The Center
The Center for Space Governance is a research institute dedicated to exploring current, emerging, and future issues in space policy. We are based in New York 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 space governance to identify the main policy issues, actors, and activities
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Examining the most important questions in space policy to develop new perspectives and solutions
POLICY & ADVOCACY
Engaging with policymakers at the United Nations, regional, and national levels to shape the future of space
Research Areas

Current
Commercial Space Policy
Space for Sustainable Development
Anti-Satellite Weapons Testing
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 2023
Applications are now closed to join our team. We are curently running our second Fellowship Program, which includes a cohort of Research Fellows, Research Affiliates, and Policy Affiliates.
Fellowship Program
Team

Tamay Besiroglu
Advisor

Sam Adlen
Advisor

Chaitanya Kore
Policy Affiliate