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
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
Mind the Gap: Commercial Space Stations & the ISS
Access to space stations in low Earth orbit is critical. With the impending retirement of the International Space Station, can the United States retain its leadership role in space exploration and science?
By Colleen Stover & Angie Bukley
Published Date
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/mind-gap-commercial-space-stations-iss
Space Regulatory Reform Is a Wicked Problem Still Worth Tackling
Space regulatory reform is an urgent issue with many challenges. How can the next administration make progress toward change?
By Brian Weeden
Published Date
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/space-regulatory-reform-wicked-problem-still-worth-tackling
Latest Papers, Events & News
Public-Private Partnerships in the Space Sector
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode030-public-private-partnerships-space-sector
The Present and Future of Space Commerce
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode029-present-and-future-space-commerce
Removing Obstacles and Streamlining Launch
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode026-removing-obstacles-and-streamlining-launch
David Livingston's The Space Show: Broadcast 3547
https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2020-07-26-david-livingstons-space-show-broadcast-3547
The Future of Commercial Space Flight
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode022-future-commercial-space-flight
Cislunar Stewardship: Planning for Sustainability and Cooperation
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode021-cislunar-stewardship-planning-sustainability-and-cooperation
Locating Methane Super-emitters in California: A San Joaquin Valley Case Study
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/locating-methane-super-emitters-california-san-joaquin-valley-case-study
A New Era of Commercial Remote Sensing
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode020-new-era-commercial-remote-sensing
From the Ground Up: Getting to Space with the Right Construction Project Delivery Type
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/ground-getting-space-right-construction-project-delivery-type
Impacts of High-Volume Production (HVP) on Space Systems
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/impacts-high-volume-production-hvp-space-systems
Upcoming Events
Emerging Challanges and Opportunities for Civil and Commercial Uses of GPS
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/2025-05-27-emerging-challanges-and-opportunities-civil-and-commercial-uses-gps
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
Systems Director, 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