Podcasts about The Aerospace Corporation

India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) experienced an anomaly during the third stage of the launch. Palantir USG selected to provide US Space Command and Control Data Platform solutions in support of the Department of Defense and Joint Force missions. SpaceX has acquired Akoustis Technologies for approximately $30.2 million in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Parker Wishik, Communications Lead for Commercial and Civil Space at the Aerospace Corporation brings us the Space Nexus Segment with guests Jaydee Dyess from Agile Space Industries and Aimee Hubble. You can connect with Parker on LinkedIn, and learn more about the Aerospace Corporation on their website. You can read about the Aerospace Corp. EP site here. Agile Dual mode Prop here. Selected Reading Indian rocket launch fails, Earth-observation satellite lost- Space Space Systems Command Advances Space C2 Dominance Decision Making through Data Platform Program- Space Systems Command  Akoustis Successfully Completes Sale of Assets to SpaceX China's commercial ZQ-2E rocket sends six satellites into space - CGTN Sophia Space Closes $3.5M Pre-Seed Round to Transform In-Orbit Computing Security and defence partnership between the European Union and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - GOV.UK Rocket Lab Successfully Launches Third Mission for iQPS in Multi-Launch Contract, Sets Schedule For the Next iQPS Mission Starlab Space and Balance Ophthalmics Partner to Address Astronaut Vision Loss Nancy Grace Roman's 100th Birthday - NASA T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) launches the first batch of Amazon Project Kuiper satellites. Firefly launches the FLTA006 Message in a Booster mission for Lockheed Martin but experiences a second stage anomaly. Arianespace successfully launched the ESA's Earth Explorer Biomass satellite from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Dr. Debra Emmons, Aerospace Corporation's Vice President and CTO. You can check out the Aerospace Corp. on LinkedIn or on their website. Selected Reading United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches Amazon's First Operational Satellites Alpha FLTA006 - Firefly Aerospace Arianespace Successfully Launches ESA's Biomass Satellite  Rivada Expands Outernet Access to 33 Countries, Secures $16 Billion+ in Global Business China launches internet satellite group - CGTN Lawmakers vote on controversial SpaceX beach closure bill amid backlash Radian Aerospace lays out its plan to create reusable re-entry vehicle for hypersonic tests When Satellites Go Dark - Persistent Cyber Assaults and The Growing Blind Spot T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The African Space Agency (AfSA) has officially opened its headquarters in Cairo. The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO( in partnership with the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Launch Delta 30 and SpaceX, launched the NROL-145 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. SpaceX launched the 32nd resupply mission to the ISS, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest is Parker Wishik, Communications Lead for Commercial and Civil Space at the Aerospace Corporation. You can connect with Parker on LinkedIn, and learn more about the Aerospace Corporation on their website. Selected Reading African Space Agency Now Operational Launches- launch-nrol-145 NASA Science, Cargo Launch on 32nd SpaceX Resupply Station Mission Bahamas puts SpaceX rocket landings on hold pending review: report- Space Creotech Instruments secures a 52 million euros contract with ESA for the CAMILA constellation – SatNews ULA on LinkedIn China Space Project Investigated by Newsweek Illegal, Chile Says United States – Italy Joint Leaders' Statement – The White House ESA - ACES on its way to space T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James “Jim” Myers, Senior Vice President of the Civil Systems Group at the Aerospace Corporation discusses the shift in cybersecurity threats and the need for better cyber hygiene in the space industry.  You can connect with Jim on LinkedIn, and learn more about the Aerospace Corporation on their website. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The participation of private industry in science and exploration missions that are sponsored by government has increased while still asking and answering some of humanity's hardest questions – and lower costs, build domestic industry, prove technology, and maintain leadership. What could government do differently to continue fostering private space successes, including full commercialization? This episode highlights the 62nd annual Goddard Space Science Symposium, 19-21 March, 2025.  Colleen Stover, Center for Space Policy & Strategy, talks to key commercial players about their recent lunar landings, and guests from Planetary Society and the American Astronautical Association about the right policies, messaging, and questions needed to maintain US leadership in space exploration.  Featured guests: Jordi Paredes Garcia, Corporate Chief Engineer, Firefly Aerospace Trent Martin, Senior VP of Space Systems, Intuitive Machines Casey Dreier, Chief Space Policy, The Planetary Society  Jim Way, Executive Director, and Ron Birk, President, representing the American Astronautical Association Available by video or podcast. 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!

Navigating the Expanding Universe of the Space Economy with Karen Jones Join us for the second episode of "ESG in Space," hosted by Nishan Degnarain and Miki Sode in partnership with Exponential Academy. This episode features Karen L. Jones, a senior project leader and space economist at The Aerospace Corporation, who brings deep insights into the evolving space economy. Karen discusses the critical role of satellite technology in supporting various industries—from telecommunications to environmental monitoring—and its convergence with future technological advancements like 6G networks. In this conversation, Karen explores the complexities of space economy integration, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices as the number of satellites rapidly increases. She addresses the challenges of space debris management and the need for regulatory coherence to ensure safe and sustainable space operations. Tune in to learn how space technology is not just about reaching new heights but also about grounding these advancements in sustainable practices that can support Earth's environmental and technological ecosystems. Recorded Dec 6, 2024

How can we balance the growing number of satellites on orbit, and the services they provide, with the importance of astronomical science and protecting Dark and Quiet Skies?  Reflected light and spectrum interference from satellites have become more problematic for astronomers and Star Gazers alike, but there are mitigation techniques being developed and tested to protect our Night Sky. Understanding the approaches to timely de-orbiting and space traffic awareness play into protecting astronomical instruments and data, and maintaining the beauty of the Night Sky. Join The Aerospace Corporation's Colleen Stover and experts Dr. Lindsay DeMarchi, a “stellar mortician”, and Dr. Samuel Factor, Division of Signal & Image Processing, to discuss the issues and potential solutions around the resilience of our skies. Read more at the American Astronomical Society. 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. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

