The Space Policy Show

 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 b...

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 S...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 pro...

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 Corpor...

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...

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 Cente...

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 Sh...

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 Jone...

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 p...

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 withi...

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 region are driving a growing demand for infrastructure. How can the United States help build situational awareness, enhance operations, and strengthen a common rule-based order? Listen in with Karen Jones and Lina Cashin. Read a recently released paper f...

The Space Policy Show is pleased to hear from Former FAA Associate Administrator, George Nield, and host Josef Koller (Aerospace) about the safety and sustainability of space. How can focusing on spaceflight safety prompt the space industry to grow faster? How can regulators create a foundation of safety standards in this "wild west" sector? What role does space traffic management play i...

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 face? Bill Ailor tells us all about it!  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 coverin...

With the imminent expiration of New START, formal prohibitions on interference with national technical means of verification will also expire, along with limits on U.S. and Russian nuclear arms. What are national technical means of verification and why are they important?  Tune in with Mick Gleason!  Read a released paper from CSPS on this topic: Noninterference with National Technical Means: The...

Implementation of 5G wireless networks will require the use of additional swaths of the radio spectrum. How will this impact weather monitoring and communications? Tune in as David Lubar walks us through it all.  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 v...

As blockchain, or the more general term, distributed ledger technology (DLT), gains traction in various applications in the space sector, many centralized third-party trust organizations focused on financial, legal, security, and logistical oversight functions will likely consider adapting their operating models to gain some of the advantages and value that DLT offers. This episode examines blockc...

We know working from home can be isolating, stressful and potentially boring. We are here to help keep you connected to the latest in the space policy community! The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy is offering a series of online webcasts and virtual meetings as an opportunity to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Join us with Russell Rumbaugh as we ki...