{"id":22777,"date":"2020-09-21T14:30:53","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T18:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=22777"},"modified":"2020-09-21T13:10:11","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T17:10:11","slug":"space-policy-roundup-sept-21-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=22777","title":{"rendered":"Space policy roundup &#8211; Sept.21.2020"},"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-september-20-26-2020\/\">What\u2019s Happening in Space Policy September 20-26, 2020 \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>NASA programs:\n<ul>\n<li>Artemis:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/bridenstine-returning-to-apollo-landing-sites-offers-advantages\/\">Bridenstine: Returning to Apollo Landing Sites Offers Advantages \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/lueders-adds-to-mystery-of-artemis-iii-landing-site-more-to-come\/\">Lueders Adds to Mystery of Artemis III Landing Site: \u201cMore to Come\u201d \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespacereview.com\/article\/4026\/1\">Moon and Mars advocates find peace &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/will-nasa-choose-a-venus-mission-after-phosphine-discovery\/\">Will NASA Choose A Venus Mission After Phosphine Discovery? \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespacereview.com\/article\/4023\/1\">The West needs bold, sustainable, and inclusive space programs and visions, or else &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/technology\/517040-nasa-is-in-the-market-for-moon-rocks\">NASA is in the market for moon rocks | TheHill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/space.nss.org\/why-nasa-wants-to-buy-more-moon-rocks\/\">Why NASA Wants to Buy More Moon Rocks &#8211; National Space Society<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/press-release\/nasa-administrator-to-discuss-collaboration-with-us-space-force\">NASA Administrator to Discuss Collaboration with US Space Force | NASA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/nasa-and-energy-department-step-up-cooperation\/\">NASA and Energy Department step up cooperation &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Congressional space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/republicans-science.house.gov\/news\/press-releases\/house-science-bills-space-weather-and-election-technology-pass-house\">House Science Bills on Space Weather and Election Technology Pass the House | Committee on Science, Space, and Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/five-years-in-the-making-space-weather-bill-finally-clears-congress\/\">Five Years in the Making, Space Weather Bill Finally Clears Congress \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/perlmutter.house.gov\/news\/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5130\">Perlmutter\u2019s Space Weather Bill Passes House | U.S. Representative Ed Perlmutter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Human spaceflight:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/nasa-human-spaceflight-directorate-completes-reorganization\/\">NASA human spaceflight directorate completes reorganization &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespacereview.com\/article\/4024\/1\">Star children: can humans be fruitful and multiply off-planet? &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/technology\/2020\/09\/15\/with-more-chances-fly-space-than-ever-before-us-astronauts-are-still-unsure-how-they-get-picked\/\">U.S. astronauts&#8217; selection for a flight still a mystery &#8211; The Washington Post<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Private space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2020\/9\/15\/21437672\/nanoracks-bishop-commercial-airlock-spacex-international-space-station-satellite-deployment\">The first commercial airlock is heading to the International Space Station later this year &#8211; The Verge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/space-force-seeks-to-influence-private-sector-investments-in-space-technology\/\">Space Force seeks to influence private sector investments in space technology &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spaceflightnow.com\/2020\/09\/14\/hints-of-life-raises-interest-in-venus-missions-and-a-privately-funded-probe-could-lead-the-way\/\">Hints of life renew interest in Venus, and a private mission could lead the way \u2013 Spaceflight Now<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>ISS:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/reality-show-latest-sign-of-growing-commercial-interest-in-iss\/\">Reality show latest sign of growing commercial interest in ISS &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Space law:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailysignal.com\/2020\/09\/16\/outer-space-and-private-property\/\">Outer Space and Private Property<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Space cybersecurity:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sia.org\/sia-commends-white-house-for-release-of-cybersecurity-principles-for-space-policy\/\">SIA Commends White House for Release of Cybersecurity Principles for Space Policy \u2013 Satellite Industry Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/s-isac.org\/space-isac-releases-statement-on-spd-5\/\">Space