Space ISAC and the Aerospace Corporation are partnering to open up access to test beds and proving grounds to members of Space ISAC. We caught up with Ron Birk, Principal Director of the Space Enterprise Evolution Directorate at The Aerospace Corporation, and Erin Miller, Executive Director at Space ISAC at SpaceCom to discuss the partnership.  You can find out more about the initiative here. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

Executive order issued by President Trump to establish the “Iron Dome for America.” European Union calls for a "European Space Shield". US Space Force is rumored to be reducing their 2026 budget for in-space mobility. The Aerospace Corporation and Google are collaborating on space weather forecasting. And more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Lars Hoffman, Vice President of Government Sales at Blue Origin.  You can connect with Lars on LinkedIn, and learn more about Blue Origin on their website. Selected Reading Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness (The White House) EU space commissioner calls for ‘European Space Shield' (POLITICO) Space Force zeroed out funding for in-space mobility in FY26 budget request: Sources (Breaking Defense) The Aerospace Corporation and Google Public Sector Join Forces to Revolutionize Space Weather Forecasting with AI (PR Newswire) India's space agency completes 1st Gaganyaan astronaut crew capsule (Space.com) GITAI Successfully Completes Space Demonstration of In-House Developed 16U Satellite (GITAI) Sen launches 4K livestream of Earth and space (Sen)  T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

Alex Grab is the Director of Offsite Programming at the Space Foundation, and shares about the Space Sustainability Competition for 7th-8th grade students based in the United States.Why does space junk matter? Space debris includes defunct satellites, rocket parts, and fragments that orbit Earth at high speeds. These objects pose serious risks to active satellites, space missions, and even essential services on Earth like GPS, communications, and weather forecasting. Your students can be part of the solution, helping to protect the future of space exploration and everyday life.Middle school students in grades 7-8 are encouraged to register. Students will create an Engineering Solution (Design a model using Tinkercad, SketchUp, or other design software to capture or manage space debris), a Business Plan (Develop a marketing strategy to make the solution market-ready), and a Video Pitch (Share your solution in a 3-minute video pitch evaluated by industry experts). Key Dates: • Competition Launch: December 1, 2024 • Team Registration Deadline: January 31, 2025 • Submission Deadline: March 21, 2025 • Winners Announced: May 2, 2025 (National Space Day) You can access the press release detailing the competition here via the Space Workforce for Tomorrow site: swft.space/space-workforce-for-tomorrow-announces-national-space-day-stem-competition-for-middle-school-students/Space Workforce for Tomorrow (SWFT) is a strategic initiative by Space Foundation and The Aerospace Corporation, supported by over 30 leading space organizations. From the classroom to the boardroom, SWFT aims to eliminate the national STEM talent gap, illuminate career pathways for all, and build a workforce ready to meet the demands of the growing space industry.Connect with Alex & Space Workforce for Tomorrow:Website swft.spaceWebsite spacefoundation.orgThe National Space Day Space Sustainability Competition swft.space/nsdChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter/X: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: @dailystemGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

The promise of return from investments in low Earth orbit (LEO) and cislunar, including the lunar surface, is the reason humans continue scientific and exploratory endeavors in space.  But what are those returns, and how could they benefit humanity and economic activity?  The relationship between stakeholders can be viewed through the lens of cooperation, competition, and commercial.  But what challenges are there from the perspective of U.S. leadership in technology, business, and governance?  In this episode, Dr. Angie Bukley and Colleen Stover from Aerospace's Center for Space Policy & Strategy discuss their recent research on developing a LEO and cislunar economy to further U.S. national interests. Available by video or podcast. Want to learn more? Check out: “Mind the Gap: Commercial Space Stations & the ISS” “Moonstruck! International Aspirations in Cislunar Space”  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. 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!

Cislunar Challenges and Opportunities: Insights from Dr. Angie BukleyJoin Torsten Kriening, publisher at SpaceWatch.Global, as he sits down with Dr. Angie Bukley, Technical Fellow at the Aerospace Corporation. They discuss the future of cislunar space exploration, international agreements, the Artemis Accords, and China's lunar ambitions. The conversation looks into the challenges of space policy, the importance of establishing norms of behavior in space, and the role of commercial entities in this rapidly evolving domain. Recorded in December 2024 before Dr. Bukley's retirement, this episode provides insights from the study 'Moonstruck: International Aspirations in Cislunar Space,' that she co-authored together with Colleen Stover.Useful Links:Moonstruck! International Aspirations in Cislunar SpaceSpace Agenda 2025The Aerospace Corporation - Center for Space Policy and Strategy (CSPS) International Space UniversitySpace Café Radio brings you talks, interviews, and reports from the team of SpaceWatchers while out on the road. Each episode has a specific topic, unique content, and a personal touch. Enjoy the show, and let us know your thoughts at radio@spacewatch.globalWe love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love lettersYou can find us on: Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and X!

