Research professor Henry Hertzfeld’s “Le secteur privé: quel rôle dans la conquête spatiale de demain?” was published in Les Grands Dossiers De Diplomatie No. 34 Geopolitique De L’Espace. The article, translated for the French publication, examines the role of the private sector in the space race of tomorrow.
Author: Space Policy Institute
GW's Space Policy 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 & Technology Policy academic program, which leads to a Master of Arts degree at GW's Elliott School of International Affairs.
Dr. Scott Pace Visits Astrobotic Headquarters
Dr. Scott Pace recently visited Astrobotic Headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA. He’s pictured here with Space Policy Institute alum and VP for Business Development, Dan Hendrickson, as well as CEO, John Thornton.
SPI Student Ryan Green reaches finals of American Association for Budget and Program Analysis 2016 Symposium
SPI student Ryan Green’s paper for AABPA’s 2016 Marykathryn Kubat award, titled “Improving the Capital Budgeting Process for Federal Investments in Space”, was a finalist for best research paper by a masters candidate.
“Regulating Outer Space – Making Space Commerce a Priority”
Dr. Scott Pace wrote a piece on the future of space commercialization and regulation that was published by Foreign Affairs.
Regulating Outer Space: Making Space Commerce a Priority
SPI Director Scott Pace authored “Regulating Outer Space”, a study of the regulatory architecture that affects past, present, and future commercial space activities, which was published in the Foreign Affairs Magazine.
SPI Student Nathan Boll Gives Commencement Address at University of Montana Western
SPI student Nathan Boll will be giving the commencement address at the University of Montana Western on Saturday, May 7th. He is an alumnus of the University, which expects to set a record for number of degrees awarded at the institution this year.
Discussions on Space and Cyber Security
When
Thursday, May 5, 2016
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where
Elliott School of International Affairs
1957 E St NW
Suite 602
Washington, DC 20052
Led by Gen. William Shelton (Ret.)
Co-hosted by the Secure World Foundation and Orbital ATK, The Space Policy Institute is proud to host Former Commander of the Air Force Space Command, General William Shelton (Ret.) who will be leading an informal discussion on space and cyber capabilities and deterrence. He will be joined by other industry, NGO, and agency thinkers.
Visiting Scholar Captain HyeJin An Presents the Case for a Korean Early Warning Satellite System
Cptn. Hyejin An, of the Republic of Korea Air Force, made the case for a Korean Early Warning Satellite System in light of recent developments in North Korea’s threatening capabilities. The needs of the Republic of Korea were weighed against the capabilities offered by different systems.
Plan for Establishing an Early Warning Satellite for Korea
When
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
10:00am – 12:00pm
Where
Elliott School of International Affairs
1957 E St NW
Suite 403
Washington, DC 20052
Led by Captain HyeJin An
As North Korea’s missile program continues to develop, national security concerns in the Republic of Korea have led to investigations into the feasibility of a satellite-based component to the Korean early warning system. Captain An will discuss the results of her investigation into this option and alternatives, in light of the unique circumstances of the Korean Peninsula.
2016 USRA-SPI Symposium: Space Weather
Space Weather was the topic of the 2016 Universities Space Research Association symposium, held in conjunction with the Space Policy Institute.
The New Jersey Institute of Technology released an article summarizing the event. The widely-attended event proved very informative and speakers included:
Scott Pace
Tamara L. Dickinson
Daniel Baker
Patricia Doherty
Louis Lanzerotti
Ralph Stoffler
Devrie Intriligator
Steven Clarke
Therese Moretto Jorgensen
Thomas Berger
William Murtagh
