{"id":23805,"date":"2021-04-19T19:54:56","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T23:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=23805"},"modified":"2021-04-19T19:54:56","modified_gmt":"2021-04-19T23:54:56","slug":"space-policy-roundup-apr-19-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=23805","title":{"rendered":"Space policy roundup &#8211; Apr.19.2021"},"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-april-18-24-2021\/\">What\u2019s Happening in Space Policy April 18-24, 2021 \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/spacetourismconf.com\/\">Space Tourism Conference \u2013 Profiting from the Space Experience Economy<\/a> &#8211; Wed. April 28 &#8211; Thurs. April 29, 2021, 10:00 am &#8211; 2:00 pm PT.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>NASA lunar programs:\n<ul>\n<li>Artemis human landing system contract selection:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/press-release\/as-artemis-moves-forward-nasa-picks-spacex-to-land-next-americans-on-moon\">NASA Picks SpaceX to Land Next Americans on Moon &#8211; NASA<\/a> (See also accompanying NASA video below)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thespacereview.com\/article\/4162\/1\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">All in on Starship &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/nasa-selects-spacex-to-develop-crewed-lunar-lander\/\">NASA selects SpaceX to develop crewed lunar lander &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/spacex-wins-nasa-contract-to-put-astronauts-back-on-the-moon\/\">SpaceX Wins NASA Contract to Put Astronauts Back on the Moon \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spaceflightnow.com\/2021\/04\/17\/nasa-chooses-spacex-to-land-next-astronauts-on-the-moon\/\">NASA chooses SpaceX to land next astronauts on the Moon \u2013 Spaceflight Now<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/behindtheblack.com\/behind-the-black\/essays-and-commentaries\/spacex-wins-competition-to-build-artemis-manned-lunar-lander-using-starship\/\">SpaceX wins competition to build Artemis manned lunar lander, using Starship &#8211; Behind the Black<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/atoms\/files\/option-a-source-selection-statement-final.pdf\">Source Selection Statement: Appendix H: Human Landing System, Option A &#8211; Next Space Technologies for Exploration &#8211; Partnerships-2 (NextSTEP-2) &#8211; NASA (pdf)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Reaction:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/spacex-nasa-contract-industry-reaction-blue-origin-space-moon-2021-4\">SpaceX NASA Deal Sparks Reaction, As Blue Origin Seeks to &#8216;Learn More&#8217; &#8211; BusinessInsider.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/science.house.gov\/news\/press-releases\/chairwoman-johnson-statement-on-nasas-artemis-human-landing-system-award\">Chairwoman Johnson Statement on NASA\u2019s Artemis Human Landing System Award &#8211; House Committee on Science, Space and Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/exploredeepspace.com\/coalition_statements\/2021-04-16\/\">The Coalition for Deep Space Exploration Commends NASA on Selection of a Human Landing System for the Artemis Program &#8211; Explore Deep Space<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aderholt.house.gov\/media-center\/press-releases\/congressman-aderholt-questions-human-lander-system-announcement\">Congressman Aderholt Questions Human Lander System Announcement | Congressman Robert Aderholt<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/technology\/548876-has-the-biden-administration-abandoned-the-idea-of-a-moon-base\">Has the Biden administration abandoned the idea of a moon base? &#8211; TheHill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/technology\/547559-why-does-rep-johnson-oppose-nasas-commercial-human-landing-system?rl=1\">Why does Rep. Johnson oppose NASA&#8217;s commercial human landing system? &#8211; TheHill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/astrobotic-selects-falcon-heavy-to-launch-nasas-viper-lunar-rover\/\">Astrobotic selects Falcon Heavy to launch NASA\u2019s VIPER lunar rover &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Biden space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespacereview.com\/article\/4157\/1\">A Moonshot to inspire: Building back better in space &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespacereview.com\/article\/4156\/1\">Why venture? A memo for the Biden Administration &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pamela Melroy as Deputy NASA administrator:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/press-release\/nasa-statement-on-nomination-of-pam-melroy-for-agency-deputy-administrator\">NASA Statement on Nomination for Agency Deputy Administrator | NASA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/National-Space-Society-Applauds-Nomination-of-Pamela-Melroy-for-NASA-Deputy-Administrator.html?soid=1011289463147&amp;aid=n1kQIK2112k\">National Space Society Applauds Nomination of Pamela Melroy for NASA Deputy Administrator &#8211; NSS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/pam-melroy-to-be-nominated-as-nasa-deputy-administrator\/\">Pam Melroy To Be Nominated As NASA Deputy Administrator \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Bill Nelson as NASA administrator:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/nelson-confirmation-hearing-set-for-april-21\/\">Nelson Confirmation Hearing Set for April 21 \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/bill-nelson-isnt-the-best-choice-for-nasa-administrator\/\">New NASA Administrator Should Reject Its Patriarchal and Parochial Past &#8211; Scientific American<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/op-ed-space-settlement-act-should-guide-nelsons-nasa-tenure\/\">Op-ed | Space Settlement Act should guide Nelson&#8217;s NASA tenure &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>NASA budget:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skyandtelescope.org\/astronomy-news\/new-nasa-budget-proposal\/\">What&#8217;s in the New NASA Budget Proposal &#8211; Sky &amp; Telescope<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/national\/op-ed-nasa-needs-reform-not-another-astronomical-budget\/article_169577f0-9d1b-11eb-9de2-1b0a452e42b2.html\">Op-Ed: NASA needs reform, not another astronomical budget &#8211; thecentersquare.