Podcasts about space strategy

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Brian Hamel discusses his 2023 Army Command and General Staff Theses entitled: Reframing the Special Operations Forces-cyber-space triad: Special Operations' contributions to space warfare. Brian delves into the complex and evolving landscape of modern warfare, focusing on the intersection of Special Operations Forces (SOF), cyberspace, and space. The "Triad" emphasizes the synergistic relationship between these domains to achieve strategic objectives. Those interested in military strategy, national security, and the future of warfare will enjoy this one.  Recording Date: 16 Dec 2024 Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #124 Dean Cheng on China, Space, and Information Operations #130 Teasel Muir-Harmony on Spaceflight, Foreign Policy, and Soft Power Command and General Staff Thesis: Reframing the Special Operations Forces-cyber-space triad: Special Operations' contributions to space warfare by Brian Hamel Army University Press Article: Reframing the Special Operations Forces-Cyber-Space Triad by Brian Hamel Supporting Warfare in the Indo-Pacific Through Space-Based Sustainment by Maj. Brian E. Hamel Bowen, Bleddyn E. War in Space: Strategy, Spacepower, Geopolitics. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 2020. Carlson, Joshua P. Spacepower Ascendant: Space Development Theory and a New Space Strategy. Independently Published, 2020. Drew, Jerry: The Battle Beyond Gallegos, Frank. “After the Gulf War: Balancing Space Power's Development.” In Beyond the Paths of Heaven: The Emergence of Space Power Thought, edited by Bruce M. DeBlois, 63–102. Maxwell AFB, AL: Air University Press, 1999. Klein, John J. War in Space: Strategy, Spacepower, Geopolitics. New York: Routledge, 2006. Klein, John J. Understanding Space Strategy: The Art of War in Space. London: Routledge, 2019. Scramble for the Skies: The Great Power Competition to Control the Resources of Outer Space by Namrata Goswami and Peter A. Garretson Link to full show notes and resources Guest Bio: Maj. Brian E. Hamel is a space operations officer assigned to the United States Army Special Operations Command at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. He is a graduate of the School of Advanced Military Studies, the Information Advantage Scholars Program, and the Red Team Leader course. Brian has multiple rotations to the Middle East and South America with special operations units. He has a Master of Art from Northeastern University, and recently wrote a thesis detailing special operations' contributions to space warfare as part of the Information Advantage Scholars Program at the Command and General Staff College, Kansas. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

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What is your space strategy? Yes, space. As the cost to launch has plummeted and satellites have proliferated, we now interact with data from space every day, and as Alexander shared, “every company in the future will become a space company.” Alexander is the Managing Director of Seraphim Space Enterprise (SSE), the global insights and acceleration division of Seraphim Space, the world's leading specialist investor in SpaceTech with a portfolio of over 130 companies across 30 countries. They support businesses from inception to exit across their accelerator, venture fund, and listed growth fund. Their quarterly insights on SpaceTech innovation have become a must-read for corporations and governments to inform their space strategies. Today, we talk about magnetic levitation, how science fiction is now science fact, the similarities of gov tech to space tech, and what change agents in corporations can learn from these regulated industries.

Bits, Bytes and AI, Oh My!, the podcast of the Digital Space campaign, underwritten by Hughes, delves into the rapidly evolving world of digital technology and its transformative impact on the space of satellite industries. In this series, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning and space based digital infrastructure with industry leaders and technologists. In episode 5, we hear from Carla Filotico, Partner and Managing Director at Novaspace. Carla Filotico has 20 years of experience in management and strategy consulting. In her current role, she leads Novaspace strategy practice. She has extensive knowledge of the space sector, its ecosystem and applications/domains and more generally of the issues related to the space industry along the entire value chain from R&D, to manufacturing, launch, operations and to downstream applications. Ms. Filotico has been supporting space public institutions on space and industrial policy, market development and entrepreneurship fostering, as well as key global and European industry players to grow their business and shape their investment strategies. She is an active member of the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Jury. Prior to joining Novaspace (formerly SpaceTec Partners and Euroconsult), she led Booz&co's (now Strategy& PWC) Aerospace and Defence practice in Italy and the Space Strategy team in Europe. Ms. Filotico is an Aerospace engineer, with MSc in space system engineering.

