The Business of Space
Subhead
From cislunar development to public-private-partnerships, building up the space enterprise to meet future demands will require flexible workforce and business models, and acceptance of new economic drivers and players. CSPS explores the business of space from a strategic perspective.
Featured Papers
One Word, Many Approaches: A Transatlantic Look at Commercial Space Procurement
The analysis presented in this paper demonstrates the breadth and complexity of how both the United States and Europe currently use the term “commercial” to apply to space activities.
By Andrew Berglund, Lindsay DeMarchi, Colleen Stover & Brian Weeden
Published Date
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/one-word-many-approaches-transatlantic-look-commercial-space-procurement
Spaceportopia: A Primer For Successful Launch Site Planning
Public and private sector actors are considering new spaceport sites. However, are they considering the long-term economic and environmental impacts on the surrounding region?
By Karen Jones & Lindsay DeMarchi
Published Date
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/spaceportopia-primer-successful-launch-site-planning
U.S. Policy Decisions That Shaped Civil and Commercial Use of GPS
Decisions made in previous presidential administrations have influenced the current state of GPS. Where do we go from here?
By Brian Weeden
Published Date
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/us-policy-decisions-shaped-civil-and-commercial-use-gps
Latest Papers, Events & News
The Space Industry Dilemma of Moving from Innovator to Integrator
https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2025-07-25-space-industry-dilemma-moving-innovator-integrator
Rapid Acquisition for Defense
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode158-rapid-acquisition-defense
Rapid Propulsion & Power
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode157-rapid-propulsion-power
How Stuff Works: Rapid Launch
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode156-how-stuff-works-rapid-launch
Emerging Challenges and Opportunities for Civil and Commercial Uses of GPS
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/2025-05-27-emerging-challenges-and-opportunities-civil-and-commercial-uses-gps
Space Science Unfurled
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode154-space-science-unfurled
Resilient Global Space Futures
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode152-resilient-global-space-futures
Deep Dive: Advancing Science & Exploration
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode150-deep-dive-advancing-science-exploration
Deep Dive: Measuring the Space Economy
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode149-deep-dive-measuring-space-economy
Deep Dive: Securing the Supply Chain
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode148-deep-dive-securing-supply-chain
The Business of Space Podcasts
Featured Experts
Karen Jones
Role
Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Space Policy and Strategy
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/karen-jones
Sam Wilson
Role
Director of Strategy and National Security, Center for Space Policy and Strategy
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/sam-wilson
Colleen Stover
Role
Staff Member, Center for Space Policy and Strategy
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/colleen-stover