5:30 pm. There will be a 4-hour training session on the Sunday prior, and a 90-minute online training session two weeks before the event.

Question 2

Am I the right person to advocate for space?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you are. No matter your background or experience, if you are passionate about space science and exploration, you belong here. We provide extensive training, detailed talking points, and a supportive, positive environment to support all levels of experience.

Question 3

Who will I meet with?

Accepted Answer

At minimum, you will meet with your two Senate offices and the office of your member of the House of Representatives. For states with very high levels of participation (Maryland and Virginia), you may be assigned as support for groups with fewer constituents.

Question 4

I am a civil servant, can I participate?

Accepted Answer

Yes! As a federal employee, you have a statutory right under 5 U.S.C. § 7211 to communicate with or petition Congress individually or collectively. However, you must do so on your own time and without using government resources or presenting yourself as an agency representative.

Question 5

Do you offer discounted hotel rooms?

Accepted Answer

We have a limited number of hotel rooms provided at a discounted rate of $239/night at the Holiday Inn National Mall in downtown Washington, D.C. You must use a special registration link provided in our email confirmation sent after you register for the event.

Registrations are closed

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