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CSF/MITRE Workshop to Create a Human Research Program for Spacelight Participant in the Commercilization of Space

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CSF/MITRE Workshop to Create a Human Research Program for Spacelight Participant in the Commercilization of Space

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  • Author: Michael Marge
In preparation for U.S. leadership in the commercialization of space, a proposal to create a human research program for civilians in space was submitted to the National Space Council, which was favorably considered and directed to the Commercial Spaceflight Federation for hosting. With the cooperation and sponsorship of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation, together with The MITRE Corporation, a Workshop was conducted on May 11–12, 2021. Many leading experts from the space industry, relevant federal agencies, private sector organizations, and academia joined together for one and a half days to develop a practical, prudent, and sustainable framework for a human research program. The Workshop conferees addressed key factors that should be considered in preparing spaceflight participants for suborbital flight and orbital and beyond low Earth spaceflight and habitation

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