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.
https://live-csps-portal-drupal.pantheonsite.io/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?
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?
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/moonstruck-international-aspirations-cislunar-space
Latest Papers, Events & News
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
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
Exploration, Society, & the Future Podcasts
Featured Experts
Angie Bukley

Role
Technical Fellow (retired), 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