What is the 2027 GSD: Call for H.S. Space Debate Resolutions Challenge About?
The 2027 GSD Program offers a unique challenge for interested pesons to offer suggestions for resolutions that
might be used in the GSD 2027 Tournament that will be held at the NSS International Space Development Conference (ISDC 2027). This is a remote program brining high school students from around the world to collaborate with other international students on their team and represent their team in arguing pro and con sides to a chosen debate resolution.
What is a debate resolution?
A debate resolution is a written topic statement paired with specific procedural rules that divide participants into arrirming or opposing sides . the resolution clearly states the positon of the affirming side. It is up to the team to make thier argument well evidenced and presented such that the judge deems their argument the 'winning' argument in the debate.
Who is eligible to enter this Challenge?
Anyone is eligible to enter this challenge. There is no age or affiliation requirement.
Is there a fee to enter the Challenge?
There is NO FEE to enter the 2027 GSD: Call for Resolution Challenge.
What is the timeframe for submitting a resolution into the Challenge?
The 2027 GSD: Call for H.S. Space Debate Resolutions Challenge entries must be submitted between Aug 6 - Aug 30, 2026, midnight, US Central Time.
What is the benefit to the Winning Challenger?
1st Place: $200, digital certificates, NSS Membership and chance to have the resolution used in the NSS GSD Tournament.
2nd Place: $100, digital certificates, NSS Membership and chance to have the resolution used in the NSS GSD Tournament.
3rd Place: $50, digital certificates, NSS Membership and a chance to have the resolution used in the NSS GSD Tournament.
4th Place: Digital certificates, NSS Membership and a chance to have the resolution used in the NSS GSD Tournament.
How does a Challenger enter the competition?
The Entry form asks for information about you and the resolution you submit. The Challenger should submit the needed informattion using the
Any Tips on entering a resolution?
Yes! Here are some tips for you!
- Make sure you give complete information in the Resolution Entry Form - Complete name, complete address with street information, city, state, and country. No shortening or abbreviations of the information in any category.
- Take a look at the information on this webpge. There are videos of other GSD debates that you might find very helpful.
- Give careful consideration to the theme of the resolution that you wish to submit - you will have several choicees: (You can use any subject matter within these broad topics. Example: Space Debris or Earth Orbit Sustainability. Your entry does not have to include both Space Debris and Earth Orbit Sustainability. Your resolution might state that a certain law should be made about the use of Low Earth Orbit.)
| Space Debris and Earth Orbit Sustainability | |
| Space Commercializationa and Mining | |
| Space Military & Defense | |
| Extra-terrestrial Settlement & Law | |
- The Judging Rubric for the 2027 GSD: Call for Resolution Challenge is below:
We hope this Challenge will be fun as you learn about the ramificaions of the resolution you submit!
many of whom are previous debaters from the program. It is our committment to give oppotunities to students, the world over, no matter their political, economic or social status, gender, or race. We use an online, remote system to lower our barriers of entry to students who wish to become involved in an international program, to learn about space challenges, and to consider the remedies for the challenges through a healhy, fair, and thought-provoking debate.
The 2027 NSS Global Space Debates Program is pleased to present the GSD Program Rulebook.