Dr. Scott Pace presented in the Joint Meeting of the Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board and the Space Studies Board (July 24, 2025)
Dr. Scott Pace joined a panel titled “U.S. Space Science Leadership in a Global Context“. The Panel discussed how the U.S. can sustain scientific leadership amid rising global competition. Where are the global players are gaining ground and how the U.S....
[Event] Space Law Across Borders:Comparative Frameworks in the United States, India, Japan, and South Korea
The Space Policy Institute, along with the GW Law School is hosting a delegation of several space lawyers from Asia to discuss Asian approaches to Space Law. Date: Thursday 4 September 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (12:10 PM- Lunch & Keynote)Venue: 1957 E Street, NW,...
Non-resident Scholar Kimitake Nakamura’s most recent book was selected the IAA Social Sciences Book Award (2025)
We congratulate Kimi (Space Policy Institute Non-Resident Scholar Kimitake Nakamura) for his newest book “Norm Formation in Space Law”, to be selected as the IAA Social Sciences Book Award 2025. The IAA Social Sciences Book Award is an annual honor presented by the...
SPI Professor Pascale Ehrenfreund Interviewed by the European Science-Media Hub
SPI Research Professor Pascale Ehrenfreund was recently interviewed for the European Science-Media Hub. Prof. Ehrenfreund discussed her view on a sustainable space economy, as well as international cooperation, the role of Europe in space governance, and space...
SPI Professor Pascale Ehrenfreund receives 2025 IAF Excellence in International Cooperation Award
The IAF Excellence in International Cooperation Award is presented during the IAC 2025 Opening Ceremony on Monday 29 September 2025 to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their efforts to promote and facilitate global engagement and cooperation in the...
[Recording Posted] Book Launch Event (July 15, 10:30am-1:00pm): “CONTESTED SPACE: ENSURING EFFECTIVE U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE CAPABILITIES IN AN INCREASINGLY CONTESTED ENVIRONMENT”
Thank you for attending the Book Launch event. Please see the recordings HERE ✖️ The Moorman Center for Space Studies, the independent think tank within the National Security Space Association, and Space Policy Institute is pleased to announce a book launch...
SPI Visiting Scholar Makiko Tada presents her final paper at ASCEND/ AIAA
Makiko finished her research paper titled “Analysis of Options for Japan in the Peaceful Uses of Space Nuclear Power”. In her paper, she analyzes the current state of space nuclear propulsion and power technologies in Japan and the United States, as well...
Release of the Space Security Webinar eBook by former SPI Visiting Scholar, Bruno Martini
We are pleased to inform the publication of the eBook compiling the proceedings of the International Webinar on Space Security, held on August 6, 2024, and organized by the Brazilian Air Force University (UNIFA), through its Center for Strategic Studies (CEE) and the...
International Cooperation in Deep Space Exploration : Expert Conference Report
The International Space University recently published the report following the Expert Conference on International Cooperation in Deep Space Exploration, hosted by the Space Policy Institute on 3-5 December 2024. This Expert Conference was generously funded by The John...
SPI members in the 8th Prague Space Security Conference (PSSI, 15-17 June 2025)
The 8th Prague Space Security Conference was held in Prague, Czech Republic, hosted by the Prague Space Security Institute (PSSI) Members of SPI faculty and SPI Alumni gathered in the event. Dr. Scott Pace and Jun Kazeki (Director General, National Space Policy...