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Commercial Crew:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.nasa.gov\/commercialcrew\/2021\/04\/15\/nasa-spacex-crew-2-go-for-april-22-launch\/\">NASA SpaceX Crew-2 \u2018Go\u2019 for April 22 Launch \u2013 Commercial Crew Program\/NASA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.nasa.gov\/commercialcrew\/2021\/04\/15\/crew-2-flight-readiness-review-begins-as-falcon-9-rocket-and-crew-dragon-reach-the-launch-complex\/\">Crew-2 Flight Readiness Review Begins as Falcon 9 Rocket and Crew Dragon Reach the Launch Complex \u2013 Commercial Crew Program\/NASA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>NASA science programs:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/consortium-unveils-greenhouse-gas-monitoring-constellation-carbon-mapper\/\">Consortium unveils greenhouse gas monitoring constellation Carbon Mapper &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spectrum.ieee.org\/tech-talk\/telecom\/wireless\/how-nasa-is-adapting-radios-to-a-noisier-mars\">How NASA is Adapting to Busier and Noisier Communications With Mars &#8211; IEEE Spectrum<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Congressional space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lujan.senate.gov\/press-releases\/lujan-invites-secretary-buttigieg-to-virgin-galactic-spaceshiptwo-launch\/\">Luj\u00e1n Invites Secretary Buttigieg to Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo Launch &#8211; Senator Ben Ray Lujan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Human spaceflight:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespacereview.com\/article\/4158\/1\">For human spaceflight, better late than never &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>ISS &amp; other space stations:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sputniknews.com\/russia\/202104181082663186-russia-plans-to-withdraw-from-iss-deploy-its-own-national-space-station\/\">Russia Plans to Withdraw From ISS, Deploy Its Own National Space Station &#8211; Sputnik International<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1279545\">Russia to decide on pullout from ISS since 2025 after technical inspection &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Commercial space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thespacereview.com\/article\/4160\/1\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">Putting SpaceX\u2019s Starship program in the proper context &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/nasa-delays-starting-contract-with-spacex-for-gateway-cargo-services\/\">NASA delays starting contract with SpaceX for Gateway cargo services &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/04\/space-cafe-webtalk-with-robert-feierbach-recap-along-came-the-disruptors-a-decade-of-change\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=space-cafe-webtalk-with-robert-feierbach-recap-along-came-the-disruptors-a-decade-of-change\">Space Caf\u00e9 WebTalk with Robert Feierbach Recap: Along came the disruptors \u2013 a decade of change &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonexec.com\/2021\/04\/vox-spaces-jeffrey-trauberman-to-chair-washingtonexecs-new-space-council\/#.YHV1KmgpA7s\">VOX Space&#8217;s Jeffrey Trauberman to Chair WashingtonExec\u2019s New Space Council | WashingtonExec<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Planetary defense:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/near-earth-asteroid-close-approach-2021-gw4\">A small, car-sized asteroid just gave Earth a close shave | Space.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Regulation &#8211; spectrum, export control, launch, etc:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/04\/space-cafe-summit-02-recap-occupy-space-where-are-we-going\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=space-cafe-summit-02-recap-occupy-space-where-are-we-going\">Space Caf\u00e9 Summit 02 Recap \u201cOccupy Space &#8211; Where are we going?\u201d &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/opinions\/2021\/04\/14\/gps-is-endangered-by-misguided-fcc-decision-made-during-trump-administration\/\">Opinion | GPS is endangered by a misguided FCC decision made during the Trump administration &#8211; The Washington Post<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Space law:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/04\/spacewatchgl-share-its-not-how-big-your-laser-is-its-how-you-use-it-space-law-is-an-important-part-of-the-fight-against-space-debris\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=spacewatchgl-share-its-not-how-big-your-laser-is-its-how-you-use-it-space-law-is-an-important-part-of-the-fight-against-space-debris\">It\u2019s not how big your laser is, it\u2019s how you use it: space law is an important part of the fight against space debris &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/top-eu-court-rejects-european-aviation-network-challenge-but-legal-action-continues\/\">Top EU court rejects European Aviation Network challenge, but legal action continues &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/breakingdefense.com\/2021\/04\/us-should-push-new-space-treaty-atlantic-council\/?_ga=2.156034427.130065470.1618308893-92607216.1367878318\">US Should Push New Space Treaty: Atlantic Council &#8211; Breaking Defense<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Space traffic &amp; environment issues:\n<ul>\n<li>Orbital debris removal:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universetoday.com\/150896\/ground-based-lasers-could-push-space-debris-off-collision-course-orbits\/\">Ground-Based Lasers Could Push Space Debris off Collision-Course Orbits &#8211; Universe Today<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US states space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/floridapolitics.com\/archives\/420493-house-approves-bill-to-let-space-companies-keep-their-rocket-debris\/\">House approves bill to let space companies keep their rocket debris &#8211; Florida Politics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/floridapolitics.com\/archives\/421323-florida-tech-powers-silicon-valley-of-space\/\">Florida Tech powers \u2018Silicon Valley of Space\u2019 &#8211; Florida Politics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebrunswicknews.com\/news\/local_news\/spaceport-announcement-delay-expected\/article_6a55a0d3-8aef-54be-9c94-fd1a17303344.html\">Spaceport announcement delay expected &#8211; The Brunswick News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasstandard.org\/stories\/some-rio-grande-valley-locals-warn-spacex-expansion-could-lead-to-more-environmental-harm-and-gentrification\/\">Some Rio Grande Valley Locals Warn SpaceX Expansion Could Lead To More Environmental Harm And Gentrification | Texas Standard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US Defense space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.c4isrnet.com\/battlefield-tech\/space\/2021\/04\/16\/space-force-wants-to-introduce-commercial-capabilities-to-all-mission-areas\/\">Space Force wants to introduce commercial capabilities to all mission areas &#8211; c4isrnet.