Podcast appearances and mentions of artemis accords

My fellow pro-growth/progress/abundance Up Wingers,America is embarking upon a New Space Age, with companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin ready to partner with NASA to take Americans to a new frontier — possibly as far as Mars. Lately, however, the world is witnessing uncertainty surrounding NASA leadership and even an odd feud between SpaceX boss Elon Musk and the White House. At a critical time for US space competition, let's hope key players can stick the landing.Today on Faster, Please! — The Podcast, I chat with James Meigs about the SLS rocket, NASA reforms, and the evolving private sector landscape.Meigs is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He is a contributing editor of City Journal and writer of the Tech Commentary column at Commentary magazine. He is also the former editor of Popular Mechanics.Meigs is the author of a recent report from the Manhattan Institute, U.S. Space Policy: The Next Frontier.In This Episode* So long, Jared Isaacman (1:29)* Public sector priorities (5:36)* Supporting the space ecosystem (11:52)* A new role for NASA (17:27)* American space leadership (21:17)Below is a lightly edited transcript of our conversation. So long, Jared Isaacman (1:29)The withdrawal of Jared Isaacman . . . has really been met with total dismay in the space community. Everyone felt like he was the right kind of change agent for the agency that desperately needs reform, but not destruction.Pethokoukis: We're going to talk a lot about your great space policy report, which you wrote before the withdrawal of President Trump's NASA nominee, Jared Isaacman.What do you think of that? Does that change your conclusions? Good move, bad move? Just sort of your general thoughts apart from the surprising nature of it.Meigs: I worked sort of on and off for about a year on this report for the Manhattan Institute about recommendations for space policy, and it just came out a couple of months ago and already it's a different world. So much has happened. The withdrawal of Jared Isaacman — or the yanking of his nomination — has really been met with total dismay in the space community. Everyone felt like he was the right kind of change agent for the agency that desperately needs reform, but not destruction.Now, it remains to be seen what happens in terms of his replacement, but it certainly pulled the rug out from under the idea that NASA could be reformed and yet stay on track for some ambitious goals. I'm trying to be cautiously optimistic that some of these things will happen, but my sense is that the White House is not particularly interested in space.Interestingly, Musk wasn't really that involved in his role of DOGE and stuff. He didn't spend that much time on NASA. He wasn't micromanaging NASA policy, and I don't think Isaacman would've been just a mouthpiece for Musk either. He showed a sense of independence. So it remains to be seen, but my recommendations . . . and I share this with a lot of people advocating reform, is that NASA more or less needs to get out of the rocket-building business, and the Space Launch System, this big overpriced rocket they've been working on for years — we may need to fly it two more times to get us back to the moon, but after that, that thing should be retired. If there's a way to retire it sooner, that would be great. At more than $4 billion a launch, it's simply not affordable, and NASA will not be an agency that can routinely send people into space if we're relying on that white elephant.To me what was exciting about Isaacman was his genuine enthusiasm about space. It seemed like he understood that NASA needed reform and changes to the budget, but that the result would be an agency that still does big things. Is there a fear that his replacement won't be interested in NASA creative destruction, just destruction?We don't know for sure, but the budget that's been proposed is pretty draconian, cutting NASA's funding by about a quarter and recommending particularly heavy cuts in the science missions, which would require cutting short some existing missions that are underway and not moving ahead with other planned missions.There is room for saving in some of these things. I advocate a more nimble approach to NASA's big science missions. Instead of sending one $4 billion rover to Mars every 20 years, once launch costs come down, how about we send ten little ones and if a couple of them don't make it, we could still be getting much more science done for the same price or less. So that's the kind of thing Isaacman was talking about, and that's the kind of thing that will be made possible as launch costs continue to fall, as you've written about, Jim. So it requires a new way of thinking at NASA. It requires a more entrepreneurial spirit and it remains to be seen whether another administrator can bring that along the way. We were hoping that Isaacman would.Public sector priorities (5:36)Congress has never deviated from focusing more on keeping these projects alive than on whether these projects achieve their goals.It seems to me that there are only two reasons, at this point, to be in favor of the SLS rocket. One: There's a political pork jobs aspect. And the other is that it's important to beat China to the moon, which the Artemis program is meant to do. Does that seem accurate?Pretty much, yeah. You can be for beating China the moon and still be against the SLS rocket, you kind of just grit your teeth and say, okay, we've got to fly it two more times because it would be hard to cobble together, in the timeframe available, a different approach — but not impossible. There are other heavy lift rockets. Once you can refuel in orbit and do other things, there's a lot of ways to get a heavy payload into orbit. When I started my report, it looked like SLS was the only game in town, but that's really not the case. There are other options.The Starship has to quit blowing up.I would've loved to have seen the last couple of Starship missions be a little more successful. That's unfortunate. The pork part of SLS just can't be underestimated. From the get go, going way back to when the Space Shuttle was retired in 2011, and even before to when after the Columbia Space Shuttle disaster — that's the second disaster — there was a really big effort to figure out how to replace the space shuttle, what would come next. There was a strong movement in Congress at that time to say, “Well, whatever you build, whatever you do, all the factories that are involved in working on the Space Shuttle, all of the huge workforces in NASA that work on the space shuttle, all of this manpower has to be retained.” And Congress talked a lot about keeping the experience, the expertise, the talent going.I can see some legitimacy to that argument, but if you looked at the world that way, then you would always focus on keeping the jobs of the past viable instead of the jobs of the future: What are we going to do with the blacksmiths who shoe horses? If we lose all this technological capability of shoeing horses . . . we'd better not bring in all these cars! That's an exaggeration, but as a result, first they aim to replace the Space Shuttle with a rocket called Constellation that would recycle some of the Shuttle components. And then eventually they realized that that was just too bloated, too expensive. That got canceled during the Obama administration replaced with the Space Launch System, which is supposed to be cheaper, more efficient, able to be built in a reasonable amount of time.It wound up being just as bloated and also technologically backward. They're still keeping technology from the Shuttle era. The solid fuel engines, which, as we recall from the first Shuttle disaster, were problematic, and the Shuttle main engine design as well. So when SLS flies with humans on board for the first time, supposedly next year, it'll be using technology that was designed before any of the astronauts were even born.In this day and age, that's kind of mind-blowing, and it will retain these enormous workforces in these plants that happen to be located in states with powerful lawmakers. So there's an incredible incentive to just keep it all going, not to let things change, not to let anything be retired, and to keep that money flowing to contractors, to workers and to individual states. Congress has never deviated from focusing more on keeping these projects alive than on whether these projects achieve their goals.I've seen a video of congressional hearings from 15 years ago, and the hostility toward the idea of there being a private-sector alternative to NASA, now it seems almost inexplicable seeing that even some of these people were Republicans from Texas.Seeing where we are now, it's just amazing because now that we have the private sector, we're seeing innovation, we're seeing the drop in launch costs, the reusability — just a completely different world than what existed 15, 16, 17 years ago.I don't think people really realize how revolutionary NASA's commercial programs were. They really sort of snuck them in quietly at first, starting as far back as 2005, a small program to help companies develop their own space transportation systems that could deliver cargo to the International Space Station.SpaceX was initially not necessarily considered a leader in that. It was a little startup company nobody took very seriously, but they wound up doing the best job. Then later they also led the race to be the first to deliver astronauts to the International Space Station, saved NASA billions of dollars, and helped launch this private-industry revolution in space that we're seeing today that's really exciting.It's easy to say, “Oh, NASA's just this old sclerotic bureaucracy,” and there's some truth to that, but NASA has always had a lot of innovative people, and a lot of the pressure of the push to move to this commercial approach where NASA essentially charters a rocket the way you would charter a fishing boat rather than trying to build and own its own equipment. That's the key distinction. You've got to give them credit for that and you also have to give SpaceX enormous credit for endless technological innovation that has brought down these prices.So I totally agree, it's inconceivable to think of trying to run NASA today without their commercial partners. Of course, we'd like to see more than just SpaceX in there. That's been a surprise to people. In a weird way, SpaceX's success is a problem because you want an ecosystem of competitors that NASA can choose from, not just one dominant supplier.Supporting the space ecosystem (11:52)There's a reason that the private space industry is booming in the US much more than elsewhere in the world. But I think they could do better and I'd like to see reform there.Other than the technical difficulty of the task, is there something government could be doing or not doing, perhaps on the regulatory side, to encourage a more sort of a bigger, more vibrant space ecosystem.In my Manhattan Institute report, I recommend some changes, particularly, the FAA needs to continue reforming its launch regulations. They're more restrictive and take longer than they should. I think they're making some progress. They recently authorized more launches of the experimental SpaceX Starship, but it shouldn't take months to go through the paperwork to authorize the launch of a new spacecraft.I think the US, we're currently better than most countries in terms of allowing private space. There's a reason that the private space industry is booming in the US much more than elsewhere in the world. But I think they could do better and I'd like to see reform there.I also think NASA needs to continue its efforts to work with a wide range of vendors in this commercial paradigm and accept that a lot of them might not pan out. We've seen a really neat NASA program to help a lot of different companies, but a lot of startups have been involved in trying to build and land small rovers on the moon. Well, a lot of them have crashed.Not an easy task apparently.No. When I used to be editor of Popular Mechanics magazine, one of the great things I got to do was hang out with Buzz Aldrin, and Buzz Aldrin talking about landing on the moon — now, looking back, you realize just how insanely risky that was. You see all these rovers designed today with all the modern technology failing to land a much smaller, lighter object safely on the moon, and you just think, “Wow, that was an incredible accomplishment.” And you have so much admiration for the guts of the guys who did it.As they always say, space is hard, and I think NASA working with commercial vendors to help them, give them some seed money, help them get started, pay them a set fee for the mission that you're asking for, but also build into your planning — just the way an entrepreneur would — that some product launches aren't going to work, some ideas are going to fail, sometimes you're going to have to start over. That's just part of the process, and if you're not spending ridiculous amounts of money, that's okay.When we talk about vendors, who are we talking about? When we talk about this ecosystem as it currently exists, what do these companies do besides SpaceX?The big one that everybody always mentions first, of course, is Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos's startup that's been around as long as SpaceX, but just moved much more slowly. Partly because when it first started up, it was almost as much of a think tank to explore different ideas about space and less of a scrappy startup trying to just make money by launching satellites for paying customers as soon as possible. That was Musk's model. But they've finally launched. They've launched a bunch of suborbital flights, you've seen where they carry various celebrities and stuff up to the edge of space for a few minutes and they come right back down. That's been a chance for them to test out their engines, which have seemed solid and reliable, but they've finally done one mission with their New Glenn rocket. Like SpaceX, it's a reusable rocket which can launch pretty heavy payloads. Once that gets proven and they've had a few more launches under their belt, should be an important part of