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
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
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
History of the Future of Space with James Vedda
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode009-history-future-space-james-vedda
Whither Human Spaceflight
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode008-whither-human-spaceflight
Making the Moon a Reality
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode083-making-moon-reality
David Livingston's The Space Show: Broadcast 3830
https://csps.aerospace.org/news/david-livingstons-space-show-broadcast-3830
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