{"id":22416,"date":"2020-08-03T12:03:02","date_gmt":"2020-08-03T16:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=22416"},"modified":"2020-08-03T12:26:49","modified_gmt":"2020-08-03T16:26:49","slug":"space-policy-roundup-aug-3-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=22416","title":{"rendered":"Space policy roundup &#8211; Aug.3.2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?cat=105\">space policy roundups here<\/a>):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Schedule:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/whats-happening-in-space-policy-august-2-8-2020\/\">What\u2019s Happening in Space Policy August 2-8, 2020 \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Commercial human spaceflight:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/science\/2020\/08\/after-a-splendid-flight-test-nasa-now-has-a-new-ride-to-space\/\">After a splendid flight test, NASA now has a new ride to space | Ars Technica<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2020\/08\/02\/spacex-crew-dragon-splashes-down-to-complete-historic-nasa-mission.html\">SpaceX Crew Dragon splashes down to complete historic NASA mission &#8211; CNBC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kare11.com\/article\/tech\/kennedy-space-center-director-bob-cabana-talks-spacex-and-that-historic-splashdown\/89-90e312bd-d58e-49b3-9521-f5d8f59cf4a8\">Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana talks SpaceX and that historic splashdown | kare11.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2020\/07\/31\/spacex-won-the-race-against-boeing-to-send-nasa-astronauts-to-space.html\">SpaceX won the race against Boeing to send NASA astronauts to space &#8211; CNBC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spaceflightnow.com\/2020\/07\/27\/safety-panel-concerned-about-quality-control-on-boeing-crew-capsule\/\">Safety panel concerned about quality control on Boeing crew capsule \u2013 Spaceflight Now<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/science\/2020\/07\/even-before-crew-dragon-returns-from-space-nasa-endorses-reuse-for-humans\/\">More quickly than anyone expected, NASA embraces reuse for human flights | Ars Technica<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Commercial space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liebertpub.com\/doi\/full\/10.1089\/space.2019.0040\"><em>Space Tourism Industry Emergence: Description and Data<\/em>, Ken Davidian &#8211;\u00a0 New Space Vol.8 No. 2, June.2020<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacefoundation.org\/2020\/07\/30\/global-space-economy-grows-in-2019-to-423-8-billion-the-space-report-2020-q2-analysis-shows\/\">Global Space Economy Grows in 2019 to $423.8 Billion, The Space Report 2020 Q2 Analysis Shows &#8211; Space Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/asap-to-keep-eye-on-nasas-safety-review-of-commercial-suborbital-flights\/\">ASAP To Keep Eye on NASA\u2019s Safety Review of Commercial Suborbital Flights \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Congressional space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/house-passes-fy2021-appropriations-for-nasa-noaa-and-faa\/\">House Passes FY2021 Appropriations for NASA, NOAA and FAA \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/republicans-science.house.gov\/news\/press-releases\/lucas-and-babin-appropriations-bill-fails-prioritize-nasa-s-human-exploration\">Lucas and Babin: Appropriations Bill Fails to Prioritize NASA\u2019s Human Exploration Activities | Committee on Science, Space, and Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/newsletters\/politico-space\/2020\/07\/31\/top-gop-senator-predicts-moon-goal-faces-funding-challenges-489934\">Top GOP senator predicts moon goal faces funding challenges &#8211; POLITICO<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/house-passes-spending-bill-with-flat-nasa-funding\/\">House passes spending bill with flat NASA funding &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/senate-pandemic-relief-bill-offers-1-5-billion-for-nasa\/\">Senate pandemic relief bill offers $1.5 billion for NASA &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespacereview.com\/article\/3996\/1\">Irregular disorder and the NASA budget &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>NASA programs:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/nasa-mars-perseverance-human-missions-40685154-8a03-445f-90b0-12314355eacb.html\">NASA&#8217;s Perseverance rover opens the door for human missions to Mars &#8211; Axios<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Space law:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/07\/spacewatchgl-opinion-space-law-at-the-crossroads-contextualizing-the-artemis-accords-and-the-space-resources-executive-order\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=spacewatchgl-opinion-space-law-at-the-crossroads-contextualizing-the-artemis-accords-and-the-space-resources-executive-order\">#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Space Law at the Crossroads: Contextualizing the Artemis Accords and the Space Resources Executive Order &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/op-ed-lunapolitics-10-points-to-consider\/\">Op-ed | Lunapolitics: 10 points to consider &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/08\/spacewatch-opinion-to-treaty-or-not-to-treaty-how-to-bridge-the-legal-voluntary-divide-in-space-security\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=spacewatch-opinion-to-treaty-or-not-to-treaty-how-to-bridge-the-legal-voluntary-divide-in-space-security\">#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: How to bridge the legal-voluntary divide in space security &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Regulation:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2020\/07\/30\/fcc-authorizes-amazon-to-build-kuiper-satellite-internet-network.html\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FCC authorizes Amazon to build Kuiper satellite internet network &#8211; CNBC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US states space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lcsun-news.com\/story\/news\/2020\/08\/02\/spaceport-america-investigation-ceo-dan-hicks-interim-scott-mclaughlin\/5555129002\/\">Spaceport America interim CEO named as investigation continues &#8211; Las Cruces Sun<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickorlando.com\/news\/local\/2020\/07\/30\/gov-ron-desantis-in-merritt-island-for-space-roundtable\/\">Gov. Ron DeSantis meets with aerospace leaders to sign Space Florida bill &#8211; ClickOrlando.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uppermichiganssource.com\/2020\/07\/29\/petition-to-stop-vertical-launch-site-in-marquette-gaining-high-attraction\/\">Petition to stop vertical launch site in Marquette gaining high attraction &#8211; UpperMichiganSource.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US national security:\n<ul>\n<li>Launch:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/darpa-has-no-plans-for-another-space-launch-prize-competition\/\">DARPA has no plans for another space launch prize competition &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespacereview.com\/article\/3995\/1\">National spaceports: the future &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/vox-space-president-questions-dods-handling-of-stimulus-funding-for-small-launch-industry\/\">VOX Space president questions DoD\u2019s handling of stimulus funding for small launch industry &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/americas-space-strategy-comes-age-opinion-1521146\">America&#8217;s Space Strategy Comes of Age | Opinion &#8211; Newsweek<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airforcemag.com\/slow-going-for-space-force-acquisition-reform\/\">Slow Going for Space Force Acquisition Reform &#8211; Air Force Magazine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/warontherocks.com\/2020\/07\/america-can-protect-its-satellites-without-kinetic-space-weapons\/\">America Can Protect Its Satellites Without Kinetic Space Weapons &#8211; War on the Rocks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/breakingdefense.com\/2020\/07\/air-force-wants-more-time-on-space-acquisition-czar\/?_ga=2.173861667.1466998037.1596189912-92607216.1367878318\">Air Force Wants More Time On Space Acquisition Czar &#8211; Breaking Defense<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/space-force-acquisition-reforms-awaiting-white-house-approval\/\">Space Force acquisition reforms awaiting White House approval &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/u-s-spacecom-nominee-dickinson-says-countries-must-be-held-accountable-for-actions-in-space\/\">U.S. SPACECOM nominee Dickinson says countries must be held accountable for actions in space &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/breakingdefense.com\/2020\/07\/dod-needs-plans-to-protect-commercial-space-industry-says-new-study\/?_ga=2.223438811.1949937021.1596016872-92607216.1367878318\">DoD Needs Plans To Protect Commercial Space Industry, Says New Study &#8211; Breaking Defense<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newspacenm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/State-of-the-Space-Industrial-Base-2020_A-Time-for-Action-to-Sustain-US-Econ.-Mil-Leadership-in-Space.pdf\">State of the Space Industrial Base 2020: A Time for Action to Sustain US Economic &amp; Military Leadership in Space &#8211; USSF-DIU-AFRL (pdf)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>International space<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brazil:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/spacenewsbusiness.net\/SNDE\/87e9d8c6558f1b358b413106cc3cddb3849922c5.pdf\">Brazil looks abroad for small rockets seeking a little extra boost + other articles &#8211; SpaceNews Smallsat Conf. issue &#8211; Aug.3-2020 (pdf)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0China:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xinhuanet.com\/english\/2020-08\/02\/c_139259291.htm\">Major north China port switches to BeiDou navigation system &#8211; Xinhua<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xinhuanet.com\/english\/2020-07\/31\/c_139254645.htm\">China&#8217;s self-developed BDS officially opens for global users with upgraded services &#8211; Xinhua<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xinhuanet.com\/english\/2020-07\/31\/c_139254760.htm\">Commentary: BeiDou navigation system charting peaceful space use for humanity &#8211; Xinhua<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xinhuanet.com\/english\/2020-08\/02\/c_139258407_2.htm\">China&#8217;s Mars probe completes first orbital correction &#8211; Xinhua<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Europe:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/07\/thomas-pesquet-first-esa-astronaut-to-ride-a-dragon-to-space\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=thomas-pesquet-first-esa-astronaut-to-ride-a-dragon-to-space\">Thomas Pesquet first ESA astronaut to ride a Dragon to space &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/science-environment-53613336\">European Sentinel satellites to map global CO2 emissions &#8211; BBC News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esa.int\/Science_Exploration\/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration\/Exploration\/A_European_dream_team_for_Mars\">A European dream team for Mars &#8211; ESA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>India:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/isro-will-allow-private-sector-to-set-up-own-launchpad-at-sriharikota-k-sivan\/articleshow\/77272875.cms\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Isro will allow private sector to set up own launchpad at Sriharikota: K Sivan &#8211; Times of India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/space-dept-lists-responsibilities-and-roles-of-in-space\/story-WBizPaq4r5I69pDBfanc9M.html\">Space dept lists responsibilities and roles of IN-SPACE &#8211; Hindustan Times<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/science-and-environment\/india-must-harness-potential-of-global-space-industry-kiran-kumar-867240.html\">India must harness potential of global space industry: Kiran Kumar | Deccan Herald<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com\/2020\/07\/taking-india-gulf-cooperation-into-space\/\">Taking India-Gulf Cooperation Into Space \u2013 The Diplomat<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Japan:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.nhk.or.jp\/nhkworld\/en\/news\/20200728_33\/\">Japanese astronaut to go to ISS in 2021 &#8211; NHK WORLD-JAPAN News<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Latvia:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esa.int\/About_Us\/Corporate_news\/Latvia_becomes_ESA_Associate_Member_State\">Latvia becomes ESA Associate Member State &#8211; ESA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Russia:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sputniknews.com\/science\/202008021080035848-roscosmos-teases-names-for-first-group-tourist-flight-to-iss-next-year\/\">Roscosmos Teases Names of Next Year&#8217;s ISS Tourist Group, First in History &#8211; Sputnik International<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1184869\">Two space tourists to blast off to ISS in late 2021 &#8211; Roscosmos &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1184165\">Russian space firm signs deal on creating launch compound for Soyuz-5 rockets at Baikonur &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1184201\">Baiterek project to contribute to Baikonur spaceport\u2019s revival. says Roscosmos &#8211;\u00a0 TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/07\/russia-turkey-may-pool-efforts-to-work-out-mechanisms-for-use-of-outer-space\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=russia-turkey-may-pool-efforts-to-work-out-mechanisms-for-use-of-outer-space\">Russia &amp; Turkey may cooperate on joint space efforts &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.state.gov\/the-united-states-and-russia-hold-space-security-exchange\/\">The United States and Russia Hold Space Security Exchange &#8211; United States Department of State<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/world\/1183423\">Russia, US willing to continue space security dialogue &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>UAE\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khaleejtimes.com\/uae\/abu-dhabi\/new-uae-space-centre-will-teach-emirati-students-to-make-satellites\">New UAE space centre will teach Emirati students to make satellites &#8211; Khaleej Times<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/07\/uae-space-programmes-boost-asias-lead-in-4th-industrial-revolution\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=uae-space-programmes-boost-asias-lead-in-4th-industrial-revolution\">UAE space program to boost Asia\u2019s stake in space development &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/07\/space-cafe-webtalk-recap-salem-al-marri-on-uae-space-programme\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=space-cafe-webtalk-recap-salem-al-marri-on-uae-space-programme\">Space Caf\u00e9 WebTalk Recap: Salem Al Marri on the UAE Space Program &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/satelliteprome.com\/news\/uae-entities-partner-to-establish-khalifa-university-space-technology-and-innovation-centre\/\">UAE entities partner to establish \u2018Khalifa University Space Technology and Innovation Centre\u2019 &#8211; SatellitePro ME<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>UK:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/giant-leap-for-uk-spaceflight-programme-as-consultation-launches?utm_source=6a05a120-d753-472b-ac05-8f10a709061c&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&amp;utm_content=immediate\">Giant leap for UK spaceflight programme as consultation launches &#8211; GOV.UK<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/07\/giant-leap-for-uk-spaceflight-programme-as-consultation-launches\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=giant-leap-for-uk-spaceflight-programme-as-consultation-launches\">UK