The Space Policy Show – Details, episodes & analysis

The journey to Mars is a long one so when humans arrive, we will need to maximize the science in order to understand the environment for a future there – and to learn more about how the universe formed. What are those big science questions we should seek to answer and how should the journey(s) be scheduled? After two years the National Academy of Sciences has published a report (Dec 2025) called “A Science Strategy for the Human Exploration of Mars”. In this episode Colleen Stover hosts the committee co-chairs The Honorable Dr. Dava Newman (MIT, former NASA Deputy Administrator) and Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton (Director, UC Berkely Space Sciences Laboratory).   

You can read the full report on the NAS website. “A Science Strategy for the Human Exploration of Mars”. And if you want to dive deeper into the science objectives within the report, be sure to check out this excel sheet Table J-3: STM of the Panel on Biological and Physical Sciences and Human Factors. 

This episode is part of the Future Forward Series that discusses some of the most cutting-edge topics in the space enterprise today – decisions today that will define the future in areas of space science, artificial intelligence, international relations, launch capabilities, new technologies, and capital investments.  

Available by video or podcast. 

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.
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What is the role of government when it comes to enabling and protecting the business of space? 

How do regulations keep up (or not) with innovation? To what degree is Space Situational Awareness (SSA) inherently a government function like highway or maritime safety, and which agency should take responsibility? In this episode we talk to former Directors of the US Office of Space Commerce (OSC) about their experience across multiple White House administrations, and the history and future of decision-making in the newly elevated agency-level office.  Christine Joseph, The Aerospace Corporation and former advisor at OSC talks to Kevin O’Connell, now CEO of Space Economy Rising and Richard DalBello now Principal at RDB Space.  

This episode is part of the Going Faster Series that discusses various facets of speed, agility, innovation, and rapid deployment in national security, civil, and commercial space.    

Available by video or podcast. 

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.
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In any future conflict, space will be involved – from jamming to cyber-attacks or worse.  The orbital environment may not be able to withstand more debris from explosions or derelict objects orbiting uncontrolled.  How can we engage remediation with new technologies, mitigation through better designs, and regulating with flexibility to ensure growth in a contested environment?  In this episode, Aerospace’s Marlon Sorge (Executive Director, CORDS) and Gregory Henning (Lead, Space Object Risk Dept.) discuss their research into considerations and solutions for sustaining the function of space during conflict.  

Read the paper: “Space Sustainability in the Context of Contested Space” 

Available by video or podcast. 

This episode is part of the Deep Dive Series hosting our policy experts to discuss content and recommendations in the Space Agenda 2025, a compendium of chapters exploring the most pressing issues in space policy today and over the next several years, published by the Center for Space Policy & Strategy.  Read more about Space Agenda 2025…. 

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.
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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, senior policy analyst at The Center for Space Policy & 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.
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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 Technologies).

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.
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 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 (Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Science, Technology and Engineering) and Maj. Gen. Kimberly Crider, USAF (Acting US Space Force Chief Technology and Innovation Officer) about what is needed to make digital engineering a reality for DOD, AF and USSF in this special 90 minute episode. 

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.
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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 human space endeavors today and going forward?

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.
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 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 California) and Sven Kaltenhaeuser (German Aerospace Center, DLR) about protecting Earth’s airspace. 

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.
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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 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.
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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 May and Tyler Way about their current research into both the technology and policy/legal components.

Read more from Chris May in our Game Changer series “Triggers and Effects of an Active Debris Removal Market” 

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.
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