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
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
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?
By Kara Cunzeman
Published Date
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/framing-space-agenda-through-strategic-foresight
Latest Papers, Events & News
Strategic Foresight: Addressing Uncertainty in Long-Term Strategic Planning
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/strategic-foresight-addressing-uncertainty-long-term-strategic-planning
Are We Alone? Solar Gravitational Lens Enterprise
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode041-are-we-alone-solar-gravitational-lens-enterprise
To the Moon and Beyond: Challenges and Opportunities for NASA’s Artemis Program
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/moon-and-beyond-challenges-and-opportunities-nasas-artemis-program
Evolving STEM Education
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode035-evolving-stem-education
Cislunar Stewardship: Planning for Sustainability and International Cooperation
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/cislunar-stewardship-planning-sustainability-and-international-cooperation
Inspiring the Next Generation of Space Explorers with Astronaut Larry DeLucas
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode017-inspiring-next-generation-space-explorers-astronaut-larry-delucas
The Value of Space
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode016-value-space
The Value of Space
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/value-space
The Human Side of Space
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode014-human-side-space
Strategic Foresight Panel: An Exploratory Dialogue on the Possibilities of the Future Space Enterprise
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode012-strategic-foresight-panel-exploratory-dialogue-possibilities-future-space
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