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.

SPI introduced in the latest issue of GW research magazine

Please check out the new article about the Space Policy institute in the latest issue of GW research...

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

A discussion of the current state and future evolution of the global positioning, navigation, and timing services. Please find the complete program here. Please register here Live Stream links will be provided at ticket...

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

Join us in-person or online for a panel discussion with author Matthew Weinzierl and Brendan Rosseau The panel discussion will be joined with Clay Mowry(AIAA) and Tina Highfill(DoC/BEA). The event will be moderated by Dr. Scott Pace, Director of the Space Policy...

Prof. Scott Pace speaks at CSIS event “Deepening the U.S.-Japan Space Security Relationship”which was picked up by the South China Morning Post

On April 11, 2025 Dr. Pace joined a Opening Fireside Chat with Jun Kazeki, Director-General, National Space Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan, discussing U.S.-Japan Space Security Relationship. See the CSIS event page and recordings here The...

SPI is pleased to announce Dr. Vivek Lall as non-resident scholar

SPI welcomes Dr. Vivek Lall of General Atomics Global Corporation as non-resident scholar! Please see his bio here! At SPI, Dr. Lall will offer unique perspectives on the intersection of advanced space technologies and global security policies. His experience in...

SPI Alumni Moon J. Kim publishes new paper: “Counting stars and costs: An empirical examination of space launch cost trend at NASA”

Please to announce his new article, discussing NASA launch cost increases and related...

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