NASA has released its long-term goals for sustaining human presence in low earth orbit (LEO) called NASA's Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy. Lockheed Martin's Global Positioning System III space vehicle (GPS III SV07) launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for the RRT-1 mission, the first “Rapid Response Trailblazer”. Thailand signs the Artemis Accords, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guests today are Aerospace Corporation's Uma Bruegman, Executive Director, Space Safety Institute (SSI) and Brian Weeden from the Center for Space Policy and Strategy (CSPS). You can read the Aerospace Corporation's newly published Space Safety Compendium at Aerospace.org. Selected Reading NASA Finalizes Strategy for Sustaining Human Presence in Low Earth Orbit NASA Sees Progress on Starlab Commercial Space Station Development Seventh Lockheed Martin-Built GPS III Satellite Launches, Supporting Next-Gen Constellation Modernization and Rapid Launch Capability NASA Welcomes Thailand as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory Lunar Outpost Inc Co-Leads Australia's First Lunar Rover Program China successfully launches new group of SAR satellites - CGTN China launches internet satellite constellation - CGTN Frontgrade Gaisler Leads European Initiative for Ultra Deep Sub-Micron Semiconductor Technology for Space Applications- Business Wire Rocket Lab Delivers Second Spacecraft, Completes Third for Varda Space Industries- Business Wire Artemis II Core Stage Moves to High Bay 2 - NASA NASA Names New Leader of STEM Engagement T-Mobile Opens Registration for Starlink Direct-to-Cell Satellite Service Beta Launch- Business Wire Hamilton completes astronaut flight training for potential space flight - F1technical.net T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts claim the space economy will grow by many millions of dollars in the next decade, but why are predictions so different, how do some double count, and what are the potential biases?  If government is to protect its investments into commercial services and hardware, what are the questions around consolidation, export control, and rationality?  In this episode, space economist Karen Jones and systems director Dr Brian Weeden from the Center for Space Policy & Strategy discuss their recent research on measuring the space economy.  Read more at “Rational Exuberance: Understanding Value and Performance in the Space Economy”.   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. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

Recent geopolitical and natural events have highlighted the interconnectedness of the US supply chain for technology sectors, including space.  The increasing use of proliferated low Earth orbit (PLEO) satellites offers a unique lens through which to understand the changing needs of the space supply chain – needing more satellites, more often in a quickly evolving innovative and threatening environment.  What should the US approach be to meet the demands of increased throughput dictated by smaller, cheaper launch when it comes to securing the supply chain? In this episode Lori Gordon, Systems Director at Aerospace Corporation, talks to Andrew Berglund, senior policy analyst at Center for Space Policy & Strategy about this and more.  Available by video or podcast. Want to learn more? Check out: “Strengthening the Industrial Base to Deliver the Future Defense Space Architecture” by Andrew Berglund. 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. 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!

Space Competition: Trump's South Korean Space Opportunity This week China, Russia, and North Korea deepened their military bonds in exercises and meetings, presenting the incoming Trump 2.0 Administration with an illustration of how security in East Asia has become more fragile in the four years since Donald Trump was in the White House. Trump's “America First” acolytes may find economically attractive opportunities in security burden-sharing in the space domain with South Korea. Laura Winter speaks with Sam Wilson, Director of Strategy and Program Support, and Katie Melbourne, a space security analyst, both of whom are with the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at The Aerospace Corporation.

At this year's TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco,  President and CEO of the Aerospace Corporation Steve Isakowitz and Agency Chief Technologist at NASA A.C. Charanya Charania took the stage to discuss a literal moonshot: how to build a thriving lunar ecosystem. Today on Equity, we're taking you behind the scenes of TechCrunch Disrupt once again, this time with Devin Coldewey at the helm. For those keeping track, Devin's kept the Equity podcast crew up to date on space startups over the past few months, including Starfish Space's $29 million round and, more recently, SpaceX's second commercial deal for the Starship lunar lander with Lunar Outpost.Listen to the full conversation to hear Devin and Steve Isakowitz discuss: What the path ahead looks like for space startupsThe shift away from government-dominated space programs to a more commercial landscapeAnd what's in store for Aerospace Corporation in 2025.Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate, and we'll be back on Friday for a special episode from our sister podcast, Found.Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod. For the full episode transcript, for those who prefer reading over listening, check out our full archive of episodes over at Simplecast. Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.

Join Joanna Roche on this week's episode of the Nature of Nantucket podcast as she sits down with former NASA astronaut and US Navy Captain (Ret.), Daniel Bursch, to talk about his Nantucket roots. Bursch is a former Naval Flight Officer and astronaut.  He completed four missions to space, including a 196-day mission to the International Space Station from December 2001 to June 2002 as a flight engineer on Expedition 4. He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1979, the US Naval Test Pilot School in 1984 and the Naval Postgraduate School in 1991. He is married to Sharon Yencharis and they have four children, and two grandchildren. He grew up in the Northeast and spent his summers as a child on Nantucket. His hobbies include working on cars, fixing anything and weaving lightship baskets. He retired from the Aerospace Corporation in September 2019. For more details about the Maria Mitchell Association, visit mariamitchell.org.

A successful commercial space sector will depend on a modern regulatory environment that can “keep up” with innovative technology and geopolitical reality.  The US space regulatory regime has evolved, but what's been so hard about finding the right mix?  When it comes to US leadership in commercial space, how can insight into the Great Power Competition be leveraged for national security? In this episode Dr. Brian Weeden, Systems Director at Center for Space Policy & Strategy and Geoff Reber, Principal Scientist for Aerospace's Defense Space Acquisition talk to Victoria Woodburn.  Want to learn more? Check out:“Strengthening a Solid Foundation: U.S. Advantages from Commercial Space” by Geoff Reber “Space Regulatory Reform Is a Wicked Problem Still Worth Tackling” by Brian Weeden and Victoria WoodburnThis 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. 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!

