{"id":24060,"date":"2021-06-28T13:21:12","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T17:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=24060"},"modified":"2021-06-28T13:21:12","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T17:21:12","slug":"space-policy-roundup-june-28-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=24060","title":{"rendered":"Space policy roundup &#8211; June.28.2021"},"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-june-27-july-3-2021\/\">What\u2019s Happening in Space Policy June 27-July 3, 2021 \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>NASA lunar programs:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/house-committee-presses-nasa-for-artemis-plan\/\">House Committee Presses NASA for Artemis Plan \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/nelson-says-artemis-plans-pending-decision-on-gao-protest\/\">Nelson says Artemis plans pending decision on GAO protest &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Artemis human landing system selection:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/science\/2021\/06\/nasa-expects-a-decision-on-a-lunar-lander-protest-by-early-august\/\">NASA chief reminds Congress they\u2019re the ones not funding a lunar lander | Ars Technica<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/science\/2021\/06\/nasa-administrator-to-defend-lunar-budget-before-a-skeptical-congress\/\">Congress isn\u2019t happy about SpaceX\u2019s lunar lander and may vent this week | Ars Technica<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS):\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/masten.aero\/blog\/masten-mission-to-lunar-south-pole-schedule-shift-to-2023\/\">Masten mission to lunar south pole: Schedule shift to 2023 &#8211; Masten Space<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/masten-delays-first-lunar-lander-mission\/\">Masten delays first lunar lander mission &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Biden space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsmax.com\/newsmax-tv\/nasa-space-nelson-budget\/2021\/06\/22\/id\/1026039\/\">Nelson to Newsmax: NASA Needs $5B Infrastructure Infusion for Planned Missions | Newsmax.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalreview.com\/2021\/06\/bidens-final-frontier-for-nasa-is-identity-politics\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=MJ_20210622&amp;utm_term=Jolt-Smart\">NASA Mission Equity Agenda: Identity Politics | National Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Commercial Cargo &amp; Crew:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/2021\/06\/starliner-oft2-perparations\/\">ULA, Boeing, and NASA prepare for uncrewed and crewed Starliner flight tests &#8211; NASASpaceFlight.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americaspace.com\/2021\/06\/20\/ula-begins-stacking-atlas-v-for-boeings-starliner-oft-2-launch-as-second-booster-arrives-for-first-crewed-flight\/\">ULA Begins Stacking Atlas V for Boeing\u2019s Starliner OFT-2 Launch, as Second Booster Arrives for First Crewed Flight &#8211; AmericaSpace<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US and China in space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/opinion\/guest-commentary\/os-op-nasa-bill-nelson-challenge-china-20210627-zxf5cofkczcd7kdz6txbey5lvm-story.html\">Nelson\u2019s first NASA challenge: The space race with China | Commentary &#8211; Orlando Sentinel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/news\/china\/science\/article\/3138191\/worlds-space-powers-should-explore-ways-work-china-former-iss\">World\u2019s space powers should explore ways to work with China: former ISS commander | South China Morning Post<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US and Russia in space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1306567\">NASA working with Russia to ensure safe operation of ISS \u2014 spokesperson &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thespacereview.com\/article\/4197\/1\">A shifting balance of space cooperation? &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>NASA science programs:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/science\/nasa-completes-tests-to-identify-probem-with-hubble-space-telescope-computer\">NASA completes tests to identify problem with Hubble Space Telescope computer | Fox News<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Human spaceflight:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nap.edu\/catalog\/26155\/space-radiation-and-astronaut-health-managing-and-communicating-cancer-risks\">Space Radiation and Astronaut Health: Managing and Communicating Cancer Risks | The National Academies Press<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nap.edu\/resource\/26155\/Space-Radiation-Study_Report-Highlights.pdf\">Report Highlights (pdf)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"link-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nap.edu\/resource\/26155\/Space-Radiation-Study_Recommendations-and-Conclusions.pdf\">Report Recommendations and Conclusions (pdf)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/report-backs-nasa-proposal-to-change-astronaut-radiation-exposure-limits\/\">Report backs NASA proposal to change astronaut radiation exposure limits &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>ISS &amp; other space