The Space Policy Show

 Secure World Foundation’s co-founder has a vision that space should be secure and sustainable, and used for peaceful purposes that benefit all of humanity. Listen to Aerospace’s Dr. Angie Bukley talk to current President, co-founder and philanthropist, Cynda Collins Arsenault , about SWF and her other foundational work empowering women for our future.  The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aer...

Have you ever imagined a city or suburb with unmanned aerial vehicles ready to take you or your goods where they need to go?  How do air traffic policy and regulations need to change for the most promising use cases to be realized?  Is the technology really there yet?  Join Aerospace experts Emily Cadima and Christopher Lawson as they talk to Dipasis Bhadra from the Federal Aviation Administration...

 How are the nation’s FFRDC’s managing the current upswing across the country to bring greater diversity, equity and inclusion to the forefront?  Why is DEI important to the US space enterprise? What role does leadership play? In this episode join AF Maj Gen (ret) Ed Bolton, as he talks with Tony Magaro (Southwest Research Institute), Via Van Liew (Aerospace), and Chevalier “Chevy” Cleaves (MIT Li...

How is the US Air Force Academy making changes to its military training and academic curriculum to better prepare cadets for entering the Space Force?  Developing space-ready officers is a joint effort.  This episode features Colonel Jeffrey Greenwood (USSF) and Colonel Luke Sauter (AF)  from the Academy answering questions from Aerospace expert Mick Gleason and Cadet Courtney Kirkpatrick.  The Sp...

In-space rescue of distressed spacecraft in low earth orbit, or anywhere else in space, has limited capabilities today. Without rescue plans in place, today’s space travelers will journey at their own risk. Listen to experts George Nield (former FAA) and Grant Cates (Aerospace) talk to Kreston Barron of The Center for Space Policy & Strategy about how commercial spaceflight providers and US po...

The number of players in space continues to increase – internationally and commercially. For better safety and security there needs to be norms of behavior for operating in space. The US wants to lead the development of norms but what is a good framework for developing that? Listen to expert Robin Dickey of The Center for Space Policy and Strategy talk to Aerospace’s Catrina Melograna about her re...

The US Space Force intends to use “force design” to determine what the service will do and how it does it through the Space Warfighting Analysis Center. Over the last year, the US Marine Corps has laid out a new concept to organize better for using and leveraging technology, also calling it force design. What can be learned from the Marine Corps’ experience in exploring, implementing and executing...

 What are the National Labs and FFRDC's and how do they partner with universities on advanced research and funding for the US space enterprise? What challenges arise with student citizenship and national security topics? How can graduates be inspired to join the space sector opposed to other competitive industries? Join Aerospace’s David Miller as he talks to Dava Newman (MIT), Ann Karagozian...

Using nuclear propulsion systems for space missions has been researched for decades. But invigorated by new Mars missions for humans and the 2020 NSP, nuclear (thermal and electric) propulsion is getting lots of attention and research funding. In this episode listen to Aerospace expert Greg Meholic talk to Michael Houts, Nuclear Research Manager for the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. The Space...

 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 Colleen Stover talks to Mir Sadat (former Policy Director, U.S. National Security Council) and Mandy Vaughn (National Security Space Association) on the competition for workers, innovative ways to attract talent to space, and more. Also read Colleen Stover...

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 Aerospace’s Jamie Morin and Congressmember Don Beyer (D-Va), Chair of the US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Space & Aeronautics as they discuss priorities for space traffic management, infrastructure, workforce development, commercial spa...

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 control with our near-peer competitors like Russia and China?  Join Aerospace’s Sam Wilson as he talks about this and more with Rose Gottemoeller, former Deputy Secretary General of NATO and chief US negotiator of the treaty and Dr Michael Gleason, sen...

Securing the supply chains for space is critical to the space enterprise. The space industrial base is becoming more commercialized and global. What are the challenges and opportunities for reinforcing partnerships with US allies and competing with our near-peers? Aerospace’s David Eccles will talk to Brian Gabriel (Office of Industrial Policy), Jonny Pellish (NASA) and Brad Clevenger (SolAero Tec...

 What is digital engineering and how could it change the Air Force and Space Force acquisition cycles?  Digital engineering – rapid engineering using computer-generated integration for design, build, test – may be the path forward to the military becoming more agile in fielding and maintaining new space systems. Join Aerospace general manager Ms. Rosalind Lewis as she talks to Ms. Kristen Baldwin...

Andy Weir – #1 New York Times bestselling author of “The Martian” that became a hit movie – will sit down with Aerospace Futurist Kara Cunzeman to talk about his new book “Project Hail Mary”. What gave this popular science-fiction writer the “space bug”? How does sci-fi literature intersect with today’s cutting edge space technology? What parts of literature, art and popular culture influence huma...

 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 atmosphere? With increasing numbers of new entrants and large constellations, there may be a need to protect against falling debris, especially for aircraft. Join Aerospace expert Dr. William Ailor as he talks to Dr. Michael Kezirian (University of Southern C...

The United States’ newest military service, the Space Force, is still being stood up – from its personnel and culture to its guidance documents and relationships with other parts of the military.  Join Aerospace’s Jamie Morin discuss this and more with Lt Gen Chance Saltzman, Chief Operations Officer USSF. The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and...

Debris is an increasing problem that threatens our ability to safely operate in space. How are space debris issues being addressed? Technologies for active debris removal (ADR) exist, but the market has yet to be established. What’s holding up the development of what could be a game changer for space? Join Aerospace experts as they discuss this and more. Dr. Rebecca Reesman talks to Christopher Ma...

What’s the difference between envisioning your preferred future and merely reacting? How can the space enterprise bend to take advantage of opportunities today that improve humanity tomorrow? Join Aerospace’s Kara Cunzeman, Lead Futurist, as she asks these questions to the godfather of strategic futures, Jim Dator, as he discusses his four archetypes representing alternative scenarios and how they...

How is cooperation for space security and space situational awareness evolving in Europe? What are the latest developments in the EU Space Surveillance & Tracking program? Join Aerospace’s Gina Galasso to find out from special guest Dr. Regina Peldszus of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs & Energy.  The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for...

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 evolving department. What are those changes? In what ways do they make it easier for Space Force to do its mission? In what ways do they make it harder? Join two of the most expert observers of defense organization to explore how a well-organized DOD coul...

Universities are doing great research and development across the nation.  How do we inject the unique R&D and innovation from the 4,000+  postsecondary institutions into current and future government programs?* How can the US government leverage this work?  Join host Dr. Randy Villahermosa (Aerospace) discuss the intersection of government research and academia with Dr. Derek Doyle (Air Force...

The traditional systems engineering approach to capability development has served the DOD space community well for decades, but it may not be up to the challenge at hand. A more nimble approach is needed, one that is much better at accommodating uncertainty. Join Aerospace’s Erin Ryan as he discusses this novel concept called Designing for Principles with Alli Taylor. Read the paper discussed in t...

What are the critical national cyber challenges across national security, civil, and commercial space? What have we solved; what looms ahead? How do threats differ from adversaries, nation states, individual actors, insider threats? Where is space ahead (or behind) other sectors?  Join Aerospace experts Brandon Bailey and Lori Gordon as they discuss the key policy and technology issues of space cy...

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 launch. Learn more about this topic from Colleen Stover, and hosts of a recent Industry Day, Mark Skinner and Andrew Abraham of The Aerospace Corporation. They will discuss some key takeaways from the event. What novel and interesting ideas for solutio...