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airforcetimes.com\/news\/your-air-force\/2021\/04\/13\/do-we-need-a-space-national-guard-colorado-says-yes-but-congress-is-not-so-sure\/\">Do we need a Space National Guard? Colorado says yes, but Congress is not so sure. &#8211; AirForceTimes.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/opinion\/articles\/2021-04-12\/china-russia-are-launching-the-new-cold-war-into-space\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">China, Russia Are Launching the New Cold War Into Space &#8211; Bloomberg<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticcouncil.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/TheFutureofSecurityinSpace.pdf\">The Future of Security in Space: A Thirty-YearUS Strategy &#8211; Atlantic Council<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/atlantic-council-calls-for-u-s-and-allies-to-lead-global-efforts-on-space-security\/\">Atlantic Council calls for U.S. and allies to lead global efforts on space security &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Counterspace:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/04\/us-intelligence-expects-china-to-expand-space-weapons\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=us-intelligence-expects-china-to-expand-space-weapons\">US Intelligence expects China to expand space weapons &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/breakingdefense.com\/2021\/04\/dod-space-threat-intel-not-good-enough\/?_ga=2.129696908.1843401959.1618479251-92607216.1367878318\">DoD Space Threat Intel Not Good Enough &#8211; Breaking Defense<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Cyber-security:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/dod-space-agency-cyber-attacks-not-missiles-are-the-most-worrisome-threat-to-satellites\/\">DoD space agency: Cyber attacks, not missiles, are the most worrisome threat to satellites &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Technology:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/space-development-agency-could-select-three-manufacturers-to-produce-its-next-batch-of-satellites\/\">Space Development Agency could select three manufacturers to produce its next batch of satellites &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/darpa-selects-blue-origin-lockheed-martin-to-develop-spacecraft-for-nuclear-propulsion-demo\/\">DARPA selects Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin to develop spacecraft for nuclear propulsion demo &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/space-development-agency-issues-new-request-for-information-from-satellite-vendors\/\">Space Development Agency issues new request for information from satellite vendors &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/orbital-sidekick-finalizes-series-a\/\">Orbital Sidekick finalizes $16 million round led by Temasek &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a> &#8211; Developing hyperspectral imaging satellite constellation with support from USAF.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.c4isrnet.com\/electronic-warfare\/2021\/04\/13\/heres-how-new-space-tech-is-helping-electronic-warfare-forces-on-the-ground\/\">Here\u2019s how new space tech is helping electronic warfare forces on the ground &#8211; c4isrnet.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>General space policy, goals, commentary, etc.:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.satmagazine.com\/story.php?number=719148805\">Going To Space To Stay &#8211; SatMagazine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Activism:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/finance\/547595-why-does-bernie-sanders-want-to-quash-elon-musks-dreams?rl=1\">Why does Bernie Sanders want to quash Elon Musk&#8217;s dreams? | TheHill<\/a><\/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=\"http:\/\/www.satmagazine.com\/story.php?number=1392417297\">Space in Africa: Global Space Budgets &#8211; A Country-Level Analysis &#8211; SatMagazine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Brazil:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/04\/space-cafe-brazil-02-recap-aila-raquel-of-alya-nanosatellites-constellation\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=space-cafe-brazil-02-recap-aila-raquel-of-alya-nanosatellites-constellation\">Space Caf\u00e9 Brazil 02 Recap: Aila Raquel of Alya Nanosatellites Constellation &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a> (video)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Canada:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/op-ed-canadas-space-sector-set-for-a-relaunch\/\">Op-ed | Canada\u2019s space sector set for a relaunch &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spaceq.ca\/canadian-astronomers-provide-recommendations-on-mega-constellations\/\">Canadian astronomers provide recommendations on Mega-Constellations &#8211; SpaceQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>China:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/analysts-chinas-space-programs-are-a-security-concern-to-the-u-s-but-not-all-are-nefarious\/\">Analysts: China\u2019s space programs are a security concern to the U.S. but not all are nefarious &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xinhuanet.com\/english\/2021-04\/15\/c_139882613.htm\">Across China: China to build commercial launch center in eastern coastal province &#8211; Xinhua<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/5954941\/u-s-china-should-collaborate-in-space\/\">Why the U.S. and China Should Collaborate in Space | Time<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xinhuanet.com\/english\/2021-04\/14\/c_139879857.htm\">China releases