Episode 46: Space ‘Olympics’: A Gold Medal for the US?

The US is the undisputed predominant space power. But for how long?

While Western private companies such as Space X are entering and often dominating the space sector, China’s space power is also increasing, with private space launch enterprises such as that of Galactic Energy. Todd Harrison, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins the podcast to discuss what the US must do now to stay ahead of the game. How should it interact with the private sector and where its priorities lie? After all, an advantage in technology may prove temporary if innovation does not follow in other areas.