Welcome and Introduction- Will Townsend introduces the episode, featuring Chris Sambar, President of Networks for AT&T, and Abel Avellan, CEO of AST SpaceMobile.- The discussion kicks off with excitement about a recent rocket launch at Cape Canaveral.Rocket Launch Impressions- Chris Sambar shares his awe at witnessing a rocket launch for the first time.- Highlights the enthusiasm of AST SpaceMobile's investor base present at the event.Milestone Achievements for AST SpaceMobile- Abel Avellan discusses the significance of having five BlueBird satellites in orbit.- Explains the expected coverage and connectivity capabilities from the initial satellite launch.Design and Innovation in Satellite Technology- Avellan elaborates on the compact design and technological advancements of the BlueBird satellites.- Emphasizes the compatibility with existing mobile phones and the broadband capabilities of the satellites.AT&T's Strategic Partnership with AST SpaceMobile- Chris Sambar talks about AT&T's investment in AST SpaceMobile and his role on the board.- Describes the strategic advantage of satellite technology in providing coverage to remote areas.Job Creation and Economic Impact- Avellan highlights AST SpaceMobile's contribution to job creation in West Texas.- Discusses the transition of workers from the oil and gas industry to high-tech manufacturing roles.Bridging the Digital Divide- Avellan expresses his passion for providing equal economic opportunities through connectivity.- Discusses the transformative potential of mobile technology in underserved regions.AT&T's Commitment to Connectivity- Sambar outlines AT&T's efforts in expanding fiber networks and supporting digital learning.- Emphasizes the importance of broadband connectivity for societal advancement.Closing Remarks- Townsend wraps up the discussion, expressing gratitude to the guests.- Encourages listeners to engage with the podcast on social media and subscribe for future episodes.

In this episode, we explore the exciting developments in space technology with Liz Seward, Head of Space Strategy and Market Development at BAE Systems.  With a background in business development, marketing, thermal engineering, and mission systems engineering, Liz has worked on notable projects such as the ExoMars rover and a mission to return a sample from an asteroid. She is also a prominent figure in Women in Aerospace Europe and the International Astronautical Federation. Our conversation begins with an introduction to the role of space in defense, emphasizing the need for earth observation and near-real-time intelligence for multi-domain operations. Liz explains how space technology provides critical capabilities for global monitoring, weather forecasting, mapping, and communications, all essential for modern defense strategies. We delve into BAE Systems' re-entry into the space sector after 20 years, highlighting the Azalea project. Azalea is a groundbreaking initiative combining multiple sensors and machine learning for faster data analysis. It uses software-defined radios, synthetic aperture radar, and onboard processing to fuse multi-sensor data such as RF, radar, and optical, providing actionable insights rapidly. This project aims to reduce the time from data capture to useful information for operators, marking a significant advancement in earth observation capabilities. Liz also discusses the future of space innovation, focusing on dual-use capabilities that serve both defense and civilian needs. She shares insights on software-defined satellites that can be reprogrammed to meet different use cases securely and the UK's efforts to establish supportive regulations around space sustainability and debris mitigation. A critical aspect of our discussion is the urgent need for talent development in the new space age. Liz introduces BAE Systems' launch of the UK's first-ever space engineering apprenticeship program. This initiative aims to build a talent pipeline by combining part-time work at BAE with a part-time engineering degree from the University of Portsmouth. The program seeks to attract passionate individuals eager to work on hands-on space projects, including the Azalea project. Throughout the episode, Liz provides a comprehensive view of how BAE Systems measures success, both in delivering new capabilities to key customers like the UK government and in providing solutions internationally to allied countries. For the Azalea project, success is defined by its ability to offer step-change earth observation capabilities. Join us as we uncover the innovative strategies and projects at BAE Systems that are set to shape the future of space technology. How is your organization preparing for advancements in space capabilities? Share your thoughts and join the conversation.

This episode discusses the growing importance of space in the context of defence and consider the strategic role of the UK. Joined by Elizabeth Seward, Head of Space Strategy and Future Business at BAE Systems, and Juliana Suess, Research Analyst and Policy Lead for Space Security at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), we will examine the current capabilities of the UK and look to where Britain should be focusing its efforts.

En este episodio especial en español, Laura Delgado López, becaria visitante del programa de las Américas, se sienta a conversar con Victoria Valdivia Cerda, profesora de la Academia Nacional de Estudios Políticos y Estratégicos (ANEPE) y experta en política y derecho espacial. Ellas conversan sobre las distintas formas en que los países latinoamericanos enfocan su actividad espacial, incluyendo el desarrollo tecnológico, la cooperación internacional y el impacto de la competencia entre grandes potencias en los programas espaciales de la región. También, discuten el desarrollo de capacidades espaciales de doble uso, los riesgos de las armas antisatélite y cómo sus implicaciones van más allá del sector espacial.   In this special Spanish-language episode, Laura Delgado López, visiting fellow with the Americas Program, sits down with Victoria Valdivia Cerda, professor at the National Academy of Political and Strategic Studies (ANEPE) and expert in space policy and law. They discuss the different ways in which Latin American countries approach space activities, including technology development, international cooperation, and the impact of great power competition on regional space programs. They also discuss the development of dual-use space capabilities, the risks of anti-satellite weapons and how their implications go beyond the space sector.

