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):

• Schedule:
  • What’s Happening in Space Policy September 30-October 5, 2019 – SpacePolicyOnline.com
• NASA lunar program:
  • Fast-Track to the Moon: NASA Opens Call for Artemis Lunar Landers – NASA
  • NASA issues call for proposals for human lunar landers – SpaceNews.com
  • The highest glass ceiling – The Space Review
• NASA public relations:
  • Tourism: Apollo’s Forgotten Legacy | The Planetary Society
• Commercial space:
  • Senate Appropriators Nix Bureau of Space Commerce Until They Get Answers – SpacePolicyOnline.com
• US states space:
  • SpaceX, L3 Harris compete in the nation’s talent wars – Florida Today
  • Spaceport America’s opportunity extends far beyond space tourism – Albuquerque Journal
• Spectrum:
  • Traction building to add C-band to next World Radiocommunication Conference agenda – SpaceNews.com
• US military space:
  • Air Force awards ULA $1.18 billion contract to complete five Delta 4 Heavy NRO missions – SpaceNews.com
  • Air Force paints a digital future where data from satellites play central role – SpaceNews.com
  • Raymond outlines ambitious U.S. space activities, embraces Space Force as a new, separate military branch – U.S. Air Force
  • Air Force paints a digital future where data from satellites play central role – SpaceNews.com
• International space:
  • Australia:
    • SA launch site given major project status – Australian Defence Magazine
    • Australia joins NASA’s mission to return to the moon | TheHill
  • Canada:
    • ‘Shields Up’: Defence Department Looks for New Ways to Protect Canada’s Satellites, with a Nod to Star Trek – Satnews
  • China:
    • China’s Yuanwang-3 sailing to Pacific Ocean for satellite monitoring missions – Xinhua
  • India:
    • ISRO to demonstrate docking of satellites next year, says Sivan – The Hindu BusinessLine
  • Russia:
    • Russia plans to spend over $9.24 bln on space program in 2020-2022 – TASS
    • Russia to Halve Number of Piloted Missions to ISS in 2020 – Sputnik International
    • Russia to reduce manned missions to ISS in 2020 | Behind The Black
    • First launch of new Angara rocket from Vostochny spaceport scheduled for summer of 2023 – TASS
  • UAE:
    • UAE’s First Astronaut Hazza Al Mansoori Begins Stint On Board International Space Station – SpaceWatch.Global
  • UK:
    • Britain Needs a ‘Space Force’ to Stop Enemy Forces Destroying Its Satellites, Industry Leaders Warn – Satnews

Webcasts:

** New Launch and Propulsion Technologies, Intersatellite Links and Market Consolidation to Redefine SmallSats  – | Kratos Communications

Joining the Constellations Podcast at the recent Small Sat Conference, Leena Pivovarova, NSR Analyst, covered a range of topics that will have significant impact on the persona of the small sat industry. With respect to the role of governments, Leena states that in addition to their regulatory oversight, they are also participants, customers, enablers, facilitators. Because of this, there really must be alignment and government support, which includes having supporting regulations that enable, instead of kind of stifle innovation.

** Episode T+134: Headlines (with news on Orion, NEOCam, and more) – Main Engine Cut Off

I’ve got a special preview of MECO Headlines for the main feed this week, with news on Orion, NASA’s FY2020 budget, NEOCam’s legacy, Starship, and more.

** The Space Show – Sun, 09/29/2019 – Dr. David Livingston led a discussion with listeners about “the Musk Saturday evening press conference plus the article I called out on spreading Early molecules throughout space including Mars”.

** The Space Show – Fri, 09/27/2019 – Dallas Bienhoff of Cislunar Space Development Company talked about “Cislunar and lunar development, space settlement, O’Neill vision, free space habitats, needed technologies, challenges and timelines”.

The guests and topics of discussion on The Space Show this week:

1. Monday, Sept. 30, 2019; 2:00 pm PDT (4:00 pm CDT, 5:00 pm EDT): No show today as Monday is reserved for special programming.

2. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019; 7-8:30 pm PDT (9-10:30 pm CDT, 10-11:30 pm EDT): We welcome back Michelle Hanlon from For All Moonkind, which seeks to protect Apollo landing sites on the Moon, for news and updates.

3. Wednesday, Oct. 2 2019: Pre-recorded Hotel Mars Program with John Batchelor. See Upcoming Show on The Space Show website for details.

