At the Elliott School of International Affairs
May 5, 2021
Featuring SPI’s:
Prof. Henry R. Hertzfeld, George Washington University
23 April 2021 16-18h CET
Dr. Henry R. Hertzfeld is Co-Director of the Space Policy Institute and Research Professor of Space Policy and International Affairs at the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at George Washington University. He is an expert in the legal, economic, and policy issues of space and advanced technological development. Dr. Hertzfeld has served as a Senior Economist and Policy Analyst at both NASA and the National Science Foundation, and is a consultant to both U.S. and international agencies and organizations. He is author of many articles on legal and economic issues concerning space and technology and teaches courses in Space Law and Space Economics. Professor Hertzfeld is a member of the Bar in Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia and holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. from Washington University, a Ph.D. from Temple University and a J.D. from George Washington University.
Moderator: Ms Giulia Pavesi, Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies
This webinar is brought to you by the Elliott School’s Institute for International Science and Technology Policy and Space Policy Institute.
The discussion will be recorded and open to the public.
The Elliott School of International Affairs welcomes U.S. Army Gen. James Dickinson who is the Commander of United States Space Command (USSPACECOM). Please join us to hear Gen. Dickinson share his experiences and lessons about the USSPACECOM mission to conduct operations in, from, and to space to deter conflict, and if necessary, defeat aggression. Focus of discussion will include the important role of professional military education and training, along with how universities and industry can help.
A public Q&A will follow the discussion. Please send advance questions, along with your name and occupation to spi@gwu.edu using subject heading DEVELOPING SPACE PROFESSIONALS by 12pm EDT on April 5, 2021.
The discussion will be on the record and open to the public.
April 23, 2021 | 10:30am EDT
The Space Policy Institute is hosting this panel to foster a discussion on the recent and planned developments of space technology and policy on the African continent. We hope to also discuss possible cooperation on future or current space efforts, and talk about ways the US can leverage space diplomacy to improve relationships on the continent.
Dr. John J. Klein, adjunct SPI professor, co-authored an article titled “A Comprehensive Approach to Space Deterrence.” The article was published by Strategy Bridge and can be accessed here.
The Coalition for Deep Space Exploration and the George Washington University Space Policy Institute Present: The Policy and Careers Spacetalk
March 26, 2021
The Elliott School of International Affairs welcomes U.S. Army Gen. James Dickinson who is the Commander of United States Space Command (USSPACECOM). Please join us to hear Gen. Dickinson share his experiences and lessons about the USSPACECOM mission to conduct operations in, from, and to space to deter conflict, and if necessary, defeat aggression. Focus of discussion will include the important role of professional military education and training, along with how universities and industry can help.
A public Q&A will follow the discussion. Please send advance questions, along with your name and occupation to spi@gwu.edu using subject heading DEVELOPING SPACE PROFESSIONALS by 12pm EDT on April 5, 2021.
The discussion will be on the record and open to the public.
SPI Director Scott Pace co-authors the article, “Now is the time to invest in private space stations” for Politico magazine. The article addresses the transition away from the ISS model to a commercially operated space station model. For more, check out the full article.
NASA History Program Office Virtual WebEx Symposium: NASA and the Rise of Commercial Space
March 17-19, 2021 and March 25, 2021
Starting March 17, 2021, please join us for a virtual WebEx event, NASA and the Rise of Commercial Space: A Symposium Examining the Definition(s) and Context(s) of Commercial Space. From activities in low-Earth orbit to the Artemis program, the commercial space industry is beginning to take on an increased role as innovator in both space access, commerce, and exploration. This growth of commercial space over the past decades offers the potential for a new paradigm for space exploration—one in which industry transitioned from supplier to partner. Still, many questions remain spanning from the most seemingly consequential “How will humanity explore the Moon and Mars?” to the more foundational, “What is Commercial Space?” Individual panels address a range of topics including legal and entrepreneurial frameworks, advancements during the space shuttle era, and new trajectories at NASA and beyond. Overall, this symposium will explore the evolution of commercial space and examine the historical context surrounding these larger questions. Our hope is that discussion will add an historical framework that will help inform the relationship between government and industry moving forward.
The program kicks off on March 17 with a talk from Eric Berger (Ars Technica) on the early days of SpaceX followed by two days of panel discussions on March 18-19 featuring keynote talks from Ken Davidian and NASA Chief Economist and author of The Long Space Age: The Economic Origins of Space Exploration from Colonial America to the Cold War, Alexander MacDonald. Commentors for panel discussions include S. Pete Worden, Diane Howard, Scott Pace, and Chris Davenport. The final March 25 session is a collaboration by NASA, the ISS U.S. National Laboratory, and the University of Alabama Huntsville. This session features a keynote talk from Steve Lee of Astrosat and a panel discussion with Jason Greene (UAH), Christine Kretz (ISS U.S. National Laboratory), Daniel Rasky (NASA Space Portal Office) and Yusuf Erkul (Kernal Biologics).
The entire event is free and open to the public. No registration required to attend sessions—simply click on the WebEx links located on the program webpage to login during each day of the symposium.
Organizers
Brian C. Odom, Acting NASA Chief Historian (chair)
Stephen P. Waring, University of Alabama Huntsville (co-chair)
Ken Davidian, Director of Research FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation
Rick Sturdevant, Deputy Director of History at Space Operations Command, US Space Force
Stephen J. Garber, NASA HQ History Office
Link to full program description and WebEx links: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/history/nasa-and-the-rise-of-commercial-space.html
Please send any questions to brian.c.odom@nasa.gov.
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