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
Space Leadership Forum: Key Findings
The Aerospace Corporation held an executive-level forum on February 13 to discuss accelerating America's national advantage through commercial space. Leaders from various sectors debated key issues like rapid acquisition, regulatory challenges, and innovation, with breakout sessions focusing on reinforcing U.S. space dominance in five core areas.
By Kara Cunzeman, Brian Weeden & Sam Wilson
Published Date
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/space-leadership-forum-key-findings
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
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?
By Angie Bukley & Colleen Stover
Published Date
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/moonstruck-international-aspirations-cislunar-space
Latest Papers, Events & News
Fact or (Science) Fiction of Space Diplomacy
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode112-fact-or-science-fiction-space-diplomacy
Exploration Beyond JWST
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode111-exploration-beyond-jwst
What's It Like Working on Mars?
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode109-whats-it-working-mars
Guiding the Future of Spaceflight Safety
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode106-guiding-future-spaceflight-safety
Breaking Through in Space
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode104-breaking-through-space
Using Strategic Foresight & Futures Thinking in Developing Space Policy & Strategy
https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2022-07-19-using-strategic-foresight-futures-thinking-developing-space-policy-strategy
Charting a Course Through Cislunar Master Planning
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/charting-course-through-cislunar-master-planning
Space: Safe, Secure and Sustainable
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode092-space-safe-secure-and-sustainable
GPS for Humanity- What's Next?
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode091-gps-humanity-whats-next
Curating Space Exploration at the Smithsonian
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode090-curating-space-exploration-smithsonian
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