Research Guides
Outer Space: Starting Points
This research guide is meant as a starting point for research on the law & policy foundations of outer space activities
Introductory Resources
Pioneers of Space Law: A Publication of the International Institute of Space Law by Publication Date: 2013
Scholarly Journals
- Space PolicySpace Policy is an international, interdisciplinary journal which draws on the fields of international relations, economics, history, aerospace studies, security studies, development studies, political science and ethics to provide discussion and analysis of space activities in their political, economic, industrial, legal, cultural and social contexts.
- Acta AstronauticaActa Astronautica is sponsored by the International Academy of Astronautics. Content is based on original contributions in all fields of basic, engineering, life and social space sciences and of space technology.
- Academic Search CompleteScholarly articles and general interest sources in all fields.
- The New Space RaceOpen access essays from the American Journal of International Law
News
- Business Insider - Military and DefenseTo access articles from 2009-current, visit UW Libraries
- Access World NewsNewspapers, transcripts, wire services, broadcasts from the 1980s to present day.
- Global Newsstream This link opens in a new windowCurrent international, national & regional newspapers, 1980 - present.
Free E-Newspaper Access
The UW Libraries offers UW students, staff, and faculty free personal accounts to the following news websites. You can find additional e-newspaper databases on our E-Newspapers page.
Industry and Company Research Databases
- BCC Research This link opens in a new windowSpecialized market research reports covering healthcare, science, and technology sectors.
- GartnerComprehensive collection of research and analysis on IT industries, including management, finance and policy issues
- PitchBook This link opens in a new windowInvestment trends and transactions in private equity and venture capital sectors.
- Mergent Online This link opens in a new window
Extensive information on U.S. and international public companies, including financials, stock, properties, and SEC filings. Access ends June 30, 2025.
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The star cluster Westerlund 2 in the Milky Way galaxy, courtesy of NASA via Wikimedia
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