The Space Policy Show

The weaponization of space can be worrisome.  What is a space weapon and how could the “security dilemma” lead to an arms race in space? For the space environment to be resilient it must be protected, what are the alternatives to weaponization?  In this episode, Jennifer Cannon from Aerospace Corporation’s Government Relations, explores these questions with Dr Nola Haynes, expert in space security and international relations, and adjunct professor at Georgetown University.  This episode is part of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy's series on Resiliency. The series explores various perspectives of what resiliency means from across the space community.   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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

8/14/24 • 37:17

Japan is situated in the Asia Pacific Region (APAC), considered “a rough neighborhood” when it comes to national defense and security. Recent developments have meant Japan is moving from a strategic posture to a more operational one, and the partnerships with the U.S. and others in space will be key to regional and global security. To talk about this and more, Sam Wilson, Systems Director CSPS, talks to Director and Lead of Economic Security at Japan’s Institute of Geoeconomics, Dr Kazuto Suzuki. Then Wilson has a follow-on discussion regarding missile warning with Visiting Research Fellow Kota Umeda. This episode is part of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy's series on Resiliency. The series explores various perspectives of what resiliency means from across the space community.   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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

8/7/24 • 48:23

How can Australian space efforts integrate and compliment US efforts in both the defense and commercial sectors?  What makes the geographic perspective from Australia unique when it comes to deterrence and China? What are some barriers to building a more robust Australian space sector? In this episode Dr Mick Gleason, Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Space Policy and Strategy, talks to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s Director of Defence Strategy and National Security, Rebecca Shrimpton.    This episode is part of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy's series on Resiliency. The series explores various perspectives of what resiliency means from across the space community.   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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

7/24/24 • 41:26

How can developments in rocket capabilities and in the way we launch reinforce resiliency and national security? For a future cislunar economy what will be the key drivers from a business standpoint? If we can maneuver space assets more responsively, how does that benefit deterrence and space sustainability? In this episode Aerospace’s Randy Kendall, Vice President of Launch, Missiles, and Mobility talks to Tory Bruno, President & CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA) about these questions and more.    This episode is part of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy's series on Resiliency. The series explores various perspectives of what resiliency means from across the space community.   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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

7/17/24 • 35:42

As launches to space become more frequent and private spaceports are planned across the globe, how do launchers and regulators work to ensure both range safety and public safety? What are competing authorizing bodies in vastly different environments like US government-owned complexes versus Rocket Lab’s private orbital launch range in Mahia New Zealand? Responsive launch is innovative but at what risk to safety? To answer these questions, Aerospace’s Colleen Stover talks to experts Robert Unverzagt, Principal Director of Civil & Commercial Launch Projects at The Aerospace Corporation and Nick Pearson, Rocket Lab’s Manager of Safety & Regulatory Operations.This episode is part of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy's series on “Space Safety Through a Global Lens.” The series covers a range of foundational topics on issues related to space safety from an international perspective, including:  Space Weather, Satellites, & Human Safety What Is Space Safety?  International Cooperation for Debris  Europe Eyes Zero Debris In-Space Rescue International Launch Safety 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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

5/8/24 • 49:00

The need for in-space rescue of astronauts and other space participants may not be far off.  What do current space laws say, and not say, about space rescue? What are analogies in other domains? What technological challenges exist, and what could be done in the meantime? In this episode, Colleen Stover from The Center for Space Policy & Strategy chats with experts thinking about these questions – Dr Grant Cates from The Aerospace Corporation and Dr Jan Osburg from the RAND Corporation.  Want to learn more? Check out the paper “The In-Space Rescue Capability Gap” by Dr Grant Cates. This episode is part of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy's series on “Space Safety Through a Global Lens.” The series covers a range of foundational topics on issues related to space safety from an international perspective, including:  Space Weather, Satellites, & Human Safety What Is Space Safety?  International Cooperation for Debris  Europe Eyes Zero Debris In-Space Rescue International Launch Safety 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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

5/1/24 • 36:24

Space debris is a growing problem, so what are space actors doing about it?  Active Debris Removal is a technology currently being demonstrated and strengthened.  The Zero Debris Charter from the European Space Agency is a voluntary, community-led initiative that aims to reduce the conditions that lead to more debris. In this episode, space debris expert and The Aerospace Corporation Technical Fellow Marlon Sorge discusses these efforts with Holger Krag, Head of the Office of Space Safety at ESA.  This episode is part of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy's series on “Space Safety Through a Global Lens.” The series covers a range of foundational topics on issues related to space safety from an international perspective, including:  Space Weather, Satellites, & Human Safety What Is Space Safety?  International Cooperation for Debris  ESA’s Zero Debris Policy  International Launch Safety In-Space Rescue 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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

