1. Tuesday, June. 15, 2021; 7 pm PDT (9 pm CDT, 10 pm EDT): We welcome Dr. Kevin Cannon from the Colorado School of Mines to discuss lunar geology and more.
2. Wednesday, June. 16, 2021: Hotel Mars TBA pre-recorded. See upcoming show menu on the home page for program details.
5. Sunday, June.20, 2021; 12-1:30 pm PDT (3-4:30 pm EDT, 2-3:30 pm CDT): Welcome back to noted space attorney Michael Listner to discuss space news, policy and more. Visit Michael’s website at www.spacelawsolutions.com.
Some recent shows:
** Sunday, June.13.2021– Open lines program covered a wide range of space news topics and policy issues.
** Friday, June.11.2021 – Dr. Akhil Rao discussed “economically controlling orbits to maximize economic potential and assure economic and industry growth“. See the show page for links to papers by Rao et al.
** Tuesday, June.8.2021 – Dr. Martin Ross talked about “the effects of climate change on the space industry, how rockets and reentry vehicles or debris impact the middle atmosphere creating dangerous “dust” plus we took a look at the current research and talked about possible mitigation strategies.”
A sampling of links to recent space policy, politics, and government (US and international) related space news and resource items that I found of interest (find previous space policy roundups here):
International Space Development Conference 2021 – virtual event – June 24-27, 2021. “The four-day virtual conference will focus on key areas of space development: space settlement, space policy, space solar power, Moon, and international space programs.”
** iSpace to Develop “Falcon 9”-like Rocket, New Images of Mars from China’s Zhurong Rover – Ep 37 – Dongfang Hour – YouTube
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Dongfang Hour China Aero/Space News Roundup! Without further ado, the news update from the week of 7 – 13 June:
1) iSpace unveils details on the Hyperbola-3, which is officially validated and moved to the R&D phase 2) Emergence Dongfang Space (“Ospace”), yet another launch company 3) Additional Pictures from Tianwen-1 (orbiter shot of the lander) 4) Shenzhen Publishes Support for Satellite Manufacturing & Long March 2D Launch 5) CAS Xi’an to Launch Xiamen-1 Satellite 6) China Announces a MEO Broadband Constellation
Do remember to check out also our weekly newsletter which does a broader coverage, going over pieces of news that we don’t have time to discuss in the weekly podcast (https://www.dongfanghour.com/).
** The Space Show – Friday, June.11.2021 – Dr. Akhil Rao discussed “economically controlling orbits to maximize economic potential and assure economic and industry growth“. See the show page for links to papers by Rao et al.
** The Space Show – Tuesday, June.8.2021 – Dr. Martin Ross talked about “the effects of climate change on the space industry, how rockets and reentry vehicles or debris impact the middle atmosphere creating dangerous “dust” plus we took a look at the current research and talked about possible mitigation strategies.”
From the truck, to the rocket, to orbit, and beyond, we’ll tackle how we move things to space and how they get around there. What are different types of propulsion for long- and short-haul transport? How do we refuel? Is traffic getting bad up there? How do space-bound items even get to the launch pad? And no conversation about space logistics would be complete without the glory and passion of launch. Join us for two days of discussion with expert guests.
TOPICS WILL INCLUDE: Pre-Launch Logistics Launch Propulsion and Transport Space Traffic Management
International Destination Station went virtual in 2021! This exciting event showcases the International Space Station as a one-of-a-kind, state-of-the art orbiting laboratory allowing groundbreaking research not possible on Earth. This year’s event featured experts from NASA and the ISS National Lab detailing how the ISS is enabling space research and development
1. Tuesday, June. 8, 2021; 7 pm PDT (9 pm CDT, 10 pm EDT): We welcome Dr. Martin Ross from The Aerospace Corporation regarding rocket emissions, climate change and more.
2. Wednesday, June.9, 2021: Hotel Mars TBA pre-recorded. See upcoming show menu on the home page for program details.
4. Friday, June.11, 2021; 9:30-11 am PDT (11:30 am-1 pm CDT, 12:30-2 pm EDT): We welcome economist Dr. Akhil Rao regarding LEO debris issues and the value of orbital use fees.
