{"id":17037,"date":"2018-11-10T11:56:03","date_gmt":"2018-11-10T16:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=17037"},"modified":"2018-11-10T11:56:03","modified_gmt":"2018-11-10T16:56:03","slug":"space-policy-roundup-nov-10-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=17037","title":{"rendered":"Space policy roundup &#8211; Nov.10.2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A sampling of links to recent space policy, politics, and government related space news and resource items that I found of interest:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Space politics:\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"What the Democratic House Flip Means for NASA - The Atlantic\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/science\/archive\/2018\/11\/midterm-election-congress-nasa-space\/575320\/\">What the Democratic House Flip Means for NASA &#8211; The Atlantic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Concern spreads over loss of key NASA supporter in Congress | al.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.al.com\/news\/2018\/11\/concern-spreads-over-loss-of-key-nasa-supporter-in-congress.html\">Concern spreads over loss of key NASA supporter in Congress | al.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Nelson\u2019s Senate Seat Still Undecided, Scott Orders Fraud Investigation As Race Tightens \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com\" href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/nelsons-senate-seat-still-undecided-scott-orders-fraud-investigation-as-race-tightens\/\">Nelson\u2019s Senate Seat Still Undecided, Scott Orders Fraud Investigation As Race Tightens \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Democratic control of House threatens Space Force and SLS | Behind The Black\" href=\"https:\/\/behindtheblack.com\/behind-the-black\/points-of-information\/democratic-control-of-house-threatens-space-force-and-sls\/\">Democratic control of House threatens Space Force and SLS | Behind The Black<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Europa Lander on Political Thin Ice?\" href=\"http:\/\/www.leonarddavid.com\/europa-lander-on-political-thin-ice\/\">Europa Lander on Political Thin Ice? &#8211; Leonard David<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"NASA\u2019s Europa lander may be in jeopardy after the midterms - The Verge\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2018\/11\/10\/18075556\/jupiter-moon-europa-lander-nasa-john-culberson-midterms-life\">NASA\u2019s Europa lander may be in jeopardy after the midterms &#8211; The Verge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"How will the 2018 midterms affect NASA space policy? | TheHill\" href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/campaign\/415872-how-will-the-2018-midterms-affect-nasa-space-policy\">How will the 2018 midterms affect NASA space policy? | TheHill<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Space law &amp; regs:\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Space. The final frontier for patents? - Lexology\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lexology.com\/library\/detail.aspx?g=a4425cdf-554f-4c83-b021-051b69f4a86c\">Space. The final frontier for patents? &#8211; Lexology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Space Florida\" href=\"http:\/\/spaceflorida.gov\/newsroom\/news\/detail\/CCS%20SLF%20FAA%20Launch%20Site%20Operator%20License%20\">Cape Canaveral Spaceport Shuttle Landing Facility Receives FAA Launch Site Operator License &#8211; Space Florida<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>SpaceX &amp; govt:\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"NASA certifies Falcon 9 for highest priority science missions - SpaceNews.com\" href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/nasa-certifies-falcon-9-for-highest-priority-science-missions\/\">NASA certifies Falcon 9 for highest priority science missions &#8211; SpaceNews.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"SpaceX job posts hint at building satellite constellations for US military\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/spacex-satellite-constellation-construction-interest-us-military\/\">SpaceX job posts hint at building satellite constellations for US military &#8211; Teslarati<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"SpaceX wants to fly some internet satellites closer to Earth - The Verge\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2018\/11\/9\/18016962\/spacex-internet-satellites-space-debris-trash-orbit-closer-earth-distance-atmosphere\">SpaceX wants to fly some internet satellites closer to Earth &#8211; The Verge<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US military space:\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Air Force Space Command prepares to take over procurement of satellite communications - SpaceNews.com\" href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/air-force-space-command-prepares-to-take-over-procurement-of-satellite-communications\/\">Air Force Space Command prepares to take over procurement of satellite communications &#8211; SpaceNews.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"One reason to create a Space Development Agency? Bring the military services together - SpaceNews.com\" href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/one-reason-to-create-a-space-development-agency-bring-the-military-services-together\/\">One reason to create a Space Development Agency? Bring the military services together &#8211; SpaceNews.