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
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
Avoiding Costly Delays in Human Space Exploration: Historical Perspectives on NASA Programs
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/avoiding-costly-delays-human-space-exploration-historical-perspectives-nasa-programs
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
Diversity & Inclusion Across the Nation’s FFRDCs
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode070-diversity-inclusion-across-nations-ffrdcs
The In-Space Rescue Capability Gap
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/space-rescue-capability-gap
2021 Lunar Development Conference
https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2021-07-09-2021-lunar-development-conference
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