Space policy and strategy is the core of the Space Minds Center and the "_ " Underline Space Roundtable. Over the 8-week program, we will cover wide spread political applications of space including current capabilities, relevant treaties and agreements, satellite orbits, commercialization, preventing space debris, strategic geographic space locations, future missions, environmental impacts, funding for space, earth and war applications of space assets, etc. All conversations will be centered on the ideal of gaining benefits from space (exploration, scientific advancement, resources, potential habitation etc.) without disrupting the delicate norm of peace in space or space sustainability.

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Due to the strong international security applications of any space policy topic, many theoretical political science topics will be explained and utilized throughout the Roundtable program to contextualize discussions. These topics include security dilemmas, regime type analysis, diplomatic agreements, etc. Once finished with the Roundtable, learners should expect to feel confident with numerous space policy and broader political topics, giving them experience for future college classes and analysis in many policy areas.​​