5. Sunday, June.13, 2021; 12-1:30 pm PDT (3-4:30 pm EDT, 2-3:30 pm CDT): Welcome back to OPEN LINES. All calls welcome, space, science STEM and STEAM topics. New callers welcome. Tell us what is on your mind. Call at 1-866-687-7223
A sampling of links to recent space policy, politics, and government (US and international) related space news and resource items that I found of interest (find previous space policy roundups here):
Review and commentary on Viasat’s Motion to Stay pending appeal in the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, and what I consider the first litigation involving space law.
This episode of Space Thoughts updates viewers on two new signatories to the Artemis Accords.
** Launch of the Fengyun 4B Weather Satellite, Launch Companies Tianbing & CAS Space Move Ahead – Ep 36 – Dongfang Hour – YouTube
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Dongfang Hour China Aero/Space News Roundup! Below are the news updates from the week of 31 May – 6 June:
1) Launch of Fengyun-4B Meteorology Satellite
2) Space Pioneer completes a full system hot test of Tianhuo-11 engine
3) CAS Space Begins R&D on the ZK-2 Medium Lift Solid-Fueled Launch Vehicle
4) More details unveiled on the Tianzhou-2 spacecraft’s cargo
In this week’s Space Café Brazil, Aila Raquel, CEO of Alya Nanosatellites Constellation E.O., Brazil, talked about her experience in starting a space start-up in Brazil.
Aila Raquel is the CEO of Alya Nanosatellites who is committed to a global challenge for sustainable development. Incorporating Agenda2030 at Alya’s goals, She is taking bold and transformative measures to promote sustainable development in the next 09 years, promoting impacts on at least 15 of the 17 sustainable development goals.
Driven by the integration of economic growth, social justice, and environmental sustainability, Aila is developing a space company that will strengthen Brazil’s economy, providing satellite data, in-orbit sensor calibration, and ground station services to deliver solutions for various sectors and help with environmental protection.
Aila has directed her efforts to involve the participation of different nations, who have common goals and who can act in the spirit of a global partnership to improve people’s lives, now and in the future.
In response to UN Resolution 75/36, UN Member States and other key stakeholders were invited to submit their views on threats to space sustainability, what could be norms of behaviour, and how the multilateral community should move forward. Join the Space Court Foundation for a special discussion with Ambassador Aidan Liddle, one of the key figures behind this initiative, to discuss the UK submission and what might be the next steps.
Keynote speaker:
Ambassador Aidan Liddle, UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva Moderators:
Daniel Porras, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communications, Secure World Foundation Victoria Samson, Washington Office Director, Secure World Foundation (Washington D.C., United States) Panelists:
Eric Desautels, Director of Office of Emerging Security Challenges (AVC/ESC), US State Department Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan, Director of the Centre for Security, Strategy and Technology (CSST), Observer Research Foundation (New Delhi, India) Almudena Azcárate Ortega, Space and Missile Researcher, UNIDIR
3. Wednesday, June.2, 2021: Hotel Mars TBA pre-recorded. See upcoming show menu on the home page for program details.
4. Thursday, June. 3, 2021; 7-8:30 pm PDT (9-10:30 pm CDT, 10-11:30 pm EDT): No program today.
5. Friday, June.4, 2021; 9:30-11 am PDT (11:30 am-1 pm CDT, 12:30-2 pm EDT): We welcome Temidayo Oniosun to discuss the African space program and the space industry in the region.
6. Sunday, June.6, 2021; 12-1:30 pm PDT (3-4:30 pm EDT, 2-3:30 pm CDT): We welcome back noted space attorney Wayne White to discuss the new Space Pioneer Act.
Some recent shows:
** Friday, May.29.2021 – Dr. Matthew Caplan engaged in “a nearly 90 minute discussion on cool white dwarf stars, U235 and the white dwarf star, plus many more physics and astronomy issues per listener questions“.
** The Space Show – Tuesday, May.26.2021 – Lisa La Bonte discussed “space in the Middle East, the Emirates, UAE, STEM programs and her NGO, plus lots more. This was a very informative program which included the Hope Mission now orbiting Mars and sending pictures back home.”