stations:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.nasa.gov\/spacestation\/2021\/06\/28\/u-s-russian-resupply-ships-depart-and-launch-on-tuesday\/\">U.S., Russian Resupply Ships Depart and Launch on Tuesday \u2013 Space Station\/NASA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sputniknews.com\/science\/202106211083200386-russian-us-scientists-spar-over-causes-of-iss-astronauts-headache-report-says\/\">Russian, US Scientists Spar Over Causes of ISS Astronauts&#8217; Headache, Report Says &#8211; Sputnik International<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.nasa.gov\/spacestation\/2021\/06\/25\/second-of-the-new-solar-arrays-successfully-deployed\/\">Second of the New Solar Arrays Successfully Deployed \u2013 Space Station\/NASA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/press-release\/nasa-to-air-northrop-grumman-cygnus-departure-from-space-station\">NASA to Air Northrop Grumman Cygnus Departure from Space Station | NASA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Commercial space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/space-as-a-service-model\/\">Software-as-a-Service model takes the space sector by storm &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Human spaceflight:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/branson-bezos-space-tourism-billionaire-battle-81f7e1e5-eb54-425f-910e-bd8e63deb398.html\">Bezos vs. Branson: Another billionaire space battle is brewing &#8211; Axios<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Finance:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/connecting-the-dots-space-after-spacs-industry-could-be-on-the-verge-of-new-investment-era\/\">Connecting the Dots | Space after SPACs: Industry could be on the verge of new investment era &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exim.gov\/news\/exim-approves-807-million-support-spacex-launch-services-and-brokered-insurance-for-hispasat\">EXIM Approves $80.7 Million to Support SpaceX Launch Services and U.S.-Brokered Insurance for Hispasat Satellite | EXIM.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/06\/u-s-exim-bank-returns-to-space-with-spacex-and-hispasat-funding\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=u-s-exim-bank-returns-to-space-with-spacex-and-hispasat-funding\">U.S. EXIM bank returns to space with SpaceX and Hispasat funding &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Planetary defense:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/06\/space-cafe-webtalk-recap-how-danica-remy-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-asteroids\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=space-cafe-webtalk-recap-how-danica-remy-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-asteroids\">Space Caf\u00e9 WebTalk Recap: How Danica Remy learned to stop worrying and love asteroids &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Regulation &#8211; spectrum, export control, launch, etc:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/breakingdefense.com\/2021\/06\/ula-ceo-calls-for-bigger-penalties-for-unsafe-space-operations\/\">ULA CEO Calls For Bigger &#8216;Penalties&#8217; For Unsafe Space Operations &#8211; Breaking Defense<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upi.com\/Defense-News\/2021\/06\/21\/usaf-faa-commercial-space\/2261624298645\/\">USAF, FAA collaborate on commercial space regulations &#8211; UPI.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/news\/updates\/?newsId=97731\">U.S. DOT Renews Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee &#8211; FAA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/op-ed-who-wants-to-step-up-to-a-10-billion-risk\/\">Op-Ed | Who wants to step up to a $10 billion risk? &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/virgin-galactic-gets-faa-approval-to-fly-customers-to-space-11624629195\">Virgin Galactic Gets FAA Approval to Fly Customers to Space &#8211; WSJ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/virgin-galactic-cleared-to-fly-customers-on-spaceshiptwo\/\">Virgin Galactic cleared to fly customers on SpaceShipTwo &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/spacex-aiming-for-july-for-starship-orbital-launch-despite-regulatory-reviews\/\">SpaceX aiming for July for Starship orbital launch despite regulatory reviews &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Space law:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/warontherocks.com\/2021\/06\/outer-space-the-peaceful-use-of-a-warfighting-domain\/\">The &#8220;Peaceful Use&#8221; of Outer Space? &#8211; War on the Rocks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/06\/spacewatchgl-opinion-the-rule-of-law-and-the-calls-for-regulating-space\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=spacewatchgl-opinion-the-rule-of-law-and-the-calls-for-regulating-space\">Opinion: &#8216;The Rule of Law&#8217; and the Calls for Regulating Space &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/06\/spacewatchgl-share-the-impact-of-law-on-natos-space-power-at-the-speed-of-relevance\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=spacewatchgl-share-the-impact-of-law-on-natos-space-power-at-the-speed-of-relevance\">The Impact of Law on NATO&#8217;s Space Power at the Speed of Relevance &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Space traffic &amp; environment issues:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/nasa-team-to-study-new-roles-for-the-agency-in-addressing-orbital-debris\/\">NASA