Space Policy Institute

Welcome to SPI

The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs is a world leader in research, graduate study, and informed discussion related to issues of science, technology, and public policy. The Space Policy Institute celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2017. The Institute conducts research, offers graduate courses and organizes seminars, symposia, and conferences on topics related to domestic and international space policy. SPI is associated with the International Science and Technology Policy academic program, which leads to a Master of Arts degree at the Elliott School. The Institute operates within the Elliott School, but does so with support from The George Washington University as a whole, in addition to funding from a number of individual, corporate, foundation, and government sources. The Institute is directed by Dr. Scott Pace.

[Recordings Posted] Aerospace Corporation and the SPI presents a symposium on Emerging Challenges and Opportunities for Civil and Commercial Uses of GPS : May 27, 2025

Thank you for joining the event. Please enjoy the recordings from this LINK, or the Thumbnail below. A discussion of the current state and future evolution of the global positioning, navigation, and timing services. Please find the complete program here. Please...

Spring 2025 SPI Newsletter posted !!

Thank you for great Spring 2025 semester. Please take a look at our recent SPI activities HERE Archives can be found...

Update! Episode4: GW Space Society(GWSS) Podcast

Please take a look at the GW Space Society Podcast and enjoy our GWSS presidents discuss with space industry professionals on various...

2025 Thacher Prize Winners Announced

Congratulations to winners of the 2025 Thacher Prize for Outstanding Publication in Space Policy Elif Yüksel and Sarah Salem shared first prize for their co-written paper: “A Comprehensive Study of U.S. and Chinese Space Diplomacy and Engagements with Emerging...

Dr. Scott Pace joins the panel “How Big a Priority Should Beating China Back to the Moon Be?” at The 2025 Humans to the Moon & Mars Summit (May28-29, 2025)

The 2025 Humans to the Moon & Mars Summit was held on May 28-29, and SPI Director Dr. Scott Pace joined the panel to discuss insights into U.S. space policy and international space governance. See the recordings HERE Go to the event page...

[Recordings Posted] Book Launch:”Space to Grow: Unlocking the Final Economic Frontier”, featuring author Matthew Weinzierl and Brendan Rosseau

Thank you for joining us on the panel discussion with author Matthew Weinzierl and Brendan Rosseau, joined with Clay Mowry(AIAA) and Tina Highfill(DoC/BEA). The event was moderated by Dr. Scott Pace, Director of the Space Policy Institute. Click HERE to purchase the...

Get to Know the Space Policy Institute

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Contact:

1957 E St NW Suite 403

Washington, D.C. 20052

Phone: (202) 994-1592

spi@gwu.edu