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Space expertise isn\u2019t necessary to run the Space Development Agency, says Pentagon deputy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airforcetimes.com\/\">Space expertise isn\u2019t necessary to run the Space Development Agency, says Pentagon deputy &#8211; Air Force Times<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Trump's Space Force loses some detractors, but expect a bumpy ride in the new Congress\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense-national-security\/trumps-space-force-loses-some-detractors-but-expect-a-bumpy-ride-in-the-new-congress\">Trump&#8217;s Space Force loses some detractors, but expect a bumpy ride in the new Congress &#8211; Washington Examiner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Space Force in Jeopardy After Democrats Gain Control of House | Military.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.military.com\/daily-news\/2018\/11\/07\/space-force-jeopardy-after-democrats-gain-control-house.html\">Space Force in Jeopardy After Democrats Gain Control of House | Military.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"The Space Force is no joke \u2013 in fact, it's really needed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/opinion\/op-eds\/the-space-force-is-no-joke-in-fact-its-really-needed\">The Space Force is no joke \u2013 in fact, it&#8217;s really needed &#8211; Washington Examiner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Canadian space:\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"The Commercial Space Blog: US Elections Have More Influence on the Space Industry than Canadian Elections\" href=\"http:\/\/acuriousguy.blogspot.com\/2018\/11\/us-elections-have-more-influence-on.html\">US Elections Have More Influence on the Space Industry than Canadian Elections &#8211; The Commercial Space Blog<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Canada seeks buy-in for access to U.S. MUOS satellite system - SpaceNews.com\" href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/canada-seeks-buy-in-for-access-to-u-s-muos-satellite-system\/\">Canada seeks buy-in for access to U.S. MUOS satellite system &#8211; SpaceNews.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Chinese space:\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"China's core space station module, Chang'e-4 spacecraft and new launchers unveiled at Zhuhai Airshow | gbtimes.com\" href=\"https:\/\/gbtimes.com\/chinas-core-space-station-module-change-4-spacecraft-and-new-launchers-unveiled-at-zhuhai-airshow\">China&#8217;s core space station module, Chang&#8217;e-4 spacecraft and new launchers unveiled at Zhuhai Airshow | gbtimes.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Chinese Startups Push Into Space Business - WSJ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/chinese-startups-push-into-space-business-1541851211\">Chinese Startups Push Into Space Business &#8211; WSJ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"TASS: Military &amp; Defense - Russian hi-tech firm to team up with China to develop liquid rocket propellants\" href=\"http:\/\/tass.com\/defense\/1029917\">Russian hi-tech firm to team up with China to develop liquid rocket propellants &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Indian space:\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"The Final Frontier: What it will take to put our man in space - Cover Story News - Issue Date: Nov 19, 2018\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/magazine\/cover-story\/story\/20181119-mission-gaganyaan-manned-mission-space-india-1384155-2018-11-09\">The Final Frontier: What it will take to put our man in space &#8211; India Today<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Rakesh Sharma: Isro could emerge as the go-to agency for low-cost access to space - Livemint\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/Leisure\/ywH9C6KDo3r9cUUzMCVMXM\/Rakesh-Sharma-Isro-could-emerge-as-the-goto-agency-for-low.html\">Rakesh Sharma: Isro could emerge as the go-to agency for low-cost access to space &#8211; Livemint<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Russian space:\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"After rocket failure, Russia moves up its next launch. NASA says it is okay with that. - The Washington Post\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/technology\/2018\/11\/09\/after-rocket-failure-russia-moves-up-its-next-launch-nasa-says-it-is-okay-with-that\/\">After rocket failure, Russia moves up its next launch. NASA says it is okay with that. &#8211; The Washington Post<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"TASS: Science &amp; Space - Russia\u2019s Khrunichev Space Center has enough carrier rockets for 2019 launch campaign\" href=\"http:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1029929\">Russia\u2019s Khrunichev Space Center has enough carrier rockets for 2019 launch campaign &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"TASS: Science &amp; Space - NASA chief meets with Russian ambassador to discuss space cooperation\" href=\"http:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1030024\">NASA chief meets with Russian ambassador to discuss space cooperation- TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"TASS: Science &amp; Space - Russia may use RD-180 engine for super-heavy carrier rocket\" href=\"http:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1030099\">Russia may use RD-180 engine for super-heavy carrier rocket &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>UK space:\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"HTS, megaconstellations feed UK indecisiveness about Skynet 6 program - SpaceNews.com\" href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/hts-megaconstellations-feed-uk-indecisiveness-about-skynet-6-program\/\">HTS, megaconstellations feed UK indecisiveness about Skynet 6 program &#8211; SpaceNews.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Scottish \u00a317.3m spaceport project passes major milestone | The National\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenational.scot\/news\/17214404.scottish-173m-spaceport-project-passes-major-milestone\/\">Scottish \u00a317.3m spaceport project passes major milestone | The National<\/a> &#8211; Crofter: &#8220;A person who rents and works a small farm, especially in Scotland or northern England.