Category: Event

When
Thursday, February 1, 2018
9:00am – 1:00pm

Where
Elliott School of International Affairs
1957 E St NW
Lindner Family Commons, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20052

The Space Policy Institute partnered with the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership on this public seminar to discuss: Space in the Abe-Trump Era. The seminar followed the sixth meeting of the U.S.-Japan Space Forum in Washington, D.C. in January, where American and Japanese experts from private sector, academia, and government met to discuss the current role of space in the U.S.-Japan relationship. At the event hosted at GWU, members of the U.S. Japan Space Forum discussed American and Japanese collaboration on space, focusing on evolving threats that underscore why it is so important. In addition, emerging technologies and new space actors were assess, and challenges for reforming these new entrants were discussed.

Read more about the event from the Mansfield Foundation.

When
Monday, November 6, 2017
3:30pm

Jack D. Fischer (Colonel, U.S. Air Force) was selected by NASA as an astronaut candidate in July 2009, and completed his training in 2011. The Colorado native served as a Flight Engineer aboard the International Space Station of the Expedition 51/52. He returned to Earth Sept. 2 from his first mission where he logged 136 days in space and conducted two spacewalks. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Astronautical Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy, and a Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Colonel Fischer is an Air Force Command pilot with more than 3,000 flight hours in more than 45 types of aircraft.

At this unique event, Colonel Fischer will discuss what life was like living and working aboard the International Space Station including the research investigations he conducted in microgravity, the importance of international collaboration in space, and how space policy has evolved in his tenure as a NASA astronaut. Colonel Fischer will also participate in a Q&A moderated by Space Policy Institute research professor, Dr. Henry R. Herztfeld.

When
Thursday, October 5, 2017
10:00am

Where
Udvar-Hazy Center
National Air and Space Museum

The National Space Council held its first meeting last Thursday at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, in front of Space Shuttle Discovery. The Space Policy Institute sent a delegation of students to watch members of the President’s Cabinet discuss the future of U.S. Space exploration with leaders from the private industry, government, as well as scientists.

When
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
5:00pm

Dr. Adigun Ade Abiodun, founder of the African Space Foundation, gave a presentation on his book, Nigeria’s Space Journey: Understanding its Past, Reshaping its Future. Following the presentation, Dr. Abiodun participated in a Q&A session and book signing.

• Download “Nigeria’s Space Journey” presentation

When
Monday, September 18, 2017
5:30pm

In 1987, the George Washington University established the Space Policy Institute (SPI) in recognition of the need for an independent and informed source of space policy expertise. Over the past three decades, the Institute has developed into a global leader in graduate education, research, and professional public outreach, making a difference in shaping current and future space activities.

When
Friday, July 14, 2017
7:30am – 11:30am

Where
Elliott School of International Affairs
1957 E St NW
Seventh Floor
Washington, DC 20052

On July 14, The Aerospace Corporation and Space Policy Institute will be holding “Ensuring U.S. Space Leadership,” an interactive conference featuring former and current senior officials and business leaders discussing the opportunities and challenges for U.S. space leadership, with a focus on big organizational and authority questions. Speakers include the Honorable Brian Babin, the Honorable Michael Donley, the Aerospace Corporation’s Jamie Morin, and the Space Policy Institute’s Scott Pace.

The conference will be held at The State Room on Floor 7 of George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. Registration and breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m. and the program runs from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m.

RSVP required

When
Monday, May 22, 2017
6:00pm – 8:00pm

Where
Elliott School of International Affairs
1957 E St NW
Washington, DC 20052

Space Policy Institute and the Planetary Society of Washington, DC co-hosted an evening discussion on space policy and the history of advocacy in a non-partisan manner. They were joined by noted space historian (and SPI alum) Jason Callahan and advocacy expert Matt Renninger.

