{"id":23567,"date":"2021-02-22T12:18:02","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T17:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=23567"},"modified":"2021-02-22T12:18:02","modified_gmt":"2021-02-22T17:18:02","slug":"space-policy-roundup-feb-22-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=23567","title":{"rendered":"Space policy roundup &#8211; Feb.22.2021"},"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-february-21-28-2021\/\">What\u2019s Happening in Space Policy February 21-28, 2021 \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Biden space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/biden-sees-perseverance-and-mars-sample-return-as-u-s-europe-unifiers\/\">Biden Sees Perseverance and Mars Sample Return as U.S.-Europe Unifiers \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/biden-hails-perseverance-mars-rover-landing\">President Biden hails successful Mars landing of NASA&#8217;s Perseverance rover | Space.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defenseone.com\/ideas\/2021\/02\/dont-downgrade-space\/172082\/\">Don\u2019t Downgrade Space &#8211; Defense One<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Lunar programs:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/science\/2021\/02\/acting-nasa-chief-says-2024-moon-landing-no-longer-a-realistic-target\/\">Acting NASA chief says 2024 Moon landing no longer a \u201crealistic\u201d target | Ars Technica<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2021\/02\/16\/nasa-trump-2024-moon-landing-goal-469135\">NASA reassesses Trump&#8217;s 2024 moon goal &#8211; POLITICO<\/a><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/fiso.spiritastro.net\/telecon\/Chavers_2-17-21\/\">Sending Humans to the Moon and Mars in the 21st Century: The Human Landing System Program<\/a><\/em> , Greg Chavers, NASA HQ, Feb.17.2021 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/fiso.spiritastro.net\/archivelist.htm\">FISO Seminars<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US long term space goals:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespacereview.com\/article\/4124\/1\">Reflecting core American values in the competition for the final economic frontier &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalreview.com\/2021\/02\/how-to-handle-the-growing-china-space-threat\/\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">China Space Program: America Must Retain Strategic Superiority | National Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>NASA planetary programs:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/white-house-congress-praise-nasas-mars-perseverance-landing\/\">White House, Congress Praise NASA\u2019s Mars Perseverance Landing \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/perseverance-landing-wins-broad-political-praise\/\">Perseverance landing wins broad political praise &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/report-calls-for-revamped-cost-conscious-vision-for-mars-exploration\/\">Report calls for revamped cost-conscious vision for Mars exploration &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leonarddavid.com\/mars-exploration-snapshot-of-dollars-spent\/\">Mars Exploration \u2013 Snapshot of Dollars Spent &#8211; Leonard David<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetary.org\/space-advocate\/february-2021-space-advocate\">The Space Advocate Newsletter, February 2021 | The Planetary Society<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/the-multi-decade-challenge-of-mars-sample-return\/\">The multi-decade challenge of Mars Sample Return &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Congressional space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/hasc-tees-up-first-space-hearing-as-117th-congress-settles-in\/\">HASC Tees Up First Space Hearing as 117th Congress Settles In \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/colorado-in-dc\/hickenlooper-over-the-moon-to-be-chairing-new-subcommittee-on-science-space\/article_b1d83028-72bd-11eb-8ca7-57832956c102.html\">Hickenlooper &#8216;over the moon&#8217; to be chairing new subcommittee on science, space &#8211; ColoradoPolitics.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatoday.com\/story\/opinion\/2021\/02\/16\/sen-marco-rubio-nasas-success-critical-our-nations-future\/6773130002\/\">Sen. Marco Rubio: NASA\u2019s success is critical to our nation\u2019s future &#8211; Florida Today<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/hasc-tees-up-first-space-hearing-as-117th-congress-settles-in\/\">HASC Tees Up First Space Hearing as 117th Congress Settles In \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/sen-angus-king-to-chair-subcommittee-that-oversees-dod-space-programs\/\">Sen. Angus King to chair subcommittee that oversees DoD space programs &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Space technology:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespacereview.com\/article\/4123\/1\">Global navigation satellite systems: a Symbiotic Realist paradigm &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>SLS\/Orion:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/opinion\/articles\/2021-02-18\/scrap-nasa-s-space-launch-system\">Scrap the Space Launch System: The government\u2019s new heavy-lift rocket is over budget, behind schedule and plagued with problems. It\u2019s also unnecessary. &#8211; Bloomberg<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/nasa-sls-megarocket-ready-for-2nd-hot-fire-test\">NASA and Boeing will attempt 2nd hot fire test of SLS megarocket Feb. 25 | Space.