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Sutherland spaceport project to move to next stage - BBC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-46150861\">Sutherland spaceport project to move to next stage &#8211; BBC News<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Webcasts<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>** <a title=\"Episode T+100: Midterms, and a Thought on Starlink - Main Engine Cut Off\" href=\"https:\/\/mainenginecutoff.com\/podcast\/100\">Episode T+100: Midterms, and a Thought on Starlink &#8211; Main Engine Cut Off<\/a><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-17037-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/media.simplecast.com\/episodes\/audio\/225120\/T%2B100.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/media.simplecast.com\/episodes\/audio\/225120\/T%2B100.mp3\">https:\/\/media.simplecast.com\/episodes\/audio\/225120\/T%2B100.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>** <a title=\"Episode T+101: Starlink Addendum - Main Engine Cut Off\" href=\"https:\/\/mainenginecutoff.com\/podcast\/101\">Episode T+101: Starlink Addendum &#8211; Main Engine Cut Off<\/a><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-17037-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/media.simplecast.com\/episodes\/audio\/225478\/T%2B101.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/media.simplecast.com\/episodes\/audio\/225478\/T%2B101.mp3\">https:\/\/media.simplecast.com\/episodes\/audio\/225478\/T%2B101.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>**\u00a0<a title=\"Tue, 11\/06\/2018 - 19:00 | Joe Pappalardo\" href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/06-nov-2018\/broadcast-3221-joe-pappalardo\">The Space Show &#8211; Tue, 11\/06\/2018<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/joe-pappalardo\">Joe Pappalardo<\/a>, Popular Mechanics editor, talked about &#8220;spaceports, European competition with SpaceX launchers, commercial space and more&#8221;.<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-17037-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3221-BWB-2018-11-06.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3221-BWB-2018-11-06.mp3\">http:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3221-BWB-2018-11-06.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">====<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/b?_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=hobbyspace&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=9ad77237101a529e858b08c724b1d0e6&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;node=499320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Telescopes and Binoculars at Amazon<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; 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Jan.16.14 [Updated]","author":"TopSpacer","date":"January 16, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"Space policy\/politics related links today: Government should butt out of space race: The private sector is getting us to the moon faster and for a cheaper price. - Rand Simberg\/USA Today NASA Budget: Will there be money for the mortgage payments? - Future Planetary Exploration McKeon\u2019s retirement opens the door\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Space Policy&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Space Policy","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?cat=7"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":4810,"url":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=4810","url_meta":{"origin":17037,"position":1},"title":"Space policy roundup &#8211; Oct.6.13","author":"TopSpacer","date":"October 6, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"Some space policy\/politics related links: \u00a0No, China Is Not About to Overtake the US in Space - The Diplomat Conflicting claims about China, NASA, and cooperation - Space Politics Hollywood Space Disaster\u00a0Gravity\u00a0and the Real Problem of Orbital Debris - IEEE Spectrum NASA: Government shutdown won't stop MAVEN launch to Mars\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Space Policy&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Space Policy","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?cat=7"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":7365,"url":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=7365","url_meta":{"origin":17037,"position":2},"title":"Space policy roundup &#8211; 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Nov.22.13 [Update]","author":"TopSpacer","date":"November 22, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"The Obama administration released their official national space transportation policy document yesterday: National Space Transportation Policy - The White House (pdf) New national space transportation policy makes modest, not major, changes - Space Politics Commercial Spaceflight Federation Hails Innovative\u00a0National Space Transportation Policy - CSF U.S. Issues New Space-Transportation Policy -\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Space Policy&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Space Policy","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?cat=7"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":5765,"url":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=5765","url_meta":{"origin":17037,"position":5},"title":"Space policy roundup &#8211; Dec.18.13","author":"TopSpacer","date":"December 18, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"A selection of space policy\/politics related items: Coburn includes several NASA programs in his annual \u201cWastebook\u201d - Space Politics Key NASA appropriator to retire - Space Politics NASA Inc: The Space Agency Outsources - TIME.com Do\u00f1a Ana County commission eyes spaceport tax options; 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