Science & Technology
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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.
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Featured Papers
Game Changer: The Great Convergence and the Future of Satellite-Enabled Direct-to-Device
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Will the Direct-to-Device (D2D) market, now the next big thing for the communications sector, fundamentally change the satcom market by expanding connectivity options for customers while bringing significant value to communication providers?
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/game-changer-great-convergence-and-future-satellite-enabled-direct-device
Game Changer: In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing for the New Space Economy
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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
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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
Latest Papers, Events & News
Crypto mining can retire fossil fuels for good. Here’s how
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https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2022-08-10-crypto-mining-can-retire-fossil-fuels-good-heres-how
Spies’ night eyes: Once-restricted tech is helping spot Russian troops, Chinese missile sites and raging wildfires
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https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2022-05-23-spies-night-eyes-once-restricted-tech-helping-spot-russian-troops-chinese-missile
America is ending anti-satellite missile tests
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https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2022-04-23-america-ending-anti-satellite-missile-tests
Space-based solar power 'could be deployed in 10 years'
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https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2021-11-23-space-based-solar-power-could-be-deployed-10-years
Webinar Replay – Blockchain for Space
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https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2021-11-22-webinar-replay-blockchain-space
Sure, there’s hype. But blockchain has concrete space applications
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https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2021-11-15-sure-theres-hype-blockchain-has-concrete-space-applications
Flying Cars! - The Case for Advanced Air Mobility
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https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode071-flying-cars-case-advanced-air-mobility
Nuclear Propulsion
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https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode064-nuclear-propulsion
Future satellites could breathe air to stay spaceborne
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https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2021-04-30-future-satellites-could-breathe-air-stay-spaceborne
Game Changer: A Breath of Fresh Air: Air-Scooping Electric Propulsion in Very Low Earth Orbit
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https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/game-changer-breath-fresh-air-air-scooping-electric-propulsion-very-low-earth-orbit
Science & Technology Podcasts
Featured Experts
Angie Bukley
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Role
Technical Fellow, Center for Space Policy and Strategy
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/angie-bukley
Barbara Manganis Braun
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Role
Assistant General Manager, Agile Acquisitions Division
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/barbara-manganis-braun
Sam Sims
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Role
Senior Project Engineer, Space Innovation Directorate
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/sam-sims
Carrie O’Quinn
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Role
Senior Project Engineer, Research and Development Department
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/carrie-oquinn