{"id":24349,"date":"2021-09-27T18:30:51","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T22:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=24349"},"modified":"2021-09-27T18:30:51","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T22:30:51","slug":"space-policy-roundup-sept-27-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=24349","title":{"rendered":"Space policy roundup &#8211; Sept.27.2021"},"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-september-26-october-2-2021\/\">What\u2019s Happening in Space Policy September 26-October 2, 2021 \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Biden space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/nasa-administrator-bill-nelson-future-human-spaceflight\">Moonshots, private space stations and more: NASA chief Bill Nelson on the future of human spaceflight | Space.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>NASA lunar programs:\n<ul>\n<li>Commercial lunar programs:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/masten.aero\/blog\/mitigating-lunar-dust-masten-completes-fast-landing-pad-study\/\">Mitigating Lunar Dust: Masten Completes FAST Landing Pad Study &#8211; Masten<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Blue Origin HLS :\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/technology\/573967-technology-is-easy-but-politics-is-hard-for-nasas-lunar-human-landing\">Technology is easy but politics is hard for NASA&#8217;s Lunar Human Landing System | TheHill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2021\/09\/22\/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-redacted-lunar-lander-lawsuit-nasa-spacex.html\">Jeff Bezos&#8217; Blue Origin redacted lunar lander lawsuit vs NASA-SpaceX deal &#8211; CNBC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/court-filing-outlines-blue-origins-case-against-nasa-spacex-lunar-lander-award\/\">Court filing outlines Blue Origin\u2019s case against NASA SpaceX lunar lander award &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/spacex-elon-musk-refutes-blue-origin-starship-lawsuit\/\">SpaceX CEO Elon Musk explains why Blue Origin&#8217;s Starship lawsuit makes no sense &#8211; Teslarati<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>NASA management:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/nasa-reorganizing-human-spaceflight-division-as-private-space-industry-expands-11632262883\">NASA Reorganizing Human Spaceflight Division as Private Space Industry Expands &#8211; WSJ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/nasa-splits-human-spaceflight-directorate-into-two\/\">NASA Splits Human Spaceflight Directorate Into Two \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zapatatalksnasa.com\/2021\/09\/20\/the-unreliable-narrator\/\">The unreliable narrator \u2013 Zapata Talks NASA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>NASA science programs:\n<ul>\n<li>James Webb Space Telescope (JWST):\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/james-webb-space-telescope-an-astronomer-on-the-team-explains-how-to-send-a-giant-telescope-to-space-and-why-167516\">James Webb Space Telescope: An astronomer on the team explains how to send a giant telescope to space \u2013 and why &#8211; The Conversation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>NASA launch:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocket.com\/article\/aerojet-rocketdyne-awarded-nasa-contract-orion-spacecraft-main-engine\">Aerojet Rocketdyne Awarded NASA Contract for Orion Spacecraft Main Engine | Aerojet Rocketdyne<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Human spaceflight:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/science\/2021\/09\/nasa-seeks-a-new-ride-for-astronauts-to-the-artemis-launch-pad\/\">NASA seeks a new ride for astronauts to the Artemis launch pad | Ars Technica<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/feature\/nasa-seeks-input-from-potential-partners-on-next-generation-astromobile\">NASA Seeks Input from Potential Partners on NextGen Astromobile | NASA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Commercial Cargo &amp; Crew:\n<ul>\n<li>Boeing Starliner uncrewed test mission:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/science\/2021\/09\/boeing-still-troubleshooting-starliner-may-swap-out-service-module\/\">Boeing still studying Starliner valve issues, with no launch date in sight | Ars Technica<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/boeings-starliner-may-not-fly-until-2022\/\">Boeing\u2019s Starliner May Not Fly Until 2022 \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/technology\/2021\/09\/24\/boeingnasastarlinerdelay\/\">Boeing still seeking why Starliner\u2019s valves froze on the launchpad &#8211; The Washington Post<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>SpaceX:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/spacex-crew-dragon-first-space-station-flyaround\/\">SpaceX Crew Dragon to perform first space station &#8220;flyaround&#8221; in November &#8211; Teslarati<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US space goals:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ny1.com\/nyc\/all-boroughs\/us-world-news\/2021\/09\/24\/nasa-officials-eye-new--deep-space-missions-as-they-begin-retiring-iss-\">NASA officials eye new missions as they begin to retire ISS &#8211; NY1.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US and China in space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/nasa-administrator-bill-nelson-work-china-1632508\">NASA Wants to Work With China in Space &#8211; Newsweek<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US and Russia in space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1340859\">NASA chief looking forward to Moscow trip, will visit as soon as possible &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Space technology:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/livestream.com\/viewnow\/niac2021\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">2021 NIAC Symposium on Livestream<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>ISS &amp; other space stations:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/nasa-urged-to-avoid-space-station-gap\/\">NASA urged to avoid space station gap &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leonarddavid.com\/future-of-the-iss-showing-its-age\/\">Future of the ISS: Showing its Age &#8211; Leonard David<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/international-space-station-future-end-congress-ask-nasa\">Congress to NASA: What comes after the International Space Station? | Space.