team to study new roles for the agency in addressing orbital debris &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/op-ed-who-wants-to-step-up-to-a-10-billion-risk\/\">Op-Ed | Who wants to step up to a $10 billion risk? &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/marketscale.com\/industries\/sciences\/how-is-the-conversation-around-space-sustainability-evolving\/\">How Is the Conversation around Space Sustainability Evolving? &#8211; MarketScale<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US states space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2021\/06\/26\/1009487890\/spacexs-new-rocket-factory-is-making-its-texas-neighbors-mad\">SpaceX&#8217;s New Rocket Factory Is Making Its Texas Neighbors Mad &#8211; NPR<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilotonline.com\/opinion\/editorials\/vp-ed-editorial-virginia-space-0622-20210621-tg7spfc6qfcqtjqtjjud7phsku-story.html\">Editorial: Virginia\u2019s space program poised for growth &#8211; The Virginian-Pilot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/spaceportamerica\/spaceport-america-announces-bond-refinancing?e=73c948a234\">Spaceport America Completes Bond Refinancing &#8211; Spaceport America<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Georgia spaceport at Camden County:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.yahoo.com\/petition-stop-spaceport-gaining-support-091700686.html\">Petition to stop spaceport gaining support &#8211; Yahoo.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Huntsville Spaceport:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.al.com\/news\/2021\/06\/huntsville-airport-to-apply-in-august-for-faa-approval-to-land-spaceship.html\">Huntsville airport to apply in August for FAA approval to land spaceship &#8211; al.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/themadisonrecord.com\/2021\/06\/22\/faa-considering-plan-to-land-space-vehicles-near-madison\/\">FAA considering plan to land space vehicles near Madison &#8211; The Madison Record<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Weather &amp; remote sensing satellites:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/goes-t-to-become-goes-west\/\">NOAA to replace GOES17 satellite ahead of schedule &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US Defense space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/warontherocks.com\/2021\/06\/physics-gets-a-vote-no-starcruisers-for-space-force\/\">Physics Gets a Vote: No Starcruisers for Space Force &#8211; War on the Rocks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airforcemag.com\/space-war-like-the-cold-war-is-all-risk-no-reward\/\">Space War, Like the Cold War, Is All Risk, No Reward &#8211; Air Force Magazine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spaceforce.mil\/News\/Article\/2664296\/faa-department-of-the-air-force-sign-commercial-space-agreement\/\">FAA, Department of the Air Force sign commercial space agreement &#8211; United States Space Force<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Beyond Earth orbit:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/report-space-force-has-to-prepare-for-operations-beyond-earths-orbit\/\">Report: Space Force has to prepare for operations beyond Earth\u2019s orbit &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afrl.af.mil\/Portals\/90\/Documents\/RV\/A%20Primer%20on%20Cislunar%20Space_Dist%20A_PA2021-1271.pdf?ver=vs6e0sE4PuJ51QC-15DEfg%3d%3d\"> A Primer on Cislunar Space &#8211; AFRL (pdf)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Cybersecurity:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/microsoft-joins-space-isac\/\">Microsoft joins Space ISAC to support cybersecurity &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Commercial services:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/military-building-an-appetite-for-commercial-space-services\/\">Military building an appetite for commercial space services &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/dod-space-agency-to-create-marketplace-for-commercial-satellite-data\/\">DoD space agency to create marketplace for commercial satellite data &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>University partnerships:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airforcemag.com\/space-force-university-of-colorado-partnership-program\/\">Space Force Adds Colorado as University Partner &#8211; Air Force Magazine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/whnt.com\/news\/__trashed-134\/\">UAH-led space weather predictions could be vital for Space Force Command | WHNT.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Launch:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/ula-delays-further-use-of-enhanced-upper-stage-engine-pending-studies\/\">ULA delays further use of enhanced upper-stage engine pending studies &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spaceflightnow.com\/2021\/05\/21\/ula-nears-first-fueling-test-on-vulcan-rocket\/\">United Launch Alliance nears first fueling test on Vulcan rocket \u2013 Spaceflight Now<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Satellites:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/2021\/06\/iridium-hosted-payload-leo\/\">Iridium wins contract to develop hosted payload for Low Earth Orbit &#8211; NASASpaceFlight.