When
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
5:00pm – 9:00pm

Where
Elliott School of International Affairs
1957 E St NW
Washington, DC 20052

In partnership with the Secure World Foundation and the Harris Corporation, the Space Policy Institute hosted a reception for the U.S. and Japanese government delegations to the “Fourth Comprehensive Dialogue on Space.” These talks covered a broad range of civil and security space cooperation between the two countries.

When
Thursday, March 30, 2017
1:00pm – 5:00pm

Where
Capitol Hill Holiday Inn
550 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20024

Presented by The Space Policy Institute and Universities Space Research Association

How Can Evolving SSA Capabilities Contribute To Science, Commerce, And Security?

The term Space Situational Awareness (SSA) refers to the ability to view, understand and predict the physical location of natural and manmade objects (like satellites) in orbit around the Earth, with the objective of avoiding collisions.

The Space Situational Awareness Symposium organized by the Universities Space Research Association and the Space Policy Institute offers a platform for discussion of issues at various levels. It addresses the question of “How can Evolving SSA Capabilities Contribute to Science, Commerce, and Security.”

It zeroes in on the intersection of military functions that address threats from space objects and the needs of the commercial space industries which need reliable and efficient data for the safety of satellite operations. It also examines the intersection of domestic and international space policy, the dual role of the civil and military agencies, the role of policy makers, of the technical community and their impact on space policy.

Some of the questions the Symposium proposes to address are:

• What are the technology innovations that can give the United States a competitive edge?
• Should the United States make data available to other countries? How can we share data with other countries?
• What kind of data processing capabilities do we have to characterize objects as they fly through space?
• When is it safe to launch— and how do we avoid collisions after reaching space?
• What are the role of civil and military agencies in space situational awareness?
• How can the commercial space industry share data with the Air Force and the Department of Defense? How can academia help promote better cooperation?
• And finally, how can developing nations who are impacted by US space policies but who don’t have their own space programs, get included in international discussions?

Conference Schedule

1:00 P.M. Welcome and Introductory Remarks

• Jeff Isaacson, USRA President and CEO
• Scott Pace, Director, Space Policy Institute

1:10 P.M. Frederick A. Tarantino Memorial Address

• Maj. Gen. Roger W. Teague, Director, Space Programs, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, U.S. Department of Defense

2:00 P.M. National Security and International Developments

• Lt. Col. Jeremy Raley, Program Manager, DARPA Tactical Technology Office.
• Richard Buenneke, Senior Advisor for National Security Space Policy, Office of Emerging Security Challenges, U.S. Department Of State
• Thomas Cooley, Senior Scientist for Space Situational Awareness, Air Force Research Laboratory
• Douglas Hendrix, Chief Executive Officer, Exoanalytic Solutions

3:15 P.M. Coffee Break

3:45 P.M. Civil and Commercial Developments

• George Nield, Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration
• Lauri Newman, Conjunction Assessment Risk Analysis Manager, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA
• Stacie Williams, Program Officer, Remote Sensing and Imaging Physics Air Force Office of Scientific Research
• T.S. Kelso, Senior Research Astrodynamicist, Center For Space Standards And Innovation, Analytical Graphics Inc.
• Brian Weeden, Director of Program Planning, Secure World Foundation

5:00 P.M. Invitation to the Reception

• Steve Ackerman, Chair, USRA Council of Institutions

This event is by invitation only. Please contact spi@gwu.edu with questions.

When
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
7:00pm – 8:30pm

Where
Elliott School of International Affairs
1957 E St NW
Suite 505
Washington, DC 20052

Presented by Casey Dreier

The George Washington University Space Policy Institute, in cooperation with the DC chapter of the Planetary Society, is pleased to announce a space policy lecture and discussion with the Planetary Society’s Director of Space Policy, Casey Dreier. The event will take place at the Elliott School of International Affairs building at 1957 E Street NW Room 505 in downtown Washington, DC.

To RSVP, please email spi@gwu.edu, as space is limited.