Space Society

1.5 Credits · Level: Graduate

This course provides an overview of key space services and explores how they intersect with the complex landscape of space policy, diplomacy, and international affairs. This course will examine contemporary civil, commercial, and national security space policy issues. Topics include U.S. space policy, international space law and governance, the role of space in international development, strategic competition in space, space alliances, diplomacy with emerging space nations, space sustainability, and the increasing role of commercial space actors in shaping national and international policy. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key actors, policies, and challenges in the space sector, enabling them to critically analyze current events and contribute to future policy discussions. The course will feature guest lecturers from NASA, the Department of State, the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, commercial space companies, and space nonprofits.