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The Duke SPACE Initiative (Science and Policy to Advance Cosmic Exploration) is Dukeʼs interdisciplinary initiative combining astrophysics, space policy, diplomacy, law, engineering, economics, history, medicine and life sciences. It unites hard science with policy-making to shape human exploration of the cosmos from deep-sky cosmology to the geopolitics of Mars.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to advancing humanity’s understanding and exploration of the cosmos through Duke’s distinctive multidisciplinary collaboration. With cutting-edge research, targeted professional programs, and strategic partnerships, we aim to pioneer innovations in space technology and policy, unravel the mysteries of the universe, and inspire the next generation to look further and reach higher.