In this episode of Space Café Radio, SpaceWatch.Global's publisher, Torsten Kriening, talks with Nicole Thalhofer, head of Space at the BDLI - German Aerospace Industries Association about the new German Space Strategy, released at the end of September 2023. The strategy identifies nine fields of action for the German Federal Government. These action fields include:European and international cooperationSpace as a growth market - High-tech and New SpaceClimate change, resources, and environmental protectionDigitalization, data, and downstreamSecurity, strategic capability, and global stabilitySustainable use of spaceSpace researchInternational space explorationSpace in dialogue and talent acquisitionSpaceWatch.Global reported about the release of the strategy here.Space 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.globalPlease visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Episode Summary: In Episode 148 of the Aerospace Advantage, Understanding Hostilities in Space Short of War: Harnessing an Irregular Warfare Model on Orbit, Mitchell Institute's Tim Ryan chats with Commander John ‘Patsy' Klein, USN (Ret), a noted spacepower expert; Colonel El Gardner, Director Space Strategy, Policy, and Plans HQ USSF; and Henry Heren about what it means to successfully engage in an era of enduring competition in space. The conversation focuses on the findings of Klein's latest book, 'Fight for the Final Frontier: Irregular Warfare in Space.'  Klein argues that hostile actions on orbit normally fall outside the definition of armed conflict, with actions short of overt war as the norm for adversaries seeking to disrupt our ability to engage in this domain. The net effects yield distinct similarities to what we've seen in irregular warfare. This discussion opens the aperture for applying lessons learned. Credits: Host: Tim Ryan, Senior Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence (MI-SPACE) Producer: Shane Thin Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Henry Heren, Senior Fellow for Spacepower Studies, MI-SPACE Guest: CDR John "Patsy" Kline, USN (Ret.), Senior Fellow, Falcon Research, Inc. Guest: Col El Gardner, Director, Space Strategy, Policy, and Plans, HQ USSF Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #a8 #budget Thank you for your continued support!

The launch of the Hope probe in July 2020 made the United Arab Emirates the first Arab nation to undertake inter-planetary exploration. The unmanned spacecraft has been in orbit around Mars since February 2021, and reports have it that the mission is now studying the moons of the Red Planet. The UAE's space agenda does not stop there: Sultan Al Neyadi, now a cult figure in Emirati society, became the first Arab astronaut to go on a long-term mission to the International Space Station (ISS) earlier this year. More recently, in April, he concluded a historic seven-hour-long spacewalk. The UAE's eye on the great beyond is encapsulated by its National Space Strategy 2030. The 60-page long document outlines the country's ambition to develop “advanced local capacities in space technology manufacturing and R&D”, among others. Satellite manufacturing and launching are also part of the plan. How will these endeavours support other sectors, such as defence and communications? What are the key findings of the Mars Mission? How far have local interest and capacity come since the inception of the Space Strategy in 2017? The Middle East Institute, in collaboration with the UAE embassy in Singapore, hosted Mr Ali Al Shehhi, the Director of the National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC), and an experienced hand in the intelligence and space satellite domains, to answer these questions and more.

From the Eisenhower administration, through the Cold War, and into the modern era space has been a domain of competition and cooperation.  How have strategies employed by the US changed and stayed the same over the decades? In what ways has the warfighter been integrated into that evolution? Join Dr Mick Gleason and Robin Dickey from Aerospace's Center for Policy & Strategy for their historical overview of contested space strategy. This episode is part of a CSPS series on Contested Space. This series will cover a range of foundational topics impacting the protection of the space domain in order to maintain freedom of action for all space actors.Additional topics will include:Strategy and doctrine w/ Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt, USSFCyber for spaceHow things work in spaceWorkforce of the futureCommercial spaceThe Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation's Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise. CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, the government, academia, business, nonprofits, and the national labs. The show and their podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

Sarah Mineiro is the founder and CEO of Tanagra Enterprises, a defense, intelligence, space, science and technology consulting firm based in the national capital region. Previously, Sarah was the Senior Director of Space Strategy for Anduril Industries. Sarah was the Staff Lead for the Strategic Forces Subcommittee for the House Armed Service Committee (HASC). She led the Subcommittee's legislative and oversight activities of all Department of Defense and Military Intelligence Program space programs, U.S. nuclear weapons, missile defense, directed energy, and hypersonic systems. Sarah was the senior legislative advisor to Chairman Mac Thornberryon all strategic force's issues. In this role she was the primary drafter and negotiator of the Space Force and Space Commandlegislation for the House Republicans.Prior to joining the HASC, Sarah served in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (OSDP) , the Office of the Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs (SAF/IA) and she started her career as an intelligence analyst for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center in Dayton, Ohio. She was the lead employment analyst on foreign counterspace systems including space situational awareness sensors, directed energy, and kinetic kill vehicle systems.Sarah is a board member of the Space Force Association and National Defense University Foundation. She has been awarded the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Civil Service. She has served on the Defense Innovation Board. She is an Executive Mentor with the Zed Factor fellowship. Sarah is also a Senior Fellow with the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies as well as an adjunct senior fellow with the Aerospace Security Project at CSIS.

In this episode, Kirsten explains the calendar space strategy you need to enroll your next 100 to 1,000 clients. Hear why you need to clear your calendar to have the capacity to continue to grow your business without stress.Join Kirsten's email list to get exclusive content and updates at kirstenroldan.com.