4/24/24 • 37:40

 Safety and sustainability go hand in hand when it comes to protecting the orbital environment for continued use. The Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC) has been informing policymakers and regulators, and performing technical research in this area for the past three decades.  In this episode Colleen Stover (Aerospace) talks to Andrew Ratcliffe, Chief Engineer of the United Kingdom Space Agency (UKSA), about his role at home and as a delegate to the IADC. With 30 national space agency members, what is on the docket for this year’s annual meeting? How do guidelines get rolled into regulations? What are challenges to safety and sustainability around the growing industry and fast-paced technology?  This episode is part of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy's series on “Space Safety Through a Global Lens”. The series will cover a range of foundational topics on issues related to space safety from an international perspective, including:    Space Weather, Satellites, & Human Safety What Is Space Safety?  International Cooperation for Debris  ESA’s Zero Debris Policy  International Launch Safety In-Space Rescue 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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

4/3/24 • 33:46

Space safety might start and finish with human safety, but how does safety run across the entire value chain – from launch to operations to reentry? How do norms of behavior, or technology advancements and economic prosperity play into maintaining the orbital environment?  How is The Aerospace Corporation’s Space Safety Institute responding to these challenges?  In this episode, Aerospace's Dr. Angie Bukley, Technical Fellow, explores these questions with Carissa Christensen, CEO and Founder of BryceTech, and CSPS Senior Advisor about these questions and sets the stage for moving forward together on space safety. This episode is part of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy's series on “Space Safety Through a Global Lens”. The series will cover a range of foundational topics on issues related to space safety from an international perspective, including:  Space Weather , Satellites, & Human SafetyWhat Is Space Safety? International Cooperation with Europe ESA’s Zero Debris Policy International Launch SafetyIn-Space Rescue 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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

3/27/24 • 32:01

 What’s the science behind how space weather affects our satellites and the services they provide? What design and operations options protect satellites and humans in space? Can we really predict space weather and the next “solar maximum”?  To find answers to these questions and more, Aerospace's Colleen Stover chats with space weather experts Juha-Pekka Luntama, Head of ESA’s Space Weather Office (European Space Agency), and Dr. Paul O’Brien, Senior Scientist at Aerospace’s Space Science Applications Laboratory.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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

3/20/24 • 38:54

What does the concept of dynamic space operations (DSO) mean and how might it impact the future of space operations and the way wars are fought? What are the mutual benefits of this type of sustained maneuver for other domains and for other sectors? What needs to be done to make DSO a reality technologically, politically, and operationally?  In this episode, The Aerospace Corporation's Senior Vice President, Marty Whelan, and John Shaw, Lt. Gen., U.S. Space Force (retired), former Deputy Commander of U.S. Space Command, explore these questions and more. 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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

1/31/24 • 32:49

Which commercial ISAM technologies offer military utility? How do these change the arena of contested space and deterrence? How will the future of Space Access, Mobility & Logistics (SAML) for national defense play into USSF’s competitive endurance framework?  Learn more in this episode with Aerospace Corporation's  Margaux Hoar as she talks to Colonel Elvert Gardner, USSF, Director of Strategy, Policy, & Plans at US Space Force Headquarters. Available by video or podcast. This episode is part of a Center for Space Policy series on ISAM (in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing). The series covers a range of foundational topics regarding the current and future development efforts for an in-space economy based on ISAM technologies and missions.   Topics in the series include: International standards-making How Stuff Works Extending capabilities with robotics Building US national collaboration International geo-economics Space Access, Mobility & Logistics (SAML) 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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

12/13/23 • 36:05

According to the Outer Space Treaty, authorization or certification for launch is the responsibility of each launching nation, as well as continuing supervision in space. What are the competing national and international frameworks for this?  How do standards and interoperability play into these policies specifically for in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM)?  What’s the significance of both cooperation and competition while enabling the private sector?  In this show host Colleen Stover talks to Dr Brian Weeden, Director of Program Planning for Secure World Foundation and founding member of CONFERS, and Karen Jones, space economist and senior analyst at The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy & Strategy. Available by video or podcast. This episode is part of a Center for Space Policy series on ISAM (in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing). The series covers a range of foundational topics regarding the current and future development efforts for an in-space economy based on ISAM technologies and missions.   Topics in the series include: International standards-making How Stuff Works Extending capabilities with robotics Building US national collaboration International geo-economics Space Access, Mobility & Logistics (SAML) 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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

