The Space Policy Show is pleased to hear from Michael (Mick) Gleason and Robin Dickey, as they build on recent work coming from Aerospace's Center for Space Policy and Strategy. The United States has pursued a policy of contested space for 45 years but recent events and concerns about the weaponization of space are regaining ground. What lessons can we learn from the historical debates on sanctuary vs contested space? How is the conversation on the weaponization of space taking shape today? Tune...
Oct 15, 2020•43 min•Ep. 37
How has national security space policy evolved over time, and what trends have lasted through history? Please join us for a discussion on how national policymakers have approached the space domain since the 1950s and how past policies and programs can inform today’s decisions and tomorrow’s outcomes. We will be joined by special guests Robert Bell, NSC senior director for defense policy and arms Control in the Clinton administration, and General Lance Lord, commander of Air Force Space Command d...
Oct 08, 2020•48 min•Ep. 36
The future of our space enterprise begins with STEM education today. Please join us for a discussion about how we can approach education in STEM fields as teachers, parents, community members, and mentors. We'll hear from special guests David Mayo, Bruce Janousek, Heydy Arias, and Ashley Carpenter, who have each taken active roles in inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and technologists. You don't want to miss it! The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 35
Today’s satellite industry decision makers face of range of radio frequency spectrum issues – including spectrum sharing, repurposing, regulatory oversight, and greater expectations for international cooperation and harmonization. New disruptive technologies and business models could also change the entire paradigm for spectrum management. Tom Stroup, president of the Satellite Industry Association, and Karen Jones, Center for Space Policy & Strategy, will sort how the industry can prepare f...
Sep 24, 2020•32 min•Ep. 34
At the end of June, Japan issued a new space policy, its first since 2016. The policy states that the country, in cooperation with the United States, will study the use of small satellite constellations for missile warning. The panelists, Sam Wilson, Frank Jannuzi (Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation), Sayuri Romei (RAND Corporation), Masashi Murano (Hudson Institute) discuss Japan’s consideration of early warning satellites and its relation to other recent missile and missile defense activity...
Sep 17, 2020•47 min•Ep. 33
Mike Fitzsimmons (IDA), Web Ewell (CNA), Rebecca Reesman and Russell Rumbaugh talk about how the new Space Force is currently grappling with building relevant doctrine and culture for an independent service in an ever more contested and congested domain. The gap between what’s possible physically and what’s desirable politically is a common seam for analysis and other tools to help decision-makers consider how to prepare. What lessons can we learn from the history of decision-support analysis? H...
Sep 10, 2020•57 min•Ep. 32
What is the aerospace industry doing to respond to calls for better diversity and inclusion? How can focusing on the needs of our Black employees foster a community where everyone feels comfortable bringing their whole self to work? How can we continuously combat conscious and unconscious bias in the workplace? Watch this episode as Aerospace's Colleen Stover and AF Maj Gen (ret) Ed Bolton reflects on his 30 years in the Air Force, and why he came out of retirement to help lead efforts at The Ae...
Sep 03, 2020•47 min•Ep. 31
Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) can provide significant advantages by leveraging commercial efficiencies and innovation while shifting risk to the private sector in exchange for profits linked to performance. However, architecting a public private partnership is more art than science. Want to understand key challenges, trends, and lessons of space-related P3s? In this episode, Aerospace's Karen Jones and special guest Randy Segal (Hogan Lovells) will dive into how we can lay the groundwork for...
Aug 27, 2020•46 min•Ep. 30
Want to find out where space commerce is heading? What are the activities that the Office of Space Commerce is leading to help U.S. businesses use the unique medium of space commerce to benefit our economy? Find out by joining us with an insightful discussion with Ed Swallow (SVP, The Aerospace Corporation) and Kevin O’Connell, Director of the Office of Space Commerce. The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series co...
Aug 20, 2020•40 min•Ep. 29
GPS and PNT services are increasingly in demand, creating an expanding marketplace! Join Aerospace’s Tom Powell and Lori Gordon with special guest Jim Platt from DHS discussing E.O. 13905 “Strengthening National Resilience Through Responsible Use of PNT Services”. They will explore the EO’s federated approach for determining PNT needs and for meeting these needs through the growing marketplace. The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy....
Aug 13, 2020•22 min•Ep. 28
Two well-known former Pentagon officials, Marty Whelan and Doug Loverro, take us on a historic and exciting journey through the years leading up to the Space Force. How did this happen? Tune in to find out! The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise. CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, the government, academia, business, nonprofit...
Aug 06, 2020•45 min•Ep. 27
It’s been said that Space is for everyone, but is it? Once you’ve developed and built the satellite, the process for getting to space - the actual launch – involves complicated dance steps that address multiple interfaces, detailed technical and government documentation, and numerous timelines. Why can’t we just buy a plane ticket for our satellite? This webinar will discuss some of the challenges associated with the launch integration process and ways to accelerate it. This Aerospace Corporatio...
Jul 30, 2020•43 min•Ep. 26
Bhavya Lal from STPI and our own Meg Abraham will discuss planetary protection, Mars 2020, and tardigrades in space. What else survives the vacuum of space? You don’t want to miss this episode! The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise. CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, the government, academia, business, nonprofits, and the na...
Jul 23, 2020•35 min•Ep. 25
Join Patricia Maloney (Aerospace) and Jim Howe (University of Leicester) discussing nuclear technology for space missions, the history, and policy implications. Is the epitome of progress and modernity returning? Find out! The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise. CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, the government, academia, bus...