this ecosystem.But you've got other companies, you've got Stoke Aerospace, you've got Firefly . . . You've got a few companies that are in the launch business, so they want to compete with SpaceX to launch mostly satellites for paying customers, also cargo for payloads for governments. And then you have a lot of other companies that are doing various kinds of space services and they're not necessarily going to try to be in the launch business per se. We don't need 40 different companies doing launches with different engines, different designs, different fuels, and stuff like that. Eight or 10 might be great, six might be great. We'll see how the market sorts out.But then if you look at the development of the auto industry, it started with probably hundreds of little small shops, hand-building cars, but by the mid-century it had settled down to a few big companies through consolidation. And instead of hundreds of engine designs that were given 1950, there were probably in the US, I don't know, 12 engine designs or something like that. Stuff got standardized — we'll see the same thing happen in space — but you also saw an enormous ecosystem of companies building batteries, tires, transmissions, parts, wipers, all sorts of little things and servicing in an industry to service the automobile. Now, rockets are a lot more centralized and high-tech, but you're going to see something like that in the space economy, and it's already happening.A new role for NASA (17:27)I think NASA should get more ambitious in deep-space flight, both crewed and uncrewed.What do you see NASA should be doing? We don't want them designing rockets anymore, so what should they do? What does that portfolio look like?That's an excellent question. I think that we are in this pivotal time when, because of the success of SpaceX, and hopefully soon other vendors, they can relieve themselves of that responsibility to build their own rockets. That gets out of a lot of the problems of Congress meddling to maximize pork flowing to their states and all of that kind of stuff. So that's a positive in itself.Perhaps a bug rather than a feature for Congress.Right, but it also means that technology will move much, much faster as private companies are innovating and competing with each other. That gives NASA an opportunity. What should they do with it? I think NASA should get more ambitious in deep-space flight, both crewed and uncrewed. Because it'll get much cheaper to get cargo into orbit to get payload up there, as I said, they can launch more science missions, and then when it comes to human missions, I like the overall plan of Artemis. The details were really pulled together during the first Trump administration, which had a really good space policy overall, which is to return to the moon, set up a permanent or long-term habitation on the moon. The way NASA sketches it out, not all the burden is carried by NASA.They envision — or did envision — a kind of ecosystem on the moon where you might have private vendors there providing services. You might have a company that mines ice and makes oxygen, and fuel, and water for the residents of these space stations. You might have somebody else building habitation that could be used by visiting scientists who are not NASA astronauts, but also used by NASA.There's all this possibility to combine what NASA does with the private sector, and what NASA should always do is be focused on the stuff the private sector can't yet do. That would be the deep-space probes. That would be sending astronauts on the most daring non-routine missions. As the private sector develops the ability to do some of those things, then NASA can move on to the next thing. That's one set of goals.Another set of goals is to do the research into technologies, things that are hard for the private sector to undertake. In particular, things like new propulsion for deep-space travel. There's a couple of different designs for nuclear rocket engines that I think are really promising, super efficient. Sadly, under the current budget cuts that are proposed at NASA, that's one of the programs that's being cut, and if you really want to do deep space travel routinely, ultimately, chemical fuels, they're not impossible, but they're not as feasible because you've got to get all that heavy — whatever your fuel is, methane or whatever it is — up into either into orbit or you've got to manufacture it on the moon or somewhere. The energy density of plutonium or uranium is just so much higher and it just allows you to do so much more with lighter weight. So I'd like to see them research those kinds of things that no individual private company could really afford to do at this point, and then when the technology is more mature, hand it off to the private sector.American space leadership (21:17)Exploration's never been totally safe, and if people want to take risks on behalf of a spirit of adventure and on behalf of humanity at large, I say we let them.If things go well —reforms, funding, lower launch costs — what does America's role in space look like in 10 to 15 years, and what's your concern if things go a darker route, like cutting nuclear engine research you were just talking about?I'll sketch out the bright scenario. This is very up your alley, Jim.Yeah, I viewed this as a good thing, so you tell me what it is.In 15 years I would love to see a small permanent colony at the south pole of the moon where you can harvest ice from the craters and maybe you'd have some habitation there, maybe even a little bit of space tourism starting up. People turn up their nose at space tourism, but it's a great way to help fund really important research. Remember the Golden Age of Exploration, James Cook and Darwin, those expeditions were self-funded. They were funded by rich people. If rich people want to go to space, I say I'm all for it.So a little base on the moon, important research going on, we're learning how to have people live on a foreign body, NASA is gathering tons of information and training for the next goal, which I think is even more important: I do agree we should get people to Mars. I don't think we should bypass the moon to get to Mars, I don't think that's feasible, that's what Elon Musk keeps suggesting. I think it's too soon for that. We want to learn about how people handle living off-planet for a long period of time closer to home — and how to mine ice and how to do all these things — closer to home, three or four days away, not months and months away. If something goes wrong, they'll be a lot more accessible.But I'd like to see, by then, some Mars missions and maybe an attempt to start the first long-term habitation of Mars. I don't think we're going to see that in 10 years, but I think that's a great goal, and I don't think it's a goal that taxpayers should be expected to fund 100 percent. I think by then we should see even more partnerships where the private companies that really want to do this — and I'm looking at Elon Musk because he's been talking about it for 20 years — they should shoulder a lot of the costs of that. If they see a benefit in that, they should also bear some of the costs. So that's the bright scenario.Along with that, all kinds of stuff going on in low-earth orbit: manufacturing drugs, seeing if you can harness solar energy, private space stations, better communications, and a robust science program exploring deep space with unmanned spacecraft. I'd like to see all of that. I think that could be done for a reasonable amount of money with the proper planning.The darker scenario is that we've just had too much chaos and indecision in NASA for years. We think of NASA as being this agency of great exploration, but they've done very little for 20 years . . . I take that back — NASA's uncrewed space program has had a lot of successes. It's done some great stuff. But when it comes to manned space flight, it's pretty much just been the International Space Station, and I think we've gotten most of the benefit out of that. They're planning to retire that in 2030. So then what happens? After we retired the Space Shuttle, space practically went into a very low-growth period. We haven't had a human being outside of low-earth orbit since Apollo, and that's embarrassing, frankly. We should be much more ambitious.I'm afraid we're entering a period where, without strong leadership and without a strong focus on really grand goals, then Congress will reassert its desire to use NASA as a piggy bank for their states and districts and aerospace manufacturers will build the stuff they're asked to build, but nothing will move very quickly. That's the worst-case scenario. We'll see, but right now, with all of the kind of disorder in Washington, I think we are in a period where we should be concerned.Can America still call itself the world's space leader if its role is mainly launching things into Earth orbit, with private companies running space stations for activities like drug testing or movie production if, meanwhile, China is building space stations and establishing a presence on the Moon? In that scenario, doesn't it seem like China is the world's leader in space?That's a real issue. China has a coherent nationalistic plan for space, and they are pursuing it, they're pouring a lot of resources into it, and they're making a lot of headway. As always, when China rolls out its new, cutting-edge technology, it usually looks a lot like something originally built in the US, and they're certainly following SpaceX's model as closely as they can in terms of reusable rockets right now.China wants to get to the moon. They see this as a space race the way the Soviets saw a space race. It's a battle for national prestige. One thing that worries me, is under the Artemis plan during the first Trump administration, there was also something called the Artemis Accords — it still exists — which is an international agreement among countries to A) join in where they can if they want, with various American initiatives. So we've got partners that we're planning to build different parts of the Artemis program, including a space station around the moon called Gateway, which actually isn't the greatest idea, but the European Space Agency and others were involved in helping build it.But also, all these countries, more than 50 countries have signed on to these aspirational goals of the Artemis Accords, which are: freedom of navigation, shared use of space, going for purposes of peaceful exploration, being transparent about what you're doing in space so that other countries can see it, avoiding generating more space junk, space debris, which is a huge problem with all the stuff we've got up there now, including a lot of old decrepit satellites and rocket bodies. So committing to not just leaving your upper-stage rocket bodies drifting around in space. A lot of different good goals, and the fact that all these countries wanted to join in on this shows America's preeminence. But if we back away, or become chaotic, or start disrespecting those allies who've signed on, they're going to look for another partner in space and China is going to roll out the red carpet for them.You get a phone call from SpaceX. They've made some great leap forwards. That Starship, it's ready to go to Mars. They're going to create a human habitation out there. They need a journalist. By the way, it's a one-way trip. Do you go?I don't go to Mars. I've got family here. That comes first for me. But I know some people want to do that, and I think that we should celebrate that. The space journalist Rand Simberg wrote a book years ago called Safe Is Not An Option — that we should not be too hung up on trying to make space exploration totally safe. Exploration's never been totally safe, and if people want to take risks on behalf of a spirit of adventure and on behalf of humanity at large, I say we let them. 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"A Singaporean Vision for Space Sustainability" featuring Jonathan Hung, Head of Singapore's National Space Office The Secure World Foundation (SWF) and Exponential Academy are proud to present Episode 8 of the “ESG in Space” podcast series, spotlighting an insightful conversation with Jonathan Hung, Head of the Office for Space Technology and Industry (OSTIn)—Singapore's National Space Office. In this episode, Jonathan shares Singapore's evolving journey in the space domain—from the establishment of its first satellite ground station in 1971 to launching its national space office in 2013. Singapore's approach to space development is defined by a keen focus on sustainable economic growth, global connectivity, and technological innovation across key adjacent industries such as aerospace, finance, and maritime sectors. As a small but highly strategic nation, Singapore has committed to enabling a pro-business, collaborative space environment, serving as both a regional hub and a global bridge for space activity. Jonathan explains how the city-state leverages public-private partnerships to attract foreign and domestic companies alike, positioning Singapore as a launchpad for startups and established players targeting the Asia-Pacific market and beyond. The conversation also explores Singapore's core values in space governance: commitment to international norms, peaceful use of space, and support for inclusive and rules-based cooperation. Singapore is actively engaged in multilateral platforms, such as COPUOS and the Artemis Accords, and recently co-hosted workshops with SWF to promote long-term sustainability and space traffic management across the ASEAN region. Jonathan also discusses OSTIn's Earth Observation initiative and investments in quantum communications, highlighting Singapore's focus on real-world space applications in climate monitoring, financial security, and secure data exchange. Finally, the episode underscores Singapore's drive to cultivate space talent from the ground up—engaging students, researchers, and innovators in a holistic vision for a sustainable and diverse global space economy. Tune in to discover how Singapore is crafting a purpose-driven space agenda that blends technology, policy, and entrepreneurship to ensure a resilient and inclusive future among the stars. Recorded May 2, 2025

