Science & Technology
Subhead
The space enterprise encompasses a broad range of scientific research and new space technology development and application. CSPS research emphasizes the policy and regulatory implications of how new science and technology influences this fast changing environment.
Featured Papers
Game Changer: In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing for the New Space Economy
Technological progress in spacecraft life extension, debris removal, space operations autonomy, and robotics will disrupt the traditional paradigm of spacecraft design, acquisition, launch, operations, and maintenance. A new generation of spacecraft designed specifically for In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) is leading this charge towards a new space economy.
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/game-changer-space-servicing-assembly-and-manufacturing-new-space-economy
A Framework for Developing Trust in Artificial Intelligence
While artificial intelligence (AI) has enhanced or enabled technologies that were previously not thought possible, its increased presence has also engendered growing concern, particularly in domains where the potential for harm is high. Can a set of definitions and best practices help policymakers gain the confidence to pursue the benefits of AI while also ensuring the AI-enabled future?
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/framework-developing-trust-artificial-intelligence
Game Changer: A Breath of Fresh Air: Air-Scooping Electric Propulsion in Very Low Earth Orbit
Historically, the very low Earth orbit (VLEO) atmosphere has been a tough one for satellites to survive long-term. Can air-scooping electric propulsion (ASEP) potentially extend the life of VLEO satellites?
By Karen Jones
Published Date
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/game-changer-breath-fresh-air-air-scooping-electric-propulsion-very-low-earth-orbit
Latest Papers, Events & News
Flying Cars! - The Case for Advanced Air Mobility
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode071-flying-cars-case-advanced-air-mobility
Nuclear Propulsion
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode064-nuclear-propulsion
Future satellites could breathe air to stay spaceborne
https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2021-04-30-future-satellites-could-breathe-air-stay-spaceborne
R&D: From Academia to US Government Programs
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode051-rd-academia-us-government-programs
Futures Mapping for Space 2021
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode046-futures-mapping-space-2021
Innovative Space Showcase
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode044-innovative-space-showcase
David Livingston's The Space Show: Broadcast 3614
https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2020-12-06-david-livingstons-space-show-broadcast-3614
Are We Alone? Solar Gravitational Lens Enterprise
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode041-are-we-alone-solar-gravitational-lens-enterprise
Space QKD Tech and Policy for Muggles
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode039-space-qkd-tech-and-policy-muggles
Space-Based Solar Power: A Near-Term Investment Decision
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/space-based-solar-power-near-term-investment-decision
Science & Technology Podcasts
Featured Experts
Angie Bukley
Role
Technical Fellow, Center for Space Policy and Strategy
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/angie-bukley
Rebecca Reesman
Role
Senior Project Engineer, Space Enterprise
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/rebecca-reesman
Barbara Manganis Braun
Role
Principal Director, Corporate Chief Engineer’s Office
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/barbara-manganis-braun
Sam Sims
Role
Senior Project Engineer, Space Innovation Directorate
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/sam-sims
Carrie O’Quinn
Role
Senior Project Engineer, Research and Development Department
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/carrie-oquinn