The Final Frontier? Space Technology and National Security Policy

4 credits · Undergraduate

This course explores the intersection of space and national security policy, focusing on the impacts of the evolving strategic environment in space. Students examine the key actors, technologies, and policy frameworks that shape the role of space in the global economy and in modern defense. Topics include: satellite technologies, the militarization of space, the role of private industry in the domain, and governance challenges posed by emerging technologies. The course engages with case studies on U.S., Russian, and Chinese space policies, and international efforts to govern space. By the end of the course, students will understand how space capabilities influence international security and are prepared to take part in policy debates.