4. Friday, Oct. 4, 2019; 9:30-11:00 am PDT (11:30 am-1:00 pm CDT, 12:30-2:00 pm EDT): We welcome back space law expert Laura Montgomery for news and views for legal commercial space issues.

5. Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019; 12-1:30 pm PDT (3-4:30 pm EDT, 2-3:30 pm CDT): OPEN LINES. We welcome back Christopher Stone for news and views and important goings on with national security space.

Some recent shows:

** Sun, 09/29/2019 – Dr. David Livingston led a discussion with listeners about “the Musk Saturday evening press conference plus the article I called out on spreading Early molecules throughout space including Mars”.

** Fri, 09/27/2019 –  Dallas Bienhoff talked about “Cislunar and lunar development, space settlement, O’Neill vision, free space habitats, needed technologies, challenges and timelines”.

** Tue, 09/24/2019 – Dr. Anahita Modiriasari talked about “Lunar and to a lesser degree Martian lava tubes” and “lava tube characteristics, qualities, sizes, uses, and more”.

** Sun, 09/22/2019 – Space attorney Wayne White  discussed property rights and other commercial space legal issues.

See also:
* The Space Show Archives
* The Space Show Newsletter
* The Space Show Shop

The Space Show is a project of the One Giant Leap Foundation.

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):

• Budgets:
  • Senate bill offers $22.75 billion for NASA in 2020 – SpaceNews.com
  • Senate appropriators advance bill funding NASA despite uncertainties about Artemis costs – SpaceNews.com
  • Senate Approves FY2020 CR, CJS Bill Advances in Committee – SpacePolicyOnline.com
  • Senate Appropriators Propose $22.75 Billion for NASA in FY2020, Some Extra for Artemis – SpacePolicyOnline.com
• NASA – Commercial partnerships:
  • NASA Announces New Tipping Point Partnerships for Moon and Mars | NASA
• Orbital traffic:
  • New Space Debris Rules Stalled By Year-Long Interagency Spat – Breaking Defense
• FCC & satellites:
  • Op-ed | Two critical factors to ensure connectivity to all – SpaceNews.com
  • Latency bar in proposed $20.4 billion rural broadband fund draws ire of SES, Viasat – SpaceNews.com
  • FCC commissioner defends C-Band Alliance but renews call for more 5G spectrum – SpaceNews.com
• Spaceflight regulations:
  • Senate appropriators weigh in on commercial launch regulatory reform – SpaceNews.com
• US states space:
  • Houston Spaceport inks deal with its third tenant – Houston Chronicle
• Planetary defense:
  • It looks like NASA is getting serious about finding hazardous asteroids – Ars Technica
  • NASA to build telescope for detecting asteroids that threaten Earth – Science/AAAS
  • NSS Congratulates Administrator Bridenstine for Moving NEOCam Mission into a Funded Initial Construction Phase as the “NEOSM Mission”|National Space Society
  • The Planetary Society Praises NASA’s New Commitment to Planetary Defense – The Planetary Society
  • How NASA’s Planetary Defense Budget Grew By More Than 4000% in 10 years | The Planetary Society
  • How the European Space Agency Does Planetary Defense | The Planetary Society
• SLS/Orion:
  • After 15 years of development, Lockheed wins new cost-plus contract for Orion | Ars Technica
  • NASA awards Lockheed Martin long term Orion contract | Behind The Black
• US military space:
  • Blue Origin steps up call for change in Air Force launch procurement plan – SpaceNews.com
  • Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin says Air Force doesn’t get rocket market — Quartz
  • DoD Swats Away Blue Origin Launch Protest – Breaking Defense
  • NRO awards first commercial contract for hyperspectral imaging from space – SpaceNews.com
  • Space Development Agency looks for political boost after early stumbles – SpaceNews.com
  • Hyten Confirmed as Vice Chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff – SpacePolicyOnline.com
• International space:
  • Canada:
    • Canada Election 2019 – The Space Sector Opportunity with Aram Kerkonian – SpaceQ
  •  China:
    • Could ties with Kiribati be a boost to China’s space ambitions? | South China Morning Post
  • Europe:
    • World Space Alliance continues to strengthen – ESA
  • Japan:
    • NASA and JAXA reaffirm intent to cooperate in lunar exploration – SpaceNews.com
  • Russia:
    • Baikonur: From Kazakhstan’s steppes to the outer space – Gulf News
    • Rogozin argues that int’l space station should exist for good – Interfax
    • Roscosmos chief believes ISS would exist forever – TASS
  • UAE:
    • Emirates News Agency – Hazza Al Mansoori’s spaceflight historic landmark in history of UAE – RAK Ruler
  •  UK:
    • Tim Peake welcomes new UK Space Agency scheme to reach 1 million children a year – OpenAccessGovernment.org
    • Welsh spaceport project to receive £500k | Insider Media Ltd
    • Former top secret Machrihanish air base wins £488,000 spaceport funding – The Scotsman
    • Investment in space technology – gov.scot
    • Science Minister hails ‘incredible strength’ of UK space industry – GOV.UK

