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The Space Policy Show

The Aerospace Corporation
NASA
Space Policy
Space Debris
Mars
Space Safety
Space Sustainability
Outer Space Treaty
Active Debris Removal
Satellites
Commercial Space
Moon
Commercial Space Sector
In-Space Rescue
Astronomy
National Security
Space Economy
European Space Agency
Space Traffic Management
China
Remote Sensing

The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy hosts this series to bring our policy experts together with thought leaders, government, academia and professionals from throughout the space community to discuss current trends and views. Go to csps.aerospace.org/events to subscribe for webcast reminders or find us on YouTube. #TheSpacePolicyShow

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Commercial space launch and operations involves a lot of data that travels on radiofrequency spectrum and is licensed for use to many actors across launch and operations, including future in-space servicing. As the industry grows, so too must the cre... more

A mesh network of data centers in space has the potential to change how data is stored and where data is processed, and many see it as a solution to pressures currently on terrestrial data centers. What are the key bottlenecks? How should we be think... more

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Nuclear technology has been used in the space sector for decades – from generating power on Voyager I since 1977 to the Mars rovers. Commercial space nuclear power and propulsion (NPP) will most likely have a role in future space operations, but nucl... more

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The US Army recently announced a Space Operations Branch, but space is not new to ground-based operations.  So what is new? What do ground forces use space for, and how does is fit into the joint force that includes the US Space Force?  What are futu... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Abraham
Senior Space Traffic Management Specialist
Aerospace Corporation
Episode: Ep. 176: Data Centers in Orbit
Tim Bixler
Aerospace Technical Fellow, Cloud Computing Architecture
Aerospace Corporation
Episode: Ep. 176: Data Centers in Orbit
Stewart Forbes
Attorney at Hogan Lovells, former DOE official
Hogan Lovells
Episode: Ep. 175: Who Regulates Nuclear?
Colonel Joseph Muraszek
Colonel, US Army Space and Missile Defense Command
US Army Space and Missile Defense Command
Episode: Ep. 174: Go Army Space
Chance Saltzman
Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force
United States Space Force
Episode: #172: Space Force Evolution
Dr. JD Polk
NASA Chief Health and Medical Officer
NASA
Episode: Ep. 171: Humanity on the Moon
Dr. Angie Bukley
Former Technical Fellow at the Aerospace Corporation
Aerospace Corporation
Episode: Ep. 171: Humanity on the Moon
Stacie Williams
Chief Science Officer for Space Force
Space Force
Episode: Ep. 170: Science for Defense
Dylan Taylor
CEO and Chairman, Voyager Technologies
Voyager Technologies
Episode: Ep. 169: Enabling In-Space Economy

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Colleen Stover
Host introducing guests and guiding discussions; affiliated with The Aerospace Corporation and its Center for Space Policy and Strategy.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
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Ep. 169: Enabling In-Space Economy
Q: What is the near-term pathway to a space-enabled economy that customers can actually invest in today?
The roadmap relies on sensible first principles, such as treating space 'Milwaukee' as a regulatory analog, establishing a stable policy direction, and enabling regulated but predictable private activity through multi-year contracts and a clear mission authorization framework.
Ep. 161: Science Essentials to Live on Mars
Q: What are the high priority science objectives that the report outlines?
The report outlines several high-priority science questions, including investigating the potential for past or present life, understanding habitability, characterizing the radiation environment, and examining the geological record of Mars.
Ep. 158: Rapid Acquisition for Defense
Q: What do you think is likely to have a lasting impact on the acquisition system and on space acquisitions in particular?
The SPEED Act and FORGED Act are fundamental reforms to empower program officers and accelerate commercial partnerships.
Ep. 158: Rapid Acquisition for Defense
Q: How do you see that government risk-taking?
It's a work in progress; there are pockets of innovation but the system needs to embrace change at all levels.
Ep. 158: Rapid Acquisition for Defense
Q: How important do you see that government demand signal to help drive investment and close business cases for companies?
The demand signal from the government is absolutely critical for the continued investment of the private sector.

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The series consistently pairs aerospace policy experts with leaders from government, industry, and academia to explore current trends shaping space activities. Recent episodes often center on governance, regulation, and the maturation of the private space economy, with deep dives into topics like space traffic management, in-space manufacturing, AI governance for space systems, and defense-oriented science and technologies. A standout trait is the practical, policy-forward framing that connects high-level strategy to near-term regulatory roadmaps, standards development, and industry incentives, making it valuable for sponsors and guests seeking to influence and inform space policy adoption.

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2. Tim Bixler
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4. Colonel Joseph Muraszek
5. Chance Saltzman
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7. Dr. Angie Bukley
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