ISAC Releases Statement on SPD-5 &#8211; Space ISAC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/policy\/cybersecurity\/517100-officials-say-nasa-facing-increasing-targeting-by-foreign-and-domestic\">Officials say NASA facing increased targeting by foreign and domestic hackers | TheHill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/pandemic-exacerbates-nasa-cybersecurity-challenges\/\">Pandemic exacerbates NASA cybersecurity challenges &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Space traffic:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/science-environment-54167478\">UK Space Agency funds tech for orbital awareness &#8211; BBC News<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US states space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebrunswicknews.com\/news\/local_news\/final-spaceport-decision-due-in-march\/article_f9b77c6e-172b-5c76-93ed-715cb303b216.html\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Final spaceport decision due in March &#8211; The Brunswick News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southernenvironment.org\/news-and-press\/press-releases\/camden-county-sued-for-hiding-critical-spaceport-information-from-the-public\">Camden County Sued for Hiding Critical Spaceport Information from the Public | Southern Environmental Law Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrt.com\/insider\/article\/Midland-continues-to-attract-space-business-15567291.php\">Midland continues to attract space business &#8211; Midland Reporter-Telegram<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newswest9.com\/article\/money\/economy\/commercial-space-industry-taking-off-in-midland-literally\/513-508aa179-0bd8-416e-8c10-313dfe2f68cb\">Commercial space industry taking off in Midland-literally | newswest9.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Weather satellites:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schriever.af.mil\/News\/Article-Display\/Article\/2340039\/ussf-and-noaa-begin-joint-operations-of-infrared-weather-satellite\/\">USSF and NOAA Begin Joint Operations of Infrared Weather Satellite &#8211; Schriever Air Force Base<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Space weather:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/five-years-in-the-making-space-weather-bill-finally-clears-congress\/\">Five Years in the Making, Space Weather Bill Finally Clears Congress \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/perlmutter.house.gov\/news\/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5130\">Perlmutter\u2019s Space Weather Bill Passes House | U.S. Representative Ed Perlmutter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US Defense space:\n<ul>\n<li>Launch:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/tory-bruno-reveals-chinese-company-tried-to-infiltrate-ulas-supply-chain\/\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tory Bruno reveals Chinese company tried to infiltrate ULA\u2019s supply chain &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airforcemag.com\/ula-ditched-chinese-owned-supplier-it-worried-could-be-spying\/\">ULA Ditched Chinese-Owned Supplier It Worried Could Be Spying &#8211; Air Force Magazine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airforcemag.com\/heres-what-tory-bruno-thinks-about-the-future-of-space-launch\/\">Here&#8217;s What Tory Bruno Thinks About the Future of Space Launch &#8211; Air Force Magazine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/technology\/517240-the-space-forces-relevance-to-the-green-agenda\">The Space Force&#8217;s relevance to the green agenda | TheHill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/earth-moon-space-us-military-high-ground.html\">Earth-moon space: The US military&#8217;s new high ground? &#8211; Leonard David\/Space.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/warontherocks.com\/2020\/09\/space-has-not-been-a-sanctuary-for-decades\/\">Space Has Not Been a Sanctuary for Decades &#8211; War on the Rocks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spaceforce.mil\/News\/Article\/2348423\/driven-by-a-tectonic-shift-in-warfare-raymond-describes-space-forces-achievemen\/\">Driven by \u2018a tectonic shift in warfare\u2019 Raymond describes Space Force\u2019s achievements and future &#8211; United States Space Force<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airforcemag.com\/space-force-official-argues-funding-should-match-huge-space-responsibilities\/\">Space Force Official Argues Funding Should Match &#8216;Huge&#8217; Space Responsibilities &#8211; Air Force Magazine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/air-force-research-laboratorys-nts-3-satellite-scheduled-to-launch-on-ulas-vulcan\/\">Air Force Research Laboratory&#8217;s NTS-3 satellite to launch on ULA\u2019s Vulcan &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/space-force-seeks-to-influence-private-sector-investments-in-space-technology\/\">Space Force seeks to influence private sector investments in space technology &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/space-development-agency-praised-as-change-agent-in-pentagon-procurement\/\">Space Development Agency praised as change agent in Pentagon procurement &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>International