lunar sample data online &#8211; Xinhua<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xinhuanet.com\/english\/2021-04\/13\/c_139877826.htm\">China sets up expert advisory committee for lunar samples &#8211; Xinhua | English.news.cn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xinhuanet.com\/english\/2021-04\/12\/c_139875788.htm\">China to develop aerospace as strategic emerging industry &#8211; Xinhua<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xinhuanet.com\/english\/2021-04\/13\/c_139877826.htm\">China sets up expert advisory committee for lunar samples &#8211; Xinhua<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Space Station:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xinhuanet.com\/english\/2021-04\/15\/c_139882490.htm\">Manned spacecraft, carrier rocket for Shenzhou-12 mission arrive at launch center &#8211; Xinhua<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/china-preparing-tianzhou-2-cargo-mission-to-follow-upcoming-space-station-launch\/\">China preparing Tianzhou-2 cargo mission to follow upcoming space station launch &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leonarddavid.com\/china-space-station-busy-launch-schedule-ahead\/\">China Space Station: Busy Launch Schedule Ahead &#8211; Leonard David<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetary.org\/space-missions\/chinese-space-station\">Tianhe, the Core of the Chinese Space Station | The Planetary Society<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>China\/Russia lunar co-op:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/opinion\/articles\/2021-04-12\/china-russia-are-launching-the-new-cold-war-into-space\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">China, Russia Are Launching the New Cold War Into Space &#8211; Bloomberg<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Europe\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/top-eu-court-rejects-european-aviation-network-challenge-but-legal-action-continues\/\">Top EU court rejects European Aviation Network challenge, but legal action continues &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>France:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/india-france-sign-agreement-for-cooperation-on-gaganyaan-mission-1791449-2021-04-16\">India, France space agencies sign an agreement to collaborate on Gaganyaan mission &#8211; India Today<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>India:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/india-france-sign-agreement-for-cooperation-on-gaganyaan-mission-1791449-2021-04-16\">India, France space agencies sign an agreement to collaborate on Gaganyaan mission &#8211; India Today<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespacereview.com\/article\/4155\/1\">Review: Institutions That Shaped Modern India: ISRO &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Japan:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/english.kyodonews.net\/news\/2021\/04\/92f262620612-feature-jaxa-to-nix-science-only-requirement-in-1st-recruitment-in-over-decade.html\">JAXA to nix &#8220;science only&#8221; requirement in 1st recruitment in over decade KyodoNews.net<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.japantimes.co.jp\/news\/2021\/04\/19\/business\/corporate-business\/h3-rocket-costs\/\">With lower launch costs, Japan&#8217;s next-gen H3 rocket aims for global success | The Japan Times<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Mexico:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1279041\">Russia to ink deal with Mexico on peaceful space exploration &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Nigeria:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/04\/nigerian-space-agency-appointed-dr-halilu-shaba-ahmad-as-new-director-general\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=nigerian-space-agency-appointed-dr-halilu-shaba-ahmad-as-new-director-general\">Nigerian Space Agency appoints new Director General &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Norway:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/04\/isar-aerospace-signs-exclusive-launch-pad-in-norway-for-up-to-20-years\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=isar-aerospace-signs-exclusive-launch-pad-in-norway-for-up-to-20-years\">Isar Aerospace signs up for Andoya launch pad in Norway &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Russia:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/russia-joins-china-asteroid-comet-mission\">Russia joins China&#8217;s mission to sample an asteroid and study a comet | Space.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1279033\">Russia hands over last RD-180 rocket engines to US under existing deal &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1276875\">Majority of agreements in space sphere need updating, Roscosmos CEO says &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/behindtheblack.com\/behind-the-black\/points-of-information\/commerce-increases-sanctions-on-russia-impacting-space-commerce-and-trade\/\">Commerce increases sanctions on Russia impacting space commerce and trade &#8211; Behind the Black<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1277039\">Russia has potentials for putting into practice ambitious space projects, says Medvedev &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1276923\">Russia must uphold its status of leading nuclear and space power \u2014 Putin &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ISS:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sputniknews.com\/russia\/202104181082663186-russia-plans-to-withdraw-from-iss-deploy-its-own-national-space-station\/\">Russia Plans to Withdraw From ISS, Deploy Its Own National Space Station &#8211; Sputnik International<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1279545\">Russia to decide on pullout from ISS since 2025 after technical inspection &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1279547\">Russia to make decision on its work at ISS after 2024 &#8211; Roscosmos &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1277365\">Russia\u2019s prospects of taking part in ISS program were discussed by Putin \u2014 Kremlin &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upi.com\/Science_News\/2021\/04\/13\/Russia-Roscosmos-NASA-China-lunar-cooperation\/4071618254140\/\">NASA will continue working with Russia despite China plan, experts say &#8211; UPI.