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Breaking Space: A Discussion on Space Weather Disturbance and Spectrum Interference

Our society is becoming ever more dependent on space — and that dependence comes with the risk of disruption and interference from adversaries, allies, and nature itself. Join the Center for Space Policy and Strategy for panel discussions on the challenges posed by spectrum interference and space weather disruption, and what might be done to overcome those challenges.

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A Space Policy Primer: Key Concepts, Issues, and Actors

A number of difficult policy questions face the United States and other spacefaring nations. How should goals be defined for the next chapter in space exploration, commercialization, and security?

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The Center for Space Policy and Strategy is dedicated to shaping the future by providing nonpartisan research and strategic analysis to decisionmakers. The CSPS is part of The Aerospace Corporation, a nonprofit organization that advises the government on complex space enterprise and systems engineering problems.

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Good Neighbors: How and When to Share Spectrum

With so many wireless technologies today — smartphones, autonomous vehicles, the internet of things — we rely on sufficient spectrum to provide efficient access for these devices and systems. What sp...

Game Changer: Neuromorphic Computing

Artificial intelligence depends upon generating near-realtime data analysis, yet modern computers are often inefficient in the tasks of recognizing, analyzing, and classifying large volumes of informa...

Game Changer: Solar Electric Propulsion

Technological progress in space propulsion and space power will disrupt the traditional paradigm of spacecraft design, acquisition, launch, and operations. How might solar electric propulsion fit in?

Launch Uncertainty: Implications for Large Constellations

Launch capacity and delays pose a significant challenge to satellite constellations, their stakeholders, and policymakers. What can be done to mitigate the risks?

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The Center for Space Policy and Strategy is committed to advancing the discussion about national priorities in space. Our policy experts routinely present their research, analysis, and specialized insights at conferences and symposiums throughout the world. To book a speaker for your next event, please submit a request below.

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Featured Policy Experts

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Dr. James A. Vedda Senior Policy Analyst , Center for Space Policy and Strategy Dr. James Vedda is a senior policy analyst in the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at The Aerospace Corporation.

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Karen L. Jones Senior Project Leader , Center for Space Policy and Strategy Karen L. Jones is a senior project leader and technology strategist in the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at The Aerospace Corporation.

Dave Eccles

David S. Eccles Deputy Director, Center for Space Policy and Strategy , General Manager, National Space Systems Engineering Division David S. Eccles is deputy director, Center for Space Policy and Strategy, and general manager,National Space Systems Engineering Division at The Aerospace Corporation.

Dr. Josef Koller

Dr. Josef Koller Systems Director , Center for Space Policy and Strategy

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In the Media

Sustaining American Space Leadership In An Age Of Disruption

In a new Forbes guest article, Dr. Jamie Morin, vice president of Defense Systems Operations and the executive director of The Center for Space Policy and Strategy, discusses the opportunities and the...

OPINION: Filling the Gaps in Space Traffic Management

In a new POLITICO op-ed, Mick Gleason, a senior project engineer/CSPS space policy analyst, and Travis Cottom, an independent space consultant, discuss why standards and best practices for satellites ...

Why Space Desperately Needs a Traffic Cop

Deadly hypersonic debris may spell doom for existing satellites and the thousands more to come as low earth orbit is commercialized.

Protecting the Ozone from Rocket Emissions

Aerospace considers the effects of rocket emissions on the stratosphere—what is known and what is not.

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Upcoming Events from the Center for Space Policy and Strategy

Breaking Space: A Discussion on Space Weather Disturbance and Spectrum Interference

Our society is becoming ever more dependent on space — and that dependence comes with the risk of disruption and interference from adversaries, allies, and nature itself. Join the Center for Space Policy and Strategy for panel discussions on the challenges posed by spectrum interference and space weather disruption, and what might be done to overcome those challenges.

December 19 2018

Washington, DC

2019 NSISC Space INFOSEC Technical Information Exchange

The NSISC Space INFOSEC Technical Information Exchange is intended to facilitate the dissemination of information and to establish personal networking connections across the space INFOSEC community.

January 30 - 31 2019

El Segundo, CA