The Space Policy Show

US Space Force Guardians are operating from almost a clean slate when it comes to building its culture and workforce.  At least that what the foundational document, Guardian Ideal, demonstrates with …

With the US Space Force seeking to be a transformative military service from the onset, how is the Space Operations Command working to be lean and agile through better data flow, digital operations, …

How can space satellites help identify pollution and unsustainable land use practices? From oil spills to methane super-emitters, the view from space can spotlight the worst polluters. So why isn’t t…

 Enlisted members of the US Space Force can look to the highest-ranking non-commissioned officer in the service to advise the top leadership on their welfare, readiness, morale and military effective…

How does NASA help prepare for astronauts to remain in isolation and confinement for long-duration space flight to Mars?  Enter SIRIUS-21 – an 8 month analogue mission that will conduct physiological…

Are space systems considered “critical infrastructure”?  How much of our lives are dependent on space, what’s at risk and how should it be protected?  Find out from the 2021 Value of Space Summit dir…

Large and mega constellations of small satellites are being launched and planned for low earth orbit. This proliferated environment has various regulatory bodies depending on who owns the satellite a…

 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 tal…

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 pro…

 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…

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 effo…

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 lea…

 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 nati…

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 get…

 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 Direct…

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 Beye…

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 …

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 reinforci…