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>NASA human spaceflight:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/starliner-test-flight-slips-to-early-april\/\">Starliner test flight slips to early April &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spaceflightnow.com\/2021\/02\/20\/launch-of-starliner-test-flight-slips-to-april-2\/\">Launch of Starliner test flight slips to no earlier April 2 \u2013 Spaceflight Now<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Commercial space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2021\/02\/16\/axiom-space-raises-130-million-and-becomes-the-latest-space-unicorn.html\">Axiom Space raises $130 million and becomes the latest space unicorn &#8211; CNBC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>NASA Management:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/safety-panel-recommends-nasa-develops-strategy-for-workforce-and-infrastructure\/\">Safety panel recommends NASA develops strategy for workforce and infrastructure &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Planetary defense:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/usspacecom-to-sign-moa-with-nasa-including-cooperation-on-planetary-defense\/\">USSPACECOM To Sign MOA with NASA Including Cooperation on Planetary Defense \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Regulation:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2021\/2\/21\/22294060\/spacex-starship-sn9-sn8-faa-investigations-over\">The FAA is no longer concerned with SpaceX\u2019s Starship SN9 and SN8 &#8211; The Verge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/faa-closes-investigation-spacex-starship-sn9-crash\">FAA closes investigation of SpaceX&#8217;s Starship SN9&#8217;s test-flight crash | Space.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Space law:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trtworld.com\/magazine\/is-outer-space-becoming-the-new-wild-west-44247\">Is outer space becoming the new wild west? &#8211; TRTWorld.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brookings.edu\/blog\/techtank\/2021\/02\/16\/will-mars-become-an-object-of-international-competition\/\">Will Mars become an object of international competition? &#8211; Brookings Institution<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/fiso.spiritastro.net\/telecon\/Gold_1-27-21\/\"><em>Progress in Policy: An Update on the Artemis Accords and a Discussion of the Past, Present, and Future of Space Resources<\/em><\/a>, Mike Gold, NASA HQ, Jan.27.2021 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/fiso.spiritastro.net\/archivelist.htm\">FISO Seminars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/02\/survey-for-polish-space-law-its-a-good-time-to-create-polish-space-law-act\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=survey-for-polish-space-law-its-a-good-time-to-create-polish-space-law-act\">Survey for Polish Space Law: its a good time to create Polish Space Law Act &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US states space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kfoxtv.com\/news\/special-assignments\/space-business-blasts-off-in-the-borderland\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">Space business blasts off in the Borderland | KFOX<\/a> (New Mexico &amp; Texas)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Weather &amp; remote sensing satellites:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/noaa-expands-radio-occultation-order\/\">NOAA expands purchase of commercial radio occultation data for weather models &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US Defense space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalreview.com\/2021\/02\/how-to-handle-the-growing-china-space-threat\/\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">China Space Program: America Must Retain Strategic Superiority | National Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/pentagon-inspector-general-to-investigate-decision-to-move-u-s-space-command-to-alabama\/\">Pentagon inspector general to investigate decision to move U.S. Space Command to Alabama &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/pentagon-chief-austin-stands-behind-air-force-amid-investigation-of-space-command-basing-decision\/\">Pentagon chief Austin stands behind Air Force amid investigation of Space Command basing decision &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Launch:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-aerojet-m-a-lockheed\/u-s-antitrust-enforcers-seen-extending-review-of-lockheeds-deal-for-aerojet-idUSKBN2AH2XA\">U.S. antitrust enforcers seen extending review of Lockheed&#8217;s deal for Aerojet | Reuters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Technology:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/u-s-space-command-to-recommend-investments-in-space-infrastructure\/\">U.S. Space Command to recommend investments in space infrastructure &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airforcemag.com\/sda-preps-plans-for-tranche-one-satellites\/\">SDA Preps Plans for \u2018Tranche One\u2019 Satellites &#8211; Air Force Magazine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/u-s-army-satellite-to-bring-imagery-directly-to-troops-on-the-ground\/\">U.S. Army satellite to bring imagery directly to troops on the ground &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>International space<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Africa:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/op-ed-space-initiatives-in-africa-offer-a-canvas-of-opportunity\/\">Op-ed | Space initiatives in Africa offer a canvas of opportunity &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Asia:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/02\/spacewatchgl-opinion-bridging-space-and-asia-with-multi-gnss\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=spacewatchgl-opinion-bridging-space-and-asia-with-multi-gnss\">#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Bridging Space and Asia with Multi-GNSS &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Canada:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/quebec-invests-in-telesat-lightspeed-constellation\/\">Quebec invests in Telesat Lightspeed constellation &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/business\/article-quebec-investing-400-million-in-telesat-satellite-internet-venture\/\">Quebec investing $400-million in Telesat satellite internet venture &#8211; The Globe and Mail<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.obj.ca\/index.php\/article\/techopia\/telesat-set-satellite-operations-campus-quebec-part-400m-deal\">Telesat to set up satellite operations campus in Gatineau as part of $400M deal | Ottawa Business Journal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>China:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/02\/spacewatchgl-opinion-chinas-space-dream\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=spacewatchgl-opinion-chinas-space-dream\">#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: China\u2019s Space Dream &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/nasas-china-exclusion-could-spell-a-missed-opportunity-for-mars-insight\/\">NASA\u2019s China exclusion could mean missed opportunity for Mars InSight &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecns.cn\/news\/2021-02-18\/detail-ihahrtqt2712363.shtml\">Chinese astronauts in EVA training for space station mission &#8211; ecns.cn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/russia-china-to-sign-agreement-on-international-lunar-research-station\/\">Russia, China to sign agreement on international lunar research station &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/china-assembling-rocket-to-launch-first-space-station-module\/\">China assembling rocket to launch first space station module &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalreview.com\/2021\/02\/how-to-handle-the-growing-china-space-threat\/\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">China Space Program: America Must Retain Strategic Superiority | National Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Europe\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/astronaut-disabled-limb-difference-height-parastronaut-esa-nasa-spaceflight-training-2021-2\">European Space Agency recruiting astronauts for first time in 13 years &#8211; Business Insider<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/02\/esa-rolls-out-health-app-care-view-to-help-isolated-citizens\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=esa-rolls-out-health-app-care-view-to-help-isolated-citizens\">ESA rolls out health app Care View to help isolated citizens &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/europe-is-recruiting-astronauts-heres-what-it-takes-to-become-one-155413\">Europe is recruiting astronauts: here&#8217;s what it takes to become one &#8211; The Conversation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>India:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/isro-keen-on-formulating-exclusive-space-start-up-programme-says-chief-k-sivan-1771142-2021-02-20\">Isro keen formulating exclusive space start-up programme, chief K Sivan &#8211; SCIENCE News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/its-tough-to-land-on-mars-nasa-did-a-good-job-our-2nd-mars-mission-will-be-an-orbital-one-isro-chief\/articleshow\/81119391.cms\">It&#8217;s tough to land on Mars, Nasa did a good job; our 2nd Mars mission will be an orbital one: Isro chief &#8211; Times of India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweek.in\/news\/sci-tech\/2021\/02\/21\/chandrayaan-3-launch-likely-delayed-to-2022-unmanned-gaganyaan-mission-in-december.html\">Chandrayaan-3 launch likely delayed to 2022, unmanned Gaganyaan mission in December &#8211; The Week<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tribuneindia.com\/news\/schools\/gaganyaan-is-just-the-beginning-india-plans-to-have-sustained-human-presence-in-space-212771\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">Gaganyaan is just the beginning! India plans to have sustained human presence in space &#8211; The Tribune India<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Israel:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jewishpress.com\/news\/breaking-news\/israeli-nanosatellite-hitches-ride-on-nasa-rocket-to-international-space-station\/2021\/02\/19\/\">Israeli Nanosatellite Hitches Ride on NASA Rocket to International Space Station | The Jewish Press<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xinhuanet.com\/english\/2021-02\/21\/c_139756831.htm\">Israel launches research nanosatellite to measure radiation in space &#8211; Xinhua<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Japan:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nao.ac.jp\/en\/news\/science\/2021\/20210220-clasp2.html\">Sounding Rocket CLASP2 Elucidates Solar Magnetic Field &#8211; NAOJ: National Astronomical Observatory of Japan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Luxembourg:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/3ced3460-abf2-4048-bce4-66f01e16ade4\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">Luxembourg