Welcome to another captivating episode of Astronomy Daily, where Anna takes you on a journey through the latest cosmic discoveries and exciting developments in space exploration. This episode is packed with intriguing stories that highlight the intersection of technology, discovery, and international collaboration in our quest to understand the universe.Highlights:- Virgin Galactic's Delta Class Spaceplanes: Get the latest updates on Virgin Galactic's progress as they prepare for test flights of their new Delta class spaceplanes, aiming for commercial operations in 2026. Discover the ambitious timeline and the innovative technologies being developed to make space tourism a reality.- James Webb Space Telescope's Water Ice Discovery: Explore the remarkable discovery of crystalline water ice in a debris disk orbiting a sun-like star 155 light years away. This finding not only validates previous research but also enhances our understanding of planetary formation and the distribution of water in the galaxy.- NASA's Europa Clipper Mission: Join us as we discuss the recent Mars flyby of NASA's Europa Clipper, which successfully tested its life-hunting technology. Learn how these advancements prepare the mission for its quest to uncover the secrets of Jupiter's icy moon, Europa.- SpaceX's Starlink Launch Milestone: Celebrate SpaceX's achievement of deploying over 1,000 Starlink satellites in 2025 with their latest launch from California. Discover the implications of this rapid expansion for global internet coverage and the future of satellite technology.- Norway Signs Artemis Accords: Witness a significant diplomatic milestone as Norway becomes the 55th nation to sign NASA's Artemis Accords, reinforcing international cooperation for peaceful space exploration. Understand the importance of this agreement in the context of NASA's ambitious Artemis program.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.Chapters:00:00 - Welcome to Astronomy Daily01:10 - Virgin Galactic's Delta Class Spaceplanes update10:00 - James Webb Space Telescope's water ice discovery15:30 - NASA's Europa Clipper mission and Mars flyby20:00 - SpaceX's Starlink launch milestone25:00 - Norway signs Artemis Accords✍️ Episode ReferencesVirgin Galactic Updates[Virgin Galactic](https://www.virgingalactic.com/)James Webb Space Telescope[NASA JWST](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/webb/main/index.html)NASA's Europa Clipper Mission[NASA Europa Clipper](https://europa.nasa.gov/)SpaceX Starlink[SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com/)Artemis Accords[NASA Artemis](https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis-accords/index.html)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-exciting-space-discoveries-and-news--5648921/support.

Moderator: Joshua Kelly, Freshfields.1. Ms Paulina Rundel, PhD Candidate, University of Vienna: The UN Charter Navigating the Moon: The Moon Agreement versus the Artemis Accords. (02:10)2. Dr Abbie-Rose Hampton, Research Associate; Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellow, King's College London: Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing and the Pandemic Treaty: Maintaining the Status Quo? (20:55)3. Dr Milena Sterio, Charles R. Emrick Jr. – Calfee Halter & Griswold Professor of Law, Cleveland State University College of Law: Artificial Intelligence and Individual Criminal Responsibility: A Paradox or a Possibility? (34:48)4. Ms Martina Elia Vitoloni, DCL Candidate, McGill University: Orbiting Beyond Control: International Law and the Rise of Private Power in Outer Space. (50:40)This is a recording from the events of the 14th Annual Cambridge International Law ConferenceThis is a collection of recordings from the events of the 14th Annual Cambridge International Law Conference, held under the title 'Navigating a Multipolar World: Challenges to the Post-WWII Status Quo of International Law' on 28 & 29 April 2025 at the Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge.For more information about the conference, and the Journal, see:http://cilj.co.uk/

Moderator: Joshua Kelly, Freshfields.1. Ms Paulina Rundel, PhD Candidate, University of Vienna: The UN Charter Navigating the Moon: The Moon Agreement versus the Artemis Accords. (02:10)2. Dr Abbie-Rose Hampton, Research Associate; Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellow, King's College London: Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing and the Pandemic Treaty: Maintaining the Status Quo? (20:55)3. Dr Milena Sterio, Charles R. Emrick Jr. – Calfee Halter & Griswold Professor of Law, Cleveland State University College of Law: Artificial Intelligence and Individual Criminal Responsibility: A Paradox or a Possibility? (34:48)4. Ms Martina Elia Vitoloni, DCL Candidate, McGill University: Orbiting Beyond Control: International Law and the Rise of Private Power in Outer Space. (50:40)This is a recording from the events of the 14th Annual Cambridge International Law ConferenceThis is a collection of recordings from the events of the 14th Annual Cambridge International Law Conference, held under the title 'Navigating a Multipolar World: Challenges to the Post-WWII Status Quo of International Law' on 28 & 29 April 2025 at the Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge.For more information about the conference, and the Journal, see:http://cilj.co.uk/

Space, once a distant destination, has become yet another battleground for great power competition.  Since the early days of the People's Republic of China, the country has been pursuing a series of ambitious space programs aimed to build up its space capacity as an essential element of its comprehensive national power.  In recent years, under the Xi Jinping regime, Beijing has significantly increased its investment in its civilian space program efforts. It has a plan to send Chinese Taikonauts to the Moon before the US can return.  As the US-China strategic competition continues to heighten, it is vital to assess China's space policy and its role in China's grand strategy. To discuss these issues, host Bonnie Glaser is joined by Dean Cheng, senior advisor to the China program at the U.S. Institute of Peace and a nonresident fellow with George Washington University's Space Policy Institute. Dean focuses on China's space program, Chinese military doctrine, and “dual-use” issues associated with China's scientific and technical enterprises.  He also recently published a book titled China and the New Moon Race. Timestamp[00:00] Start[01:54] Space Race 2.0[03:27] Space in China's Grand Strategy[05:27] Achievements of China's Space Program[07:18] Similarities and Differences in China's Approach[09:14] Nature of Public-Private Cooperation in China[12:42] Implications of Landing on the Moon[15:30] A Chinese Incident in Space[17:00] International Lunar Research Station [18:50] Responses to China's Space Ambitions[21:03] Problems in the US-China Civilian Space Race[23:20] Stars and Stripes on Mars

We welcomed back Dallas Bienhoff to update us on the projects undertaken for advanced lunar rovers by Offworld. Dallas discussed the Offworld plans in detail, including testing, missions, customers and more. we also talked about the very successful Artemis Accords with Finland being the latest company to join them. Dallas brought up recent NASA competition and award program that Offworld participated in but was not selected. Read the full summary when it becomes available at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we delve into the groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven drug discovery, highlighting DeepMind's AlphaFold 3 and significant partnerships between Isomorphic Labs and pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novartis. The episode explores how these collaborations, backed by substantial investments reaching into billions, are revolutionizing the development of small molecule therapeutics and accelerating the traditionally lengthy drug development process.We then shift to Finland's historic entry into the Artemis Accords as the 53rd nation and first signatory of 2025, marking a significant milestone in international space cooperation. This strategic move not only demonstrates Finland's commitment to peaceful space exploration but also positions the country to benefit from potential investment returns and enhanced polar region monitoring capabilities in response to increasing climate change impacts.The episode concludes with a detailed examination of a new executive order mandating the declassification of remaining files related to the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK Jr. This unprecedented move towards transparency sets specific timelines for intelligence agencies to develop comprehensive release plans, potentially unveiling new insights into these pivotal moments in American history while addressing decades of public interest in these historical events.From Perplexity's Discover Feed: https://www.perplexity.ai/page/ai-developed-drugs-coming-soon-KafDx1.USaWRvWfDBgYk.g https://www.perplexity.ai/page/finland-signs-artemis-accords-SJdroKJERvqYlwwVm9z_pQhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/trump-signs-executive-order-to-rUYlBy8tR1yBhoZc8YhyCg Perplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you're interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin

