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.
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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
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
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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
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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
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https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode039-space-qkd-tech-and-policy-muggles
Space-Based Solar Power: A Near-Term Investment Decision
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https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/space-based-solar-power-near-term-investment-decision
Emerging Issues in New Space Services: Technology, Law, and Regulatory Oversight
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https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/emerging-issues-new-space-services-technology-law-and-regulatory-oversight
Nuclear Technology in Space
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https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode024-nuclear-technology-space
Game Changer: Challenges and Opportunities in Space-based Quantum Key Distribution
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https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/game-changer-challenges-and-opportunities-space-based-quantum-key-distribution
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