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/army-navy-satellite-operations-to-consolidate-under-space-force\/\">Army, Navy satellite operations to consolidate under Space Force &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Technology:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/space-force-dod-agencies-planning-multi-orbit-sensor-network-to-track-hypersonic-missiles\/\">Space Force, DoD agencies planning multi-orbit sensor network to track hypersonic missiles &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>General space policy topics, perspectives, etc:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engelsbergideas.com\/essays\/space-and-the-new-struggle-for-civilisational-supremacy\/\">Space and the new struggle for civilisational supremacy &#8211; Engelsberg Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>International space<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brazil:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/06\/space-cafe-brazil-by-ian-grosner-recap-andre-rypl-brazilian-diplomat\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=space-cafe-brazil-by-ian-grosner-recap-andre-rypl-brazilian-diplomat\">Space Caf\u00e9 Brazil by Ian Grosner Recap: Andre Rypl, Brazilian diplomat &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Canada:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spaceq.ca\/the-csa-issues-tender-to-examine-the-socioeconomic-benefits-of-three-earth-observation-missions\/\">The CSA issues tender to examine the socioeconomic benefits of three Earth Observation missions &#8211; SpaceQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.halifaxexaminer.ca\/environment\/maritime-launch-services-has-hired-a-pr-firm-to-conduct-a-push-poll-for-its-proposed-spaceport-in-canso\/\">Maritime Launch Services has hired a PR firm to conduct a \u201cpush poll\u201d for its proposed spaceport in Canso &#8211; Halifax Examiner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>China:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com\/2021\/06\/china-in-space-impact-on-china-us-competition\/\">China in Space: Impact on China-US Competition \u2013 The Diplomat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/06\/spacewatchgl-share-china-is-using-mythology-and-sci-fi-to-sell-its-space-programme-to-the-world\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=spacewatchgl-share-china-is-using-mythology-and-sci-fi-to-sell-its-space-programme-to-the-world\">China is using mythology and sci-fi to sell its space programme to the world &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.cgtn.com\/news\/2021-06-27\/Is-space-the-final-frontier-with-Chinese-characteristics--11pphLGY6ze\/index.html\">Is space the final frontier with Chinese characteristics? &#8211; CGTN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/news\/china\/science\/article\/3138875\/space-chinas-focus-still-defence-says-shenzhou-veteran\">In space, China\u2019s focus still on defence, says Shenzhou veteran | South China Morning Post<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Space station:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leonarddavid.com\/china-space-station-crew-preparing-for-first-spacewalk\/\">China Space Station Crew: Preparing for First Spacewalk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tianwen-1 lander and Zhurong rover landing on Mars:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.cgtn.com\/news\/2021-06-27\/China-releases-new-visuals-captured-by-Tianwen-1-Mars-probe-11qxWXJMesg\/index.html\">China releases new videos, pics captured by Tianwen-1 Mars probe &#8211; CGTN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/chinas-zhurong-rover-returns-landing-footage-and-sounds-from-mars\/\">China\u2019s Zhurong rover returns landing footage and sounds from Mars &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/en.people.cn\/n3\/2021\/0624\/c90000-9864356.html\">Answers you might want to get from Shenzhou-12 astronauts &#8211; People&#8217;s Daily Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leonarddavid.com\/china-mars-rover-imagery-shows-movement-to-the-south\/\">China Mars Rover: Imagery Shows Movement to the South &#8211; Leonard David<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Mars crew missions:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globaltimes.cn\/page\/202106\/1226925.shtml\">Chinese rocket manufacturer outlines manned Mars mission roadmap, timetable &#8211; Global Times<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Science missions:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xinhuanet.com\/english\/2021-06\/24\/c_1310026037.htm\">China building new space environment monitoring station &#8211; Xinhua<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Space traffic:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globaltimes.cn\/page\/202106\/1227223.shtml\">New survey telescope in NW China&#8217;s Qinghai will help detect space debris in medium and high orbits &#8211; Global Times<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Launch:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/06\/spacewatchgl-opinion-chinas-super-ambitious-plans-for-super-heavy-lunar-rockets\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=spacewatchgl-opinion-chinas-super-ambitious-plans-for-super-heavy-lunar-rockets\">Opinion: China\u2019s Super Ambitious Plans for Super Heavy Lunar Rockets &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/chinas-super-heavy-rocket-to-construct-space-based-solar-power-station\/\">China\u2019s