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A deep look at the commercial space industry from both the public and private sector. We discuss topics pertaining to the aerospace community with current and former members of the federal government, academics with in-depth knowledge, along with industry leaders, all of whom are paving the way to advance the U.S. space field.

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Recent Guests

Michael Gleason
Senior Policy Analyst at The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation
Episode: The EU's growing footprint in space exploration, defense
Tom Pace
CEO of NetRise
NetRise
Episode: Are America’s satellites secure enough — and does the government have any real way to enforce cybersecurity standards in space?
Tony Brown
Outgoing leader of Afcea Space Coast chapter
Afcea Space Coast
Episode: Industry group sees large growth two years in on the space coast
Ryan Roberts
Space practice cyber leader for Deloitte
Deloitte
Episode: An update on potential solution for protecting satellites from cyber attacks.
Antonio Peronace
Executive Director of Space for Humanity
Space for Humanity
Episode: Artemis II’s cultural impact extends beyond science
David Roy-Guay
Founder and CEO of SBQuantum
SBQuantum
Episode: New NGA-backed quantum magnetometer launches to boost Earth mapping
Tom Cowan
Partner at Knobbes Marten, intellectual property attorney
Knobbes Marten
Episode: Legal complexities rise for aerospace startups balancing commercial and federal contracts
Dan Linehan
Science writer with the Naval Postgraduate School
Naval Postgraduate School
Episode: Artemis II crew heads home after record lunar flyby; Navy, NPS play key roles
Per Midboe
Senior Counsel, Crowell & Moring
Crowell & Moring
Episode: Procuring space products can get complicated for governments

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Eric White
Host of The Space Hour. Leads discussions on space policy, technology, and industry dynamics.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
  • Very Insightful Podcast

    I find this podcast very insightful and hits all the right points of what I look for in a podcast. It is absolutely worth a listen.

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    The Space Man 1988
    United States10 months ago

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Good mix of government, industry, and academia perspectives.
Polished guests and strong policy depth that helps translate space issues for decision-makers.
High-quality interviews with subject matter experts that illuminate complex space topics.
In-depth discussions on cybersecurity and procurement are particularly useful for sponsors and guests alike.

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AI may fill in gaps left from satellite coverage
Q: What exactly is the intent here?
The goal is to develop a foundation model trained on decades of satellite data to perform multiple downstream tasks in weather and atmospheric science—enabling faster, more capable predictions for phenomena like precipitation and tropical cyclones while reducing required computation.
AI may fill in gaps left from satellite coverage
Q: All right, so what are we talking about for potential here? Is this an accuracy thing, or is this a potential for it be able to find something that nobody even saw coming or was looking for?
The potential is twofold: AI can drastically speed up the path from measurements to forecast and reduce computation time, while also improving accuracy in many cases; the models leverage rich, historical satellite data to complement real‑time observations and can outperform some traditional simulations on certain targets.
The role science and research actually plays in military space operations
Q: What do agencies like NASA and NSF come to you with? Do they seek protection or demand signals for problems they can tackle with research?
She explains that agencies often present challenges or problems and provide potential solutions that could be transitioned to Space Force capabilities, using a whole-of-government approach to inform research priorities.
The role science and research actually plays in military space operations
Q: What is the role of industry in finishing a product or shaping research directions for Space Force S&T?
She highlights the vibrant commercial space sector, including SpaceX, and discusses fostering collaborations between academia and industry to accelerate development and broaden the industrial base for Space Force capabilities.
The role science and research actually plays in military space operations
Q: You mentioned defense S&T. Can you define that for us and break down exactly where are the S&T dollars going towards in defense research?
She outlines that defense S&T prioritizes space future capabilities, with funding flowing through the Air Force Secretariat for 6.1 basic research and 6.2 applied research, and emphasizes transitioning basic research into applied capabilities for Space Force needs.

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A technically grounded, policy-forward program examining the commercial space sector from both government and industry perspectives. Episodes frequently tackle space governance, cybersecurity, procurement, international regulation, and how emerging technologies intersect with national security and economic policy. Noteworthy is the strong focus on real-world implications, with guests ranging from government officials and policy analysts to industry practitioners and legal experts, offering actionable insights for practitioners, startups, and incumbents navigating the space ecosystem.

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