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1276811\">Space experiments, commercialization of visits to ISS to become reality \u2014 senior official &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Cosmonaut pay:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1278653\">Cosmonauts\u2019 salary will grow to around $6,500 [per month] &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1276953\">Putin suggests increasing cosmonauts\u2019 salaries by 50-70% &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leonarddavid.com\/pay-raise-for-russian-cosmonauts\/\">Pay Raise for Russian Cosmonauts &#8211; Leonard David<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Scotland:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pressandjournal.co.uk\/fp\/news\/highlands\/3057040\/danish-billionaires-lawyers-given-date-for-challenge-to-highland-spaceport-decision\/\">Danish billionaire&#8217;s lawyers given date for challenge to Highland spaceport decision &#8211; PressAndJournal.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>South Korea:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesskorea.co.kr\/news\/articleView.html?idxno=64793\">Space Industry: Aerospace Companies on a Roll &#8211; Businesskorea<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/korea-aerospace-industries-to-invest-880-million-to-expand-space-business\/\">Korea Aerospace Industries to invest $880 million to expand space business &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>UAE\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gulfbusiness.com\/uae-partners-with-japan-for-mission-to-send-rashid-rover-to-the-moon\/\">UAE partners with Japan for mission to send &#8216;Rashid&#8217; rover to the moon &#8211; Gulf Business<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gulfnews.com\/uae\/science\/uae-to-send-emirati-made-lunar-rover-rashid-to-the-moon-next-year-1.78489062\">UAE to send Emirati-made lunar rover \u2018Rashid\u2019 to the moon next year \u2013 Gulf News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2021-04-uae-rover-moon.html\">UAE to send rover to the Moon in 2022 &#8211; AFP\/Phys.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Webcasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>**<strong> NASA Picks SpaceX for Artemis Human Lunar Lander Development<\/strong> &#8211; NASA<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>NASA is getting ready to send astronauts to explore more of the Moon as part of the Artemis program, and the agency has selected SpaceX to continue development of the first commercial human lander that will safely carry the next two American astronauts to the lunar surface.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>The agency\u2019s powerful Space Launch System rocket will launch four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft for their multi-day journey to lunar orbit. There, two crew members will transfer to the SpaceX human landing system (HLS) for the final leg of their journey to the surface of the Moon. After approximately a week exploring the surface, they will board the lander for their short trip back to orbit where they will return to Orion and their colleagues before heading back to Earth.<\/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\/y-sA3R4MWjA?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 class=\"title style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer\">** <strong>Human Landing System Announcement Media Teleconference<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\" spellcheck=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC_aP7p621ATY_yAa8jMqUVA\">NASA Video<\/a> &#8211; Starts at the 9:30 point<\/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\/y6BqZrs0x4E?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>Spring 2021 Space Policy and Politics Briefing<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\" spellcheck=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCi0TZmFfgS4oQPcRQ6-KRXg\">The Planetary Society<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>A new year has brought a new administration, power shifts in Congress and new priorities across the U.S. The Planetary Society&#8217;s advocacy for planetary science and exploration has never been more important. Planetary Radio host Mat Kaplan is once again joined by Senior Space Policy Advisor and Chief Advocate Casey Dreier, Chief of Washington Operations Brendan Curry and Society CEO Bill Nye. New to this edition of our semi-annual update is Georgia Institute of Technology planetary scientist Britney Schmidt. Dr. Schmidt is vice chair of the Society Board of Directors&#8217; Space Policy Committee.<\/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\/TiEuQT9W66w?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>Key Chinese Spaceplane Technology Tested, Probes to the Edge of the Heliosphere &#8211; Ep 29<\/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;\"><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\"><em>Hello and welcome to another episode of the Dongfang Hour China Aero\/Space News Roundup! Without further ado, the news update from the week of 12 &#8211; 18 April.<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\"><em>1)\u00a0 CASIC Institute tests spaceplane propulsion technology &#8230;<\/em><br \/>\n<em>2)\u00a0 Wu Weiren, chief-designer of China\u2019s lunar exploration program, discusses China\u2019s \u201cDouble One Hundred\u201d goal &#8230;<\/em><br \/>\n<em>3) A Report on China\u2019s Aerospace Manufacturing Capabilities &#8230;<\/em><br \/>\n<\/span><\/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\/crfP6DGl_SE?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> TCL Joins the Space Race, a New Launch Site in Ningbo, Aerospace Propulsion Round of Funding &#8211; Ep 28<\/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>Hello and welcome to another episode of the Dongfang Hour China Aero\/Space News Roundup! Without further ado, the news update from the week of 5 &#8211; 11 April.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>1\uff09TCL: A New Tech Player in the Chinese Space Industry? &#8230;<\/em><br \/>\n<em>2) A Few More Details Revealed on China\u2019s Commercial Launch Site &#8230;<\/em><br \/>\n<em>3) New (Pre-A) round of funding of 100M RMB from Aerospace Propulsion &#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\/-QkCgMyTffc?