11/29/23 • 32:06

US leadership off-world is not guaranteed. What strategies are being employed at the national level to support in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) industry and technology?  How is civil space working with commercial and defense space sectors to develop – and test – technology? What are the commonalities between it all and how is risk managed? In this episode Greg Richardson from The Aerospace Corporation and Executive Director of COSMIC talks to Trudy Kortes, Director of Technology Demonstrations for NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate.*COSMIC is the Consortium for Space Mobility and ISAM Capabilities, created and funded by NASA.Available by video or podcast.This episode is part of a Center for Space Policy series on ISAM (in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing). This series covers a range of foundational topics regarding the current and future development efforts for an in-space economy based on ISAM technologies and missions.  Topics in the series include:International standards-makingHow Stuff WorksExtending capabilities with roboticsBuilding US national collaborationInternational law and partnershipsSpace Access, Mobility & Logistics (SAML)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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

11/15/23 • 35:03

In the world of ISAM (in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing) what should we use humans for and what should we use robotics for?  What have we learned from decades of their partnership and what can we bring forward into the future? Do we always need humans-in-the-loop? In this episode experts Martha Hess and Jerry Miller from the Aerospace Corporation’s Human Exploration & Space Flight Division discuss these questions and more.  Available by video or podcast.This episode is part of a Center for Space Policy series on ISAM (in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing). This series covers a range of foundational topics regarding the current and future development efforts for an in-space economy based on ISAM technologies and missions.  Topics in the series include:International standards-makingHow Stuff WorksExtending capabilities with roboticsBuilding US national collaborationInternational law and partnershipsSpace Access, Mobility & Logistics (SAML)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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

11/8/23 • 32:42

Why do we want to service satellites rather than deorbit them? What do we and could we assemble and manufacture in space? What technologies exist and what are the biggest challenges to expanding a viable in-space servicing assembly and manufacturing (ISAM) economy? In this episode Colleen Stover hosts Aerospace experts Dr. Shannon Zirbel (Vehicle Engineering Department) and Brianna Andrus (Human Exploration & Space Flight) to talk about how stuff works in the world of ISAM.  Available by video or podcast.This episode is part of a Center for Space Policy series on ISAM (in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing). This series covers a range of foundational topics regarding the current and future development efforts for an in-space economy based on ISAM technologies and missions.  Topics in the series include: International standards-making How Stuff Works Extending capabilities with robotics Building US national collaboration International geo-economics Space Access, Mobility & Logistics (SAMLThe 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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

11/1/23 • 32:22

CONFERS is an international consortium of industry and government stakeholders in the global satellite servicing sector aiming to set standards and best practices to grow the commercial space sector.  Think satellite maintenance, refueling and repair and how that could lead to life extension and less debris.  Think manufacturing and assembly in space, and infrastructure-as-a-service from low Earth orbit to cislunar to beyond – and how the future of a space ecosystem may develop.  In this episode we are on-location at the annual international CONFERS conference talking to members and leaders about sustainability through servicing, successes and sticking points, and some “tech talks” from companies on their cutting edge technology.   From Aerospace Corporation:  Randolph Kendall, Vice President, Defense Systems Group Ronald Birk, Principal Director, Civil Systems Group Colleen Stover, Center for Space Policy & Strategy FEATURED GUEST SPEAKERS Chris Blackerby, CONFERS Exec Committee, and Astroscale  Joe Anderson, CONFERS Exec Committee, and Space Logistics LLC   Bo Naasz, Rendezvous & Capture Lead, NASA  Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President, The Space Foundation  TECH TALKS (Designed to recover) Alex Coultrup, Director, Starfish Space  (Robotics) Laurie Chappell, Robotics & Space Operations, MDA (USB for space) Joerg Kreisel, co-Founder, iBOSS GmbH, and CONFERS Executive Committee (Space Platforms) David Barnhart, CEO & co-Founder, Arkisys Inc. Available by video or podcast.This episode is part of a Center for Space Policy series on ISAM (in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing). This series covers a range of foundational topics regarding the current and future development efforts for an in-space economy based on ISAM technologies and missions.  Topics in the series include:·       International standards-making·       How Stuff Works·       Extending capabilities with robotics·       Building US national collaboration·       International law and partnerships·       Space Access, Mobility & Logistics (SAML)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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

