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
Charting a Course Through Cislunar Master Planning
Many U.S. private sector companies and other spacefaring nations have their sights set on cislunar space. Why do we need a coordinated cislunar master planning effort?
By Ronald Birk
Published Date
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/charting-course-through-cislunar-master-planning
Avoiding Costly Delays in Human Space Exploration: Historical Perspectives on NASA Programs
Development of a human exploration endeavor is a multi-decade initiative. What lessons have been learned from the past to benefit the future?
By David Eccles
Published Date
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/avoiding-costly-delays-human-space-exploration-historical-perspectives-nasa-programs
The In-Space Rescue Capability Gap
Neither the U.S. government nor commercial spaceflight providers have plans in place to rescue a crew from a distressed spacecraft in low Earth orbit or anywhere else in space. Given the need to revisit space rescue policies, what are the potential solutions and policy options for improving safety during space travel?
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/space-rescue-capability-gap
Latest Papers, Events & News
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
Educating the Space Forces at NSSI
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode086-educating-space-forces-nssi
Charting the Risks- NASA for the 21st Century
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode085-charting-risks-nasa-21st-century
U.S. Fishing for Defense Tech to Protect International Waters
https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2022-01-20-us-fishing-defense-tech-protect-international-waters
Learning the Risks of Long-Duration Human Space Flight
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode075-learning-risks-long-duration-human-space-flight
Space rescue: The lessons from history that could save lives
https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2021-11-01-space-rescue-lessons-history-could-save-lives
Value of Space Summit 2021
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/2021-10-18-value-space-summit-2021
Inspiring a More Secure World
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode072-inspiring-more-secure-world
“Fast Forward,” ASCEND’s New On-Demand Interview Series, Envisions Our Off-World Future
https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2021-09-07-fast-forward-ascends-new-demand-interview-series-envisions-our-world-future
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
Colleen Stover
Role
Project Manager, Center for Space Policy and Strategy
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/colleen-stover