Join Josh and Jason as they discuss space strategy and deterrence with Dr. John J. “Patsy” Klein, a Senior Fellow and Strategist at Falcon Research Inc. and adjunct professor at George Washington University's Space Policy Institute. Material referenced in this episode: John Klein – Space Warfare: Strategy, Principles, and Policy John Klein – Corbett in Orbit James Goldrick & John Hattendorf – Mahan is Not Enough US Joint Publication 3-14, “Space Operations” USSF CSO Lines of Effort 2020 National Space Policy 2021 White House Space Priorities Framework Deaganit Paikowsky – The Power of the Space Club John Klein LinkedIn Fanfare for Space Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Blue Sizzle" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Armada is proud to launch our new Radioflash podcast. Blending our electronic warfare and military communications podcasts Radioflash covers all aspects of military electromagnetic spectrum use. Fittingly, our first guest is Dr. Bleddyn Bowen, associate professor of international relations at the University of Leicester. He is the author of two books on the militarisation of the cosmos: War in Space: Strategy, Spacepower and Geopolitics and the recently published Original Sin: Power, Technology and War in Outer Space. Space has never been more important to the military. The heavens host spy satellites collecting intelligence and communications satellites letting navies, armies and air forces keep in touch. Yet space is competitive. The US and her allies depend on it as do their rivals Russia and the People's Republic of China. Anti-satellite weapons risk spacecraft safety. Meanwhile the private sector is taking on a host of missions once the preserve of the military. We sit down with Dr. Bowen to talk about these vexing challenges.

Today, Pathfinder turns the complexity up a notch by simultaneously welcoming two speakers onto the show. Matt Weinzierl and Brendan Rosseau research, write, and develop coursework at the intersection of space and economics. They teach MBA students at a business school just outside of Boston (why yes, we are indeed referring to Harvard Business School). Today's episode is brought to you by Altek Space, which provides custom manufacturing of essential parts and components for rockets and satellites, including smallsats. Find out more at https://www.altek-inc.com/spaceWhy is HBS so invested in space?As Matt and Brendan wrote in a widely read Harvard Business Review essay, ”Your Company Needs a Space Strategy. Now.” The two join Ryan today to discuss the thinking behind this theory, along with: Space-for-space vs. space-for-EarthWhat types of students study space at HBS?The most encouraging signs of “innovism” on orbitWhy we're living through an inflection point in spaceShould we prioritize human spaceflight or automation?The chicken and egg problem facing space station developersCould the commercial space market be in the middle of a bubble?…and more! Ryan quizzes the two on how their “space strategy” framework would apply to sectors ranging from semiconductors to consumer packaged goods, and probes for areas where the two disagree. You don't want to miss this convo—it's bound to shape how you think about the economics of space. Chapters00:00 – Intro 02:54 — Matt + Brendan bios03:50 — how'd you land here?08:59 — why HBS is teaching about space12:28 — professionalization of the space industry 14:18 — who's taking space courses at HBS 17:36 — space hiring from Big Tech? 21:30 — the industry is at an inflection point25:18 — “Your Company Needs a Space Strategy. Now.” 29:43 — Applying that theory to e-commerce…31:03  …consumer packaged goods, and…32:37 …semiconductors34:23 — So…what's HBS's space strategy?!35:45 — Data, capabilities, resources, and markets37:04 — Space-for-space vs. space-for-Earth41:36 — Private vs. public players 43:44 — What in the world is innovism? 47:39 — KPIs for commercial success in space 55:32 — Thoughts on the launch market 1:02:35 — Commercial space bubble?1:05:06 — Lightning roundAbout usPathfinder is brought to you by Payload, a modern space media brand, and while we have designs on becoming the biggest space content company in the galaxy, for now, we publish: 1) Payload, our flagship daily newsletter, every Monday to Friday morning 2) Pathfinder, this podcast, on Tuesday mornings 3) ...and

Space is hard and complicated. Space norms are even harder and even more complicated. SO, in order to develop successful space norms, we will need creativity, perseverance, and a large and inclusive range of participants in the process. On today's episode, Robin Dickey discusses an approach towards space exploration that examines what's responsible to do, what is feasible to do, and what can be done to make space more safe and more sustainable for all in the future.  About Robin: Robin Dickey is a member of the technical staff at The Aerospace Corporation's Center for Space Policy and Strategy. She focuses on space policy and strategy issues related to national security, geopolitics, and international relations. Her experience prior to Aerospace includes risk analysis, legislative affairs, and international development.  She earned her bachelor's degree in international studies at Johns Hopkins University and her master's degree in international studies, concentrating in strategic studies, at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. You're going to want to read Robin's latest paper: https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/commercial-normentum-space-security-challenges-commercial-actors-and-norms-behavior From the paper: Concerns about the potential for conflict in space are not limited to traditional security actors such as states and militaries. Commercial actors also have a stake in security-related space norms, and this stakeholder relationship may translate to new forms of commercial participation in the norm development process. Other papers from Robin: July 2021 paper "Building Normentum: A Framework for Space Norm Development," August 2022 paper "Commercial Normentum: Space Security Challenges, Commercial Actors, and Norms of Behavior," George Washington University's Space Policy Institute and the Aerospace Corporation's Center for Space Policy and Strategy August 2022 event on "After the KE-ASAT Moratorium: What's Next?" And find Robin on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/Robin_M_Dickey

