Non-resident Scholar Kimitake Nakamura’s most recent book was selected the IAA Social Sciences Book Award (2025)
We congratulate Kimi (Space Policy Institute Non-Resident Scholar Kimitake Nakamura) for his newest book “Norm Formation in Space Law”, to be selected as the IAA Social Sciences Book Award 2025. The IAA Social Sciences Book Award is an annual honor presented by the...
SPI in the IAC 2025@Sydney
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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...
Dr. Scott Pace joins the panel at CSIS event “Rocket Dreams: Inside the New Space Race with Christian Davenport and former National Space Council leaders”
On September 26, Dr. Scott Pace participated on a panel at a CSIS event alongside Christian Davenport (author of “Rocket Dreams: Inside the New Space Race”) and Chirag Parikh (former Executive Secretary of the National Space Council). The event featured a fascinating...
Dr. Scott Pace was appointed to International Advisory Board on Emerging Technology at the International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
Dr. Scott Pace, director of the Space Policy Institute and professor of the practice of international affairs at the Elliott School of International Affairs, has been invited to join the Academic Advisory Body for Emerging Technologies at the International...
Dr. Scott Pace presented in the Joint Meeting of the Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board and the Space Studies Board (July 24, 2025)
Dr. Scott Pace joined a panel titled "U.S. Space Science Leadership in a Global Context". The Panel discussed how the U.S. can sustain scientific leadership amid rising global competition. Where are the global players are gaining ground and how the U.S. can...
[Event] Space Law Across Borders:Comparative Frameworks in the United States, India, Japan, and South Korea
The Space Policy Institute, along with the GW Law School is hosting a delegation of several space lawyers from Asia to discuss Asian approaches to Space Law. Date: Thursday 4 September 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (12:10 PM- Lunch & Keynote)Venue: 1957 E Street, NW,...
SPI Professor Pascale Ehrenfreund Interviewed by the European Science-Media Hub
SPI Research Professor Pascale Ehrenfreund was recently interviewed for the European Science-Media Hub. Prof. Ehrenfreund discussed her view on a sustainable space economy, as well as international cooperation, the role of Europe in space governance, and space...
SPI Professor Pascale Ehrenfreund receives 2025 IAF Excellence in International Cooperation Award
The IAF Excellence in International Cooperation Award is presented during the IAC 2025 Opening Ceremony on Monday 29 September 2025 to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their efforts to promote and facilitate global engagement and cooperation in the...
[Recording Posted] Book Launch Event (July 15, 10:30am-1:00pm): “CONTESTED SPACE: ENSURING EFFECTIVE U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE CAPABILITIES IN AN INCREASINGLY CONTESTED ENVIRONMENT”
Thank you for attending the Book Launch event. Please see the recordings HERE ✖️ The Moorman Center for Space Studies, the independent think tank within the National Security Space Association, and Space Policy Institute is pleased to announce a book launch...