space<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Multi-national issues:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/09\/spacewatchgl-opinion-arctic-space-challenge-for-nato-emerging-from-chinas-economic-and-financial-assertiveness\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=spacewatchgl-opinion-arctic-space-challenge-for-nato-emerging-from-chinas-economic-and-financial-assertiveness\">#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Arctic Space Challenge for NATO Emerging from China\u2019s Economic and Financial Assertiveness &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Australia:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/australia-news\/2020\/sep\/19\/space-oddity-australia-launches-35kg-commercial-rocket-into-atmosphere\">Space oddity: Australia launches 35kg commercial rocket into atmosphere &#8211; The Guardian<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2020\/sep\/21\/western-australia-space-tracking-station-to-cut-ties-with-china\">Western Australia space tracking station to cut ties with China &#8211; The Guardian<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>China:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leonarddavid.com\/china-space-plane-deployed-payload\/\">China Space Plane Deployed Payload &#8211; Leonard David<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xinhuanet.com\/english\/2020-09\/19\/c_139381321.htm\">China to launch Chang&#8217;e-5 lunar probe this year &#8211; Xinhua<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/china-is-quietly-preparing-for-november-launch-of-the-change-5-lunar-sample-return-mission\/\">China is quietly preparing for November launch of the Chang\u2019e-5 lunar sample return mission &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leonarddavid.com\/chinas-humans-to-the-moon-program-challenges-outlined\/\">China\u2019s Humans to the Moon Program: Challenges Outlined &#8211; Leonard David<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/en.people.cn\/n3\/2020\/0920\/c90000-9762331.html\">Nation determined to land astronauts on lunar surface &#8211; People&#8217;s Daily Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chinadaily.com.cn\/a\/202009\/18\/WS5f640a3ca31024ad0ba7a4ab.html\">Shandong to establish new rocket factory &#8211; Chinadaily.com.cn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/charlesbeames\/2020\/09\/18\/chinas-relentless-space-march-calls-for-renewed-us-resilience\/#5cc93d5f4f69\">China\u2019s Relentless Space March Calls For Renewed U.S. Resilience &#8211; Forbes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/new-study-looks-at-space-power-competition-through-chinas-lens\/\">New study looks at space power competition through China\u2019s lens &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Europe:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esa.int\/Safety_Security\/Hera\/Industry_starts_work_on_Europe_s_Hera_planetary_defence_mission\">Industry starts work on Europe\u2019s Hera planetary defence mission &#8211; ESA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/09\/spacewatch-perspective-next-gen-esa-by-michal-szaniawski\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=spacewatch-perspective-next-gen-esa-by-michal-szaniawski\">#SpaceWatchGL Perspective: Next Gen ESA by Michal Szaniawski [Poland] &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/09\/spacewatchgl-perspective-next-gen-esa-by-paul-liias\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=spacewatchgl-perspective-next-gen-esa-by-paul-liias\">#SpaceWatchGL Perspective: Next Gen ESA by Paul Liias [Estonia] &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esa.int\/About_Us\/Business_with_ESA\/Small_and_Medium_Sized_Enterprises\/ESA_brings_space_industry_together_online\">ESA brings space industry together online &#8211; ESA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Egypt:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecofinagency.com\/telecom\/1509-41817-egypt-plans-new-big-space-projects-for-2022\">Egypt plans new big space projects for 2022 &#8211; Ecofin Agency<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Germany:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/science\/2020\/sep\/17\/european-space-agency-awards-asteroid-mission-german-firm\">European Space Agency awards Hera asteroid mission to German firm &#8211; The Guardian<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Iran:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.israelhayom.com\/2020\/09\/18\/irans-space-program-is-key-to-its-quest-for-global-power\/\">Iran&#8217;s space program is key to its quest for global power &#8211; www.israelhayom.