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The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence released its much-anticipated inaugural space policy paper “Defence Space Strategy: Operationalising the Space Domain”. The U.K., the No. 1 ally of the United States, is a member of the European Space Agency and a signatory to the U.S. -led Artemis Accords. To understand Britain's space security ambitions, Laura Winter speaks with Bleddyn Bowen, a space warfare expert at the University of Leicester, and the author of the book, “War In Space: Strategy, Spacepower, Geopolitics”, and with Juliana Seus, the Royal United Services Institute space security policy lead.

This podcast discusses space and the Government's recently published UK Space Strategy. Other topics discussed include: the work of UK Space Agency, promotion of the UK space industry, international collaboration and the European Space Agency, reduction of the environmental impact of space activities. With us to discuss that is Dr Paul Bate, Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency.

You may have heard about satellite constellations, which are groups of small satellites devoted to giving customers a service like broadband or Earth observation. A new company called Tomorrow.io plans to launch a constellation of weather satellites next year to improve weather forecasting and climate science. Joining us is Tomorrow.io's Director of Space Strategy, Aravind Ravichandran. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Senior Fellow in Defense Studies Peter Garretson interviews Theresa Hitchens, space pundit, NATO and nuclear war expert, former UN diplomat, and now space reporter for Breaking Defense. They discuss her essay, "How ‘The Expanse' Is A Cautionary Tale For Real World Space Commercialization," exploring its parallels to current commercial space development and regulation, and parallels to history. Next, they address the utility of science fiction to strategy, and why strategists should read scifi. They cover the benefits space brings to understanding our reality, to economic benefits today, to future economic benefits from space resources, the human need as a migratory species to expand and explore and to ensure survival. They outline the importance of sustaining space as a resource for human betterment; avoiding conflict that may be unnecessary over resources, dampening tensions and misunderstandings among nation states. Additionally, they detail the PRC's space weapons program and the utility of norms. They also discuss Space Force, 'warfighting,' military space doctrine, nuclear deterrence, SDI, norms and commercial regulation. Finally, they close by talking about opportunities before the National Space Council and Space Force / USSPACECOM leadership to address current problems as well as shape the far future. Theresa: https://breakingdefense.com/2019/04/theresa-hitchens-joins-breaking-d-just-in-time-for-space-symposium/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-hitchens-2b0883107/ Theresa's Journalism at Breaking Defense: https://breakingdefense.com/author/thitchens/ To Boldly Go: https://www.casematepublishers.com/to-boldly-go.html#.YXbEmtnMLX0 Strategy Strikes Back https://www.amazon.com/Strategy-Strikes-Back-Explains-Military/dp/1640120335 Winning Westeros https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Westeros-Explains-Military-Conflict/dp/1640124810 UNIDIR https://unidir.org/ Forwarding Multilateral Space Governance: Next Steps https://cissm.umd.edu/research-impact/publications/forwarding-multilateral-space-governance-next-steps-international CISSM: https://cissm.umd.edu/ OST: https://www.unoosa.org/pdf/gares/ARES_21_2222E.pdf Chinese test of a FOB?: https://breakingdefense.com/2021/10/questions-linger-over-chinas-reported-hypersonic-space-weapon-test/

Sir Martin Sweeting, Founder and Executive Chairman of Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd, discusses satellites, space technology, returning to the moon, the European Space Agency and the UK Government's recently published Space Strategy.

The UK has released its first-ever National Space Strategy document, which emphasizes the importance of nurturing its space sector, its concerns about adversarial counter-space capabilities, and its desire for international collaboration towards mitigating in-orbit threats.Aditya Ramanathan joins Aditya Pareek to discuss the document and think through what lessons it might hold for India.Follow Aditya Ramanathan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adityascriptsFollow Aditya Pareek on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cabinmarineClick here to take our foreign policy survey - India's Global Outlook SurveyLinks to resources mentioned in the episode:UK's National Space Strategy Document Takshashila Issue Paper - India and the Artemis AccordsTakshashila Discussion Document – Space as a Geopolitical EnvironmentYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, the Shephard News team looks at the latest from the Space Comm expo which took place last week in Farnborough, and assesses how space strategies are shaping up in the UK, France, Australia and the US.Newsround [01:50]New Zealand's Defence Minister announced this week a post-Covid redraft of the country's Defence Capability Plan. The new Labour-led government formed in 2020 has given reassurances that the country will not ‘cut back' on the plan, but rather ‘review it' ensuring it meets the changed priorities.The Venezuelan Army took part in high-profile parades in early July, showcasing that while Caracas cannot afford to invest in new equipment capabilities, it is willing to support its land forces in refurbishing existing fleets of elderly Western-supplied vehicles.Germany and Norway have signed a €5 billion contract with ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems for the construction of six Type 212 Common Design submarines.Initial deliveries are expected in 2029 for Norway, and early 2030 for Germany.In Focus Host Alix Valenti, Air Editor Tim Martin, Land Editor Tim Fish and Senior Naval Reporter Harry Lye engage in a conversation around the space strategies of UK, France, Australia and the US. Following another delay in the publication of the UK space strategy, the team considers what impact Brexit and the subsequent exclusion of Britain from the European Galileo space programme have had on the country. Elsewhere, the team looks at where Australia is at in enhancing its space-based assets following creation of the Australian Space Agency in 2018 with an investment of  A$73.2 million.Interview – Airbus Defence and Space [28:35] On the floor of Space Comm expo event, which took place in Farnborough on 7-8 July, Tim Martin speaks with Allen Antrobus Director Military Space at Airbus  for an insight into the company's approach to the changing nature of the space domain and new emerging threats.This episode was produced by Noemi Distefano with music and sound mixing by Fred Prest. 