super heavy rocket to construct space-based solar power station &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xinhuanet.com\/english\/2021-06\/24\/c_1310025507.htm\">China&#8217;s Long March rocket launch has world&#8217;s highest success rate: expert &#8211; Xinhua<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Europe\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/europe-proposes-launcher-alliance\/\">Europe proposes launcher alliance &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/06\/esa-calls-for-europe-to-join-forces-and-foster-its-space-sector\/?utm_source=feedly&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=esa-calls-for-europe-to-join-forces-and-foster-its-space-sector\">ESA calls for Europe to join forces and foster its space sector &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esa.int\/Newsroom\/Press_Releases\/ESA_and_EU_celebrate_a_fresh_start_for_space_in_Europe\">ESA and EU celebrate a fresh start for space in Europe &#8211; ESA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/science-environment-57573698\">Lift-off for European Union&#8217;s new space programme &#8211; BBC News<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Astronaut selection:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esa.int\/About_Us\/Careers_at_ESA\/ESA_Astronaut_Selection\/Wide_range_of_applications_for_ESA_s_astronaut_selection\">Wide range of applications for ESA\u2019s astronaut selection &#8211; ESA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/06\/22000-applications-for-esas-new-astronaut-jobs\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=22000-applications-for-esas-new-astronaut-jobs\">22,000 applications for ESA&#8217;s new astronaut jobs &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>India:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outlookindia.com\/newsscroll\/1st-uncrewed-mission-of-gaganyaan-in-dec-its-race-against-time-for-isro-now\/2110328\">1st uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan in Dec: It&#8221;s race against time for ISRO now &#8211; OutlookIndia.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/india-to-allow-private-firms-to-build-and-operate-launch-sites\/articleshow\/83862202.cms\">Space reforms: India to allow private firms to build and operate launch sites &#8211; Times of India<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Iran:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2021\/06\/22\/politics\/iran-failed-satellite-launch\/index.html\">Pentagon tracked failed Iranian satellite launch and new images reveal Tehran is set to try again &#8211; CNNPolitics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thespacereview.com\/article\/4199\/1\">Scrutinizing the Russian-Iranian satellite deal &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Israel:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/israel-news\/remembering-aby-har-even-israels-space-pioneer-and-victim-of-acre-riots-671914\">Remembering Aby Har-Even, Israel&#8217;s space pioneer and victim of Acre riots &#8211; The Jerusalem Post<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Luxembourg:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/delano.lu\/d\/detail\/news\/space-new-frontier-lux-us-military-cooperation\/215175\">Space new frontier for Lux-US military cooperation &#8211; Delano &#8211; Luxembourg in English<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Mauritius:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/satelliteprome.com\/news\/mauritius-deploys-first-satellite-mir-sat1\/\">Mauritius deploys first satellite &#8216;MIR-SAT1&#8217; &#8211; SatellitePro ME<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>New Zealand:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newshub.co.nz\/home\/politics\/2021\/06\/minister-in-charge-of-space-launches-stuart-nash-dismisses-confused-greens-party-s-rocket-lab-fears.html\">Minister in charge of space launches, Stuart Nash, dismisses &#8216;confused&#8217; Greens Party&#8217;s Rocket Lab fears | Newshub<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Russia:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thespacereview.com\/article\/4199\/1\">Scrutinizing the Russian-Iranian satellite deal &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li>China co-op:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/russia-cosmonauts-may-visit-china-space-station\">Russia wants to send cosmonauts to China space station | Space.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thespacereview.com\/article\/4197\/1\">A shifting balance of space cooperation? &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>ISS:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1306567\">NASA working with Russia to ensure safe operation of ISS \u2014 spokesperson &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamestown.org\/program\/roscosmos-suffers-from-russias-confrontation-with-the-us\/\">Roscosmos Suffers From Russia\u2019s Confrontation With the US &#8211; Jamestown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/behindtheblack.com\/behind-the-black\/points-of-information\/a-detailed-look-at-russias-suffering-and-shrinking-space-program\/\">A detailed look at Russia\u2019s suffering and shrinking space program &#8211; Behind the