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:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers\/marshall\/history\/nasa-and-the-rise-of-commercial-space.html\"><strong>NASA and the Rise of Commercial Space: A Symposium to Examine the Meaning(s) and Context(s) of Commercial Space<\/strong> | NASA<\/a> &#8211;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>From activities in low-Earth orbit to the Artemis program, the commercial space industry is beginning to take on an increased role as innovator in both space access, commerce, and exploration. This growth of commercial space over the past decades offers the potential for a new paradigm for space exploration\u2014one in which industry transitioned from supplier to partner. Still, many questions remain spanning from the most seemingly consequential \u201cHow will humanity explore the Moon and Mars?\u201d to the more basic, \u201cWhat is Commercial Space?\u201d This virtually hosted symposium explores this transformation and examines the historical context for answering these questions.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/NASAgovVideo\/videos\">Videos are available<\/a> for the presentations. Here is a sampling:<\/p>\n<p>*** <strong>Ken Davidian, What is Commercial Space?<\/strong> &#8211;<\/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\/7LwZxSFEU1E?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>Rick Sturdevant, Evolution of Commercial Space and Its Integration with US Military Space<\/strong><\/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\/EBmQoHzbLE8?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> Steven Freeland, International Law in a Commercial Space \u2018World\u2019<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/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\/EBTWVAhVOo0?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>PJ Blount, Fragmentation of American Commercial Space Law <\/strong><\/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\/0m7K5GkxY9g?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>Towards Space Arbitration and Beyond | SCFVideo8<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCSw0bB08_w2mODRm0y-9xdw\">Space Court Foundation &#8211; YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Earlier this year, the UAE announced the establishment of a \u201cCourt of Space\u201d, a tribunal dedicated to dispute resolution on matters related to space activities. This development further underscores tremendous growth in space activities and the need for legal communities to catch up. On April 14, 2021, join the Space Court Foundation and Clifford Chance for an in-depth discussion on the future of dispute resolution and how to continue applying our legal tools to our activities in a novel environment<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Panel 1: Initiatives in the Dispute Resolution Sphere<\/span> &#8230;<\/em><br \/>\n<em><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Panel 2: Expectations from the Space Law World &#8230;<\/span><\/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\/asw3QHhonpk?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:\/\/www.esa.int\/ESA_Multimedia\/Videos\/2021\/04\/Space_Debris\"><strong>Space Debris<\/strong> &#8211; ESA<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>On 20 April 2021, ESA will host the 8th European Conference on Space Debris from Darmstadt, in Germany. Scientists, engineers, industry experts and policy makers will spend the virtual four day conference discussing the latest issues surrounding space debris. They will exchange the latest research, try to come up with solutions for potential problems and define the future direction of any necessary action.<\/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\/f513HPs24VM?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>E56 &#8211; Operating the Space Force<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/spacepolicy\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aerospace Corp Space Policy (Vimeo) &#8211; Center for Space Policy &amp; Strategy (CSPS)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"E56 - Operating the Space Force\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/528957979?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>E57: Protecting Earth\u2019s Airspace from Space Debris<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/spacepolicy\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aerospace Corp Space Policy (Vimeo) &#8211; Center for Space Policy &amp; Strategy (CSPS)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"E57: Protecting Earth&#039;s Airspace from Space Debris\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/534548920?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. Jessica West &#8211; 16. February 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. Jessica West, Senior Researcher at Project Ploughshares, Waterloo, Canada talked about why does peace matter in space.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>This session explored the role of civil society in space governance. Jessica is a long-time editor of the Space Security Index and frequent participant at the United Nations First Committee, Conference on Disarmament, and the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. As both a researcher and an advocate for the peaceful use of outer space, her recent work involves mapping the normative landscape in outer space as a way to inform better security practices, and highlighting the civilian consequences of conflict.<\/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\/5LVXUvnmS98?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:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/04\/the-space-cafe-podcast-25-alice-gorman-space-archaeologist-and-why-elon-musk-will-never-call-her-back\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=the-space-cafe-podcast-25-alice-gorman-space-archaeologist-and-why-elon-musk-will-never-call-her-back\"><strong>The Space Cafe Podcast #25: Alice Gorman &#8211; Space Archaeologist and why Elon Musk will never call her back.<\/strong> &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Episode 025 features a special guest <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/people\/alice.gorman\">Alice Gorman.<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Alice Gorman has brought together astrophysics and archaeology to create the fascinating field of space archaeology. She talks about what exactly it is and why it could be crucial to the future of space travel in this fascinating episode of the Space Cafe Podcast.