Over the past four years the world has witnessed significant change – from covid to conflict.  The next US administration will need to make some big muscle movements in order to be both responsive and proactive in the years ahead.  Strategic foresight is one way to frame that out, and ask the right questions on where our attention needs to be.  In this episode Kara Cunzeman, Systems Director for Strategic Foresight at The Aerospace Corporation, talks to Colleen Stover, CSPS, about this and more.    Available by video or podcast. 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!

The Russian space agency said a Soyuz 2.1 spacecraft launched on Tuesday from Vostochny carrying 53 satellites to orbit. Redwire says their third batch of pharmaceutical drug crystals grown in space have successfully returned to Earth. Korea Telecom (KT) has signed a memorandum of understanding with KT SAT and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to partner on 6G and Low-Earth Orbit satellite projects, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Sam (Robert) Wilson, Senior Policy Analyst for the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at The Aerospace Corporation. You can connect with Sam on LinkedIn, and learn more about the Aerospace Corporation on their website. Selected Reading Russian rocket carries record number of satellites into space Redwire Successfully Returns Third Batch of Pharmaceutical Drug Experiments to Earth- Business Wire KT Signs 6G LEO Satellite Agreement with KT SAT and KAI China's long-term lunar plans now depend on developing its own Starship - Ars Technica Shenzhou-18 returns samples for extraterrestrial habitation research - CGTN https://x.com/NanoAvionics/status/1851637431751086247 Failure Analysis of the Arecibo Observatory 305-Meter Telescope Collapse- The National Academies Press Minuteman III Test Launch Showcases Readiness of U.S. Nuclear Force's Safe, Effective Deterrent Teledyne to Acquire Select Aerospace and Defense Electronics Businesses of Excelitas AFRL, The Ohio State University, NASA test viability of laser welding in space A Father-Daughter Duo Cracked an ‘Alien' Code Sent From Space T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Space Agenda 2025 is an effort by the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at The Aerospace Corporation to highlight and provide insights into some of the major space challenges facing policymakers. Written primarily for US government and space sector leaders, this compendium of 16 chapters offers an accessible introduction to space policy issues affecting national security, civil space, and commercial space developments. We dive into the chapter on space regulation with Brian Weeden. Brian Weeden is Systems Director, Center for Space Policy and Strategy at the Aerospace Corporation. You can connect with Brian on LinkedIn. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Space Money: Report - DoD At Risk of Losing New Commercial Space Suppliers And Capabilities The Department of Commerce has just released some interesting economic indicators that lean positive, and there are expectations that the Federal Reserve Board will again lower interest rates. Despite this good news, it may be some time before new venture capital invests in space technology, leaving some companies that have capabilities the Department of Defense wants, starved for cash and at risk. Laura Winter speaks with Sam Wilson, Director, Strategy and Program Support, Center for Space Policy and Strategy, The Aerospace Corporation; and Sarah Georgin, former Project Lead, Strategic Foresight Team, The Aerospace Corporation.

China has declared a complete success after launching the Shenzhou-19 crew to the Tiangong Space Station. The US Department of Defense is reportedly raising its Proliferated Low Earth Orbit Satellite-Based Services program from an initial $900 million ceiling to a projected $13 billion according to Space News. Lockheed Martin has completed its previously announced acquisition of Terran Orbital, and its subsidiary, Tyvak International, and more.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Brian Weeden, Systems Director, Center for Space Policy and Strategy at the Aerospace Corporation.  You can connect with Brian on LinkedIn, and read the Space Agenda 2025 online. Selected Reading China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration : NPR Pentagon's commercial satellite internet services program soars to $13 billion - SpaceNews Lockheed Martin Advances Space Capabilities through Strategic Terran Orbital Acquisition - Oct 30, 2024 Space Forge Inc. and Voyager Space Unite to Revolutionize Commercial In-Space Manufacturing Anuvu Partners with D-Orbit USA for Design of Innovative Non-Geostationary Satellite Network Eutelsat Communications: First Quarter 2024-25 Revenues- Business Wire PRESS RELEASE: Space Port Australia and Titans Space Development Corporation sign MoU – Get The Word Out Two National Airlines Choose a Seamless Multi-orbit IFC Future with SES Open Orbits™- Business Wire NASA awards UNH $24M contract to build sensors to monitor space weather NASA Sets Coverage for its SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon Station Relocation Maxar Intelligence Announces New Leadership Appointments to Fuel Continued Growth and Innovation | Business Wire Crosscut Ventures Evolves Its Focus to Tackle Humanity's Biggest Problems in Frontier Tech - Space, Defense, and Energy Transition T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Space as a domain crosses all geopolitical borders which is why solutions from space to Earth must be international and sustainable over the long-term.  “Responsible Space” was the theme of this year's International Astronautical Congress (IAC) held in Milan, Italy.  The Space Policy Show's Colleen Stover, Center for Space Policy & Strategy, went on-location to learn more. In this episode we discuss what space sustainability means from different perspectives, how experts are working to predict orbital viability with metrics, and about operational and economic challenges to the future of servicing and moving satellites in orbit. Featuring:·       Alvin Drew, former US astronaut and NASA Director Space Sustainability, talking to Marlon Sorge, Aerospace Corporation Technical Fellow and Director of Aerospace's Center for Orbital and Reentry Debris Studies (CORDS).  ·       Dr Francesca Letizia, European Space Agency (ESA) and Prof Camilla Colombo, Politecnico di Milano University Italy, talking to Gregory Henning, Aerospace Corporation Manager of Debris & Disposal. ·       Maxime Puteaux, Euroconsult Paris and Akhil Gujral, Aerospace Corporation General Manager of Launch Missiles and Mobility, talking to Colleen Stover, CSPS.Available by video or podcast.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!