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/national-security\/irans-secret-space-program-poses-security-threat-expert-says\/\">Iran\u2019s Secret Space Program Poses Security Threat, Expert Says &#8211; Washington Free Beacon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Japan:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asahi.com\/ajw\/articles\/13726883\">Okinawa plans to build facility on island for space launch tourism : The Asahi Shimbun<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Russia:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1201053\">Russia plans to send mission to Venus &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1201105\">Roscosmos did not refuse cooperation with USA on Venus exploration &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1201289\">Roscosmos to sign contract on nuclear-powered space tug project by year-end &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Singapore:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/09\/singapores-equatorial-space-systems-enters-indian-market-with-space-development-nexus-agreement\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=singapores-equatorial-space-systems-enters-indian-market-with-space-development-nexus-agreement\">Singapore&#8217;s Equatorial Space Systems enters Indian market with Space Development Nexus agreement &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>UAE\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/09\/dubai-sees-major-growth-potential-for-uae-from-space-economy\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=dubai-sees-major-growth-potential-for-uae-from-space-economy\">Dubai sees major growth potential for UAE from space economy &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/356244\">The Rise Of The Space Economy (And The Opportunities It Presents For the UAE) &#8211; Entrepreneur<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>UK:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/09\/uk-space-agency-report-sees-soaring-demand-for-space-surveillance-and-tracking\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=uk-space-agency-report-sees-soaring-demand-for-space-surveillance-and-tracking\">UK Space Agency report sees soaring demand for space surveillance and tracking &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/09\/space-cafe-webtalk-recap-chris-newman\/\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Space Caf\u00e9 WebTalk Recap: Prof. Chris Newman On UK Space Policy &#8211; Back To The Future &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/09\/spacewatchgl-perspective-next-gen-esa-by-dr-alice-bunn\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=spacewatchgl-perspective-next-gen-esa-by-dr-alice-bunn\">#SpaceWatchGL Perspective: Next Gen ESA by Dr Alice Bunn &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/government-backs-uk-companies-tackling-dangerous-space-junk\">Government backs UK companies tackling dangerous &#8216;space junk&#8217; &#8211; GOV.UK<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityam.com\/mp-accuses-government-of-interference-in-inquiry-into-oneweb-takeover\/\">MP accuses government of &#8216;interference&#8217; in inquiry into Oneweb takeover &#8211; CityAM<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Webcasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/09\/space-cafe-podcast-episode-011-featuring-sara-langston-is-now-available\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=space-cafe-podcast-episode-011-featuring-sara-langston-is-now-available\"><strong>Space Caf\u00e9 Podcast Episode 011 Featuring Sara Langston Is Now Available<\/strong> &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Sara Langston teaches at the time-honored Embry Riddle flight school and knows what astronauts had to endure before they were allowed into orbit. But many things change. Not only the attitude of the students when it comes to challenging subjects. The whole industry is breaking new ground. In this episode Sara succeeds in a tour de force through a number of fascinating topics: Is it allowed to buy land on the moon, is ethics an obstacle or the future of research and why is space law the best subject in the world?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Spotify Embed: EPISODE 011: Sara Langston - Teaching the next generation of space travelers\" width=\"100%\" height=\"232\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed-podcast\/episode\/1EbCpVaFv5e6h0yPaNDfK2\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>** <strong>The Rise of China in Space<\/strong> &#8211; <a dir=\"auto\" spellcheck=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCIlU5KDHKFSaebYviKfOidw\">Newsthink<\/a><\/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\/NRln4kcPXuc?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><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/15-sep-2020\/broadcast-3572-dr.-ajay-kothari\">The Space Show &#8211; Tues. Sept.15.2020<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/dr.-ajay-kothari-0\">Dr. Ajay Kothari<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/astrox.com\/\">Astrox Corp<\/a> discussed &#8220;his plans for getting to the lunar surface post pandemic&#8221;.<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-22777-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3572-BWB-2020-09-15.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3572-BWB-2020-09-15.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3572-BWB-2020-09-15.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>**<a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/18-sep-2020\/broadcast-3574-dr.-peter-hague-uk\"><strong>The Space Show &#8211; Fri. Sept.18.2020<\/strong><\/a> &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/dr.-peter-hague\">Dr. Peter Hague<\/a>\u00a0 discussed his &#8220;new metric system for measuring the quality, effectiveness, economics of space programs based on mass&#8221;. 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