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 660px; overflow: hidden; background: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/space-caf%C3%A9-podcast\/id1516444220\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>* <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/18-apr-2021\/broadcast-3672-dr.-michael-gleason\">The Space Show &#8211; Sunday, Apr.18.2021<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/dr.-michael-gleason-0\"><strong>Dr. Michael Gleason<\/strong><\/a> discussed &#8220;<em>his papers linked on the blog for this show. In addition, we spent significant time on space debris issues with regards to LEO and the increasing population of satellites.<\/em>&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aerospace.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-05\/Gleason-Wilson_ValueOfSpace_20200511.pdf\">The Value of Space &#8211; The Aerospace Corp (pdf)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aerospace.org\/paper\/short-guide-understanding-and-assessing-us-space-sustainability-initiatives\">A Short Guide for Understanding and Assessing U.S. Space Sustainability Initiatives | The Aerospace Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aerospace.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-01\/Gleason-Dickey_SpacePrimer2_20210118_0.pdf\"><span dir=\"ltr\">Space Policy Primer: <\/span><\/a><span dir=\"ltr\">Key Concepts, Issues, and Actors &#8211; The Aerospace Corp. (pdf)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-23805-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3672-BWB-2021-04-18.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3672-BWB-2021-04-18.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3672-BWB-2021-04-18.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>** <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/16-apr-2021\/broadcast-3671-davide-sivolella\">The Space Show &#8211; Friday, Apr.16.2021<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/davide-sivolella\">Davide Sivolella<\/a><\/strong> discussed &#8220;his new book, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/3030308804\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=3030308804&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hobbyspace&amp;linkId=4ee9f9d3cbcc5ffc4f62ff110cc582e6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Space Mining and Manufacturing: Off-World Resources and Revolutionary Engineering Techniques<\/em> (Springer Praxis Books)<\/a> [Amazon commission link]&#8221;.<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-23805-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3671-BWB-2021-04-16.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3671-BWB-2021-04-16.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3671-BWB-2021-04-16.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/14-apr-2021\/broadcast-3670-hotel-mars-tbd\"><strong>Hotel Mars &#8211; John Bachelor Show\/The Space Show &#8211; Wed, Apr.14.2021<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/dr.-jeffrey-foust\">Dr. Jeffrey Foust<\/a> of Space News spoke with <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/john-batchelor\">John Batchelor<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/dr.-david-livingston\">Dr. David Livingston<\/a> about &#8220;<em>the nomination of retired Senator Bill Nelson of Florida to be the next NASA Administrator<\/em>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-23805-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3670-BWB-2021-04-14.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3670-BWB-2021-04-14.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3670-BWB-2021-04-14.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/13-apr-2021\/broadcat-3669-dr.-martin-elvis\"><strong>The Space Show &#8211; Tuesday, Apr.13.2021<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/dr.-martin-elvis\">Dr. Martin Elvis<\/a><\/strong> discussed &#8220;<em>lunar development, getting power to the lunar sites, specifically the South Pole and building giant solar towers at the Moon&#8217;s south pole to be able to provide multiple GW of solar power to the sites. Also discussed were possible lunar governance issues<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Papers discussed:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a title=\"https:\/\/arxiv.org\/ftp\/arxiv\/papers\/2102\/2102.11766.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/disq.us\/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Farxiv.org%2Fftp%2Farxiv%2Fpapers%2F2102%2F2102.11766.pdf%3A97-4Bdgpdt3t0JcmP654TVHMyEo&amp;cuid=3767531\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/arxiv.org\/ftp\/arxiv&#8230;<\/a> &#8220;Towers on the Peaks of Eternal Light: Quantifying the Available Solar Power&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"https:\/\/royalsocietypublishing.org\/doi\/pdf\/10.1098\/rsta.2019.0563\" href=\"https:\/\/disq.us\/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Froyalsocietypublishing.org%2Fdoi%2Fpdf%2F10.1098%2Frsta.2019.0563%3AnitdLlAlwUZVYK7ovU9Sh9qwTBw&amp;cuid=3767531\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/royalsocietypublish&#8230;<\/a> &#8220;Concentrated Lunar Resources&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"https:\/\/arxiv.org\/pdf\/2103.00612.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/disq.us\/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Farxiv.org%2Fpdf%2F2103.00612.pdf%3ABoU7qIUIFR17CZ7cR20_qy7JlNE&amp;cuid=3767531\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/arxiv.org\/pdf\/2103&#8230;.<\/a> Towers On The Moon&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-23805-4\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3669-BWB-2021-04-13.mp3?_=4\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3669-BWB-2021-04-13.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3669-BWB-2021-04-13.