Claudia Philpot

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Claudia Philpot’s research centers on the future of human spaceflight, with a particular focus on low-cost orbital infrastructure and post-ISS habitation. Her most cited work, “The Orbital-Hub: Low Cost Platform for Human Spaceflight after ISS” (2016, 4 citations), proposes a paradigm shift from the politically and financially complex International Space Station model toward a more modular, affordable platform. This paper critically examines how budget, politics, and engineering constraints have shaped current space architecture, offering a pragmatic alternative for sustained human presence in low Earth orbit. Philpot’s contribution lies in bridging the gap between ambitious space policy and feasible engineering, advocating for streamlined international cooperation and commercial partnerships. While her citation count is modest, her work is notable for its forward-looking, systems-level thinking—directly addressing the transition from the ISS era to next-generation orbital habitats. For students and researchers in space policy and aerospace engineering, Philpot’s research provides a clear-eyed roadmap for making human spaceflight more sustainable and accessible beyond government-led megaprojects.