About
Space Policy Symposium at Purdue University brings together government, military, industry, and academia. Drawing on their collective knowledge and experience, participants will help to identify knowledge gaps and set next steps in research, partnering, and policy development.
Early bird registration ends Sept 30
Dates
Wednesday, October 30 –
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Location
Purdue Memorial Union, North Ballroom
101 Grant St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
During the neo-space race and in our current geo-political climate, it has never been more vital to establish sound policy. Establishing norms of behavior in space is essential for ensuring the continuity, safety, and success of our endeavors on earth and beyond. Space Policy Symposium @ Purdue, hosted by the Purdue Policy Research Institute (PPRI), brings together leaders across sectors to share the direction of space policy and press forward together in achieving a stable, prosperous, and secure future.
Join us as military, industry, government, and academic leaders discuss policy priorities supporting space exploration. The two-day symposium includes:
- Engaging discussions on direction and trends informing space policy.
- Representation from our future workforce to participate in a student case study competition.
- Conference paper and issue briefs to make the discussions actionable.
The Inaugural Space Policy Symposium @ Purdue will focus on the following topics identified by members of the US Space Force as priority areas:
Strategic Messaging on Capabilities
Strategic messaging regarding space capabilities is crucial for shaping future missions and policies. It shapes how nations and organizations are perceived in the international community, contributing to deterrence strategies. Additionally, effective communication engages the public, garnering support for space missions.
Engaging with Allies
Effective collaboration with allies is paramount, however, current mechanisms for information sharing, threat assessment, and capacity building in space could benefit from the support of thoughtful policy and best practices.
Government-Industry Relationship
Governments increasingly engage in public-private partnerships (PPPs) with industry players to leverage private sector innovation, resources, and expertise while retaining oversight and strategic control. This shift raises questions about the appropriate relationship between government entities and private industry in the pursuit of space exploration goals.
Whitepapers
Better Engagement With Allies
Right Relationship Between Government and Industry
Strategic Messaging on Capabilities
Steering Committee
Dr. Barrett Caldwell
Purdue University – Industrial Engineering
Dr. Stacey L. Connaughton
Purdue Policy Research Institute
Dr. Kathleen Howell
Purdue University – Aeronautics and Astronautics
Ms. Krista O. Kelley
Purdue Policy Research Institute
Brig Gen Kristin Panzenhagen
Commander, Space Launch Delta 45, United States Space Force
Mr. Joel Rasmus
Purdue University – Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS)
Dr. Dan DeLaurentis ex-officio
Purdue University – Discovery Park District
Mr. Joe Krok ex-officio
Purdue University – Office of Industry Partnerships
Dr. Rod Miller
Lockheed Martin
Col Shannon DaSilva
US Space Force
Mr. Tim Browning
Lockheed Martin
Dr. Michael D. Sullivan
National Reconnaisance Office
Kate Mitsch
Purdue Policy Research Institute
Col Joseph McKenna
U.S. Air Force
PPRI Space Policy Student Fellows
Jessica Collins
Graduate Student, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Om Guha
Undergraduate Student, Economics
Raymond Tan
Undergraduate Student, Economics and Political Science
PPRI Student Fellows
Subulola Jiboye
Graduate Student, Communication
Catherine Lopez Barajas
Undergraduate Visiting Scholar
Contact Us
Registration & Local Area Inquiries
Kate Mitsch, kmmitsch@purdue.edu
General Symposium Inquiries
ppri@purdue.edu
Media Inquiries
Krista Kelley, kokelley@purdue.edu