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/behindtheblack.com\/behind-the-black\/points-of-information\/april-16-2021-zimmerman-batchelor-podcast\/\"><strong>April 16, 2021 Zimmerman\/Batchelor podcast<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Audioboom player\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/embeds.audioboom.com\/posts\/7846408\/embed\/v4#?secret=ieqMfm05M9\" data-secret=\"ieqMfm05M9\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Audioboom player\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/embeds.audioboom.com\/posts\/7846410\/embed\/v4#?secret=SrUu05SaeR\" data-secret=\"SrUu05SaeR\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Audioboom player\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/embeds.audioboom.com\/posts\/7846373\/embed\/v4#?secret=ytHRK1aV6J\" data-secret=\"ytHRK1aV6J\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/behindtheblack.com\/behind-the-black\/points-of-information\/april-14-2021-zimmerman-batchelor-podcast\/\"><strong>April 14, 2021 Zimmerman\/Batchelor podcast<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Audioboom player\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/embeds.audioboom.com\/posts\/7844729\/embed\/v4#?secret=VtKalroKmy\" data-secret=\"VtKalroKmy\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Audioboom player\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/embeds.audioboom.com\/posts\/7844733\/embed\/v4#?secret=86OEiYCY65\" data-secret=\"86OEiYCY65\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>====<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/heic2017a1.jpg\" alt=\"Jupiter\" width=\"506\" height=\"418\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>===<\/em><strong><em> Amazon Ads <\/em><\/strong><em>===<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B08C7YT3NG\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B08C7YT3NG&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hobbyspace&amp;linkId=c7adb8487184d7926bc9ec6581dea3ac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">America&#8217;s New Destiny in Space <\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=hobbyspace&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B08C7YT3NG\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=hobbyspace&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B08C7YT3NG&amp;asins=B08C7YT3NG&amp;linkId=f331b03a3bfc83333cbb7e384bf1538b&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>====<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07WT67R9V\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B07WT67R9V&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hobbyspace&amp;linkId=88f1262794d8b9648817973b5a8b51ee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stellaris: People of the Stars<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; 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Wed. April &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=23805\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Space policy roundup &#8211; Apr.19.2021<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,105],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23805","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-activism","category-roundup"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p34aWK-6bX","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":7365,"url":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=7365","url_meta":{"origin":23805,"position":0},"title":"Space policy roundup &#8211; April.15.14","author":"TopSpacer","date":"April 16, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"Another selection of space policy\/politics related links: Commercial space policy Senate committee approves commercial launch license\/permit bill - Space Politics DC events: Holdren to Discuss Administration's Vision for NASA with NAC on April 16 Now Hear This - Space KSC GAO report on NAS large scale projects: GAO Credits NASA\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":1593,"url":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=1593","url_meta":{"origin":23805,"position":1},"title":"Space policy roundup: Space law and sex + NASA&#8217;s asteroid plan and 2014 budget","author":"TopSpacer","date":"April 8, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"A look at some of the legal issues regarding reproduction in space: Sex in Space - SpaceLawLibrarian. === William Harwood writes about the expected proposal in the 2014 NASA budget to study the feasibility of capturing a small asteroid and bringing it to the earth-moon system for examination by astronaut\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":7431,"url":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=7431","url_meta":{"origin":23805,"position":2},"title":"Space policy roundup &#8211; April.20.14","author":"TopSpacer","date":"April 20, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"The latest selection of space policy\/politics related links: General: Why We All Want To Find 'The Edge' - Rick Tumlinson\/Huffington Post Red Tape Hinders Study of Asteroid Impacts on Earth -\u00a0Space.com \u00a0NASA: Despite sanctions, Russia is getting a $457.9M check from NASA - Washington Post ITAR reform: Officials Can See\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":1815,"url":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=1815","url_meta":{"origin":23805,"position":3},"title":"Space policy roundup","author":"TopSpacer","date":"April 23, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"Congressional hearings on proposed NASA 2014 budget start this week: A busy week of NASA hearings - Space Politics Space Policy Events for the Week of April 21-26, 2013 - SpacePolicyOnline A number of technical, financial and political hurdles must be overcome before NASA sends a probe to nudge an\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Space Policy&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Space Policy","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?cat=7"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=hobbyspace&l=ur2&o=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":7291,"url":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=7291","url_meta":{"origin":23805,"position":4},"title":"Space policy roundup &#8211; April.11.14","author":"TopSpacer","date":"April 11, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"Yet more space policy\/politics related links: SpaceX, a somewhat critical look - IEET\u00a0- SpaceX is important because they are currently the leader in dramatically lowering the cost of access to space. This will greatly benefit all space endeavours whether they involve scientific exploration or \"exploitation\" of resources. 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