Black<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sputniknews.com\/science\/202106211083200386-russian-us-scientists-spar-over-causes-of-iss-astronauts-headache-report-says\/\">Russian, US Scientists Spar Over Causes of ISS Astronauts&#8217; Headache, Report Says &#8211; Sputnik International<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Scotland:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.co.uk\/appointments\/satellite-launch-broker-expands-scotland-24390492\">Satellite launch broker expands into Scotland with new hire &#8211; Business Insider<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenational.scot\/news\/19400871.scots-space-firm-urges-uk-government-investment-avoid-falling-behind\/\">Scots space firm urges UK Government to up investment to avoid falling behind | The National<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Somalia:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.garoweonline.com\/en\/news\/somalia\/turkey-seeks-to-develop-space-port-in-somalia\">Turkey seeks to develop space port in Somalia &#8211; Garowe\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>South Korea:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/south-koreas-top-airline-to-develop-propellant-tank-for-smallsat-launcher\/\">South Korea&#8217;s top airline to develop propellant tank for smallsat launcher &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Turkey:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.garoweonline.com\/en\/news\/somalia\/turkey-seeks-to-develop-space-port-in-somalia\">Turkey seeks to develop space port in Somalia &#8211; Garowe\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>UAE\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/satelliteprome.com\/news\/mbrsc-teams-up-with-french-space-agency-on-emirates-lunar-mission\/\">MBRSC teams up with French space agency on Emirates Lunar Mission &#8211; SatellitePro ME<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khaleejtimes.com\/news\/uaes-lunar-rover-to-have-french-cameras\">UAE\u2019s Lunar Rover to have French cameras &#8211; Khaleej Times<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>UK:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oneweb.world\/media-center\/oneweb-and-bt-sign-agreement-to-explore-rural-connectivity-solutions-in-the-uk-and-beyond\">OneWeb and BT sign agreement to explore rural connectivity solutions in the UK and beyond | OneWeb<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cornwalllive.com\/news\/cornwall-news\/how-spaceport-cornwall-help-create-5547712\">Preparations are ramping up for Spaceport Cornwall launch &#8211; Cornwall Live<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Webcasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>** <strong>Episode 40: Virgin Galactic Launch License and New Mexico Spaceflight Informed Consent Act<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC6Ykq1wgCPjOAelamkETZkQ\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">Space Thoughts (YouTube<\/a>) \u2013 <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><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\/M6QsOXhrbEo?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>Major Updates for China&#8217;s Lunar Rockets, China SatNet Signs Collaboration with Chongqing &#8211; Ep 39<\/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! A kind reminder that we cover a lot more stories every week in the DFH Newsletter (getrevue.co\/profile\/dongfanghour).<\/em><br \/>\n<em>This week, we discuss:<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>1) Massive Design Changes for China\u2019s Super Heavy Rocket the Long March 9 (Long Lehao Presentation at the University of Hong-Kong)<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>2) Assorted Updates on China SatNet<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>3) Satellite Industry Fund of 50B RMB to be Set Up in Shenzhen<\/em><\/p>\n<p>See also <a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/06\/spacewatchgl-column-dongfang-hour-china-aerospace-news-roundup-21-june-27-june-2021\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=spacewatchgl-column-dongfang-hour-china-aerospace-news-roundup-21-june-27-june-2021\">Dongfang Hour China Aerospace News Roundup 21 June \u2013 27 June 2021 &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/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\/IE4H5XmFZPU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/27-jun-2021\/broadcast-3713-dr.-scott-pace\"><strong>The Space Show &#8211; Sunday, June.27.2021<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/dr.-scott-pace\">Dr. Scott Pace<\/a><\/strong> discussed &#8220;<em>a wide range of space policy issues including space situational awareness, Artemis, the National Space Council directives and space in the new Biden Administration<\/em>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-24060-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3713-BWB-2021-06-27.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3713-BWB-2021-06-27.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3713-BWB-2021-06-27.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>**<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/23-jun-2021\/broadcast-3711-hotel-mars-dr.-haym-benaroya\"> Hotel Mars &#8211; John Batchelor Show\/The Space Show &#8211; Wed. June.23.2021<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/dr.-haym-benaroya\">Dr. Haym Benaroya<\/a><\/strong> of Purdue Univ. 