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Commercial space:\n<ul>\n<li>GEO:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/orbit-fab-to-launch-propellant-tanker-to-fuel-satellites-in-geostationary-orbit\/\">Orbit Fab to launch propellant tanker to fuel satellites in geostationary orbit &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Cislunar:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/op-ed-can-we-backhaul-our-way-to-space\/\">Op-ed | Can we backhaul our way to space? &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xplore.com\/press\/releases\/2021\/09.21.2021_Xplore_Receives_$2M_Contract_from_NSIC_to_Accelerate_Xcraft_Platform_Development.html\">Xplore Receives $2M Contract from NSIC to Accelerate Xcraft Platform Development &#8211; Xplore<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spaceflight.com\/spaceflight-inc-s-new-launch-contracts-bolster-growth-of-space-infrastructure\/\">Spaceflight Inc.\u2019s New Launch Contracts Bolster Growth of Space Infrastructure &#8211; Spaceflight<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Human spaceflight\/Space tourism:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatoday.com\/story\/tech\/science\/space\/2021\/09\/20\/spacex-inspiration-4-crew-interview-nbc-news\/8417875002\/\">SpaceX inspiration4 crew changed, inspired by first private citizen mission &#8211; Florida Today<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spaceflightnow.com\/2021\/09\/23\/spacex-sees-growing-demand-for-private-crew-dragon-missions\/\">SpaceX sees growing demand for private Crew Dragon missions \u2013 Spaceflight Now<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Constellations\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.euroconsult-ec.com\/press-release\/ngso-constellations-continue-to-gain-momentum-satellite-connectivity-video-market-expected-to-double-over-next-decade\/\">NGSO Constellations Continue to Gain Momentum, Satellite Connectivity &amp; Video Market Expected to Double Over Next Decade &#8211; Euroconsult<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturing, mining, etc:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/2021\/09\/varda-space-manufacturing\/\">Inside Varda Space\u2019s plans to revolutionize in-space manufacturing &#8211; NASASpaceFlight.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kgun9.com\/news\/local-news\/nasa-grants-uarizona-500-000-to-research-mining-lunar-resources\">NASA grants UArizona $500,000 to research mining lunar resources &#8211; KGUN9.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosmosmagazine.com\/space\/perseverance-breathes-fresh-life-into-the-mining-and-space-sectors\/\">Perseverance Breathes Fresh Life Into The Mining And Space Sectors &#8211; Cosmos Magazine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Planetary defense:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/singularityhub.com\/2021\/09\/23\/a-giant-asteroid-demolished-an-ancient-middle-eastern-city-and-everyone-in-it\/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SingularityHub+%28Singularity+Hub%29\">A Ferocious Asteroid Strike Demolished an Ancient Middle Eastern City 3,600 Years Ago &#8211; Singularity Hub<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Regulation &#8211; spectrum, export control, launch, etc:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/spacex-starship-orbital-launch-delays-slow-faa-reviews\/\">SpaceX&#8217;s orbital Starship launch debut may be pushed to 2022 by slow FAA reviews &#8211; Teslarati<\/a>c<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Space law:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swfound.org\/media\/207257\/legal-aspects-of-space-debris-9-sept.pdf\">Legal Aspects of Space Debris &#8211; Secure World Foundation (pdf)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/09\/space-cafe-recap-law-breakfast-with-steven-freeland-5\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=space-cafe-recap-law-breakfast-with-steven-freeland-5\">Space Caf\u00e9 Recap: \u201cLaw Breakfast with Steven Freeland\u201d #5 &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Space traffic &amp; environment issues:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/earth-orbit-tensions-096811fe-f058-4ee7-aa96-658d5ade0d84.html\">Tensions on Earth reflected in orbit &#8211; Axios<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upi.com\/Science_News\/2021\/09\/23\/NASA-safety-SpaceX-Starlink-space-traffic\/7731632423035\/\">NASA adviser blasts lack of congressional action on space traffic dangers &#8211; UPI.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US states space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/22682978\/camden-georgia-spaceport-cumberland-island-faa-astra-rocket-debris\">The imaginary rocket driving a small-town spaceport &#8211; The Verge<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Weather &amp; other earth observation satellites:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.northropgrumman.com\/news\/releases\/northrop-grumman-built-satellite-successfully-launched-for-nasas-landsat-9-mission\">Northrop Grumman-Built Satellite Successfully Launched for NASA\u2019s Landsat 9 Mission | Northrop Grumman<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/house-committee-presses-noaa-on-commercial-weather-data-and-space-traffic-management\/\">House committee presses NOAA on commercial weather data and space traffic management &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/exo-space-featheredge\/\">Exo-Space pivots to meet demand for on-orbit processing &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>GPS:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.osu.edu\/spacex-satellite-signals-used-like-gps-to-pinpoint-location-on-earth\/\">SpaceX satellite signals used like GPS to pinpoint location on Earth &#8211; OSU.edu <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/spacex-starlink-gps-navigation\">SpaceX&#8217;s Starlink broadband satellites could be used for GPS navigation | Space.