space programme to work with Nasa on moon mining | Financial Times<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Mauritius:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/satelliteprome.com\/news\/jaxa-to-deploy-mauritian-satellite-mir-sat1\/\">JAXA to deploy Mauritian satellite MIR-SAT1 &#8211; SatellitePro ME<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Poland:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/02\/survey-for-polish-space-law-its-a-good-time-to-create-polish-space-law-act\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=survey-for-polish-space-law-its-a-good-time-to-create-polish-space-law-act\">Survey for Polish Space Law: its a good time to create Polish Space Law Act &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Russia:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/russia-china-to-sign-agreement-on-international-lunar-research-station\/\">Russia, China to sign agreement on international lunar research station &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1259053\">Russia to launch 29 space rockets in 2021, says Roscosmos chief &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1258457\">Kremlin hails NASA\u2019s successes, calls for not losing sight of Russia\u2019s space program &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1258611\">Russia to launch Arctic monitoring satellite on February 28 &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1257661\">Russia develops domestic equipment for transmitting satellite data to Earth &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-russia-usa-space\/moscow-denies-visa-to-candidate-for-nasa-post-says-u-s-has-made-similar-move-idUSKBN2AH12D\">Moscow denies visa to candidate for NASA post, says U.S. has made similar move | Reuters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1256935\">Russia eyes launching four Angara carrier rockets for human Moon landing &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Scotland:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heraldscotland.com\/news\/19087423.destination-space-nation\/\">Destination &#8230; Space Nation | HeraldScotland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/news\/6692121\/scotland-space-race-employment-investment\/\">Scotland is going to infinity and beyond with cash boosts into space sector rocketing according to government minister &#8211; The Scottish Sun<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Singapore:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/02\/singapore-launch-competition-for-sat-based-care-assistance\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=singapore-launch-competition-for-sat-based-care-assistance\">Singapore opens competition for sat-based health care &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>S. Korea:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/koreajoongangdaily.joins.com\/2021\/02\/21\/business\/industry\/Hanwha-Aerospace-KSLV2-Space-X\/20210221111100671.html\">Korean space companies set to benefit from launch of rocket &#8211; KoreaJoongangDaily.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Somalia:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/02\/turkey-to-invest-in-spaceport-in-somalia-report-says\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=turkey-to-invest-in-spaceport-in-somalia-report-says\">Turkey to invest in spaceport in Somalia, report says &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Turkey:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/02\/turkey-to-invest-in-spaceport-in-somalia-report-says\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=turkey-to-invest-in-spaceport-in-somalia-report-says\">Turkey to invest in spaceport in Somalia, report says &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>UAE\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arabianbusiness.com\/technology\/458860-uae-space-mission-gives-hope-for-international-cooperation-says-us-congressman\">UAE space mission gives &#8216;hope&#8217; for international cooperation, says US Congressman &#8211; Arabianbusiness<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Webcasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>** <strong>Episode 29: The Outer Space Treaty Self Executing vs Non Self Executing<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC6Ykq1wgCPjOAelamkETZkQ\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">Space Thoughts (YouTube<\/a>) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacelawsolutions.com\/\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">Space Law &amp; Policy Solutions<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/michael-listner\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Listner<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>A discussion about the nature of the Outer Space Treaty and self-executing and non-self-executing treaties in general.<\/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\/uRGXdaqezoA?