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Bridging space research and policy

As part of Georgia Tech’s Space Research Institute (SRI), the Center for Space Policy and International Relations (CSPIR) brings together faculty and students interested in the political, economic, and security dimensions of space. Through research on diplomacy, governance, sustainability, and astrobiology, CSPIR contributes insight that strengthens the broader space community at Georgia Tech.

Who We Are

CSPIR connects research, policy, and education to shape the future of space. Faculty and students analyze the political, economic, and security implications of space activity, bridging scholarship and decision-making. Our faculty are actively involved in the policy community, meeting with government and industry leaders, and testifying before Congress. They have completed appointments at NASA, the Office of Space Commerce, and the Department of Defense, and contributed to reports for the National Academy of Sciences.

Latest News

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer in Orbit Around the Moon (Artist's Concept)

Georgia Tech Study Hopes to Prevent Cislunar Collisions as Moon Missions Increase

A Georgia Tech study warns that rising lunar traffic could lead to costly collision avoidance maneuvers, urging better coordination to manage growing risks in cislunar space.