The importance of space safety spans the lifetime of an entire effort – from design and launch to operations and demise.  The International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS) brings together experts from across the world to explore technical and governance solutions to better maintain and sustain space activities on Earth, in orbit, and beyond. In this episode Colleen Stover of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy goes on-location to the 13th annual IAASS conference “Building a Safe, Secure, and Sustainable Space” held in Prague, Czech Republic. Stover interviews some key participants about some of these.  Topics are: Increased launch and risk in the US with Maj. Gen. Sean Choquette, US Air Force Chief of Safety Applying the Outer Space Treaty to operational norms with Professor Andrea Harrington, Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University, Quebec Technical challenges of lunar rescue with Tommaso Sgobba, Executive Director, IAASS Streamlining commercial launch and reentry in Australia with Justin Hill, Director Flight Safety, Australian Space Agency.   Available by video or podcast. 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!

How does space sustainability drive research in policy and strategy from both sides of the Atlantic? What are the trades between the good space brings to all of humanity and how do we protect that for future generations?  How will success be measured and what are the upcoming key decision points?  On location at the 75th annual International Astronautical Congress in Milan, Italy this episode features Executive Director, Center for Space Policy & Strategy, Jamie Morin and Director, European Space Policy Institute, H. Ludwig Moeller talking to Colleen Stover of The Aerospace Corporation. 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!

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Catrina Melograna, a Senior Project Leader-Space Policy and Strategy at The Aerospace Corporation. In this inspiring episode, she shares her journey from pursuing a career in law to becoming a leading expert in the field of space policy. Discover how she found her passion in space law and policy, overcame challenges, and built a successful career in the industry. This episode is not only inspiring to those interested in Space Law but also helpful to anyone navigating a career shift. Learn about the unexpected twists and turns that led her to her dream job and how she overcame challenges along the way. So, tune in to this episode with Catrina Melograna today.

In the podcast series of Reducing the Risks of Space, Part 2: New Ideas in Space Safety, we explore policy, law, technology and operations in development now to manage the challenging space environment of the future. Episode 4 features a conversation with Dr. Grant Cates, Senior Project Leader for the Space Architecture Department at The Aerospace Corporation. Dr. Grant R. Cates is a senior project leader for the Space Architecture Department at The Aerospace Corporation. In this role, Cates leads discrete event simulation analysis capabilities for NASA's Human Exploration missions, Space Force launch ranges, and other customers. He provides launch probability assessments, forecasts of future launches, optimization of complex multi-launch space missions, and advocates for in-space rescue capabilities. Cates joined Aerospace in 2014 and developed a model to determine launch range throughput and for forecasting future launches, both domestic and international. He led development of a model that estimated launch probability for the Atlas, Delta, and Falcon launch vehicles. Cates was a chief scientist at SAIC where he built simulations to analyze human space flight architectures and to estimate the launch probability for NASA's Space Launch System. He held various positions at NASA in the Space Shuttle Program, including payload integration manager, landing convoy commander, flow manager, and flow director for the Columbia space shuttle orbiter. He was a member of the technical committee for the joint NASA/Air Force Source Evaluation Board for the initial Shuttle Processing Contract, served as a board member for the Space Program Operations Contract, was a member of the mishap investigation board that investigated a fire on the space shuttle Endeavour, and led the Jasper, Texas recovery site after the loss of Columbia. Cates was also an Air Force AWACS weapons director. He participated in Red Flag air warfare exercises, controlled F-15s intercepting Soviet bombers, and flew combat support missions during Operation Earnest Will. Cates is the author, lead author, and coauthor of numerous papers. His peer reviewed journal articles include the “Project Assessment by Simulation Technique” and “The In-Space Rescue Capability Gap.”

Send us a textEver wondered what it takes to conquer one of the toughest marathons on the planet? Discover the secrets behind two-time Pike's Peak Marathon champion, Jonathan Aziz, as he shares his captivating journey from a multi-sport athlete in upstate New York to an elite trail runner. You'll gain a unique perspective on the mental stamina required for such grueling races and the personal growth that comes with overcoming these epic challenges. Jon also offers a peek into his personal life, including his upbringing and some amusing travel stories, making this a must-listen for any running enthusiast.Balancing academics and athletics is no small feat, and Jon's story is a testament to that intricate dance. We delve (there has to be a better word) into his time at Syracuse University, followed by a rigorous yet rewarding experience at CU Boulder where he pursued a PhD in aerospace engineering. Listen as Jon breaks down his complex research in a way that even non-engineers will appreciate, and learn about his fulfilling career at the Aerospace Corporation in Colorado Springs. This chapter provides an engaging exploration of how he managed to stay on top of his game both academically and athletically, offering valuable insights for anyone juggling multiple high-stakes endeavors.What does it take to qualify for the Olympic Marathon Trials? Jon gives us the inside scoop on the intense training regimen, the highs and lows, and the unforgettable moment of crossing the finish line at the California International Marathon in 2017 with a time of 2:17:13. Alongside tales of international competitions and tactical strategies for trail running, Jon opens up about balancing career and family, the nuances of social media in sports, and even his thoughts on AI and extraterrestrial life. Whether you're here for the running tips, the aerospace insights, or the light-hearted banter, this episode promises a well-rounded, engaging experience you won't want to miss.