10/25/23 • 41:10

The National Cislunar Science & Technology Strategy was released by the White House in November 2022.  What progress has been made? How does this visionary strategy lean into the interests of the US, our international partners, and industry?  In creating the strategy, what were historical precedents and what is the role of government in the cislunar ecosystem?  In this episode Jamie Morin, Executive Director, Center for Space Policy & Strategy discusses these questions and more with Matt Daniels, former Assistant Director at the White House Office of Space & Technology Policy.  Read more: https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-updates/2022/11/17/fact-sheet-first-national-cislunar-science-technology-strategy/  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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

9/20/23 • 36:56

The expansion of space activities to new space actors in LEO and into the cislunar regime, has challenged policymakers to ask the right questions to continue bringing benefits to life on Earth, support commercial innovation and investments, and protect the environment for all users, including our international partners.  This episode features Dr Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, Assistant Director for Space Policy at the White House Office of Space & Technology Policy talking about how her office is shaping the future of space to meet this challenge.  She’ll be talking to Barbara Braun, Principal Director, Aerospace Corporation’s Chief Engineer’s Office.    The Center for Space Policy & Strategy is hosting a 6-part series on Contested Space to be released in 2023.  The series covers a range of foundational topics affecting the protection of space against aggression in order to maintain freedom of action for all. The series will include:  Strategy and doctrine w/ Lt Gen DeAnna Burt, USSF History of strategy w/ Aerospace policy experts Cyber for space w/ Sam Visner and Aerospace experts How things work in space w/ Aerospace experts Workforce for the future w/ STEM Director, Air & Space Forces Association Commercial policymaking w/ White House OSTP 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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

9/13/23 • 25:28

How does the US Space Force attract the right talent?  In addition to STEM, what other skills are needed in our Guardians? What’s unique about the defense space workforce and how does it compete? Aerospace’s Colleen Stover (Center for Space Policy & Strategy) and Lina Cashin (National Security Space Programs Policy & Oversight) speak to Col Stuart Pettis, USAF (Ret), Director of STEM Education Programs at Air & Space Forces Association on what his organization is doing to build the next generation. This episode is part of a Center for Space Policy series on Contested Space. This series will cover a range of foundational topics impacting the protection of the space domain in order to maintain freedom of action for all space actors.Additional topics will include:Strategy and doctrine w/ Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt, USSFHistory of strategyCyber for spaceHow defense works in spaceCommercial spaceThe 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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

8/30/23 • 31:24

How can satellites be attacked? How and why do we place satellites in certain places? What does that have to do with defending them? What can satellites actually do… and not do?  Join Aerospace experts Kristen Kolarik (Combat Power and Battle Management) and Britany Washburn (Mission Analysis & Operations) as they break down some of the basic questions of operating and defending satellites in space.   This episode is part of a CSPS series on Contested Space. This series will cover a range of foundational topics impacting the protection of the space domain in order to maintain freedom of action for all space actors.Additional topics will include:Strategy and doctrine w/ Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt, USSFHistory of strategyCyber for spaceWorkforce of the futureCommercial spaceThe 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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

8/16/23 • 37:52

Is cybersecurity the Achilles heel of all our space services? What are national and international strategic approaches that could be taken? Is there room for a “good enough for now” minimum standard, or a government agency to manage risk in the cyber domain? This episode highlights this and more with Aerospace experts Samuel Visner (Aerospace Technical Fellow and Vice Chair, Space ISAC) and Dr Kimberly King (Senior Cyber Engineer) as they talk to Lori Gordon (CSPS Partner and Office of Corporate Chief Engineer). This episode is part of a CSPS series on Contested Space. This series will cover a range of foundational topics impacting the protection of the space domain in order to maintain freedom of action for all space actors.Additional topics will include:Strategy and doctrine w/ Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt, USSFHistory of strategyHow things work in spaceWorkforce of the futureCommercial spaceThe 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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

8/9/23 • 34:41

From the Eisenhower administration, through the Cold War, and into the modern era space has been a domain of competition and cooperation.  How have strategies employed by the US changed and stayed the same over the decades? In what ways has the warfighter been integrated into that evolution? Join Dr Mick Gleason and Robin Dickey from Aerospace’s Center for Policy & Strategy for their historical overview of contested space strategy. This episode is part of a CSPS series on Contested Space. This series will cover a range of foundational topics impacting the protection of the space domain in order to maintain freedom of action for all space actors.Additional topics will include:Strategy and doctrine w/ Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt, USSFCyber for spaceHow things work in spaceWorkforce of the futureCommercial spaceThe 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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

