The Center
The Center for Space Governance is a research institute dedicated to exploring current, emerging, and future issues in the space economy. We are currently based in Brussels and San Francisco. Our mission is to advance innovative solutions to address the greatest challenges and opportunities for humanity’s future in space.
Landscape Mapping
Mapping the landscape of the space domain to identify the main trends, stakeholders, and activities
Research Projects
Exploring the most important issues in space governance to develop new perspectives and solutions
Policy Leadership
Engaging with policymakers at national agencies and at the United Nations to shape the future of the space economy
Research Areas

Current
Commercial Space Policy
Sustainable Development
Anti-Satellite Weapons
Space Traffic Management
Norms of Behavior in Space
Space in Modern Warfare

Emerging
Great Power Competition
Space and Nuclear Security
Commercial Space Stations
Space Resources & Property
Lunar Governance
Planetary Defense

Future
A Constitution for Space
Space and Artificial Intelligence
Future of Warfare in Space
Human Rights in Space
Mars Governance
Settlement Beyond Mars

Fellowship Program
Applications are now closed to join our team. We are not currently running a Fellowship Program. In previous years, we have been joined by an international cohort of Research Fellows, Research Affiliates, and Policy Affiliates to support our projects.
Fellowship Program 2023Team
Christian Chung
Research Affiliate
Shannon Abelson
Research Affiliate
Alex Coultrup
Policy Affiliate
Robert Montano
Policy Affiliate
2023 Fellowship: Samuel Jardine, Michelle Hermes,
Shogo Yakame, Daniel Duchaine, Marisa Jurczyk














