Leaders and experts from The Aerospace Corporation will be engaging with the international space community at the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025), which brings together experts, professionals, and enthusiasts to explore advancements in space technology, research, and exploration. The theme for IAC 2025 will focus on topics that advance Sustainable Space : Resilient Earth,” which will explore the essential connection between space innovation and sustainability, focusing on three central areas: space-based applications for Earth; sustainable space activities; and sustaining life beyond Earth. Aerospace looks forward to engaging in meaningful discussions and collaboration with the broader international space community.
Space Debris and Space Traffic Management
Decades of space travel have resulted in a large amount of space debris that can be harmful to today’s satellites. Aerospace is addressing the issue of space debris and space traffic management by developing tools for analyzing potential collisions, studying reentry breakups, and modeling debris objects in space.
COSMIC: Propelling ISAM From Transformational to Routine
Aerospace supported the Consortium for Space Mobility and ISAM Capabilities (COSMIC) in kicking off its endeavor in forging a whole-of-nation approach to in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing.
Spaceportopia: A Primer For Successful Launch Site Planning
Spaceport site selection is a complex process that involves a range of considerations to ensure long-term success, including some well-defined operational parameters and other less certain variables. This paper by Aerospace's Center of Space Policy and Strategy suggests that “spaceportopian” ambitions to claim a piece of the growing global space industry should be grounded by the practical realities of what a spaceport might bring to a host region’s long-term economic, social, and environmental well-being, while future-proofing launch capacity and ensuring continued success for all stakeholders.
Leveraging Commercial Space Globally
Experts from Aerospace, allied nations and the private sector gathered recently during NATO’s Commercial Space Forum.
The Invisible Link: Key Spectrum Issues for Space
The radio-frequency spectrum is a finite resource whose value increases as the world’s need for “always-on” connectivity grows. Decisions on spectrum use can substantially impact incumbent users, particularly space-based services. This paper from Aerospace's Center for Space Policy and Strategy describes the complex world of domestic and international spectrum regulation and outstanding spectrum issues facing the U.S. space enterprise, as well as decisions on key U.S. proposals and positions that lawmakers will face early in the next administration.
