The paper is an assignment that covers core learning outcomes 1-5, as listed in

The paper is an assignment that covers core learning outcomes 1-5, as listed in the syllabus and Course Overview page. The paper must be an academic paper, researched using appropriate academic sources, and must demonstrate sophisticated, integrative, and interdisciplinary learning about the commercial use of outer space.
The paper must:
Be an analytical examination and interdisciplinary discussion of one or more examples of actual or potential commercial uses of outer space.
Create and synthesize a concept exploring the relationship between the commercial use of outer space and the interdisciplinary factors that have influenced the development of the commercial use(s) of outer space you have selected for your topic. A partial list of factors you may want to consider (but you are not limited to these factors): the initial government monopoly in space; the special physical and environmental characteristics of space; the unique legal and regulatory environment governing operations in space; international cooperation (or lack of cooperation); technological developments and limits; economic considerations; business judgment; national security; scientific exploration; the role of government contractors; political considerations; or the influence of science fiction entertainment.
Briefly describe the example use(s) of outer space being analyzed, but your paper cannot simply be a case study about a particular use or particular company.
Use at least 5 outside references. You may use your textbooks or articles provided in this course, but they do not count as one of your 5 references. In order to count as one of the 5, the references must be primarily scholarly/academic journals, but one newspaper/magazine article (or online equivalent) is okay. You may use as many additional references (for example online websites) as you want in order to provide additional detail in your paper, but stay away from Wikipedia or any other source that does not have a legitimate academic reputation.
Use an interdisciplinary and integrative writing style. Interdisciplinary writing combines, contrasts, or compares the disciplines together in paragraphs (and sometimes within a single sentence) rather than addressing disciplines separately. Integrative writing requires analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information and always includes the writer’s original ideas.
Rubric
Read the rubic! Read the rubic! Read the rubric! You will be graded based on the rubric. This paper most likely has very different criteria from other college papers you have written. The categories you will be graded on (they are equally weighted) are listed below. After each category, the highest level of achievement in accordance with the rubic is also listed. This abbreviated list, however, is no substitute for reviewing the actual rubric.
Insightful questioning. Asks meaningful questions that show an understanding of the need for an interdisciplinary approach to solving a complex problem.
Gathering information from multiple disciplines. Assembles intentionally focused, relevant information from multiple reputable sources (or using disciplinary methods) from multiple disciplines.
Analysis of patterns and connections from disciplines. Organizes and synthesizes evidence from multiple disciplines to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to the problem the student is analyzing.
Synthesizing disciplinary perspectives. Creates holistic understandings or frameworks out of multiple parts or draws conclusions by combining examples, facts, or theories from more than one field of study or perspective.
Transfer. Makes explicit references to previous learning in general education or major and applies that knowledge and those skills to demonstrate comprehension and performance in novel situations in a new and creative way.