In March 2021, the UK government released an integrated review of foreign and defence policy outlining the strategic foundations for its interactions with the wider world. In this week's episode with Bleddyn Bowen, we will discuss how the UK's geopolitical position on the global stage is being affected by pressures on the unity of the British state. At a time at which questions over Scottish independence, Northern Ireland's borders and Welsh autonomy have become fraught, the interaction between tensions over the future of the UK Union and uncertainty over the UK's global role in the wake of Brexit will shape the British state's relationship with Europe and the wider world.With his groundbreaking work on strategic theory and space warfare, Bleddyn Bowen has developed fascinating insights into the strategic challenges facing states in the 21st century. As Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Leicester, Bleddyn has played an active role in debates over geopolitical strategy in such work as his book,  War in Space: Strategy, Spacepower, Geopolitics, as well as through engagement with institutions such as the Royal United Services Institute, Royal College of Defence Studies, The Guardian and Le Monde to name a few.  With such a wide-ranging perspective on a rapidly changing strategic landscape, Bleddyn is an ideal position to help us explore Britain's shifting position on the global stage. The background music is by Through the City by Crowander, and the production for this podcast was by Daniel Mansfield.    

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Josh Carlson who recently self-published Spacepower Ascendant: Space Development Theory and a New Space Strategy. A space pro podcast covers topics from military, industry, civil and education sectors. To gain a better understanding of what the US Space Force is all about and why it is a critical component to our National Security, please go to www.ussfa.org and sign up for updates on all topics related to our newest military service. Listen in to Part 2 of a two part interview as we gain the insights from a student of Space Power Strategy and the recommendations he has for the United States as we continue to evolve our space superiority capabilities. PODCAST Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed or implied in this podcast should not be construed as carrying the official sanction of the Department of Defense, Air Force, Space Force, or other agencies or departments of the US government. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-space-pro/support

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Josh Carlson who recently self-published Spacepower Ascendant: Space Development Theory and a New Space Strategy. A space pro podcast covers topics from military, industry, civil and education sectors. To gain a better understanding of what the US Space Force is all about and why it is a critical component to our National Security, please go to www.ussfa.org and sign up for updates on all topics related to our newest military service. Listen in to Part 1 of a two part interview as we gain the insights from a student of Space Power Strategy and the recommendations he has for the United States as we continue to evolve our space superiority capabilities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-space-pro/support

The Indian government announced that it will set up the Defence Space Agency (DSA) and the Defence Space Research Organization (DSRO), kick-starting its military space program. What should be our next step and how do we conceptualize space warfare to begin with? Aditya Ramanathan, Pranav R.S. and Nitin Pai dwell on these sky-high issues on this episode of All Things Policy. Editor- Pranav Prashanth

My guest this week is Aram Daniel Kerkonian. Aram is an expert in space law and policy, a licensed Ontario lawyer and the Chief Legal Consultant of Ardaker Space Consultants. Aram is currently pursuing his doctorate in space law at McGill University's Institute of Air and Space Law, focusing on Canada's regulatory framework related to space. Today we’re going to discuss Canada’s new Space Strategy focusing in part on regulatory frameworks and how updating them will help Canada’s space sector, especially the fast changing commercial space sector. We’ll touch on space mining, ground stations, rocket launches and more. Recently Aram wrote an opinion related to the new Space Strategy. Listen in. Aram Kerkonian recent opinion on SpaceQ: - Finally, a New Canadian Space Strategy – But Wait, What do we do With This? http://spaceq.ca/opinion-finally-a-new-canadian-space-strategy-but-wait-what-do-we-do-with-this/

This audio was recorded in Washington, DC on March 29, 2019. On March 29, 2019, The Secure World Foundation hosted a panel discussion on "US-China Engagement in Space." A group of experts talked about how the United States and China interact in space and looked toward future possibilities for further engagement across commercial, civil, and national security issues.  Speakers Moderator: Victoria Samson, SWF Washington Office Director Patrick Besha, Senior Policy Advisor for Strategic Engagement and Assessment in the Office of the Administrator at NASA Headquarters Mike Gold, Chair of the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee Lincoln Hines, PhD candidate in the Government Department at Cornell University,Cornell University Audrey Schaffer, Director, Space Strategy and Plans, Office of the Secretary of Defense Brian Weeden, SWF Director of Program Planning

