Dr. Scott Pace’s work, “Building a Strategic Framework for Human Space Flight”, was presented at the 65th International Astronautical Congress in Toronto, Canada. The paper proposes a synthesis of major architectural elements, destinations, and national policy objectives into a sustained effort of human space exploration beyond low Earth orbit (LEO).
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.
Providing for Sustainable Exploration and Use of Outer Space Environments
Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund’s co-authored work “Providing for Sustainable Exploration and Use of Outer Space Environments” was presented at the 65th International Astronautical Congress held in Toronto, Canada from 29 September to 3 October 2014.
In-Space Maneuvering, Servicing, and Resource Use: The Commercial Need for Legal Assurances
Dr. Henry Hertzfeld’s work “In-Space Maneuvering, Servicing, and Resource Use: The Commercial Need for Legal Assurances” was presented at the 65th International Astronautical Congress in Toronto, Canada and addresses the legal approaches to a number of new ventures that will be carried out in outer space in the near future.
Lessons from the Past: Why the U.S. Decided Not to Explore After Going to the Moon
Dr. John Logsdon’s work, “Lessons from the Past: Why the U.S. Decided Not to Explore After Going to the Moon” was presented at the 65th International Astronautical Congress held in Toronto, Canada, and discusses lessons to be learned from the post-Apollo decisions in the United States for today’s attempts to gain political support for a renewed and sustainable program of human exploration of the solar system.
In-Space Maneuvering, Servicing, and Resource Use: The Commercial Need for Legal Assurances
Dr. Henry Hertzfeld’s work, “In-Space Maneuvering, Servicing, and Resource Use: The Commercial Need for Legal Assurances”, was presented at the 65th International Astronautical Congress in Toronto, Canada. The paper addresses legal approaches to a number of new ventures that will be carried out in outer space in the near future.
Lessons from the Past: Why the U.S. Decided Not to Explore After Going to the Moon
Dr. John Logsdon’s work, ““Lessons from the Past: Why the U.S. Decided Not to Explore After Going to the Moon”, was presented at the 65th International Astronautical Congress in Toronto, Canada. The paper discusses lessons to be learned from the post-Apollo decisions in the United States for today’s attempts to gain political support for a renewed and sustainable program of human exploration of the solar system.
Is JFK-Style Leadership the Catalyst?
“Is JFK-Style Leadership the Catalyst?” by SPI sudent Raphael Perrino was presented at the AIAA Space 2014 Conference and Exposition in San Diego, CA. The paper reviews the need for presidential leadership in the wake of the space policy decision made during the first Obama Administration.
The Future of Space Exploration
SPI Director, Scott N. Pace, participated in a radio round-table hosted by NPR’s The Diane Rehm Show. Along with Dr. Pace was Joel Achenbach, Washington Post Science Writer, Lori Garver, former NASA Deputy Administrator, and Mike Gold, Bigelow Aerospace Director of D.C. Operations and Business Growth. The group discussed the history of humanity’s presence in space, its current state, as well as the many possibilities before it, both positive and negative.
International Cooperation on Human Lunar Heritage
Dr. Henry Hertzfeld and Dr. Scott Pace co-authored the paper, “International Cooperation on Human Lunar Heritage”, which was published by Science Magazine. Their work discusses the historical context and legal issues surrounding international human presence on the moon.
Policy Innovation in Human Space Flight
Dr. Pace’s paper, “Policy Innovation in Human Spaceflight”, was presented at the 64th International Astronautical Congress in Beijing, China. The paper provides an overview of the status of U.S. human spaceflight, followed by a discussion of alternative approaches and common pitfalls in planning and implementing further innovations.
