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The Space Policy Show

The Aerospace Corporation
Space Safety
In-Space Rescue
International Space Station
Human Spaceflight
Commercial Space Travel
European Space Agency
Space Debris
Active Debris Removal
Space Shuttle
Outer Space Treaty
NASA
Sustainability
Zero Debris Charter
Apollo-Soyuz Test Program
Space Rescue Coordination Center
China
GPS
Technology Policy
Rand Corporation
Space Weather

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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Katie Melbourne
Policy Analyst at the Center for Space Policy and Strategy, Aerospace Corporation
Aerospace Corporation
Episode: Ep. 162: Applications of AI to Space
Pamela Wood
Lead researcher in integrating AI into autonomous decision-making
Aerospace Corporation
Episode: Ep. 162: Applications of AI to Space
Paul Frakes
Systems engineer and foresight practitioner
Center for Space Policy and Strategy, Aerospace Corporation
Episode: Ep. 162: Applications of AI to Space
Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton
Geologist, planetary scientist, and director of UC Berkeley's Space Sciences Laboratory, leader of NASA's Psyche mission
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Ep. 161: Science Essentials to Live on Mars
Dr. Dava Newman
Aerospace biomedical engineer and inventor at MIT, former deputy administrator of NASA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: Ep. 161: Science Essentials to Live on Mars
Richard DalBello
Former Director of the Office of Space Commerce
Episode: Ep. 160: Rapid Space Commerce
Kevin O'Connell
Former Director of the Office of Space Commerce
Episode: Ep. 160: Rapid Space Commerce
Stephen Kitay
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy and current Senior Vice President at True Anomaly
True Anomaly
Episode: Ep. 158: Rapid Acquisition for Defense
Dr. Brian Weeden
Policy expert at the Center for Space Policy and Strategy
Aerospace Corporation
Episode: Ep. 157: Rapid Propulsion & Power

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Colleen Stover
Host with the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at the Aerospace Corporation, focusing on critical discussions about space policy and technological advancements.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
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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.
Ep. 157: Rapid Propulsion & Power
Q: What do you think is the biggest misconception about space nuclear power propulsion you wish you could dispel?
Many believe it's too dangerous, but space nuclear systems are rigorously engineered and launched cold to avoid any chain reaction during launch failures.

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This series focuses on the evolving landscape of space policy, emphasizing the intersection of commercial and governmental interests within the space community. Topics frequently explored include commercial space development, regulatory frameworks, space safety, and national security concerns, particularly as they relate to technological advancements like nuclear propulsion and rapid launch capabilities. Unique insights come from both current and former key players in the aerospace sector, providing listeners with expert perspectives on critical issues affecting the future of space exploration and commerce. The discussions aim to elevate understanding among stakeholders about the implications of policy decisions and the importance of collab... more

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2. Pamela Wood
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