8/2/23 • 33:10

How does the US Space Force face the reality of space as a warfighting domain versus space as a key enabler? What is the role of service-level joint forces, our collective of international allies, and commercial space actors? Does Command and Control (C2) take on different meaning? Join Aerospace Corporation’s Jean Michael (General Manager, Space Systems Operations) as she talks to Space Force’s Lt Gen DeAnna Burt, Chief Operations Officer for this kick-off to a six-part season on Contested Space.This is the first episode in a six-part series on Contested Space. The series will cover a range of foundational topics affecting the protection of space against aggression in order to maintain freedom of action for all.Additional topics will include:Strategy and DoctrineSpace Power and Norms of BehaviorCyber for SpaceHow Things Work in SpaceWorkforce for the FuturePolicymaking for Commercial Low Earth OrbitThe 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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

7/26/23 • 33:16

There is little argument as to the importance of keeping space usable – both government and industry leaders continue to weigh in at the 5th annual Summit for Space Sustainability.  Proponents of sustainability for space have traditionally looked at the environment as crowded, with great attention given to space traffic coordination, debris mitigation and norms of operations.  How is the definition of space sustainability expanding? Will non-binding agreements be enough or is regulation inevitable?  How important is the role of industry and what are key players saying? How do we measure success across the sector?Watch this episode with (4) short interviews featuring Mark Dickenson (Vice President, Viasat), Carolyn Belle (Director, Astroscale US), Mark Mozena (Vice President, Planet Labs), and Krystal Azelton (Director, SWF).  The entire event can be viewed on YouTube, hosted by Secure World Foundation.  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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

6/28/23 • 39:53

How does the Department of Commerce help US leadership in the space sector? What does government do to leverage commercial R&D and capabilities? How do protective measures against China not impede US industry? Join Jamie Morin, Executive Director CSPS and Alan Estevez, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security as they break down the complexities involved in protecting the US space industry and leadership in a fast changing geopolitical and technological  environment. 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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

5/31/23 • 34:08

How does the US Department of State shape national security space through diplomacy?  Why did the U.S. make a commitment to not conduct destructive, direct-ascent missile tests and how is that commitment in U.S. national interests? Do norms of responsible behavior for space matter if Russia and China can ignore them? How do developments in commercial space compliment or complicate diplomatic efforts? What comes next on the diplomatic front for national security space?  Join Aerospace Corporation’s Dr Mick Gleason (Sr Policy Analyst, CSPS) and Mallory Stewart, the Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification, and Compliance at the US Department of State to find out more.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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

3/22/23 • 32:30

What’s the difference between California’s Western Range in Santa Barbara County and Florida’s Eastern Range at Canaveral? The number of launches and interest in “space mobility” is growing, commercial companies are keen – how do terrain, infrastructure, stewardship, customer-base, and the search for talent play into it? Will the Western Range one day be part of a network of spaceports with responsive launch, cargo and transport capabilities? Join Aerospace’s Richard Lamb, Systems Director, Launch Operations Division and Colonel Robert Long, Commander of the Western Launch and Test Range at Vandenberg Space Force Base to learn more.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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

3/7/23 • 31:50

How is commercial space contributing to development of a cislunar ecosystem? What infrastructure is needed to make cislunar sustainable? What is the workforce needed? After capabilities are developed and deployed, how will we implement? Join Aerospace Corporation’s Ron Birk (also President, American Astronautical Society) as he talks to Dr. Kathleen Howell (Distinguished Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Purdue University) and Daniel Dumbacher (Executive Director, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)) as they discuss these questions and more.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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

3/1/23 • 30:41

The pace of launch is accelerating, and at Florida’s Eastern Range 80-90% of launches are commercial.  How does the US Space Force move from a “Range of the Future” model to a “Spaceport of the Future” model? What architecture is needed; how can policy better support? From automation enabled by robotics and AI, to the rising importance of space mobility and data, assuring access to space is moving forward.  Learn more with Mr Randolph Kendall (VP, Launch & Architecture Operations, Aerospace Corporation) and Major General Stephen Purdy (USSF), Program Executive Officer for Assured Access to Space; Commander, Space Launch Delta 45; Director of Launch and Range Operations, Space Systems Command; and Director of the Eastern Range.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 podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

2/22/23 • 31:19