Exploration, Society, & the Future
Subhead
As we look to expand our presence beyond Earth, cross-cutting technological, policy, and societal considerations need to be addressed. CSPS research examines the methodologies and implications of potential futures, the changing nature of civil space exploration, and the role society plays in both.

Featured Papers
Moonstruck! International Aspirations in Cislunar Space

Nations worldwide are seeking to explore cislunar space. How should the United States lead the way back to the Moon?
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/moonstruck-international-aspirations-cislunar-space
Framing Space Agenda Through Strategic Foresight

Nations worldwide are competing to control the space realm. How can the United States ensure American leadership and stewardship in space?
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/framing-space-agenda-through-strategic-foresight
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?
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/mind-gap-commercial-space-stations-iss
Latest Papers, Events & News
How Stuff Works: Resilient Skies

https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode153-how-stuff-works-resilient-skies
Deep Dive: Advancing Science & Exploration

https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode150-deep-dive-advancing-science-exploration
Deep Dive: Advancing National Strategy

https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode146-deep-dive-advancing-national-strategy
Debating National Security Space

https://csps.aerospace.org/events/2024-08-29-debating-national-security-space
Forging Ahead in Cislunar

https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode125-forging-ahead-cislunar
Workforce, Workforce, Workforce

https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode123-workforce-workforce-workforce
Project North Star: Strategic Foresight for U.S. Grand Strategy

https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/project-north-star-strategic-foresight-us-grand-strategy
A Safety Framework for Commercial Human Spaceflight

https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2023-06-01-safety-framework-commercial-human-spaceflight
Mapping Our Way to Sustainable Cislunar

https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode114-mapping-our-way-sustainable-cislunar
Fact or (Science) Fiction of Space Diplomacy

https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode112-fact-or-science-fiction-space-diplomacy
Exploration, Society, & the Future Podcasts
Featured Experts
Angie Bukley

Role
Technical Fellow, Center for Space Policy and Strategy
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/angie-bukley
Kara Cunzeman

Role
Systems Director for Strategic Foresight, Center for Space Policy and Strategy
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/kara-cunzeman