A global community building the future of care in space.

Founded in 1991, the Space Nursing Society unites nurses, researchers, and advocates committed to transforming healthcare for humans beyond Earth.

Who We Are

Driven by a bold calling

The Space Nursing Society is driven by a bold calling: to redefine healthcare for humans living and working in off-world and extreme 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. At the forefront of this emerging field, we are developing educational programs, strategic partnerships, and innovative resources to meet the complex healthcare challenges of space exploration.

From advancing clinical practice to supporting cutting-edge research, our work spans the present and the future of healthcare in space. Together, we are building a collaborative, global community dedicated to shaping how care is delivered in the most extraordinary environments imaginable.

Linda Plush, MSN, FNP-C, FRSH

Linda Plush is a Family Nurse Practitioner with subspecialties in adult care and nephrology. In addition to her U.S. degrees and certifications, she is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Health (UK). Linda has long combined her passion for healthcare, exploration, and human performance in extreme environments through both clinical practice and aerospace medicine initiatives.

Her lifelong interests include aviation, diving, and space medicine. She is a former student pilot and a PADI-certified Open Water Diver. Linda maintains an active focus on microgravity and healthcare challenges associated with humans living and working in off-world and other extreme environments.

Linda is a LIFE Member of both the Aerospace Medical Association and the Aerospace Nurses Association, and was previously a student member of the American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology. She served as the Founding President of the Space Nursing Society from 1991–1994 and remains deeply involved in advancing the role of nursing and healthcare in space exploration. She is also a Founding Member of the Rogerian Scholars and a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

About Space Nursing Society

SpaceNursingSociety.org is dedicated to advancing healthcare in space exploration. Our platform serves as a hub for healthcare professionals interested in space nursing. Here, you will find valuable resources, news, and events related to space healthcare.

Join us in our mission to ensure the well-being of those living and working in space.