Space Innovations for Earth’s Resilience: Lessons from the 2015 Nepal Earthquake
A Socio-Technological Space Policy Research Project in collaboration with the Aurelia Institute
 

This research space policy paper examines how space-enabled architectural design can support disaster resilience and equitable recovery on Earth. Developed in collaboration with the Aurelia Institute, the work explores how principles from human spaceflight such as modularity, autonomy, resource efficiency, and resilience under extreme constraints can inform built environments in disaster-prone regions.

Using case studies and Space Enabled–inspired frameworks aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the paper analyzes how technology design choices shape access, dignity, and long-term outcomes for affected communities. The research positions space architecture not only as a technical discipline, but as a tool for advancing justice within Earth’s complex systems by rethinking how infrastructure is designed, deployed, and governed in moments of crisis.

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