Outer Space Institute
Who we are
The Outer Space Institute (OSI) is a network of world-leading space experts united by their commitment to highly innovative, transdisciplinary research that addresses grand challenges facing the continued use and exploration of space. Comprised of physical scientists, social scientists, lawyers, engineers, industry leaders, and policy makers, there is no other body like it anywhere. The transdisciplinary approach enables the OSI to identify challenges, opportunities, and solutions that have been overlooked by other groups. By breaking down barriers that prevent people in different fields from working together, the OSI is able to further challenge assumptions that are often taken for granted in building public policy.
Latest Announcements
A New, Deadly Era of Space Junk Is Dawning, and No One Is Ready
July 11, 2024
Sam Lawler’s long piece for Scientific American details some of the growing concerns around uncontrolled reentries of space objects.
OSI Submission on Core Principles for Space Resource Activities
August 26, 2024
A team of OSI researchers has made a short submission to the Working Group on Legal Aspects of Space Resource Activities established under the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS).
OSI Comment on Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite
September 13, 2024
OSI Fellows and Junior Fellows submitted this comment to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) addressing the potential threats to radio and optical astronomy posed by increased volume of communications satellites.
