Article by Non-Resident Scholar Deganit Paikowsky on the Evolution of U.S. Space Politics
SPI non-resident scholar, Dr. Deganit Paikowsky, recently publish an article on the evolution of U.S. space politics from directing space programs to orchestrating an ecosystem. The full title is: “Exploration, exploitation, and expansion: A three-wave framework for unpacking the shift in U.S. space politics from directing a national space program to orchestrating an ecosystem”.
The article offers a conceptual framework for understanding ecosystems orchestration as important statecraft in contemporary space politics, shaping power distribution.
To view the article, click this link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0265964625000542?via%3Dihub
Published Article by SPI Alumni Elif Yüksel Titled: “Why Institutionalizing Space Diplomacy Should be a Pillar of Turkey’s Grand Strategy”
SPI alumni Elif Yüksel has had her article published in TurkeySource today on a request of collaboration from Atlantic
Council.
For the article, follow this link: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/turkeysource/why-institutionalizing-space-diplomacy-should-be-a-pillar-of-turkeys-grand-strategy/
Elif Yüksel is a Turkish pioneer in space diplomacy and space policy. She is a Fulbright Scholar, Space Policy Institute Fellow, and an alumna of the International Space University. Currently, she works as a consultant for several private space companies and voluntarily serves as an Ambassador for the AstroAid Foundation.
Peer-Reviewed Article by SPI Contributor Takuya Wakimoto “Crisis in Space: Assessing Japan’s Legal Gaps in Space Emergency Response”
Takuya Wakimoto, SPI contributor, has had his peer-reviewed article “Crisis in Space: Assessing Japan’s Legal Gaps in Space Emergency Response,” publish in ScienceDirect. This paper explores the legal and institutional challenges in Japan’s space emergency response framework, identifying coordination gaps and proposing pragmatic reforms to strengthen national readiness.
The article will be free to view on ScienceDirect until December 17, 2025. The article can be found at this link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0265964625000529?dgcid=author
Proposal for the Creation of a Brazilian Space Force by former SPI Visiting Scholar, Bruno Martini
Bruno Martini (former SPI visiting scholar) and Dr. Maria Célia Barbosa Reis da Silva, published a proposal for the creation of a Brazilian Space Force. The article represents the outcome of his research work done at SPI as a visiting scholar.
Find the full proposal here.
Bruno Martini
Oceanographer and Master in Coastal and Oceanic Systems Dynamics from the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Brazil. Ph.D. Candidate in Aerospace Sciences at the Brazilian Air Force University (UNIFA).
Op-Ed on SPACENEWS by SPI Alumni Elif Yüksel : “Redefining space diplomacy for the 21st century: from orbits to outcomes”
Click here or the article image to read Elif’s Op-ed.
Elif Yüksel is a Turkish pioneer in space diplomacy and space policy. She is a Fulbright Scholar, Space Policy Institute Fellow, and an alumna of the International Space University. Currently, she works as a consultant for several private space companies and voluntarily serves as an Ambassador for the AstroAid Foundation.
SPI Visiting Scholar Makiko Tada presents her final paper at ASCEND/ AIAA
Makiko finished her research paper titled “Analysis of Options for Japan in the Peaceful Uses of Space Nuclear Power”. In her paper, she analyzes the current state of space nuclear propulsion and power technologies in Japan and the United States, as well as institutional barriers, export regulations, and international cooperation frameworks. It examines the challenges Japanese companies face in entering this field, points out the limitations of the current UNCOPUOS framework, and highlights the necessity of a new framework involving like-minded countries such as AUKUS, while offering policy recommendations for Japan.
Congratulations Makiko!
You can download the paper HERE
Makiko Tada works for the Space Development and Utilization Division, at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(MEXT) / Japan
Release of the Space Security Webinar eBook by former SPI Visiting Scholar, Bruno Martini
We are pleased to inform the publication of the eBook compiling the proceedings of the International Webinar on Space Security, held on August 6, 2024, and organized by the Brazilian Air Force University (UNIFA), through its Center for Strategic Studies (CEE) and the Laboratory of Simulation and Prospective Scenarios (LSC).
This initiative was developed by Bruno Martini (former SPI Visiting Scholar), and the eBook features chapters authored by two SPI faculty members, Dr. John Klein and Dr. Peter Hays.
The publication addresses key topics such as defense, sustainability, strategic competition, and international cooperation in outer space—reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the dialogue fostered during the webinar.
You can find the eBook HERE
Bruno Martini
Oceanographer and Master in Coastal and Oceanic Systems Dynamics from the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Brazil. Ph.D. Candidate in Aerospace Sciences at the Brazilian Air Force University (UNIFA).
SPI Visiting Scholar, Sarah C.G. Dunn’s article was published in the ETH Zurich’s Russian Analytical Digest
Sarah analyses Russia’s diverse set of ASAT capabilities in her article.
Abstract
The Russian Federation’s Nudol ground-based anti-satellite system is part of a larger effort to modernize military space capabilities, with implications for the development of missile defence systems. Aerospace defence
and the role of space in warfare, topics frequently discussed by the Soviet military, have resurfaced as key
focuses following the growth of perceived external threats and on the basis of internal assessments. Nudol’s
connections to Soviet systems, expertise, and organizations reflect Russia’s preexisting capacity for military
space development, but are also an indication of economic and technological challenges. The capabilities
and limitations of Nudol, alongside Russian military commentary on aerospace defence, suggest that the
system may serve as an element of a multi-tier system of missile defence, as a negotiating tool, as a symbol
of prestige, and as a deterrent.
Please find the article HERE
Update! Episode4: GW Space Society(GWSS) Podcast
Please take a look at the GW Space Society Podcast and enjoy our GWSS presidents discuss with space industry professionals on various topics.
SPI Alumni Moon J. Kim publishes new paper: “Counting stars and costs: An empirical examination of space launch cost trend at NASA”
Please to announce his new article, discussing NASA launch cost increases and related trends.