Exopolitics Today Week in Review with Dr Michael Salla – Jan 25, 2025 Topics:  Remote Viewing of the Seeder Extraterrestrials Jacob Barber's whistleblower claims are revealed in News Nation Episode Jean Charles Moyen has had another space ark experience, this time under Nasca Plains of Peru.' All the JFK Assassination files are to be released. Will they show a CIA and UFO.connection. Diplomatic Letter from an Inner Earth Draco Reptilian on Humanity's Potential and Overcoming Duality: George Kavassilas Interview – Part 2 The story behind Grenada's Prime Minister, Sir Eric Gairy's, attempt to create a United Nations Agency to study UFO reports is succinctly presented. In his 2nd inauguration speech, President Donald Trump cites Manifest Destiny in the US planting a flag on Mars with Elon Musk applauding in the audience. Finland is the 53rd nation to sign the Artemis Accords. Many countries hope they can participate in upcoming Moon and Mars colony missions Rogan is correct about retrieved NHI craft going back to at least the 1947 Roswell Crash. Top aerospace corporations have "back-engineered it all". Trailer for an upcoming documentary will wow newbies and skeptics still being introduced to the UAP/UFO phenomenon as a serious national security by 34 experts. However, whistleblower and eyewitness testimony is ignored. Releasing suppressed Exotic Technologies, Mystery Drones and Extraterrestrial Disclosure: Interview with Elena Danaan. Full video of Ross Coulthart interviewing Jake Barber who would '100% testify' under oath to Congress. Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/michaelsalla Time Stamps 00:00:00 Ep 415 Week in Review with Dr. Michael Salla 00:01:42 Remote Viewing of the Seeder Extraterrestrials 00:05:07 Jacob Barber's whistleblower claims 00:10:32 Jean Charles Moyen has had another space ark experience 00:12:42 All the JFK Assassination files are to be released. 00:15:07 Diplomatic Letter from an Inner Earth Draco Reptilian 00:18:29 The story behind Grenada's Prime Minister, 00:23:19 In his 2nd inauguration speech, President Donald Trump 00:26:17 Finland is the 53rd nation to sign the Artemis Accords. 00:27:42 Rogan is correct about retrieved NHI craft 00:33:15 Trailer for an upcoming documentary will wow newbies and skeptics 00:35:36 Releasing suppressed Exotic Technologies, 00:40:22 Full video of Ross Coulthart interviewing Jake Barber

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 selected multiple companies to expand the agency's Near Space Network's commercial direct-to-Earth capabilities services. Liechtenstein has become the 52nd nation to sign to the Artemis Accords. SpaceX's Falcon 9 launched the Bandwagon-2 mission to orbit on Saturday, 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 Erin Miller, Executive Director of Space Information and Analysis Center (Space ISAC).  You can connect with Erin on LinkedIn, and learn more about Space ISAC on their website. Selected Reading NASA Selects Four Commercial Companies to Support Near Space Network NASA's New Deep Space Network Antenna Has Its Crowning Moment NASA Welcomes Liechtenstein as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory SpaceX - Launches  Rocket Lab Successfully Deploys Satellite for Synspective, Caps Off Year with 60% Increase in Launches YoY- Business Wire Space Sustainability Consortium Set to Unlock Economic Growth in UK Space Sector NASA Runs X-59 Engine with Maximum Afterburner for First Time Christmas in space! How stranded astronauts are celebrating the holidays 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

Topics President Donald Trump believes government knows what the mystery drones/UFOs are. Cliff High's prediction of a UFO/drone melee beginning 39 days after the Trump-Rogan interview gains prominence. New Jersey Sheriff declares mystery drones are: "Highly sophisticated, very large objects that avoid detection and move at rapid speeds." New York Governor is among political officials demanding answers from the Biden White House on the growing number of mystery drones/UFOs being witnessed. Mystery drones fly over Wright Patterson AFB and led to its airspace closing down for a night US Space Command's leader Gen Stephen Whiting emphasizes integrating US military space assets and those of foreign partners in Olympic Defender The Artemis Program and Creating a Star Trek Future: Interview with Shehnaz Soni. CEO of a drone manufacturing company believes mystery drones are seeking the radiation signature of a nuclear device smuggled into the US. President Trump's frank disclosure that the government knows more about mystery drones raises interesting reasons for why the Biden is not revealing what's going on. Thailand just became the 51st nation to sign the Artemis Accords. President Trump, the Galactic Federation, Medbeds & ET Disclosure – Webinar Trailer Rep. Nancy Mace: says drones could be Aliens Ascension Energies & Latent Space Travel Abilities – Interview with Peter Slattery Agree with Dr. Garry Nolan that there is 'evidence' of NHI visiting Earth with conflicting agendas Joe Rogan interview with Ryan Graves did a fair job in covering some explanations for the mystery drones issue, but is missing an exopolitical perspective.  Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/michaelsalla --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exopoliticstoday/support

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E236Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest in space and astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have a captivating lineup of stories that span from technological breakthroughs on Earth to ancient cosmic mysteries.Highlights:- New Zealand's Starlink Milestone: Discover how New Zealand is making history as the first country to offer nationwide direct-to-smartphone messaging through SpaceX's Starlink satellite network, revolutionizing connectivity for remote areas.- The Legal Landscape of Space Mining: Delve into the evolving legal framework surrounding space mining, as NASA's Psyche mission highlights the potential of asteroid resources and international agreements shape the future of space resource extraction.- SpaceX's Starship Advances: Get the latest updates on SpaceX's Starship program, as the FAA approves its seventh flight with innovative modifications, paving the way for future suborbital missions and orbital ambitions.- Dormant Black Hole Discovery: Explore the intriguing discovery of a dormant supermassive black hole in the early universe, challenging our understanding of cosmic evolution and the growth of these colossal entities.- Revisiting the Moon's Age: Uncover new research suggesting our Moon might be over 100 million years older than previously thought, offering fresh insights into its formation and early history.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Sign up for our free Daily newsletter to stay informed on all things space. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTube, YouTubeMusic, Tumblr, and TikTok. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.00:00 - Astronomy Daily brings you the latest fascinating developments in space and astronomy00:51 - New Zealand becomes first country to offer nationwide direct to smartphone messaging through SpaceX03:03 - Legal framework governing space mining is becoming increasingly important05:34 - The FAA has approved SpaceX's seventh flight of their starship vehicle07:35 - Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted an unusual sleeping giant09:44 - New research suggests our lunar neighbor could be 100 million years older than previously estimated11:38 - Anna: Thank you for listening to Astronomy Daily podcast✍️ Episode ReferencesSpaceX[https://www.spacex.com](https://www.spacex.com)Starlink[https://www.starlink.com](https://www.starlink.com)One NZ[https://www.one.nz](https://www.one.nz)T-Mobile[https://www.t-mobile.com](https://www.t-mobile.com)KDDI[https://www.kddi.com](https://www.kddi.com)Rogers[https://www.rogers.com](https://www.rogers.com)NASA[https://www.nasa.gov](https://www.nasa.gov)James Webb Space Telescope[https://www.jwst.nasa.gov](https://www.jwst.nasa.gov)Artemis Accords[https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis-accords/index.html](https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis-accords/index.html)Outer Space Treaty[https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/spacelaw/treaties/outerspacetreaty.html](https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/spacelaw/treaties/outerspacetreaty.html)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

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

Topics Trump Administration and ET Disclosure – Monthly Live Briefing – Now on Patreon The Exopolitical State of the Planet – 2nd Trump Administration, Galactic Federation & ET Disclosure Ancient Nuclear Wars on Mars and Earth's Star Trek Future: Interview with Dr. John Brandenburg The summit of Mt Hermon, where the Fallen Angels landed, has been taken over by Israel with the collapse of the Syrian regime. Mystery drone/UFO sightings continue in New Jersey. Inside Romania's Hall of Records and Shifting Timelines: Interview with Corina Pataki JP joined me on the Tipping Point with Scott McKay. Star Nations News has important highlights about a massive space station being built above Jupiter called the Hub, withdrawal of the Intergalactic Confederation from our solar system, and increasing UFO/Drone sightings. US Army is highlighting awareness of the drone phenomenon as unidentified and an urgent national security issue. US Northern Command is conducting counter-drone tests in Colorado. Are the mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, Washington DC., part of the tests? Franc Milburn, a British military intelligence expert, claims drone sightings are advanced Russia craft doing surveillance and intimidationg, and this requires a NATO collective response.    Clayton Morris from Redacted shows video footage of some of the alleged drones that are in fact orbs or UFOs. Elena Danaan receives info about the Mt Hermon takeover by Israel and the existence of Anunnaki technology hidden under Mt Hermon. Several recent drone sightings and developments are discussed by Clayton Morris, from Redacted. The Artemis Accords now has 50 signatories with the inclusion of Panama and Austria. Ancient Nuclear Wars on Mars and Earth's Star Trek Future: Interview with Dr. John Brandenburg The mystery drone issue is being raised in White House Press Conferences. John Kirby's vague responses are fueling the uncertainty and growing public interest Rep Anna Luna advocates shooting down UFOs/unknown objects entering US air space, "no questions asked!" Roundtable discussion with Elena Danaan & Dani Henderson on current exopolitical events concerning mystery drones/UFOs, Mt Hermon, Pres Trump, etc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exopoliticstoday/support