This podcast was to have aired last week, however the announcement by the Prime Minister of Canada that his government was committing of over $2 billion that will see Canada participate in the NASA led Lunar Gateway program along with funding for new technologies related to the moon meant that we bumped the podcast a week. In its place we had an interview with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Bains who oversees the Canadian Space Agency. Now, events are unfolding again with a big announcement expected this week, likely tomorrow, news that SpaceQ broke. That announcement is the long expected new Canadian space strategy. It’s important to note we only know a portion of what will be in the new Space Strategy, that being the moon as the highest funded priority. And for this podcast, one of the interesting topics we’ll be keeping an eye going forward is the growing interest at the Provincial level in supporting the space program. With the current events in mind we’ve decided to publish this podcast today as opposed to our regular Thursday. Why? The news tomorrow will have have an effect on the topic being discussed. This podcast was recorded on February 13. My guest this week is the Honourable Jean Charest, a former federal Cabinet minister, Leader of the federal Progressive Conservative Party, and former Liberal Premier of Quebec. Mr. Charest was hired by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada to chair the Vision 2025: Beyond our Imagination initiative. That initiative was launched last October to start a new dialogue between industry, government, the public, and other stakeholders. Mr. Charest and the AIAC have held engagement days in Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Vancouver and at the time of this conservation, in Halifax on February 13. Mr. Charest has also held private meetings including with ISED Minister Bains and several Provincial ministers and leaders. At the end of the consultations a report will be issued which the AIAC will use leading up to the federal election this fall. On a programming note, in the coming weeks our guest will include Chad Anderson of Space Angels, Pierre-Alexis Joumel, the Moon Race and Marina Mississian, Honeywell. Listen in.

Today’s podcast is a panel discussion from the recent Canadian Global Affairs Institute Ready for Launch, Preparing Canada for a Future in Space conference held in Ottawa. Officially the panel was called the Canadian Space Industry Leaders, but I’m calling it the Power Panel, as it featured David O’Connor of Magellan Aerospace, Mike Greenley of MDA, Marina Mississian of Honeywell and Dan Goldberg of Telesat. Indeed, a power panel representative of Canada’s largest space companies. Moderated by Charity Weeden, the panelists discussed the current state of the Canadian Space Program, what they think should be included in the next Space Strategy, and what they think of governments support. Magellan’s David O’Connor went as far as saying “our government has failed the country with the way its handled the space program.”

Canada hasn't had a National Space Policy since 1974. Currently the government is looking to announce a new Space Strategy this fall. Recently the Space Advisory Board released its report after concluding consultations with stakeholders. On today's show we'll get insights on space policy from Graham Gibbs. Graham joined the Canadian Space Agency in 1988 and spent 22 years in Washington where he first served as the Head of the Canadian Space Agency office at the NASA Space Station Freedom Program Office in Reston, Virginia between 1988 and 1993. He then became Canada's Counsellor for Space Affairs from the Canadian Space Agency at the Canadian Embassy. While representing the Canadian Space Programing in Washington, Graham was involved in several multinational initiatives. These included: (a) the International Space Station Program, including the negotiations to bring Russia into the partnership in which he was Head of the Agency-level negotiating team and Deputy-Head of the government level delegation; (b) a member of the Canadian Delegation led by Environment Canada for the creation of the international Group on Earth Observations; (c) and a core member of the Canadian Space Agency Delegation in the development by fourteen space agencies, of The Global Exploration Strategy and the resulting International Space Exploration Coordination Group. Graham returned to Canada in August 2010 to take up the position of Senior Policy Advisor in the Canadian Space Agency Ottawa Government Liaison Office until his retirement in 2012.

"We're on a cliff." That's how Don Osborne, President of MDA's Information Systems in Canada, described the current status in Canada without a new space strategy in place. But before you get too alarmed, Osborne did say he's optimistic that the government is listening, which suggests that a new meaningful space strategy is forthcoming. In the tenth episode of the SpaceQ podcast I spoke with Don Osborne, President of MDA's Information Systems Group. Osborne's role is to manage MDA's operations in Canada, reporting to CEO Howard Lance, who is based in San Francisco. In my wide ranging interview, Osborne and I discussed MDA's operations from coast to coast before transitioning to specific issues. Those issues included growth opportunities, the RADARSAT Constellation Mission, workforce issues if the government doesn't enact a new space strategy without new programs, Artificial Intelligence and space, UAV's, Canadian defence procurement, the moon, Mars and other topics. Osborne sees growth for MDA in Canada, in part driven by exports of communication and satellite subsystems out of Montreal, defence procurement and with the acquisition of DigitalGlobe. Where he's concerned is with civil procurement and the lack of a national space strategy.