Jul 16, 2020•40 min•Ep. 24
Special guest from DHS, John Felker, will discuss how to keep the space enterprise secure from cyber attacks. He will be joined by Aerospace experts, Lori Gordon and Ryan Speelman, in this episode. You don’t want to miss it! Read the paper featured in this episode Defending Spacecraft in the Cyber Domain The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise...
Jul 09, 2020•26 min•Ep. 23
What led to NASA’s commercial crew program? How do you foresee the non-NASA human spaceflight market evolving? Jamie Morin and former NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden will debate the answers. The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise. CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, the government, academia, business, nonprofits, and the nat...
Jul 02, 2020•57 min•Ep. 22
Significant work remains in characterizing new orbital environments, monitoring their evolving use, and determining appropriate sustainability practices. What can be done to advance cislunar stewardship? Tune in with James Vedda and George Pollock to find out! Read the paper featured in this episode Cislunar Stewardship: Planning for Sustainability and International Cooperation The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual ...
Jun 25, 2020•39 min•Ep. 21
Tune in with Jamie Morin and Robert Cardillo as they talk about commercial remote sensing what impact it will have on technological advancements as we enter a new era. The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise. CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, the government, academia, business, nonprofits, and the national labs. The show and ...
Jun 18, 2020•40 min•Ep. 20
The space business is undergoing a disruptive transformation with investments supporting both satellite and launch vehicle production in larger numbers than previously seen. Want to find out how it compares to methodologies employed for mass production of other complex systems (e.g., airplanes, automobiles, etc.)? Find out in this episode where David Eccles, John McBride, and Jeff Juranek discuss mass production approaches and how they might be used for large satellite constellations and their e...
Jun 11, 2020•40 min•Ep. 19
How can the sustainability of the space domain be protected in a looming new era of increasingly congested space? How can the international space community reduce these risks and make them more manageable? One vital method is for satellite owners and operators to voluntarily comply with the already internationally agreed-upon guideline to deorbit satellites no longer than 25 years after the end of their mission. In this episode, we discuss different management approaches and economic incentives ...
Jun 04, 2020•37 min•Ep. 18
Now is an exciting time for many space professionals and space enthusiasts. We are at a time in history when the frontier of space is again making headlines in terms of exploration, national security and commercialization. STEM careers are already seeing an explosive demand, and these will only increase in the future. Join Aerospace and astronaut Larry DeLucas as he discusses his experience in STEM education outreach and what the near term might hold for inspiring space professionals and the lea...
May 28, 2020•38 min•Ep. 17
Everyone relies on space, yet few understand how much. This talk with Michael Gleason and Sam Wilson will help illustrate how our modern world relies on space sector by sector. New Paper Alert: Check out the featured paper this episode covers, here ! The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise. CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, t...
May 21, 2020•52 min•Ep. 16
Aerospace's Dr. Angie Bukley and Karen Jones dive deep into locating methane super-emitters from space. How can we use remote sensors to move the needle toward a more accurate understanding of methane emission sources and rates? Why target methane emissions specifically? Tune in for more and check out the policy paper that inspired this episode's discussion. The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a br...
May 14, 2020•32 min•Ep. 15
The Space Policy Show is pleased to hear from Dr. Kris Lehnhardt, from NASA's Human Research Program, and Aerospace's own Kara Cunzeman and Dr. Angie Bukley. This episode discusses the elements that make human space exploration uniquely challenging. Why is space so hard on humans? What would it take to sustain human life in space? The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span ...
May 07, 2020•51 min•Ep. 14
Japan’s recent announcement that it is establishing its own military space unit has put its national security space efforts under the spotlight. What role will Japan play in the space domain? Tune in as Sam Wilson and Frank Rose address this issue. Read a CSPS publication on this topic: Japan's Gradual Shift Toward Space Security The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span a...
May 05, 2020•46 min•Ep. 13
The Space Policy Show is excited to hear from this panel of strategic foresight experts, featuring special guests Jake Sotiriadis (AFWIC), Josh Kerbel (NIU), and host Kara Cunzeman (Aerospace). What can we learn from historically complex problem sets in national security? How do we use strategic foresight to anticipate threats? The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span acr...
Apr 30, 2020•54 min•Ep. 12
This episode of the Space Policy Show features Dr. James Vedda (Aerospace) and Dr. Henry Hertzfeld of the Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washington University (GWU) engaging in a conversation on space resource utilization. What kind of material and energy resources exist in space? How does international policy change the landscape of access to space resources? The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual ...
Apr 28, 2020•48 min•Ep. 11
This is a critical moment for the United States in space. Potential adversaries are developing and fielding anti-satellite weapons and more effective military satellites, threatening U.S. security and interests. How can we transform our national security space enterprise into an architecture that can continuously outpace the adversary threat? Tune in with Malina Hills, David Eccles, and Karen Jones! New Paper Alert : Check out the featured paper this episode covers, here ! The Space Policy Show ...
Apr 23, 2020•45 min•Ep. 10
Visionaries of the 1950's-70's inspired us with their proposals for a better tomorrow thanks to space exploration and development. We’re now living in the timeframe they envisioned. This presentation highlights prominent voices from that golden age of space futurism and compares their ideas with today’s reality. There are lessons to be learned for our own efforts in long-term strategic planning. Join Jim Vedda as he walks us through it all. The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corp...
Apr 21, 2020•57 min•Ep. 9
Join a fireside chat with John Logsdon and Jim Vedda around the future of human spaceflight and if it will survive the economic and political fallout of COVID-19. The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise. CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, the government, academia, business, nonprofits, and the national labs. The show and their...
Apr 16, 2020•36 min•Ep. 8