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:\/\/swfound.org\/news\/all-news\/2021\/02\/swf-moderates-panel-on-developing-rules-for-sustainable-space-logistics\"><strong>SWF Moderates Panel on Developing &#8220;Rules&#8221; For Sustainable Space Logistics<\/strong> | Secure World<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Panel discussion by Brian Weeden, Director of Program Planning for Secure World Foundation with<br \/>\nNat\u00e1lia Archinard, Deputy Head of Education, Science and Space Section at Federal Department of Foreign Affairs<br \/>\nDavid Barnhart, Research Professor in the Department of Astronautical Engineering at University of Southern California<br \/>\nTanja Masson-Zwaan, Assistant Professor and Deputy Director of the International Institute of Air and Space Law at Leiden University<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Space logistics and satellite servicing include new commercial activities that promise to revolutionize the way we use space but also stretch existing regulatory and oversight frameworks. As a result, there have been calls for new &#8220;rules&#8221; on how these and other space activities will be governed. This panel will discuss how best practices, standards, national regulations, and international law all play a role in creating the governance framework for space and how that process may unfold for satellite servicing.<\/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\/WcK9O14MIbM?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>SSL Digital Symposium &#8211; Day 3, Part 3 &#8211; A sustainable space legacy for next generations?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\"><em>Panel discussion by Claude Nicollier, astrophysicist, astronaut and professor emeritus EPFL \/ Space Innovation,<br \/>\nAnne-Marl\u00e8ne R\u00fcede, PhD student EPFL, SGAC SSS co-team leader and<br \/>\nKevin Pahud, EPFL student and Space@your Service association founding member<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>While space is more related to Earth\u2019s activities and services than ever before, this entire industry is undergoing a massive transformation, with new actors, new business models, new perspectives and the likes of a \u00ab space for all \u00bb promise. At the same time, sustainability is part of the main challenges that mankind is facing and space will be no exception. This legacy is initiated by today\u2019s experts, but young students are already pushing for a change they will take part in. That\u2019s why we decided to give a voice to EPFL students and young Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) members about their expectations, ideas and the way education should prepare them achieve these goals.<\/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\/VdHcwhkn_qQ?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>Tianwen-1 orbit insertion, ESPI Asia NewSpace report, Space in CNY Gala &#8211; Weekly News Round-Up Ep 20<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC3UXwB0UbUIg4z4vssUHPBw\/videos\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">Dongfang Hour &#8211; YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>1) Tianwen-1 inserts itself successfully in to Martian orbit &#8230;<\/em><br \/>\n<em>2) Publication of the ESPI Report \u201cNew Space in Asia\u201d, including DFH (and GT!) contribution for the China Part &#8230;<\/em><br \/>\n<em>3) Happy New Year of the Ox! + Chinese New Year Art of Social Media&#8230;<\/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\/lQ79RMxxbFs?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:\/\/swfound.org\/media\/207116\/swf_caelus_lost_without_translation_identifying_gaps_in_us_perceptions_of_the_chinese_commercial_space_sector_2021.pdf\"><strong>Lost Without Translation: Identifying Gaps in U.S. Perceptions of the Chinese Commercial Space Sector<\/strong> -Secure World Foundation\/ Caleus Foundation (pdf)<\/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\/18uWHPfWm6s?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\/19-feb-2021\/broadcast-3646-dylan-taylor\">The Space Show &#8211; Friday, Feb.19.2021<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/dylan-taylor\">Dylan Taylor<\/a><\/strong> &#8220;<em>returned to talk about the booming commercial space industry, policy, returning to the Moon, China, investing in space and lots more. A great discussion you won&#8217;t want to miss.<\/em>&#8221;<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-23567-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3646-BWB-2021-02-19.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3646-BWB-2021-02-19.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3646-BWB-2021-02-19.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/18-feb-2021\/broadcast-3645-doug-messier-parabolic-arc\"><strong>The Space Show &#8211; Thursday, Feb.18.2021<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/douglas-messier\">Douglas Messier<\/a><\/strong> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parabolicarc.com\">Parabolic Arc<\/a> discussed the latest &#8220;<em>space news plus the successful landing of the Perseverance Mars rover today<\/em>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-23567-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3645-BWB-2021-02-18.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3645-BWB-2021-02-18.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3645-BWB-2021-02-18.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>**<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/16-feb-2021\/broadcast-3643-andrew-chanin-procuream\"> The Space Show &#8211; Tuesday, Feb.17.2021<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/andrew-chanin\">Andrew Chanin<\/a><\/strong> of <a href=\"https:\/\/procureetfs.com\/\">ProcureAM<\/a> discussed <em>&#8220;their space EFT which is listed with the symbol UFO. Not only did we discuss their commercial space fund in detail, we talked about drivers for the commercial space industry, trends, international competition, China and much more.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-23567-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3643-BWB-2021-02-16.