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The Space Policy Show

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

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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Fundamental and applied scientific research is not only for academics and space exploration; it is also foundational to the future of national security space and how the US government will protect and defend. Road-maps are being laid out today by the... more

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Enabling a future in-space economy that involves a robust market of companies and customers must be architected by the right mix of private innovation and government support.  In this show we talk to CEOs of two private space companies about what the... more

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Dynamic space operations (DSO) is a future forward concept that will keep US and allied space assets safer from adversarial threats, and provide more agility to the way wars are fought in the future. But there are different approaches to consider suc... more

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From big rockets to small businesses and maintaining the orbital environment, the Space Policy Show goes to Washington DC’s SATShow 2026, an event that has matured from a communications expo to one including government and military decision-making as... more

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Dylan Taylor
CEO and Chairman, Voyager Technologies
Voyager Technologies
Episode: Ep. 169: Enabling In-Space Economy
Will Bruey
CEO and Co-founder, Varda Space Industries
Varda Space Industries
Episode: Ep. 169: Enabling In-Space Economy
Taylor Jordan
Director, Office of Space Commerce, NOAA
NOAA / Department of Commerce
Episode: Ep. 169: Enabling In-Space Economy
John Shaw
General, US Space Force
US Space Force
Episode: Ep. 168: A Future for Dynamic Operations
Bryan Hoke
Technical Fellow
Aerospace Corporation
Episode: Ep. 168: A Future for Dynamic Operations
Kevin Lausten
CEO of Morpheus Space, space propulsion company
Morpheus Space
Episode: Ep. 167: Industry Goes to Washington
Robin Dickey
Director of Policy and Government Affairs at Slingshot Aerospace
Slingshot Aerospace
Episode: Ep. 167: Industry Goes to Washington
David Hartshorn
Industry veteran in satellite communications
Episode: Ep. 167: Industry Goes to Washington
Rama Afullo
Founder and CEO of Satellite
Satellite
Episode: Ep. 167: Industry Goes to Washington

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Colleen Stover
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Guests from government and industry provide timely, actionable insights on regulation and collaboration.

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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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A policy-focused series that brings space policy, government, and industry leaders into conversation about current and near-term space activities. Episodes commonly cover regulatory evolution, international collaboration, and the commercialization of space, with practical discussions on governance, safety, and market development. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on bridging public policy with private-sector innovation, plus a willingness to tackle complex topics—such as space traffic management, in-space power, and sovereignty concerns—from multiple stakeholder perspectives. The show is likely to appeal to professionals and decision-makers who want actionable takeaways, regulatory context, and real-world implications for space programs... more

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