Rand Simberg joins me to talk about his recent trip to the Space Tech Expo, the dawning of the age of in-space manufacturing, the future of SLS and Orion, the National Space Council, and a lot more. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 12 executive producers—Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Laszlo, Jamison, Guinevere, and four anonymous—and 50 other supporters on Patreon. Rand Simberg Transterrestrial Musings Safe Is Not An Option: Overcoming The Futile Obsession With Getting Everyone Back Alive That Is Killing Our Expansion Into Space Safe Is Not An Option on Amazon Space Tech Expo USA Loser of  ULA’s Vulcan engine downselect will likely lose Air Force funding - SpaceNews.com NASA inspector questions why agency built rocket test stands in Alabama | Ars Technica Virgin Orbit on Twitter The Long Space Age, by Alexander MacDonald DARPA selects Boeing for spaceplane project - SpaceNews.com Thoughts on XS-1 - Main Engine Cut Off Email your thoughts and comments to anthony@mainenginecutoff.com Follow @WeHaveMECO Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Google Play, Stitcher, or elsewhere Subscribe to the Main Engine Cut Off Newsletter Buy shirts and Rocket Socks from the Main Engine Cut Off Shop Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon

Recorded in Colorado Springs, CO, on April 6, 2017. There are an increasing number of governmental and private sector actors in space, which could lead to existing new applications and benefits on Earth but also increased space sustainability challenges. To discuss these issues, SWF held an luncheon panel discussion at the 33rd Space Symposium. The panel featured a variety of perspectives to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing new actors, and the issues and potential positive benefits that the growth in participants poses to existing actors, with the goal of pointing out that structures need to be in place to ensure that all can continue to benefit from access to and use of space over the long-term. SWF presented our new Handbook for New Space Actors, an electronic version of which can be found here. Speakers Mr. Salem Humaid AlMarri, Assistant Director General for Science & Technology Sector, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre Mr. Pete Hoene, President and CEO, SES Government Solutions Mr. Rich Leshner, Vice President of Government Affairs, Planet Ms. Audrey Schaffer, Director, Space Strategy and Plans in the Office of the Secretary of Defense - Office of the Secretary of Defense More details can be found at the event page on the SWF website.

Recorded in Washington, DC, on May 31, 2016   In 2011, the Department of Defense and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence published a National Security Space Strategy (NSSS) that provided guidance to the U.S. national security space community on how to address the challenges of what they deemed an increasingly "contested, congested, and competitive" space environment. The 2011 NSSS proposed the following set of interrelated strategic approaches for meeting U.S. national security space objectives: Promote responsible, peaceful, and safe use of space; Provide improved U.S. space capabilities; Partner with responsible nations, international organizations, and commercial firms; Prevent and deter aggression against space infrastructure that supports U.S. national security; and Prepare to defeat attacks and to operate in a degraded environment In the five years since, the debate over the U.S. approach to meeting the challenges of the future space environment has only intensified. Within the national security space community, there has been a significant amount of effort put into fleshing out the concepts to implement the 2011 NSSS, culminating in the publication in 2015 of a white paper outlining a taxonomy for Space Domain Mission Assurance and elements of the FY2016 budget request. But details are still scarce, and both the overall approach outlined in the 2011 NSSS and its implementation have attracted significant criticism and critique. Congress has signaled its concern by mandating a study on "Alternative Defense and Deterrence Strategies in Response to Foreign Counterspace Capabilities" in the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act. Outsiders have criticized the current approach as both too weak and too aggressive.    This luncheon panel discussion provided a range of perspectives on both implementing the 2011 NSSS as well as alternative approaches to addressing the challenges of the current and future trends in space.    More details, including speaker bios and an audio transcript, can be found at the event page on the SWF website. Speakers Mr. Todd Harrison, Director for Defense Budget Analysis and Senior Fellow with the International Security Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies Dr. Peter Hays, Adjunct Professor, George Washington University Dr. Joan-Johnson Freese, Professor for National Security Affairs, U.S. Naval War College Dr. John Sheldon, Chairman and President, ThorGroup GmbH Mr. Brian Weeden, Technical Advisor, Secure World Foundation Moderator: Ms. Victoria Samson, SWF Washington Office Director

Secure World Foundation held a luncheon panel discussion on December 3, 2012, from 12 PM to 2 PM on significant space policy challenges facing the second Obama Administration, including civil space funding and Congress, ITAR reform, improving space situational awareness, and improving the overall coordination of U.S. space activities. Featured Experts: Ms. Marcia Smith, SpacePolicyOnline.com Ms. Patricia Cooper, Satellite Industry Association Mr. Brian Weeden, Secure World Foundation Dr. Eligar Sadeh, Astroconsulting International Moderator: Dr. Scott Pace, George Washington University Dr. Sadeh previewed a new book he edited entitled Space Strategy in the 21st Century. Published by Routledge as part of their Space Power and Politics series, the book contains articles written by experts who attended the SWF Workshop on National Space Strategy in February, 2010.