Fleet Space of Australia has closed a $150 million Australian dollar Series D funding round to advance its ExoSphere exploration platform. Lumen Orbit has raised $11 million in their latest seed round. Panama and Austria have become the 49th and 50th nations to commit to 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 guest today is Araz Feyzi, Co-founder and CTO at Kayhan Space.  You can connect with Araz on LinkedIn, and learn more about Kayhan Space on their website. Selected Reading Fleet Space Closes A$150M Series D with A$800M+ Valuation 200 VCs wanted to get into Lumen Orbit's $11M seed round- TechCrunch Artemis Accords Reach 50 Signatories as NASA Welcomes Panama, Austria Astroscale's ADRAS-J Achieves Historic 15-Meter Approach to Space Debris Agenzia Spaziale Italiana NASA Performs First Aircraft Accident Investigation on Another World Blue Origin Licenses Nimbus Power Systems' Fuel Cell Technology for Development of Space Power Systems- Business Wire MDA Space And Indspire Launch New Indigenous Student Scholarship Program Human Activities Might Create Temporary Atmospheres on the Moon - Eos Jared Isaacman on U.S. space competitiveness: ‘We can't be second' - SpaceNews Innovative AstroRad Vest Poised to Safeguard Astronauts from Space Radiation Amateur Radio Operators Detect Signals From Voyager 1- Hackaday 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 Moon is considered part of humanity's shared heritage and is not owned by any one country, corporation, or individual. This principle is established by the Outer Space Treaty of 1967, a cornerstone of space law signed by over 110 countries, including all major spacefaring nations.Key provisions of the treaty include:No Sovereignty: Nations cannot claim sovereignty over the Moon or any celestial body. This means no country can declare the Moon as its territory.Peaceful Purposes: The Moon must only be used for peaceful purposes, prohibiting military bases or weapons of mass destruction.Benefit for All: Space exploration, including activities on the Moon, should benefit all humanity.The Moon Agreement of 1979 attempted to expand on these ideas by suggesting that the Moon and its resources are the "common heritage of mankind" and that resource extraction should be regulated internationally. However, the agreement has been ratified by only a few countries, and none of the major spacefaring nations (like the U.S., Russia, or China) are parties to it.In practice, there's growing ambiguity about how lunar resources will be governed. Recent initiatives like the Artemis Accords (led by NASA) and China's plans for a lunar research station highlight the need for updated frameworks to manage activities such as mining, which could complicate the "public space" concept.So, while the Moon is legally a "public space" under current treaties, the specifics of resource ownership and governance are still evolving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I denne uges RumNyt dykker vi som sædvanlig ned i et par håndfulde gode rumnyheder. Japanerne har sendt verdens første træsatellit i kredsløb, mens kinesiske forskere har dyrket ris fra rummet med lovende resultater. Voyager 2's gamle data har afsløret overraskende detaljer om Uranus' magnetfelt, og den 50-årige OSCAR-7 satellit fortsætter i sit omløb som verdens ældste stadig aktive rumfartøj. Hovedhistorien kredser om konsekvenserne af Trumps mulige tilbagevenden til Det Hvide Hus: Et potentielt nyt rumkapløb med Kina, tættere samarbejde med Elon Musk og SpaceX, samt mulige ændringer i NASA's missioner og prioriteringer. Trump kan komme til at sætte et markant aftryk på den amerikanske rumstrategi, men vil også få en stor indflydelse på rumstrategierne i resten af verden, inklusive her i Europa og Danmark. Lyt med

00:00:00 - Start 00:02:16 - CH 1  President-Elect Donald Trump has released a comprehensive strategy to dismantle what he calls the "left-wing censorship regime." 00:05:26 - CH 2  Video released of speaker interview clips from the 2024 GSIC Conference in Westminster. Colorado. 00:06:37 - CH 3  Alex Collier supports claims that negative ETs have left Earth (our solar system) due to the intervention of positive ETs. 00:09:54 - CH 4  Elon Musk is transforming X to support citizen journalism rather than supporting the corrupt legacy media.  00:13:40 - CH 5  23-page briefing document contains a helpful compilation of articles and sources regarding the Kennedy Assassination, the MJ-12 Group, and the Roswell UFO crash. 00:15:23 - CH 6  Finding the Entrance to Romania's Hall of Records – Interview with Dr. Marvin Atudorei 00:16:27 - CH 7  CIA's historical involvement in UFO crash retrieval operations exposed. 00:21:09 - CH 8  The written testimony of Mike Gold for the Nov 13 Congressional UAP hearing is pretty underwhelming. 00:23:57 - CH 9  Nomination to be an advisor to the incoming Trump administration on innovative technology. 00:26:58 - CH 10  Opening statements by participants on the Nov 13 UAP Hearings are available online: 00:27:35 - CH 11  Luis Elizondo's opening statement for the Congressional UAP hearing proposes three actions to rectify the many problems raised by lack of proper government oversight, transparency and accountability. 00:37:33 - CH 12  The Washington Examiner gives more details about the "Nominees for the People Forum" created by Robert Kennedy, Jr, that includes nominations for up to 4000 positions in the incoming Trump admin. 00:38:52 - CH 13  Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's new DOGE will soon learn that government inefficiency is the life blood of the deep state's black budget.  00:45:34 - CH 14  Summary and highlights of the Nov 13 UAP Hearing. 00:59:17 - CH 15  DOD Deputy Sec of Defence Susan Gough, outed as "a professional psychological officer" involved in UFO/UAP related issues 01:03:53 - CH 16  The SHOCKING Story of an Extraterrestrial Walk-In Experience - Interview with Sheila Seppi:  01:06:01 - CH 17. "The Illuminati took over a military network of DUMBs to create corporate-controlled SSPs and Satanic Lodges" - Interview with Gene Decode. 01:07:37 - CH 18  Cconversation with Shehnaz Soni a NASA rocket scientist about UFOs and quantum physics. 01:08:42 - CH 19  Denmark just became the 48th nation to sign the US-led Artemis Accords. 01:10:58 - CH 20  Space Force will take a more offensive posture under the new Trump administration according to a set of proposals called Project 25. 01:16:34 - CH 21  New AARO report released states that none of the 485 new UAP reports show any evidence of breakthrough technologies or advanced capabilities Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/michaelsalla --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exopoliticstoday/support

In this interview featuring Elena Danaan and Dr. Michael Salla recorded on October 28 in Bucharest, Romania, they discuss her experiences, along with Corina Pataki, of what was discovered inside the Bucegi mountains of Romania. They cover what was detected concerning a plasma consciousness that surrounds an anomaly allegedly first discovered under the Bucegi mountains in 2003. Danaan recognized the facility as an ancient Anunnaki laboratory built tens or hundreds of thousands of years ago from her own past life memories. Danaan and Dr. Salla also analyze the ancient story of Adapa and Enki or Ea, where EA was not the trickster god that is depicted in some Sumerian texts but in fact actually saved the life of Adapa who was about to be punished for killing a Ciakar (Draconian leader). They also cover the rapid growth of the Artemis Accords and their relationship to the Jupiter Accords that were reached in 2021, and how China has made itself an outlier in the implication of the Accords. Danna and Dr. Salla also discuss how the accords pertain to Elon Musk's plans for future Starship missions to Mars and creating colonies there. Danaan and Dr. Salla also talk about Medbeds and JP's October 28 update where he discussed how he was put inside of one for treatment, and how these were being made available to military veterans who had participated in covert secret space program assignments. They also discuss the US presidential elections, what to expect with the outcome, and a possible delay in UFO/ET disclosure as the Deep State attempts to interfere with the election results to delay rather than prevent the inevitable outcome of a Star Trek future. We wish to thank Bruno Mihăilescu for allowing us to film the interview in the office of the Tracia Unita organization in Bucharest, Romania. https://www.traciaunita.ro/ My deep appreciation to Angelika Whitecliff for designing the banner for this interview and to Jas Marlin for the video editing. Michael Salla, Ph.D. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exopoliticstoday/support

CIA Blocks ET Tech Release, People on Mars for Decades - Michael Salla - Exopolitics Today Exopolitics Today Week in Review with Dr Michael Salla – Nov 2, 2024 Topics Chile & Cyprus sign on to the Artemis Accords, expanding it to 47 nations. CIA shut down an attempt by Lockheed Martin to share a retrieved NHI spacecraft (captured UFO) with AAWSAP/Defense Intelligence Agency in 2008 are very credible. Phil Schneider dated the first 20th century UFO case to 1909. Elena Danaan presents some of the results of an investigation of what lies beneath the Romanian Sphinx on top of the Bucegi mountains. A secret report was created of the 1966 Westall UFO case from Melbourne, Australia but never released. YouTube censors the secret history of Deep Underground Military Bases Interview with Gene Decode. Peruvian Congress has set a date to have Public Hearings on the study of the Nazca Mummies. November 9, 2024. "Tracia Unita Presents A Special Interview With Corina Pataki, Elena Dana and Dr. Michael Salla " Elena Danaan and I are interviewed in the studio of a Romanian TV channel in Bucharest where we discuss ET contact, Romania's hidden history, and Bucegi Mountains Hall of Records. NSA Director Mike Rogers claims he doesn't know about the true origins of UFOs and whether they are non-terrestrial or not. Visit to Romania's Bucegi Sphinx - What's Hiding in Romania's Mysterious Bucegi Mountains? Ross Coulthart is correct that "National security programs actively target, engage, and down extraterrestrial/non-human (ET/NHI) craft, recovering the vehicles and occupants." Whistleblowers/witnesses claim that humans have been living on Mars for decades in "large caves/caverns" Is this a case of Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick admitting some of the truth to get ahead of upcoming congressional hearings on the Immaculate Constellation crash retrieval program? One Week to Monthly Briefing Webinar – US Presidential Elections. Twitter Feed:   / michaelsalla  