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> &#8220;<em>about lunar habs, Venus, China and Russian lunar development and more<\/em>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-24060-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3711-BWB-2021-06-23.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3711-BWB-2021-06-23.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3711-BWB-2021-06-23.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/22-jun-2021\/broadcast-3710-mark-whittington\"><strong>The Space Show &#8211; Tuesday, June.22.2021<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/mark-whittington\">Mark Whittington<\/a><\/strong> spoke about his new book, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B095GCZKHQ\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B095GCZKHQ&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hobbyspace&amp;linkId=0651a8bd657f66f5f426c137af311498\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Why is America Going Back to the Moon<\/em><\/a> [Amazon commission link] and a variety of other space policy issues and news items.<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-24060-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3710-BWB-2021-06-22.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3710-BWB-2021-06-22.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3710-BWB-2021-06-22.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>**<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/16-jun-2021\/broadcast-3707-hotel-mars-dr.-david-grinspoon\">Hotel Mars &#8211; John Batchelor Show\/The Space Show &#8211; Wed. June 16.2021<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/dr.-david-grinspoon\">Dr. David Grinspoon<\/a><\/strong> 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 new planned missions to Venus plus the new photos coming back of the Jupiter moon, Ganymede. The photos are being taken and sent back to Earth by the Juno mission.<\/em>&#8221;<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-24060-4\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3707-BWB-2021-06-16.mp3?_=4\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3707-BWB-2021-06-16.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3707-BWB-2021-06-16.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/06\/the-space-cafe-podcast-30-yvette-hopkins-shetland-space-center\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=the-space-cafe-podcast-30-yvette-hopkins-shetland-space-center\"><strong>The Space Cafe Podcast #30: Yvette Hopkins, Shetland Space Center<\/strong> &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Episode 030 features a special guest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/yvette-hopkins\/\">Yvette Hopkins.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, a little north of Scotland, there is a small island that you can cross by car in just two and a half hours. In the far north, there is not much going on, lush meadows as far as the eye can see. And sheep, of course. On closer inspection, however, there is one place with a most curious combination of buildings that piqued our interest: a spaceport with its own pub. Naturally, we got curious and did a little research and uncovered a most fascinating story.<\/em><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-24060-5\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/EP30_Yvette_Master.mp3?_=5\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/EP30_Yvette_Master.mp3\">https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/EP30_Yvette_Master.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>** <span class=\"-KXLs\"><strong>E65 &#8211; Partnership Across the National Labs &amp; Academia<\/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><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"E65 - Partnership Across the National Labs &amp; Academia\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/564284157?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; Laura Seward Forczyk &#8211; 11. May 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>During this week\u2019s Space Caf\u00e9, SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening met with space professional, author, scientist, analyst and millennial, Laura Seward Forczyk.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Laura is the founder and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astralytical.com\/\">Astralytical<\/a>, a space science, industry and policy consultancy that provides space career coaching services, big-picture market trends, startup and stealth company strategies, astronomy and planetary science mission analysis, as well as an advisory for space tourism, spaceport development and education\u2026 just to name a few.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>She is also a NASA Subject Matter Expert for planetary science missions, the author of a book, Rise of the Space Age Millennials: Aspirations of a Rising Generation, and a prolific volunteer for organisations such as For All Moonkind: Science, Industry and Education Council and the Lifeboat Foundation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>This week, she and Torsten discuss the one thing we all want to know: how close are we to commercial human space travel?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; 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