The Space Policy Show – Details, episodes & analysis

The World Economic Forum has set up the 1st Centre for Futures focused on space, and hosted by the Saudi Space Agency, to foster innovation and economic growth across the enterprise.  Which areas does the global Centre see as most critical to space delivering its promising economic value? What is the role of policy and regulation on a global scale in the successful commercialization of space? How does the Centre fit into the 4th Industrial Revolution’s manifest? In today’s show, Dr Jamie Morin (Center for Space Policy & Strategy, Executive Director) talks to Mishaal Ashemimry, Center for Space Futures Managing Director, and aerospace engineer, entrepreneur, and commercial pilot.   

Available by video or podcast. 

This episode is part of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy's series on Resiliency. The 6-part series explores aspects of the intersection between resilience space and the security of our future.  Episodes include:  

• The importance of Pacific Region alliances and integration for building deterrence and global security with Australian Strategic Policy Institute, Rebecca Shrimpton and Japan’s Institute of Geoeconomics, Dr Kazuto Suzuki 
• The future of adaptive launch to meet our most pressing needs with CEO, United Launch Alliance (ULA) Tory Bruno 
• The dilemma presented by the weaponization of space and space security with Georgetown University’s Dr Nola Haynes 

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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The weaponization of space can be worrisome.  What is a space weapon and how could the “security dilemma” lead to an arms race in space? For the space environment to be resilient it must be protected, what are the alternatives to weaponization?  In this episode, Jennifer Cannon from Aerospace Corporation’s Government Relations, explores these questions with Dr Nola Haynes, expert in space security and international relations, and adjunct professor at Georgetown University.  

This episode is part of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy's series on Resiliency. The series explores various perspectives of what resiliency means from across the space community.   

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 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 could solve coming national security problems in general and space specifically. Russell Rumbaugh, Systems Director in Aerospace's Center for Space Policy and Strategy will host this week's special guest, Margaux Hoar, Director of the Organizations, Roles, and Missions program at CNA.

Read a CSPS publication on this topic: The Fragmentation of DOD: Changing Role of the Services and What it Means for Space Force

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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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 Research Laboratory), Dr. Kathleen Howell (Purdue University) and Dr. Todd Walter (Stanford University).
*according to the National Center for Education Statistics

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 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 this episode Principled Design vs. Designing for Principles: Rethinking Capability Development for the Space Enterprise.

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 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 cyber today. 

Read more in Establishing Space Cybersecurity Policy, Standards and Risk Management Practices and Defending Spacecraft in the Cyber Domain.

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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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 solutions came out of the event that can help raise technology readiness and inform regulators?

Read a recently released paper from CSPS on this topic CubeSat Confusion: Technical and Regulatory Considerations

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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How do civil, commercial, and national security space intersect from the view on Capitol Hill? What should NASA and DOD be considering in as they look to the near future for space? What impacts should leaders consider from the massive growth in commercial space and the future of space traffic? Explore these questions and more with Dr. Jamie Morin from The Aerospace Corporation in a fireside chat with Honorable Kendra Horn, a former member of both the House Science, Space and Technology Committee and the House Armed Services Committee in the 116th Congress.

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 critical uncertainties will shape the future of space? Is it possible to control our own futures by better understanding the cross-cutting influences we face today? Join Kara Cunzeman of the Foresight Collective and Lead Futurist at The Aerospace Corporation as she talks to Colleen Stover about the benefits of foresighting for the future and the near-term of space, and introduces the recently released Pathfinder’s Guide to the Space Enterprise to answer questions on space economies, scientific discoveries and more.

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.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!