named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Beyond Earth Symposium
Annual forum convening senior policy professionals from government, industry, and academia to examine near-term policies for economically vibrant communities beyond Earth
Policy Reports
Research publications on topics including commercial space stations, cislunar economy, safety in human spaceflight, and financing models for space infrastructure
Webinar Series
Hosted discussions on commercial space market forecasts and economic credibility, featuring economists and space industry analysts
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth and Student Entrepreneurship Competitions 1 activity
- Advances innovation in space development through business challengesLaunched the Beyond Earth Business Challenge to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurial solutions in space development.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Facilitates stakeholder engagement for space policy developmentOperates a Leadership Council and five subject-matter working groups (as of 2023) composed of member representatives to develop policy recommendations on space migration and space-based economies. Supports collaborative policy development through structured stakeholder participation.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Hosts educational and policy-focused webinars and symposiaOrganizes and hosts webinars and the annual Beyond Earth Symposium to educate policymakers and the public on topics such as commercial space markets, spin gravity research, and policy pathways for space habitats. Events include expert analysis and discussion of data, methodologies, and near-term policy enabling human expansion into space.
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Submits policy recommendations to government bodiesSubmits formal policy observations and recommendations to U.S. government entities such as the National Space Council to support initiatives on commercial space innovation and space development.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducts research on space policy and space migrationConducts primary and secondary research on space policy and space migration, producing reports, policy papers, background materials, and analyses to inform U.S. and international policy discussions. Publishes findings through reports, symposia, and a curated journal on space policy and law.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$3K
Contributions & grants$3K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$26K
Program expenses—
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Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$22K
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Net assets$13K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -97.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Stephan Reckie — Board Director
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Bureau of Economic Analysis Partner — Hosted a webinar featuring Tina Highfill, Senior Research Economist at the Bureau of Economic Analysis, to discuss measurement of the space economy.
- David Bullock Government — Contact person for Leadership Council inquiries, affiliated with Beyond Earth Institute.
- GEN-Space Partner — Collaborated on the announcement and implementation of the Beyond Earth Business Challenge.
- ICON Partner — Collaborates with ICON on space architecture and off-world construction systems.
- ISS National Lab Partner — Engages with the ISS National Lab through participation of Donna Roberts, MD, MS, Deputy Chief Scientist, in a BE-hosted webinar on artificial gravity research.
- Leadership Council Coalition — Convenes members of the Leadership Council to produce collaborative reports on space development.
- MagCloud Partner — Platform for purchasing and distributing the Beyond Earth Policy Review publication.
- MilkyWayEconomy Partner — Collaborates with MilkyWayEconomy on economic frameworks for space development.
- National Space Council Government — Submitted policy observations and recommendations in support of its initiative on commercial space innovation.
- Paragon Space Development Corp. Partner — Partners with Paragon Space Development Corp. on life support and spacecraft systems for space habitats.
- Space Foundation Partner — Co-hosted a webinar featuring Lesley Conn, Director of Research and Digital Programming at Space Foundation.
- Space Studies Institute Partner — Collaborates with the Space Studies Institute, as evidenced by participation of Gary Hudson, President, in a BE-hosted webinar on artificial gravity.
- The Hague Institute for Global Justice Partner — Co-hosted symposium programming on international norms and space development.
- University of Arizona Center for Outreach and Collaboration Partner — Co-hosted the 2022 Beyond Earth Symposium in Washington, DC.
- University of Michigan Partner — Partners with the University of Michigan through involvement of Dr. Ted Hall, Extended Reality Software Developer, in a BE-hosted webinar on artificial gravity environments.
- Vast Space Partner — Collaborates with Vast Space, as evidenced by participation of Dr. Dana Levin, Chief of Space Medicine at Vast Space, in a BE-hosted webinar on artificial gravity.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Global Collaborative Governance for Space Expansionmethodology: global_partnershipBy promoting international cooperation and commercial ecosystem development, the organization advances sustainable space development because shared infrastructure, norms, and market incentives reduce duplication and lower barriers to entry for long-term off-world communities.
- Integrated Readiness Catalysismethodology: integrated-readiness-catalysisBy simultaneously advancing technology readiness, public support, and policy frameworks, the organization accelerates sustainable human migration into space because progress in all three domains creates mutually reinforcing momentum that overcomes systemic inertia.
- Interdisciplinary Policy Integrationmethodology: interdisciplinary_policy_integrationBy bridging technical, social, and policy domains, the organization creates actionable space policy because integrating diverse expertise ensures that governance frameworks are both scientifically sound and socially viable.
- Multi-Stakeholder Consensus Building for Policy Developmentmethodology: consensus-building through expert working groupsBy convening neutral, expert working groups and fostering inclusive dialogue among diverse stakeholders, the organization develops viable space policy because collaborative, interdisciplinary consensus leads to more durable and implementable legal frameworks.
- Policy-Driven Market and Public Engagementmethodology: policy-driven space developmentBy shaping policy and public dialogue around space settlement and evaluating market forecasts, the organization influences investment and decision-making because credible, evidence-based policy frameworks build confidence in the economic viability of off-Earth communities.