xopolitics Today Week in Review with Dr Michael Salla – Nov 2, 2024  Topics 01:34 - Chile & Cyprus sign on to the Artemis Accords, expanding it to  47 nations. 04:29 - CIA shut down an attempt by Lockheed Martin to share a retrieved NHI spacecraft (captured UFO) with AAWSAP/Defense Intelligence Agency in 2008 are very credible. 10:02 - Phil Schneider dated the first 20th century UFO case to 1909. 16:41 - Elena Danaan presents some of the results of an investigation of what lies beneath the Romanian Sphinx on top of the Bucegi mountains. 19:33 -A secret report was created of the 1966 Westall UFO case from Melbourne, Australia but never released. 22:10 - YouTube censors the secret history of Deep Underground Military Bases Interview with Gene Decode. 25:05 - Peruvian Congress has set a date to have Public Hearings on the study of the Nazca Mummies. November 9, 2024. 26:51 - “Tracia Unita Presents A Special Interview With Corina Pataki, Elena Dana and Dr. Michael Salla "  27:56 - Elena Danaan and I are interviewed in the studio of a Romanian TV channel in Bucharest where we discuss ET contact, Romania's hidden history, and Bucegi Mountains Hall of Records. 29:39 - NSA Director Mike Rogers claims he doesn't know about the true origins of UFOs and whether they are non-terrestrial or not. 35:16 - Visit to Romania's Bucegi Sphinx - What's Hiding in Romania's Mysterious Bucegi Mountains?  37:34 - Ross Coulthart is correct that "National security programs actively target, engage, and down extraterrestrial/non-human (ET/NHI) craft, recovering the vehicles and occupants." 41:35 - Whistleblowers/witnesses claim that humans have been living on Mars for decades in "large caves/caverns” 44:48 - Is this a case of Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick admitting some of the truth to get ahead of upcoming congressional hearings on the Immaculate Constellation crash retrieval program? 48:03 - GSIC 2024  Video  49:47 - One Week to Monthly Briefing Webinar – US Presidential Elections Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/michaelsalla --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exopoliticstoday/support

Just days after we saw moves that hinted a resumption of negotiations between Ankara and the PKK could be on the table, a deadly attack took place in Ankara that killed 5 people and left more than 20 wounded. Turkish authorities said the PKK stood behind the attack, and Turkey's air force bombed Kurdish militant targets in neighboring Iraq and Syria. Ayla Jean Yackley, an Istanbul-based journalist covering Turkey with stories in The Financial Times, Politico, and other major outlets, joins Thanos Davelis to break down these latest developments and look into the reported efforts to end the conflict between the Turkish army and the PKK.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkey pummels Kurds in Syria over Ankara attack amid overtures to PKK leader OcalanTurkey strikes Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and Syria following deadly attack on defense companyPM's Serbia visit underscores Balkan EU integration effortsNASA Welcomes Republic of Cyprus as 46th Artemis Accords SignatoryUnited States Welcomes the Republic of Cyprus' Signing of the Artemis Accords

Exopolitics Today Week in Review with Dr Michael Salla – Oct 19, 2024 Topics - The US-led Artemis Accords continue to grow with Estonia the latest addition - Is Elon Musk/Space being blocked because he is a champion of free speech or does the Deep State want to slow the development of rival space programs. - Elon Musk's Starship performed a successful test flight and ocean touchdown, along with a booster return on October 13. - NRO Whistleblower, Extraterrestrials & Inner Earth Beings - Interview with Daniel & Derek [Salter]. - NASA's Europa Clipper mission finally launched today on a SpaceX rocket after multiple delays. It is scheduled to reach Europa in early 2030. - Star Nations News episode discusses recent Florida hurricanes as part of Deep State weather warfare, and diplomatic relations in our galaxy between different ET empires/organizations. - Many believe the leaking of Immaculate Constellation as a USAP focused on UFO crash retrievals is going to break the secrecy system and lead to catastrophic disclosure. - Christopher Mellon, a former top Pentagon official, refers to motherships releasing drones that have been seen over major US military facilities. - France and Germany formally joining Olympic Defender marks an important milestone in the expansion of a military alliance led by US Space Command. - China's space program is advancing not so much from genuine scientific breakthroughs, but from finding and developing ancient aerospace tech hidden in its many pyramids, abandoned underground civilizations, the Moon, etc. - The latest episode of Weaponized covered the national security implications of the release of whistleblower info about a USAP called Immaculate Constellation. - Today is the Return of the Jedi Admirals Webinar: Everything is Changing - Find Out Why! - Lily Nova discusses her contacts with Andromedan ETs, photos of ET spacecraft, and trip to a Deep State underground facility at Rock City, Illinois, hosting Draco Reptilians, giant Arachnoids and missing children. - Contact with Andromedan ETs and Revealing Earth Alliance Ops to Liberate DUMBs. - Results of a remote viewing session of the UFO flyover during the GSIC conference in Colorado on Sept 27. - SpaceX dominating the rocket industry leading to legacy aerospace companies lagging far behind and laying off workers. - UFO question raised in US Senate Nevada debate. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:38 - US-led Artemis Accords 00:05:25 - Elon Musk/Space being blocked 00:07:32 - Starship performed successfully 00:09:21 - NRO Whistleblower 00:12:21 - NASA's Europa Clipper mission 00:15:42 - Star Nations News 00:18:07 - mmaculate Constellation 00:21:05 - Christopher Mellon 00:25:06 - Olympic Defender 00:28:53 - China 00:32:35 - Weaponized 00:37:36 - Return of the Jedi 00:44:19 - Lily Nova 00:47:40 - Remote Viewing GSIC 01:00:32 - UFO question raised in senate debate Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/michaelsalla --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exopoliticstoday/support

India's lunar exploration journey began with Chandrayaan-1, which marked a significant milestone in 2008 by becoming the first Indian mission to orbit the moon. This mission also contributed to the discovery of water ice on the moon, catalyzing renewed global interest in lunar exploration. India has since built on this success with subsequent Chandrayaan missions, most recently Chandrayaan-3, which achieved a successful soft landing on the moon.In this episode, Jatan Mehta discusses the strategic importance of lunar exploration for India and how Chandrayaan-3 has provided India with a solid foundation for future missions. He emphasizes that while India has made significant progress, it still lags behind space giants like China in terms of capabilities and resources. However, India's increasing participation in international collaborations, such as the U.S.-led Artemis Accords and the LUPEX mission with Japan, positions it well for future advancements in lunar exploration.The discussion also touches on the challenges of lunar exploration, including the technical difficulties of landing on the moon and the uncertainties surrounding lunar resources like water ice. As nations compete for access to the moon's South Pole, Jatan explains that there is still much to learn about the actual accessibility of these resources.Furthermore, Jatan highlights the role of private space companies and the growing interest in international partnerships. He mentions how India's collaboration with NASA and Japan could enhance its lunar capabilities, and the potential for India's private sector to contribute to global lunar missions.Episode ContributorsJatan Mehta is a globally published independent space writer and the author of Moon Monday, the world's only newsletter dedicated to covering lunar exploration developments from around the globe. He also writes Indian Space Progress, a monthly report contextualizing the progress of India's increasingly relevant space capabilities in the global arena. He has also been an Editorial Consultant for space organizations globally.Tejas Bharadwaj is a research analyst with the Technology and Society Program at Carnegie India. He focuses on space law and policies and also works on areas related to applications of artificial intelligence and autonomy in the military domain and U.S-India export controls. Tejas is also part of the group that works in convening Carnegie India's annual flagship event, the “Global Technology Summit” co-organized with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.Additional ReadingsMoon Monday Blog by Jatan Mehta Chandrayaan Missions - ISROArtemis AccordsChina's Lunar Exploration ProgramNASA's CLPS Program Every two weeks, Interpreting India brings you diverse voices from India and around the world to explore the critical questions shaping the nation's future. We delve into how technology, the economy, and foreign policy intertwine to influence India's relationship with the global stage.As a Carnegie India production, hosted by Carnegie scholars, Interpreting India, a Carnegie India production, provides insightful perspectives and cutting-edge by tackling the defining questions that chart India's course through the next decade.Stay tuned for thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and a deeper understanding of India's place in the world.Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review to join the conversation and be part of Interpreting India's journey.

Nations around the world now stand united as we plan a return to the Moon and build a foundation for crewed missions to Mars and beyond.

Jake and Anthony are joined by Laura Delgado López, Visiting Fellow at the Americas Program of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, to talk about Latin American space policy.TopicsOff-Nominal - YouTubeEpisode 157 - Assuming States are Rational (with Laura Delgado López) - YouTubeSpace security in the Americas can no longer go overlooked - SpaceNewsWhat Are the Implications of Peru Joining the Artemis Accords?Follow LauraLaura Delgado Lopez | LinkedInCSIS Americas (@CSISAmericas) / XFollow Off-NominalSubscribe to the show! - Off-NominalSupport the show, join the DiscordOff-Nominal (@offnom) / TwitterOff-Nominal (@offnom@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceFollow JakeWeMartians Podcast - Follow Humanity's Journey to MarsWeMartians Podcast (@We_Martians) | TwitterJake Robins (@JakeOnOrbit) | TwitterJake Robins (@JakeOnOrbit@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceFollow AnthonyMain Engine Cut OffMain Engine Cut Off (@WeHaveMECO) | TwitterMain Engine Cut Off (@meco@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceAnthony Colangelo (@acolangelo) | TwitterAnthony Colangelo (@acolangelo@jawns.club) - jawns.club