Webcasts:

** Mission Eve: Episode 0103: Taylor Winkleman

Taylor Winkleman is a Senior Consultant at LMI and is a vocal advocate for comprehensive space policy in Washington D.C. However, when Taylor was about to graduate high school, she had no clue what she wanted to do with her life. From becoming a linguist in the Army to briefly practicing as a licensed veterinarian, Taylor’s self-defined circuitous path has equipped her to be a vital space advocate for policy that will help lead Earthlings to the stars.

** The Space Show – Tue, 09/24/2019 – Dr. Anahita Modiriasari talked about “Lunar and to a lesser degree Martian lava tubes” and “lava tube characteristics, qualities, sizes, uses, and more”.

** September 24, 2019 Zimmerman/Batchelor podcast | Behind The Black

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):

• Schedule:
  • What’s Happening in Space Policy September 22-28, 2019 – SpacePolicyOnline.com
• Politics:
  • Sanders NASA plan is definitely Earth first | TheHill
• [NASA programs]:
  • Update:  “The slaughter of the innocents” redux – The Space Review
  • Update: America’s incoherent Moon strategy is weakening its space leadership – The Space Review
  • Over $30 Billion and 33 Years to Turn Space Shuttle Components into a Super Heavy Lift Rocket – NextBigFuture.com
• Orbital traffic:
  • Update:  Keeping satellites from going bump in the night – The Space Review
  • Clusters, not constellations, pose biggest orbital debris risk – SpaceNews.com
  • Incentives and requirements may be needed to enhance space sustainability – SpaceNews.com
  • Data sharing seen as critical to future of space situational awareness – SpaceNews.com
• Planetary defense:
  • It looks like NASA is getting serious about finding hazardous asteroids | Ars Technica
• US military space:
  • Air Force certified Falcon Heavy for national security launch but more work needed to meet required orbits – SpaceNews.com
  • AF Education & Training Shifts To ‘Space Warfighting Ethos’: Gen. Webb – Breaking Defense
• International space:
  • Australia:
    • Australian Government Commits to Join NASA in Lunar Exploration | NASA
    • Scott Morrison to unveil $150m support for Trump’s mission to Mars – The Guardian
    • Trump, Australia’s Morrison Talk Moon/Mars Cooperation – SpacePolicyOnline.com
  • China:
    • Thoughts on the “Hype” about China’s NewSpace Launcher Startups – (Part 1/2) – The China Aerospace Blog
    • Thoughts on the “Hype” about China’s NewSpace Launcher Startups – (Part 2/2) – The China Aerospace Blog
  •  India:
    • Manned space mission next priority: Isro chief K Sivan | india news | Hindustan Times
    • ISRO is developing a methane-powered rocket engine – The Hindu BusinessLine
  • Japan:
    • Japanese cargo spacecraft launch rescheduled after pad fire – SpaceNews.com
  • Russia:
    • Russia and China Are Teaming Up to Explore the Moon | Space.com
    • Russia Says It Will Keep Source of Hole (and Air Leak) on Soyuz Secret— But NASA Wants to Know: Report | Space.com

Webcasts:

** The Space Show – Sun, 09/22/2019 – Space attorney Wayne White  discussed property rights and other commercial space legal issues.

** The Space Show – Fri, 09/20/2019 – Dr. David Warmflash  talked ab out his new book, Moon: An Illustrated History: From Ancient Myths to the Colonies of Tomorrow , and about “Apollo’s Biomedical Lessons, human lunar spaceflight and more”.

** September 20, 2019 Zimmerman/Batchelor podcast | Behind The Black

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