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3643-BWB-2021-02-16.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3643-BWB-2021-02-16.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>** <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/play\/w3cszl4t\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">The Inquiry &#8211; Can we solve our space junk problem? &#8211; BBC Sounds<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>The world is entering a new space race but every new satellite launched into Earth\u2019s orbit runs the risk of colliding with one of the millions of pieces of space junk left behind by previous missions. So how can we solve our space junk problem? Featuring former NASA astrophysicist, Don Kessler; Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, Moriba Jah; space systems engineer, Richard Duke; and Victoria Samson of the Secure World<\/em><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-23567-4\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/open.live.bbc.co.uk\/mediaselector\/6\/redir\/version\/2.0\/mediaset\/audio-nondrm-download\/proto\/https\/vpid\/p0977p3g.mp3?_=4\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/open.live.bbc.co.uk\/mediaselector\/6\/redir\/version\/2.0\/mediaset\/audio-nondrm-download\/proto\/https\/vpid\/p0977p3g.mp3\">https:\/\/open.live.bbc.co.uk\/mediaselector\/6\/redir\/version\/2.0\/mediaset\/audio-nondrm-download\/proto\/https\/vpid\/p0977p3g.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetary.org\/planetary-radio\/0205-2021-spe-matt-hourihan\"><strong>Space Policy Edition: The Big Picture on U.S Science Funding<\/strong> | The Planetary Society<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Matt Hourihan is perhaps the world&#8217;s expert on how the U.S. government funds basic science and development activities. He joins the show to talk about the big picture of where the money goes, how the focus has changed over time, and the consequences of budget cuts to critical science investments.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/planetary-radio-space-exploration-astronomy-and-sc\/prx20210205-spe58\/embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>** <strong>Advocating for Mars in the United States<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCi0TZmFfgS4oQPcRQ6-KRXg\">The Planetary Society &#8211; Youtube<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>American citizens have unparalleled opportunities to impact the future of space exploration. This workshop walk you through the actions you can take to advocate for NASA from home or at the Capitol.<\/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\/YPW7fxB_sIw?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>The Mars Business: The Private Sector and the Red Planet<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCi0TZmFfgS4oQPcRQ6-KRXg\"> &#8211; <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCi0TZmFfgS4oQPcRQ6-KRXg\">The Planetary Society &#8211; Youtube<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>United Launch Alliance and its predecessor companies have launched every U.S. mission to Mars since the 1960s. President and CEO Tory Bruno joins us for a Q&amp;A on the company\u2019s past, present, and future Mars mission involvement, and how his company plans to help advance Mars and solar system exploration in the years ahead.<\/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\/DkKOCBwu0NU?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>** <span class=\"-KXLs\"><strong>E51 &#8211; R&amp;D: From Academia to U.S. Government Programs<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/spacepolicy\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aerospace Corp &#8211; Center for Space Policy &amp; Strategy (CSPS)<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"E51 - R&amp;D: From Academia to U.S. Government Programs\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/508536666?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>** <span class=\"-KXLs\"><strong>E52 &#8211; DOD Organization and Space Force<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/spacepolicy\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aerospace Corp &#8211; Center for Space Policy &amp; Strategy (CSPS)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"E52 - DOD Organization and Space Force\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/511256024?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>** <strong>Space Caf\u00e9 WebTalk &#8211; Dr. Peter Martinez &#8211; 26. January 2021<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0p-m19huIiLv3ceQRUt-fQ\/videos\">spacewatch. global &#8211; News Room &#8211; YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>In this week\u2019s Space Caf\u00e8 WebTalk, Dr. Peter Martinez, Executive Director of the Secure World Foundation, USA talked about potential scenarios for the future of humanity in space. Growth and Sustainability in Space \u2013 ensuring the long-term usability of Earth\u2019s orbits and beyond: There are more human activities taking place in space today than ever before, and there are no signs of this growth slowing down. Mega-constellations, on-orbit services and lunar mining are all going from science fiction to reality. 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This geologic map is a synthesis of six Apollo-era regional geologic maps, updated based on data from recent satellite missions. It will serve as a reference for lunar science and future human missions to the Moon. 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