Exopolitics Today Week in Review with Dr Michael Salla – August 17, 2024  Topics JP Update 36 - Stargate for Huge SSP craft witnessed at a US Military Base Hangar Space Force has expanded its operations to medium Earth orbit  Former CIA Officer (25 years), John Ramirez explains why the 2002 Wilson-Davis Memo is genuine. Itzhak Bentov is very important for studying consciousness and his book Stalking the Wild Pendulum is a classic. An Aerospace Corporation study is predicated on the idea that arms control in space is possible through recent improvements in verification technologies The growing policy rift between Israel's Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is a hopeful sign that Israelis are waking up to Deep State plan to start a regional war with Iran Important revelation by an Australian Intel Officer concerning MJ-12 and JFK Assassination  Paul Wallis finds extensive evidence of Ancient Extraterrestrial Invasions in the Bible and Historical Texts  Excited for my first and only US conference appearance in 2024 that takes place in Denver, CO, from Sept 27-29. This latest AUKUS announcement on defense technology sharing suggests Deep State has moved to Australia  Gods are sentient being playing power games with gullible human followers These stories and more in Exopolitics Today – The Week in Review Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exopoliticstoday/support

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. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

Japan is situated in the Asia Pacific Region (APAC), considered “a rough neighborhood” when it comes to national defense and security. Recent developments have meant Japan is moving from a strategic posture to a more operational one, and the partnerships with the U.S. and others in space will be key to regional and global security. To talk about this and more, Sam Wilson, Systems Director CSPS, talks to Director and Lead of Economic Security at Japan's Institute of Geoeconomics, Dr Kazuto Suzuki. Then Wilson has a follow-on discussion regarding missile warning with Visiting Research Fellow Kota Umeda. 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. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

Space Power: Small Sats - Time To Plan, Procure, And Execute Almost seven years after U.S. Air Force General John Hyten said, “I will not support buying big satellites that make juicy targets”, the Space Development Agency has seemingly cracked the code on procuring and deploying small satellites, or smallsats, quickly with the desired effects. Nevertheless, experts argue that the U.S. Space Force struggles to realize the full range of possibilities smallsats present, because the culture of acquisitions is stuck. Laura winter speaks with Charles Galbreath, a Senior Resident Fellow for Space Studies at the Mitchell Institute's Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence; and Andrew Berglund, a Senior Policy Analyst in the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at The Aerospace Corporation.

Jim De La Rosa shares his compelling narrative in 'Building the Apollo Capsules,' chronicling the evolution of his career in aerospace engineering and his crucial role in the Moonshot program. From working on Hound Dog cruise missiles to testing Apollo's unmanned capsules, Delarosa provides a detailed account of the rigorous testing procedures that preceded the manned moon missions. This memoir also sheds light on the pivotal contributions of Hispanic engineers, celebrating their often-overlooked dedication and expertise in one of humanity's greatest technological achievements.LISTENER DISCOUNT CODE: BESTPARTReceive a 25% discount on Jim's book from McFarland's website by using the coupon code BESTPART at checkout: mcfarlandbooks.com/product/building-the-apollo-capsules/BOOK & DESCRIPTIONBuilding the Apollo Capsules: An Engineer's Memoir of the Moonshot Program and Its Debt to Hispanic Team Members. McFarland, softcover (2023) mcfarlandbooks.com/product/building-the-apollo-capsules/This firsthand account of the development of the Apollo 11 mission gives a behind-the-scenes look at the 1969 moon landing mission from an engineer's perspective. The technical problems and solutions of designing a capsule to carry three astronauts—Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins—safely to the moon and back are covered in detail from the author's point of view. The contributions of Latino personnel in the Apollo program are described.ABOUT JIMJim De La Rosa is a retired aerospace engineer living in Tucson, Arizona. He has taught Radar electronics in the Air Force, worked for Hughes Aircraft Company, designed electronic circuits for Airborne Radar systems, designed Flight Control Systems for Guided Missiles at North American Aviation, designed systems for the Apollo capsules that took astronauts to the moon, designed electronic systems to fly the Space Shuttle, designed systems for rockets at The Aerospace Corporation and was a Consultant Engineer.ABOUT MCFARLANDMcFarland, a leading independent publisher of academic and general-interest nonfiction books, is perhaps best known for the serious treatment of popular culture. Founded in 1979, McFarland is recognized among authors and readers as adventurous in range and a reliable source of worthy books that other publishers overlook. They have about 7500 unique works for sale and each year publish about 350 new titles. Meeting high library standards has been a major focus since the company began, and many McFarland books have received awards from the academic-oriented (e.g., Choice Outstanding Academic Title, ALA Outstanding Reference Work) to the mainstream (Hugo, Edgar, Stoker, and Eisner, among others). www.McFarlandBooks.comSIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTERhttp://eepurl.com/iPkvx2

MICHAEL'S BIO The Honorable Michael Montelongo, a former presidential appointee and Senate-confirmed official, is a board governance and audit committee financial expert serving on the boards of Civeo Corporation (NYSE: CVEO), Conduent Inc (NASDAQ: CNDT), Palmex Ltd., and the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). He has a broad industry, sector and functional experience which includes government service in the military, the U.S. Senate, the Pentagon, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and The Aerospace Corporation. He is a national security, geopolitics, and public policy expert, and a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations.  Michael serves on the Harvard Business School faculty and is president and chief executive officer of GRC Advisory Services, LLC, a private firm specializing in board governance, risk management, and compliance matters. He served as chief administrative officer and senior vice president, public policy and corporate affairs and previously, as chief strategy officer for Sodexo, Inc.  Previously, President George W. Bush appointed him as the 19th assistant secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller and the first Latino in that role, and concluded his tenure at the Pentagon as acting Secretary of the Air Force. He was also an assistant professor teaching economics and political science at West Point.  A native of New York City's Lower East Side and the first in his extended family to attend college, Mr. Montelongo holds a B.S. from West Point and an MBA from  Harvard Business School. RELATED LINKS Adam Mendler Leadership Blog   Inside America's Boardroom  Hispanic Executive Article NACD BOD Press Release  HBS Faculty Profile  Latino Leaders Maestro Award Video   GENERAL INFO| TOP OF THE GAME: Official website: https://topofthegame-thepod.com/ RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/topofthegame-thepod/feed.xml Hosting service show website: https://topofthegame-thepod.podbean.com/ Javier's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/javiersaade  SUPPORT & CONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/96934564 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551086203755 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOPOFGAMEpod Subscribe on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/vLKLE1SKjf6G Email us: info@topofthegame-thepod.com   THANK YOU FOR LISTENING – AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS

How can Australian space efforts integrate and compliment US efforts in both the defense and commercial sectors?  What makes the geographic perspective from Australia unique when it comes to deterrence and China? What are some barriers to building a more robust Australian space sector? In this episode Dr Mick Gleason, Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Space Policy and Strategy, talks to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's Director of Defence Strategy and National Security, Rebecca Shrimpton.    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. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

How can developments in rocket capabilities and in the way we launch reinforce resiliency and national security? For a future cislunar economy what will be the key drivers from a business standpoint? If we can maneuver space assets more responsively, how does that benefit deterrence and space sustainability? In this episode Aerospace's Randy Kendall, Vice President of Launch, Missiles, and Mobility talks to Tory Bruno, President & CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA) about these questions and more.    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. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

The Aerospace Corporation is an independent, nonprofit corporation operating the only Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) for the space enterprise. They perform objective technical analyses and assessments for a variety of government, civil, and commercial customers. On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Sam Wilson, a systems director for the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at The Aerospace Corporation and is known for his work in defense space policy, national security, and space commerce. Sam recently published a budget brief titled 'FY 2025 Defense Space Budget: Continued Emphasis on Proliferation Under a More Constrained Top-Line'. "You're seeing a lot of commercial companies now providing some of the same services you used to see reserved for only government missions," Wilson said. "And I think that's interesting, and we'll see what that looks like in the future." This year's request includes funding for new proliferated networks of communications satellites and increasing attention on commercial satellite communications. With more limited growth, the presidential budget request reflects trade-offs and priorities for DOD's space activity.

Space Money: The Long-Term Strategy Inside The Space Force Budget Numbers While the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee has sent its draft of the FY 2025 defense spending bill to the full Appropriations Committee without drama, a Trump campaign representative is reportedly urging Republican senators to block any spending package from passing until after the presidential inauguration in January. Despite the budgetary fog, the Space Force's strategy, outlined in the Biden Administration's 2025 budget proposal, is becoming clear. Laura Winter speaks with Sam Wilson, a senior policy analyst for the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at The Aerospace Corporation, about his latest report: “Fy 2025 Defense Space Budget: Continued Emphasis On Proliferation Under A More Constrained Top-Line”.

The Commerce-Justice-Science subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee pushes for NASA to maintain their schedule, and avoid cost overruns and hold contractors accountable for the Artemis program. A resolution to use space to boost European competitiveness has been agreed to by the European Space Agency and the European Union at the conclusion of a Space Council summit held in Brussels. Amazon's ​​Project Kuiper is actively deorbiting its two prototype satellites ahead of a full-scale deployment of its satellite constellation, and more. Our 2024 N2K CyberWire Audience Survey is underway, make your voice heard and get in the running for a $100 Amazon gift card. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Ron Birk, Principal Director for  the Space Enterprise Evolution Directorate at the Aerospace Corporation. You can connect with Ron on LinkedIn and learn more about the Aerospace Corporation on their website. Selected Reading Senate CJS Appropriators See Artemis as Top NASA Priority – SpacePolicyOnline.com ESA and the EU resolve to strengthen Europe's competitiveness through space Twelve European countries sign up to zero debris space treaty – Euractiv Amazon's Project Kuiper actively deorbits prototype satellites RFP - Space Test Experiment Platform (STEP) 2.0 House proposal could derail Air Force plan to move space Guard units Space Force wants 7 new telescopes in Hawaii. Local residents say 'no' Viasat and Azercosmos to expand satellite services across EMEA and Asia SatixFy Announces First Quarter 2024 Results- Business Wire Policewoman Lai Ka-ying is Hong Kong's first to land prestigious space role- The Standard Space Force to hold annual Tactically Responsive Space demos NASA Selects Technology Transfer Services Contractor The Tesla Elon Musk Launched Into Space Has A 22 Percent Chance Of Hitting Earth (Eventually)- IFLScience T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terran Orbital releases Q1 financial results and news of a new subcontract with Lockheed Martin to produce 18 satellite buses for the Space Development Agency Tranche 2 Tracking Layer. Voyager is partnering with NASA on the joint development of an airlock for the Mars Transit Vehicle. NASA appoints a new Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO), and more. Our 2024 N2K CyberWire Audience Survey is underway, make your voice heard and get in the running for a $100 Amazon gift card. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Uma Bruegman, Executive Director of the Space Safety Institute at The Aerospace Corporation. You can connect with Uma on LinkedIn, and learn more about the Aerospace Corporation on their website. Selected Reading Terran Orbital Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results- Business Wire Terran Orbital is Awarded Subcontract by Lockheed Martin for SDA's Tranche 2 Tracking Layer- Business Wire Voyager Space Awarded by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center to Develop New Airlock Concept NASA Names First Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer ispace EUROPE and CDS Sign Payload Service Agreement to Transport Precise Location Measurement Technology to the Moon £9 million funding for satellite instruments to monitor climate - GOV.UK Kingston University Rocket Engineering team building the most powerful 3D-printed rocket by students in the UK - News News- Marble Imaging Life360 Partners with Hubble Network to Build Global Location Tracking Network Aiming to Leapfrog Apple and Google ULA could fly dummy payload on next Vulcan launch if Dream Chaser is delayed - SpaceNews ESA - A cosmic chronicle  T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Wilson is a strategic communications and crisis communications expert who has worked extensively within the space industry. Sean currently works as the Director of Communications for the Aerospace Corporation and has also worked as the Director of Media and Public Relations for Northrop Grumman and the Director of Strategic Communications for Orbital ATK. *Whew!* AND, that's not even all of it- she's served in the United States Air Force, wrote a children's book about space adventures, and is a talented artist and “music junkie!”    On this episode, Sean and Beth discover their professional paths have crossed numerous times and that they unknowingly have both been witness to several events and adventures while working with NASA…. This conversation is full of surprises, some “insider” tales, career wisdom from lessons learned, and, of course- laughter looking back on it all (and a promise of more stories to come).     Find Sean on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanewilson/   And check out her space art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seanewilson/ Or get your copy of Princess Ava's excellent space adventure here: https://www.amazon.com/Princess-Avas-Great-Space-Adventure/dp/1494417987  And don't forget- Mission 03 is accepting your story about space RIGHT NOW at www.storiesofspace.com 