Exopolitics Today Week in Review with Dr Michael Salla – June 15, 2024  Topics Dick Allgire's Future Forecasting Group remote views what's really happening at CERN 3 Months to GSIC Conference Discovered Lost Tapes Confirm ET Contact and Secret Space Program claims by French Experiencer Nassim Haramein explains abundance of quantum vacuum energy that surrounds us. Roundtable discussion by male presenters at Sept 27-29 GSIC Conference Latest developments about the Jupiter Accords, the Artemis Accords, the Hub, safety zones & how this impacts the galactic slave trade. A UAP Caucus of over 80 Japanese legislators that includes former Defense Ministers has been formed to investigate UFOs as an important national security threat. "Hidden UFO civilization could be on Earth,” according to Harvard University researchers A deal between Russia and China to establish an International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) first agreed to in 2022 has just been ratified by Russia's Parliament and signed into law by President Putin. A militarized version of SpaceX's Starlink is to be acquired soon by the Pentagon to form a global satellite communication network. The Secret History of Deep Underground Military Bases & the Great Awakening Donald Trump says he has been told by credible military personnel about UFOs flying 4 times faster than fighter jets. The Secretary of the Dept of Energy substitutes the word "Drone'" for UFO and admits they are a national security problem at nuclear facilities. Ancient ET Gods Among Us Today Webinar is Today These stories and more in Exopolitics Today – The Week in Review Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/michaelsalla --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exopoliticstoday/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exopoliticstoday/support

Exopolitics Today Week in Review with Dr Michael Salla – June 1, 2024  Topics Ancient Egyptian Gods were Extraterrestrials According to leading QHHT practitioner It's the 25th anniversary of The Thirteenth Floor. Ancient Gods & ETs Among Us Today – The Exopolitical Implications - New Webinar - June 15, 2024. A transcript of an interview a 25-year CIA agent gave a couple of years ago about his contact with Mantid/Tall Gray ET is now available. The evidence of ancient Reptilian species walking and living among humanity spans multiple national cultures. Col Karl Nell on the reality of non-human intelligence visiting Earth and interacting with humanity. Extraterrestrial Contact in Washington and Hawaii A forensic image expert has conducted a frame-by-frame analysis of the 2023 Las Vegas alien sighting & concluded the tall beings are genuine. Only a few months to go before GSIC-2024 - JP will be appearing as a presenter. Total signatories to Artemis Accords rises to 42 with Peru & Slovakia joining. First Annual Space Piracy Conference Scheduled for February 2025 Congressman Robert Garcia is offering 3 UFO amendments to the NDAA for 2025. These stories and more in Exopolitics Today – The Week in Review Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/michaelsalla --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exopoliticstoday/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exopoliticstoday/support

In this episode of This Week in Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the latest updates on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, the potential for aurora sightings due to increased solar activity, and China's ambitious lunar exploration program with returning guest Mike Wall, Spaceflight Editor at Space.com. The conversation focuses on China's upcoming Chang'e 6 mission, its capabilities, and the implications of China's growing presence on the Moon. The hosts also touch upon the nationalistic aspects of the new space race between the United States and China. Headlines: Boeing's Starliner update: The spacecraft is ready for launch on June 1st, despite recent issues with parachutes, wiring, and helium leaks. Venus Exploration: Japan's Akatsuki probe, currently the only active mission at Venus, has lost contact with JAXA. However, NASA, ESA, and private companies like Rocket Lab are planning future missions to explore the planet. SpaceX Dragon capsule debris found in North Carolina: A piece of the trunk, about the size of a small coffee table, was discovered on a hiking trail. Increased solar activity may lead to Aurora sightings: A giant sunspot has returned, and its intense activity could trigger powerful Aurora displays. Main Topic - China's Lunar Ambitions and the New Space Race: Chang'e 6 Mission: China is set to launch the Chang'e 6 mission to the far side of the moon's southern polar region, with the goal of returning samples. The mission is part of China's ambitious lunar exploration program. International Collaboration: Although US-China collaboration is limited, Chang'e 6 includes contributions from France, Italy, Sweden, and Pakistan. Future Chinese Lunar Missions: China plans to launch Chang'e 7 in 2026, featuring an orbiter, rover, and a hopping robot, and Chang'e 8 in 2028, which will attempt 3D printing using lunar regolith. Artemis Accords and the Outer Space Treaty: As China and the US both aim to establish a presence on the moon, questions arise about territorial claims and the enforcement of the Outer Space Treaty. Space Race Rhetoric: Both the US and China have engaged in nationalistic rhetoric regarding their lunar ambitions, with concerns about China's potential to claim exclusive rights to lunar resources. Scientific Significance: Despite the geopolitical tensions, Chang'e 6 and future missions from both nations have the potential to greatly advance our understanding of the moon and its environment. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Mike Wall Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

China's commercial launch company Galactic Energy has launched two rockets in three days setting a new record for the shortest interval between two commercial launches by a private Chinese rocket company. NASA has welcomed Peru and Slovakia as new signatories to the Artemis Accords. NASA, Boeing and the United Launch Alliance say they're still on track to launch the Starliner crew capsule on Saturday, June 1, 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 Amit Srivastava, Head of Lunar Architecture at the Andy Thomas Center for Space Resources at the University of Adelaide. You can connect with Amit on LinkedIn, and learn more about the Australian Space Architecture Challenge on their website. Selected Reading Galactic Energy sets domestic record with 2 rocket launches in 3 days - CGTN China to impose export controls on certain aviation, space equipment - CGTN NASA Welcomes Peru as 41st Artemis Accords Signatory NASA Welcomes Slovakia as New Artemis Accords Signatory NASA Updates Coverage for Boeing's Starliner Launch, Docking Space Force Leverages Commercial Data Analytics to Aid Combatant Commands in New Ways- Space Systems Command  BlackSky Wins $7 Million Dynamic Space-Based Imagery and Analytics Services Contract Renewal with Legacy International Government Customer Sidus Space's LizzieSat-1 Successfully Transmits Data from Orbit through the Power of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Rapid Delivery Platform- Business Wire Scout Space “Sparrow” Successfully Captures First In-Space Image CisLunar Industries Earns Space Heritage Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry unveil world's first wooden satellite - The Japan Times Trailblazers to Lead ISSRDC Panel on Cancer Research, Regenerative Medicine, and In-Space Manufacturing Momentus Receives Nasdaq Deficiency Notification Regarding Delayed Form 10-Q- Business Wire Paragon Announces Water Purification System EDU for Starlab NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Finds Most Distant Known Galaxy 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 this episode of This Week in Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the latest updates on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, the potential for aurora sightings due to increased solar activity, and China's ambitious lunar exploration program with returning guest Mike Wall, Spaceflight Editor at Space.com. The conversation focuses on China's upcoming Chang'e 6 mission, its capabilities, and the implications of China's growing presence on the Moon. The hosts also touch upon the nationalistic aspects of the new space race between the United States and China. Headlines: Boeing's Starliner update: The spacecraft is ready for launch on June 1st, despite recent issues with parachutes, wiring, and helium leaks. Venus Exploration: Japan's Akatsuki probe, currently the only active mission at Venus, has lost contact with JAXA. However, NASA, ESA, and private companies like Rocket Lab are planning future missions to explore the planet. SpaceX Dragon capsule debris found in North Carolina: A piece of the trunk, about the size of a small coffee table, was discovered on a hiking trail. Increased solar activity may lead to Aurora sightings: A giant sunspot has returned, and its intense activity could trigger powerful Aurora displays. Main Topic - China's Lunar Ambitions and the New Space Race: Chang'e 6 Mission: China is set to launch the Chang'e 6 mission to the far side of the moon's southern polar region, with the goal of returning samples. The mission is part of China's ambitious lunar exploration program. International Collaboration: Although US-China collaboration is limited, Chang'e 6 includes contributions from France, Italy, Sweden, and Pakistan. Future Chinese Lunar Missions: China plans to launch Chang'e 7 in 2026, featuring an orbiter, rover, and a hopping robot, and Chang'e 8 in 2028, which will attempt 3D printing using lunar regolith. Artemis Accords and the Outer Space Treaty: As China and the US both aim to establish a presence on the moon, questions arise about territorial claims and the enforcement of the Outer Space Treaty. Space Race Rhetoric: Both the US and China have engaged in nationalistic rhetoric regarding their lunar ambitions, with concerns about China's potential to claim exclusive rights to lunar resources. Scientific Significance: Despite the geopolitical tensions, Chang'e 6 and future missions from both nations have the potential to greatly advance our understanding of the moon and its environment. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Mike Wall Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

In this episode of This Week in Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the latest updates on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, the potential for aurora sightings due to increased solar activity, and China's ambitious lunar exploration program with returning guest Mike Wall, Spaceflight Editor at Space.com. The conversation focuses on China's upcoming Chang'e 6 mission, its capabilities, and the implications of China's growing presence on the Moon. The hosts also touch upon the nationalistic aspects of the new space race between the United States and China. Headlines: Boeing's Starliner update: The spacecraft is ready for launch on June 1st, despite recent issues with parachutes, wiring, and helium leaks. Venus Exploration: Japan's Akatsuki probe, currently the only active mission at Venus, has lost contact with JAXA. However, NASA, ESA, and private companies like Rocket Lab are planning future missions to explore the planet. SpaceX Dragon capsule debris found in North Carolina: A piece of the trunk, about the size of a small coffee table, was discovered on a hiking trail. Increased solar activity may lead to Aurora sightings: A giant sunspot has returned, and its intense activity could trigger powerful Aurora displays. Main Topic - China's Lunar Ambitions and the New Space Race: Chang'e 6 Mission: China is set to launch the Chang'e 6 mission to the far side of the moon's southern polar region, with the goal of returning samples. The mission is part of China's ambitious lunar exploration program. International Collaboration: Although US-China collaboration is limited, Chang'e 6 includes contributions from France, Italy, Sweden, and Pakistan. Future Chinese Lunar Missions: China plans to launch Chang'e 7 in 2026, featuring an orbiter, rover, and a hopping robot, and Chang'e 8 in 2028, which will attempt 3D printing using lunar regolith. Artemis Accords and the Outer Space Treaty: As China and the US both aim to establish a presence on the moon, questions arise about territorial claims and the enforcement of the Outer Space Treaty. Space Race Rhetoric: Both the US and China have engaged in nationalistic rhetoric regarding their lunar ambitions, with concerns about China's potential to claim exclusive rights to lunar resources. Scientific Significance: Despite the geopolitical tensions, Chang'e 6 and future missions from both nations have the potential to greatly advance our understanding of the moon and its environment. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Mike Wall Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

A milestone was reached as Lithuania became the 40th nation to sign the Artemis Accords.

