Space Foundation Research and Analysis
The Research and Analysis branch of the Space Foundation, located in Washington, DC, is dedicated to providing credible and authoritative information on all aspects of space. This information is available to people involved in policymaking, industry and finance, education and academia, the media, and the general public. To find out more about Space Foundation research, please contact the Washington office at 202.463.6122.
NEW U.S. National Space Policy Comparison - June 2010
This paper provides a brief analysis of the similarities and differences between the new U.S. National Space Policy and the previous U.S. National Space Policy, released in 2006. It provides a summary for each section on what is similar, what is new in the 2010 policy, and what has been removed since the 2006 policy.
Solutions from Space:
Faster, Safer, Greener Commercial Aviation - February 2010
Space systems and technology offer a wide variety of benefits to the aviation community, ranging from improved navigation to in-flight entertainment. As the U.S. air traffic management system is modernized, airline passengers should experience fewer delays and safer flights due to satellite positioning, navigation, and timing. New air traffic control procedures will also help to reduce the environmental impact of aviation by enabling aircraft to operate more efficiently.
The International Space Station: Decision 2015 - October 2009
The International Space Station (ISS) is a valuable asset for the United States and its international partners. This white paper discusses the reasons for supporting ISS activity beyond 2015. The space station is expected to provide educational opportunities, produce useful scientific data, stimulate the commercial space sector, and support future international partnerships, among other benefits.
Solutions from Space:
Space Applications for International Development - September 2009
The first publication in our Solutions from Space series, this white paper discusses the ways in which space systems and applications can be used to enhance international development efforts. Satellite communications and remote sensing capabilities, in particular, have a great deal to offer developing nations.
View presentations from the panel event on November 18, 2009
The first publication in our Solutions from Space series, this white paper discusses the ways in which space systems and applications can be used to enhance international development efforts. Satellite communications and remote sensing capabilities, in particular, have a great deal to offer developing nations.
Agenda
Mariel John, Space Foundation, Space Applications for International Development
Kalpak Gude, Intelsat, Commercial Satellite Applications Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Dr. Emil Cherrington, CATHALAC, Lessons Learned in Implementing SERVIR in Mesoamerica
Daniel Irwin, NASA SERVIR, From Space to Village: The SERVIR Program
Dr. Carlos Ganem, Brazilian Space Agency, presentation
Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl, European Space Policy Institute, Space Applications for Developing Countries
The Space Report - published annually, 2006-2010
The principal product of Research and Analysis is an annual report on global space activity. With detailed references and its sources fully annotated, this report describes the full range of space activities including commercial space revenues and government budgets, the impact of space products and services, space infrastructure, labor and workforce statistics, and the outlook for the future. To learn more about the report and to view data from previous years, visit www.TheSpaceReport.org.
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The Space Foundation Indexes - updated daily
The first edition of The Space Report introduced the public to the Space Foundation Index, which tracks the performance of the space industry in the U.S. public equity markets. The index currently monitors 29 companies that derive a significant portion of their revenue from infrastructure and services activities related to the space industry. Two additional indexes track space infrastructure and services companies independently. All three are updated daily after the markets close and can be found here.
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ITAR and the U.S. Space Industry - September 2008
As part of its mission to address issues of importance to the space industry, the Space Foundation conducted research on the impact of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As of the time of publication in late 2008, ITAR was found to be harmful to the U.S. space industrial base. This was particularly the case for lower-level suppliers, companies that drive a significant amount of the innovation and technological advances on which the industry relies for growth. The full report is available for download as a pdf.
The National Security Space Industrial Base - April 2006
This paper examines concerns about the viability and performance of the space industrial base, particularly at the sub-prime contractor level. It is essential to ensure the health of the industrial base so that the space industry can continue to innovate and produce new technology and capabilities. The report is available for download as a pdf.
The Case for Space Exploration - March 2006
Why is space exploration an important and worthwhile endeavor? This document seeks to answer that question with a variety of perspectives from industry leaders, academics, and notable individuals such as astronaut Neil Armstrong and filmmaker James Cameron. This thought-provoking text is available for download as a pdf.
