Category: Event

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.

When
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
4:00pm – 5:00pm

Where
Elliott School of International Affairs
1957 E St NW
Suite 403
Washington, DC 20052

Presented by Dr. Bleddyn Brown

The Space Policy Institute is excited to host Dr. Bleddyn Bowen on February 22nd from 4pm to 5pm for a brief seminar titled, The Wrath of Mahan: Space Warfare on the Cosmic Coastline. This lecture will address such questions as

• How is it best to think about the role of the command of space in grand strategy?
• How effective can astro-economic warfare ever be?
• What are the universal consequences of the spread of spacepower on Earth?

We hope you’ll join us at 1957 E Street NW Suite 403 for Dr. Bowen’s presentation followed by a Q&A discussion. To RSVP, please email spi@gwu.edu, noting your title and industry/organization affiliation.

When
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
6:30pm – 9:00pm

Where
Elliott School of International Affairs
1957 E St NW
Suite 602
Washington, DC 20052

Hosted by the Space Policy Institute at the Elliott School of International Affairs, The Space Foundation and Space Policy Institute Networking Reception will be an ideal opportunity for the next generation of space policy makers to network with and learn from members of the Space Foundation Board of Directors, as well as other local players in the space industry. Bring business cards if you have them! Light refreshments will be provided.

Please register at nov2.kintera.org if you would like to attend, as space is limited!

Graduate students interested in space careers, recent alumni, and other young space professionals are strongly encouraged to attend this event.