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Exopolitics Today Week in Review with Dr Michael Salla – May 18, 2024 Topics 1) More info on US Army Insider Missions Volume 1 by JP 2) Dozens of possible Dyson Spheres discovered all over our galaxy. 3) Did Russia and the US collaborate in developing Modern SSPs? - Webinar Highlights 4) Jason Sands, a 22-year USAF veteran, discusses an attempt to recruit him for a UFO crash retrieval program 5) Lue Elizondo believes that his UFO disclosures have made him a target for covert assassination. 6) Haim Eshed's claims about a Galactic Federation are not crazy according to Harvard Astronomer 7) World Religions and Extraterrestrial Contact - Part 1 of 2022 Webinar 8) important insights into how dark magic is used by elites to control the world. "Ritual Magic: In Your Face 9) Lithuania becomes the 40th nation to sign the Artemis Accords taking us a small step closer to a Star Trek Future. 10) Latest effort to pass UFO-related legislation in the US has two major flaws. 11) Video tribute to the different contactees, ground crew and extraterrestrials involved in the galactic effort to raise humanity's consciousness 12) Field research in Egypt finds evidence of ETs interacting with humanity in Temple Academies These stories and more in Exopolitics Today – The Week in Review Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/michaelsalla --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exopoliticstoday/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exopoliticstoday/support

AT&T and AST SpaceMobile have entered a definitive commercial agreement to provide a space-based broadband network direct to everyday cell phones. Spire Global has announced Q1 financial results with revenue at $25.7 million, representing 6% year-over-year growth. The NASA-led Artemis Accords welcomes Lithuania as its 40th signatory, 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 former NASA Astronaut and former head of NOAA, Dr. Kathy Sullivan.  This chat was shared from the Inter Astra Podcast Network. Over 120 episodes of Kathy Sullivan Explores and more can be found at https://interastra.space/. Selected Reading AT&T and AST SpaceMobile Announce Definitive Commercial Agreement AST SpaceMobile Provides Business Update and First Quarter 2024 Results Spire Global Announces First Quarter 2024 Results- Business Wire Booz Allen IDs Top 10 Emerging Technologies for DOD and National Security- Business Wire Private mission to save Hubble Space Telescope raises concerns, NASA emails show : NPR China's giant Xuntian space telescope faces further delay until late 2026 Artemis Accords Reach 40 Signatories as NASA Welcomes Lithuania New roadmap for pro-growth regulation in UK space sector launched as Science Minister launches new National Space Operations Centre - GOV.UK Saudi Center for Space Futures will support lunar mission and $2tn global space economy, NASA chief tells Asharq TV | Arab News Swedish delegation visits Rice campus with eye on space exploration- Rice News  Robotic “SuperLimbs” could help moonwalkers recover from falls | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) In this episode of "The Wright Report," host Bryan Dean Wright discusses several critical global and domestic issues. The primary focus is on the escalating space race between the U.S. and China, with both nations vying to establish a base on the moon's Shackleton crater — a strategic location for future missions to Mars and potential military advantages. The episode also covers the latest developments in the U.S. presidential race, revealing a decrease in voter enthusiasm, particularly among young and Black voters. Additionally, Wright delves into the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, noting the complexities of ceasefire negotiations and the persistent hostilities from Hamas. The podcast concludes with a discussion on red light therapy as a promising treatment for spinal cord injuries and a listener question about the acknowledgment of COVID-19 vaccine injuries by mainstream media.

Exopolitics Today Week in Review with Dr Michael Salla – April 27, 2024  Topics Tucker Carlson on UFOs causing serious brain injuries to individuals that get too close. Slovenia just became the 39th country to sign the Artemis Accords Russia's Hidden World of SSPs, Psi-Corps and ET Alliances: Webinar Trailer News update from Galactic Federation about recent events on the Moon and the Iran-Israel. Video introduction to six courses that are part of the Exopolitics Certificate program for Summer 2024. Another communication Ruezo Zanrico about suspicious Naval activity in Atlantic Ocean where a giant Space Ark lays submerged. Jason Sands is a new whistleblower describing his participation in a 20 and back program  Former Snr Pentagon official releases insider info about an intact UFO recovered in Kingman Arizona in 1950 A Lifetime of ET Contacts, Paranormal Experiences & UFO Investigations: Interview with Robert Morningstar Billy Carson publicly reveals his ET contact story displaying his powerful emotional reaction and the havoc it created in his family. Shenzhou-18 [divine vessel] is China's seventh crewed mission to the Tiangong space station and 13th human spaceflight mission. Why did Russia veto a UN resolution preventing nuclear weapons in space? Galileo Project uses its latest large grant to establish a third UAP observatory while ET and SSP experiencers continue to be ignored.    One Week to Go to Webinar, Russia's SSP  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

We've been waiting... and waiting... and waiting for Boeing's Starliner to fly. First selected in 2010, along with SpaceX's Crew Dragon, Starliner has been behind schedule for years. SpaceX got $2.6 billion for its six dragon flights, and Boeing received more at $4.3 billion, so you'd expect Boeing to be first to fly, right? Well, as of today, SpaceX has delivered crews to the International Space Station eight times, to Boeing's... zero. Delayed development, turbulence problems with the capsule on the Atlas launcher, stuck valves, flammable materials, and faulty parachute lines have all contributed to the delays. Boeing has flown two uncrewed missions—the first one a partial failure, with the second, funded by Boeing itself, flown to NASA's satisfaction. Now it's time to put a crew aboard. Will Boeing overcome their issues and deliver the goods? Join us. Headlines: Voyager's Return: NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory confirms reestablishment of contact with Voyager 1 after five months of silence, overcoming communication challenges over vast interstellar distances. China's Shenzhou 18 and Tiangong Space Station: China successfully launches Shenzhou 18 to the Tiangong Space Station, which was recently hit by space debris, prompting China to revamp its space debris management strategies. International Partnerships for Lunar Research: China announces new international partnerships for its International Lunar Research Station, contrasting its progress with NASA's Artemis Accords. Main Topic: Boeing Starliner's Upcoming Mission Starliner's Crewed Test Flight: A detailed discussion on Boeing's upcoming Starliner mission, highlighting the spacecraft's capabilities, the crew's preparations, and the significance of this test flight. Spacecraft and Mission Overview: Insights into the Starliner's design, the choice of Atlas V rockets for the launch, and the planned landing procedures in the southwestern United States. Crew Profiles: Focus on the astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, discussing their backgrounds, roles in the mission, and expectations for the test flight. Closing Thoughts: Rod and Tariq wrap up with final thoughts on the importance of the Starliner mission for Boeing and NASA, discussing potential outcomes and what they signify for the future of commercial spaceflight. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

The European Space Agency held a graduation ceremony for participants of their astronaut training program. UK-based space investment group Seraphim Space has launched its second VC fund. Slovenia has become the 39th country to sign the Artemis Accords, 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 Libby Jackson, Head of Space Exploration at the UK Space Agency.  You can connect with Libby on LinkedIn and learn more about UKSA on their website. Selected Reading ESA astronaut class of 2022 graduation ceremony replay Seraphim Space launches second VC fund with nine investments already under its belt- TechCrunch ClearSpace Debris Removal Mission Passes Key Milestone - European Spaceflight Slovenia Signs Artemis Accords, Joins Pursuit of Safer Space - NASA Legislation to broaden Florida's spaceport territory signed into law- The Capitolist Contracts For April 19, 2024  US aerospace company signs MoU with Southern Launch – SASIC Dhruva Space set for galactic growth Xi Jinping tightens grip on China's military with new information warfare unit  U.S. Statement - Agenda Item 12 - 63rd Session of the COPUOS LSC - April 2024 - U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Happy Earth Day 2024! NASA picks 6 new airborne missions to study our changing planet- 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

Exopolitics Today Week in Review with Dr Michael Salla – April 20, 2024  Topics Interview on the Greg Reese show about exopolitics A Message from the Galactic Federation of Worlds on the Iran-Israel Conflict Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet releases a Report on underwater UFOs aka USOs Next Galactic Spiritual Informers Connection runs from Sept 27-29.  JP video commentary on his interactions with the underground Ant People NASA Astrobiology workshop discusses announcing the discovery of ET life. Investigative Filmmaker Discusses UFOs, Underground Bases, SSP's & Non-Human Intelligence Biden Admin officials, Jake Sullivan and Lloyd Austin, shut down any prospects for passage of the UAP Disclosure Act due to election year concerns The declassified Kona Blue document shows that UFOs were taken seriously by the Dept of Homeland Security, but it never got access to any retrieved alien tech. Sweden & Switzerland just signed the Artemis Accords expanding it to 38 countries. Some important insights shared in this Liberation Times article about a newly released batch of FOIA documents concerning whistleblower testimonies about UFOs. 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

PREVIEW: #ARTEMIS: #MOON: Conversation with colleague Bob Zimmerman re the Artemis Accords -- now 36 nations signing on with NASA and ESA and JAXA and the other space agencies to probvide protocols for the colonizing and exploiting of the Moon resources and risks.  And how the #PRC and Russia have signed up a list of client states in contention.  More later. 1886 Jules Verne Robur the Conqueror

Ecuador's Space Ambitions With Robert Aillon Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Robert Aillon For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/104 Sponsors: zscaler.com/zerotrustAI joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT