The Space Policy Show
Episodes
E64- NASA & Space Nuclear Propulsion
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Using nuclear propulsion systems for space missions has been researched for decades. But invigorated by new Mars missions for humans and the 2020 NSP,...
E63- Keeping the Space Workforce Strong
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s necessary to keep the US space workforce going strong and able to meet the growing demand for skilled, STEM-savvy workers? Aerospace’s ...
E62- Space Priorities & the US House w/ Don Beyer
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Decisions need to be made on the direction and priorities of the nation’s space endeavors in order to realize any cohesive, long-term vision. Join...
E61- New Start Treaty Extension- What's Next?
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does the recent extension of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (or New START) with Russia mean, now and for the future of strategic arms co...
E60- Challenges of the US Space Industrial Base
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Securing the supply chains for space is critical to the space enterprise. The space industrial base is becoming more commercialized and global. What a...
E59- Inside Digital Engineering and the US Air Force
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is digital engineering and how could it change the Air Force and Space Force acquisition cycles? Digital engineering – rapid engineering us...
E58- Andy Weir- Sci-Fi Author & the Thrill of Space
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Weir – #1 New York Times bestselling author of “The Martian” that became a hit movie – will sit down with Aerospace Futurist Kara Cunzema...
E57- Protecting Earth’s Airspace from Space Debris
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know space debris leads to more danger of collisions in space, but have you thought about what happens when debris falls through the atmosphe...
E56- Operating the Space Force w/ Lt Gen Saltzman
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The United States’ newest military service, the Space Force, is still being stood up – from its personnel and culture to its guidance documents an...
E55- Getting Active on Debris in Space
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Debris is an increasing problem that threatens our ability to safely operate in space. How are space debris issues being addressed? Technologies for a...
E54- Constructive Visioning for the Space Enterprise w/ Jim Dator
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the difference between envisioning your preferred future and merely reacting? How can the space enterprise bend to take advantage of opportun...
E53- Space Security/ SSA- A View from Europe
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How is cooperation for space security and space situational awareness evolving in Europe? What are the latest developments in the EU Space Surveillanc...
E52- DOD Organization and Space Force
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Space Force is one of the biggest changes in how the Defense Department is organized. But it's just one of many changes in a constantly evolv...
E51- R&D: From Academia to US Government Programs
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Universities are doing great research and development across the nation. How do we inject the unique R&D and innovation from the 4,000+ postse...
E50- Rethinking Capability Development for Space Enterprise
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The traditional systems engineering approach to capability development has served the DOD space community well for decades, but it may not be up to th...
E49- What's Now & What's Next in Cyber Space
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are the critical national cyber challenges across national security, civil, and commercial space? What have we solved; what looms ahead? How do t...
E48- CubeSat Confusion- Takeaways from Industry Day
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Due to their small size and uniform shape, CubeSat tracking and ID can be a challenge to SSA/STM centers, and many go unidentified for months after la...
E47- Congress and the Near Future of Space w Hon Kendra Horn
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do civil, commercial, and national security space intersect from the view on Capitol Hill? What should NASA and DOD be considering in as they look...
E46- Futures Mapping for Space in 2021
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What critical uncertainties will shape the future of space? Is it possible to control our own futures by better understanding the cross-cutting influe...
E45- NASA’s Artemis Roadshow
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join #TheSpacePolicyShow in an interview with Mike Gold, Acting Associate Administrator, Office of International and Interagency Relations (NASA) and ...
E44- Innovative Space Showcase
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is an exciting time for space. Emerging new technology has the potential to change the way we operate in space, on the moon and beyond. In this e...
E43- Modern Missile Threat
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Missiles are often characterized using the terms ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic: ballistic missiles are treated as non-maneuvering but fast, cruise...
E42- Early NASA Recruitment for Women and African Americans
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Space Policy Show is pleased to hear from special guest Alan Ladwig, author of "See you in Orbit? Our Dream of Spaceflight", and host Dr...
E41- Are We Alone?
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Space Policy Show is pleased to hear from Tom Heinsheimer, Henry Helvajian and Kara Cunzeman as they discuss the underlying technology and the spa...
E40- Space Agenda 2021 Showcase
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The value of space in our everyday lives is apparent. The space enterprise is a fast growing sector of the U.S. economy, science and exploration, na...
E39- Space QKD Tech and Policy for Muggles
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Space Policy Show is pleased to hear from Joseph Touch and Lori Gordon, as they discuss technology and policy-related aspects of quantum key distr...
E38- Funding Space: Investments Developments and Commercialization Trends
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Space Policy Show is pleased to be hosting Jason Rainbow, Group Editor-in-Chief of Finance Information Group, and Karen Jones, Senior Strategy and...
E37- Debating the Weaponization of Space
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Cen...
E36- Sanctuary to Contested Domain: National Security Space Policy
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How has national security space policy evolved over time, and what trends have lasted through history? Please join us for a discussion on how nation...
E35- Evolving STEM Education
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 fie...
E34- Satellite Spectrum -- Regulation and Management of a Finite Resource
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s satellite industry decision makers face of range of radio frequency spectrum issues – including spectrum sharing, repurposing, regulator...
E33- Japan’s New Space Policy: Its Intersection with Missile & Missile Defense Activity
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
E32- Integrating Space into Joint Warfighting Analysis
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Fitzsimmons (IDA), Web Ewell (CNA), Rebecca Reesman and Russell Rumbaugh talk about how the new Space Force is currently grappling with buildin...
E31- Perspectives on Race in America
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 fost...
E30- Public-Private Partnerships in the Space Sector
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) can provide significant advantages by leveraging commercial efficiencies and innovation while shifting risk to the p...
E29- The Present and Future of Space Commerce
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
E28- Responsible Use of PNT for National Resilience
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
GPS and PNT services are increasingly in demand, creating an expanding marketplace! Join Aerospace’s Tom Powell and Lori Gordon with special guest...
E27- Space Force…How Did We Get Here?
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
E26- Removing Obstacles and Streamlining Launch
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
E25- What is Planetary Protection and Why Should we Care?
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bhavya Lal from STPI and our own Meg Abraham will discuss planetary protection, Mars 2020, and tardigrades in space. What else survives the vacuum o...
E24- Nuclear Technology in Space
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Patricia Maloney (Aerospace) and Jim Howe (University of Leicester) discussing nuclear technology for space missions, the history, and policy i...
E23- Defending the Space Enterprise in the Cyber Domain
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
E22- The Future of Commercial Space Flight
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What led to NASA’s commercial crew program? How do you foresee the non-NASA human spaceflight market evolving? Jamie Morin and former NASA Adminis...
E21- Cislunar Stewardship: Planning for Sustainability and Cooperation
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Significant work remains in characterizing new orbital environments, monitoring their evolving use, and determining appropriate sustainability practic...
E20- A New Era of Commercial Remote Sensing
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
E19- High Volume Production on Space Systems
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The space business is undergoing a disruptive transformation with investments supporting both satellite and launch vehicle production in larger number...
E18- Slash the Trash: Incentivizing Deorbit
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can the sustainability of the space domain be protected in a looming new era of increasingly congested space? How can the international space comm...
E17- Inspiring the Next Generation of Space Explorers with Astronaut Larry DeLucas
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
E16- The Value of Space
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
E15- Locating Methane Super-Emitters from Space
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
E14- The Human Side of Space
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
E13- Japan's Gradual Shift Toward Space Security
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Japan’s recent announcement that it is establishing its own military space unit has put its national security space efforts under the spotlight. Wha...
E12- Strategic Foresight Panel: An Exploratory Dialogue on the Possibilities of the Future Space Enterprise
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Space Policy Show is excited to hear from this panel of strategic foresight experts, featuring special guests Jake Sotiriadis (AFWIC), Josh Kerbel...
E11- Space Resource Utilization
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Space Policy Show features Dr. James Vedda (Aerospace) and Dr. Henry Hertzfeld of the Elliot School of International Affairs at Ge...
E10- Outpacing the Threat with an Agile Defense Space Enterprise
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a critical moment for the United States in space. Potential adversaries are developing and fielding anti-satellite weapons and more effective ...
E9- History of the Future of Space with James Vedda
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Visionaries of the 1950's-70's inspired us with their proposals for a better tomorrow thanks to space exploration and development. We’re n...
E8- Whither Human Spaceflight
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
E7- Closing the Arctic Infrastructure Gap: National Security and Commercial Considerations
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While the Arctic is one of the most sparsely populated places on the planet and a remote area known for cold and harsh conditions, changes to the regi...
E5- Large Constellation Disposal Hazards
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yearly reentry of large numbers of satellites can pose a significant hazard to people, both on the ground and in aircraft. How great are the risks we ...
E6- Space Grows Faster When It's Safer: Safety and Sustainability
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Space Policy Show is pleased to hear from Former FAA Associate Administrator, George Nield, and host Josef Koller (Aerospace) about the safety and...
E4- What the Expiration of New START Could Mean for U.S. Space Forces
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the imminent expiration of New START, formal prohibitions on interference with national technical means of verification will also expire, along w...
E3- Developing a Sustainable Spectrum Approach for 5G Services & Critical Weather Forecasts
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Implementation of 5G wireless networks will require the use of additional swaths of the radio spectrum. How will this impact weather monitoring and co...
E2- Game Changer: Blockchain in the Space Sector
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As blockchain, or the more general term, distributed ledger technology (DLT), gains traction in various applications in the space sector, many central...
E1- Understanding the National Security Space Budget
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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