Peter L. Hays

Dr. Peter L. Hays is a part-time Professorial Lecturer in Space Policy and International Affairs at George Washington University’s Space Policy Institute. He concurrently serves as Space Chair at Marine Corps University and Senior Policy Advisor at Falcon Research. His work focuses on national security space policy, governance frameworks, and strategic messaging, with direct involvement in Pentagon initiatives since 2004.

Education: Ph.D. from The Fletcher School (Tufts University), Honor Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy.

Research Interests: Defense policy formulation, space security dynamics, and the intersection of technology and geopolitical strategy. His work emphasizes policy implementation challenges in space domain awareness and space traffic management.

Awards:

• National Intelligence Professional Award (2014)
• SAIC National Security Solutions Employee of the Year (2008)

Advisory Roles: Former White House OSTP and National Space Council staff member (1988-1990), currently serving on CSIS Missile Defense Project Advisory Board and editorial boards for Space and Defense and Astropolitics. Member of World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Space Security (2010-2014).

Teaching: Instructs air- and spacepower seminars at Marine Corps School of Advanced Warfighting and advanced policy seminars at GW’s Space Policy Institute. Previously taught at USAF Academy, School of Advanced Airpower Studies, and National Defense University.