Space Money: “Get Used To Crazyville”, “Moon Mania”, And A New Defense Strategy Welcome to the start of the space economy's second financial quarter, or “Crazyville”! Plus there is a new Department of Defense “Commercial Space Integration Strategy”. What does this tin's label really say? Laura Winter speaks with The DownLink Podcast's space equity and space economy dynamic duo, Chris Quilty, founder of Quilty Space; George Pullen, Chief Economist at MilkyWay Economy; and Robin Dickey, Policy Analyst, at the Aerospace Corporation's Center for Space Policy and Strategy.

Pentagon Tries to Hoodwink Congress over UFO Whistleblowers Plus, the Shocking Execution of an Extraterrestrial Contactee Exopolitics Today Week in Review with Dr Michael Salla – March 23, 2024  Topics The Pentagon/AARO office and the US Congress/ODNI have starkly contrasting positions between on UFO whistleblower testimonies Remote Viewing of German mystic Maria Orsic reveals her execution by the Soviet military at end of WW2  Jean Charles Moyen's South Shore Origin 2 released with English dubbing Phil Schneider 1995 lecture revealed aliens abducting humans for adrenochrome trade Aerospace Corporation leading 30 companies in DEI initiative involved in monitoring and smearing a prominent extraterrestrial contactee  Elena Danaan reveals organic consciousness powering the Moon and 17 stasis pods with crew relocated to the command and control center FOIA document reveals standardized military reporting mechanism for UAPs linked to Majestic Document Chris Mellon's Politico article frames the UFO issue in a manner that dismisses most whistleblower and contactee reports Interview with Dani Henderson where JP contact experiences are discussed British special forces involved in UFO crash retrieval operations Compelling historical evidence presented that retrieved alien spacecraft have been successfully reverse-engineered A Hill article shows how AARO's historical UAP report mirrors what was done to Project Blue Book 70 years ago.   European Union Parliament holds a meeting on UFO reports. One Day to Crypto Terrestrials Webinar Announcement   These stories and more in Exopolitics Today – The Week in Review Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/michaelsalla --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exopolitics/support

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The return of the Axiom 3 crew and the launch of the NASA PACE mission have been delayed due to weather conditions in Florida. Intuitive Machines has successfully completed all integration milestones for its IM-1 mission Nova-C class lunar lander, and is looking to launch on February 14. Greece is looking for proposals for its planned €60-million Earth observation microsatellite constellation, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Robin Dickey, policy analyst at The Aerospace Corporation's Center for Space Policy and Strategy. You can connect with Robin on LinkedIn, and learn more about the Aerospace Corporation on their website. Selected Reading Greece Announces €60M Earth Observation Microsatellite Constellation Intuitive Machines Lunar Lander Encapsulated and Scheduled for Launch Axiom Mission 3 Stands Down From Tuesday Undocking – Space Station Poor weather forces SpaceX to scrub the launch of NASA's PACE mission Tuesday morning – Spaceflight Now Lynk and A-Rod SPAC Confirm Plan to Go Public - Via Satellite Terran Orbital Announces Agreement with Shareholder Group Space Systems Command Selects Lockheed Martin for Early Design of Next Two Mobile User Objective System Satellites Virgin Galactic Reports Flight Issue to FAA Starburst Aerospace Partners with AIR Lab to Launch Startup Innovation Challenge at Singapore Airshow 2024 HyImpulse Are All Packed and Heading Down Under - European Spaceflight Botswana Denies Approval for Starlink Internet Bid- Space in Africa Sustaining Life Beyond Earth: Space Farming Technology for Extended Space Exploration | Sierra Space Space Infrastructure Stayed Aloft In Tough Funding Climate Harwell leads the way for leasing transactions in 2023 https://spaceartcontest.com/ T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From February 9, 2019: From the increasing development of autonomous weapons systems to the expansion of the traditional battlefield to cyber and outer space, the evolution of warfare invites ethical and legal questions about what the future holds. In November 2018, Arnold & Porter's Veterans and Affiliates Leadership Organization hosted a panel discussion to explain what warfare will be like for the military veterans of the future.Former Air Force and Army general counsel and current Arnold & Porter partner Chuck Blanchard moderated a conversation with American University law professor Ken Anderson, Emory law professor Laurie Blank, and Jamie Morin, vice president of Defense System Operations at The Aerospace Corporation and a director of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.