spaceflight program launches public consultation effort &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scotsman.com\/news\/environment\/scottish-sites-line-space-flights-plan-takes-giant-leap-forward-2927928\">Scottish sites in line as space flights plan takes \u2018giant leap\u2019 forward | The Scotsman<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/life-style\/gadgets-and-tech\/news\/uk-space-flight-agency-caa-launch-rocket-a9644561.html\">We have made a &#8216;giant leap&#8217; to launching spaceflights from Britain, UK government claims | The Independent<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Webcasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>** <strong>Unleashing the Power of Geospatial Intelligence<\/strong>, Lessons Learned from the Government and Turning&#8230; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCYK0SBdyQCSheGp4EJt_7lQ\">Constellations Podcast<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>On this episode of the Constellations podcast we will discuss harnessing the power of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) by moving beyond data silos and integrating, fusing and analyzing data horizontally to deliver new insights. The podcast reviews GEOINTs historical roots, the evolution today across industries and looks to the future. With more remote sensing satellites, more rapid revisits and global coverage \u2013 an enormous volume of data is being created today. There is a daunting challenge in terms of archiving, processing and analyzing all that data and turning it into insights.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>As the founder and early adopter of the concept of GEOINT, the government has been on the front lines for over a decade. What lessons can be learned from the government\u2019s efforts that can be applied to today\u2019s new technologies and providers in the commercial sector to maximize the full value of geospatial intelligence? Keith Masback, a leading international authority on geospatial intelligence with over 30 years of experience will shed some light on this topic. Keith is the Owner and Principal Consultant at Plum Run and provides advisory and consulting services to leading-edge companies working in geospatial intelligence and related fields. Prior to founding Plum Run, he spent over a decade as the President \/ Chief Executive Officer of the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ifm6chWumCY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>**<strong> Ralph Dinsley &#8211; Moving Space Situational Awareness To Civilian Management<\/strong> &#8211; Cold Star Project S02E53<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Following a three-and-a-half decade UK defense career culminating in managing RAF Fylingdales and in the role of Aerospace Battle Manager, Ralph &#8220;Dinz&#8221; Dinsley founded Northern Space and Security (NORSS). In this discussion with Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan, Dinz lays out the case for moving space situational awareness from military to civilian management. Dinz answers:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>&#8211; What is \u201cPeace and Development\u201d, the postgraduate studies subject you applied yourself to for your Masters degree?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>&#8211; What exactly is \u201cAerospace Battle Manager\u201d, the role you held for a dozen years?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>&#8211; What would you describe as the main reason behind the establishment of NORSS? What problems do you solve, and for what organizations?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>&#8211; Is the military dominance coverage of the orbital environment still fit for purpose? Under what domain should space traffic management be?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>&#8211; What is the Space Law Games, which you co-initiated? What do you hope to discover from the exercise?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>&#8211; Where do you find yourself getting pulled into discussions as a well-known individual in the UK defense sector?<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>NORSS website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.norss.co.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.norss.co.uk\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KdXS1qjC8ZY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/29-jul-2020\/broadcast-3549-hotel-mars-dr.-mike-wall\">Hotel Mars &#8211; John Batchelor Show\/The Space Show<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/john-batchelor\">John Batchelor<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/dr.-david-livingston\">David Livingston<\/a> spoke with <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/dr.-michael-wall\">Mike Wall<\/a> of Space.com about the latest\u00a0 delays, problems, and the future of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST):<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22416-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3549-BWB-2020-07-29.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3549-BWB-2020-07-29.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3549-BWB-2020-07-29.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/31-jul-2020\/broadcast-3550-scott-herman\">The Space Show &#8211; Fri. 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