Join Us
The membership of the NAL-JSC is open to:
- Former federal civil service employees of NASA at JSC or the Jet Propulsion Lab.
- Any former federal civil service employee of another federal government agency, including U.S. military service, who served an extended detail assignment at JSC for one year or longer.
- Any other person who was employed by NASA as a “Special Employee” for the purpose of accomplishing a special focused assignment at JSC lasting one year or more.
Membership Benefits
- Dinner/social/program 3-4 times each year
- Free admission to Space Center Houston with JSC Retiree Badge
- NAL members are eligible for discounted JSC Gilruth Gym annual memberships for $199 (regular price $275) or monthly memberships for $22.50 (regular $25-35).
- Monthly alumni/contractor team breakfasts
- Keg-of-the month gatherings at JSC Gilruth Center
- Invitations to attend or participate in special programs/events at JSC
- Monthly First Thursday Technical Briefings
- Quarterly newsletter
- Access to Member Only pages on this website
- JSC Retiree Badge
NAL-JSC has an agreement with JSC management to provide our members a JSC Retiree badge with the member’s picture. The badge is valid for one year before needing to be renewed. The badge is obtained in JSC building 110 at the main gate. The badge is for access to JSC only and is not valid for use at any of the other NASA centers.
Membership Levels
We have 2 membership levels: Annual and Lifetime. Both are equal in membership benefits. Two of the Annual Individual levels include an additional donation with the yearly dues.
Applying for Membership with a Credit Card
To begin, select the desired level then click "Next" and the complete and submit the application for membership. When your application is reviewed to verify that the criteria for membership is met, you will receive an email with an invoice for the "MEMBERSHIP DUES ONCE APPROVED" amount shown for each level. The invoice can be paid online with a credit card. NAL-JSC does not retain credit card information.
How to Renew Your Membership With a Credit Card
To renew your membership, log into this Website. Your User ID is the email address you provided NAL. Once you log into the website, click on your name, then click on "View Profile" page. Within 1 month of your renewal date you have the option on the Profile page to change to a different membership level and renew your membership. One week prior to your renewal date your membership level is frozen and an invoice for that level is generated.
How to Join, Renew, or Donate with a Check
Creating a NAL account and paying by credit card unlocks many user benefits on this website. If you're unable to create a NAL account, please click here to download this PAPER APPLICATION. Fill it out, mail it and your check per the instructions shown on the form. If you're making an additional donation you can combine it with your membership dues on one check.
The NASA Alumni League is a private 501(c)3 non-profit organization. As such, membership dues and donations to the JSC Chapter may be tax deductible for federal income tax returns. Consult your tax advisor as appropriate. In accordance with Internal Revenue Service requirements, we are disclosing that no goods or services were provided in return for dues or donation.