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US Defense space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spaceforce.mil\/News\/Article\/2783508\/raymond-describes-space-force-achievements-plans-challenges-ahead\/\">Raymond describes Space Force achievements, plans, challenges ahead &#8211; United States Space Force<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Budget:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/house-begins-debate-on-fy2022-ndaa\/\">House Begins Debate on FY2022 NDAA \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/denvergazette.com\/news\/military\/space-force-abolished-house-bill-would-do-just-that\/article_31d90991-a12d-5c7d-9c8b-efb4afdfec53.html\">Space Force abolished? House bill would do just that &#8211; denvergazette.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Organizational:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spaceforce.mil\/News\/Article\/2786831\/cmssf-details-path-forward-for-developing-the-force\/\">CMSSF details path forward for developing the force &#8211; United States Space Force<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spaceforce.mil\/News\/Article\/2785434\/army-navy-satcom-mission-areas-shifting-to-us-space-force\/\">Army, Navy SATCOM Mission Areas Shifting to U.S. Space Force &#8211; United States Space Force<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Beyond Earth orbit:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airforcemag.com\/u-s-space-command-says-it-has-the-backs-of-nasa-allies-commercial-partners\/\">US Space Command Says It Has the Backs of NASA, Allies, Commercial Partners &#8211; Air Force Magazine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Commercial services:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/space-force-discussions-with-private-sector-on-future-space-architecture-to-remain-classified\/\">Space Force discussions with private sector on future space architecture to remain classified &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/digital-show-dailies\/air-force-association\/2021\/09\/23\/space-force-to-share-internal-digital-models-with-industry\/\">Space Force to share internal digital models with industry &#8211; Defense News<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Space transport:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/blue-origin-rocket-lab-spacex-ula-win-space-force-contracts-for-rocket-technology-projects\/\">Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, SpaceX, ULA win Space Force contracts for rocket technology projects &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geekwire.com\/2021\/space-force-awards-87-5m-blue-origin-rocket-lab-spacex-ula-rocket-testing\/\">Space Force awards $87.5M to four rocket companies for tests &#8211; GeekWire<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldefensemagazine.org\/articles\/2021\/9\/24\/ula-wants-blue-origin-engine-by-end-of-year\">ULA Wants Blue Origin Engine By End of Year &#8211; National Defense Magazine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Satellites:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/119100-2\/\">Space Force grappling with aging infrastructure used to operate satellites &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Technology:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.mit.edu\/2021\/mit-us-space-force-explore-opportunities-research-workforce-development-0923\">MIT, US Space Force to explore opportunities for research and workforce development | MIT News\/Massachusetts Institute of Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Acquisition:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/space-force-looking-for-unity-in-acquisitions-despite-a-medley-of-agencies\/\">Space Force looking for \u2018unity\u2019 in acquisitions despite a medley of agencies &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/gao-steps-up-criticism-of-space-forces-missile-warning-satellite-procurement\/\">GAO steps up criticism of Space Force\u2019s missile-warning satellite procurement &#8211; SpaceNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>General space policy topics, perspectives, resources, etc:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalreview.com\/2021\/09\/a-tale-of-two-spaceflights\/\">SpaceX vs. Boeing: Private Sector Beats Government-Backed Behemoth | National Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>International space<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bhutan:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeenews.india.com\/india\/india-signs-pact-for-joint-development-of-small-satellite-for-bhutan-2396923.html\">India signs pact for joint development of small satellite for Bhutan &#8211; Zee News<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>China:\n<ul>\n<li>Space station:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/china-woman-astronaut-on-space-station-mission\">China eyes sending 1st female astronaut to new space station | Space.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Launch:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/2021\/09\/kz-1a-returns-to-flight\/\">Chinese KZ-1A returns to flight and lofts new remote sensing satellite into orbit &#8211; NASASpaceFlight.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.news.cn\/english\/2021-09\/27\/c_1310212413.htm\">China launches new satellite &#8211; Xinhua<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Egypt:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/satelliteprome.com\/news\/uae-and-egypt-to-advance-cooperation-in-space-sector\/\">UAE and Egypt to advance cooperation in space sector &#8211; SatellitePro ME<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Europe:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esa.int\/Enabling_Support\/Space_Transportation\/Microgravity_on_demand_with_Earth_return_through_ESA_s_Boost\">Microgravity on demand with Earth return through ESA\u2019s Boost! &#8211; ESA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/satelliteprome.com\/news\/esa-selects-thales-alenia-space-to-design-and-develop-nles-next\/\">ESA selects Thales Alenia Space to design and develop NLES-Next &#8211; SatellitePro ME<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/09\/spacewatchgl-opinion-esa-eu-relationship-and-esa-transformation-priorities-in-the-new-esa-agenda\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=spacewatchgl-opinion-esa-eu-relationship-and-esa-transformation-priorities-in-the-new-esa-agenda\">Opinion: ESA-EU relationship and ESA transformation priorities in the new ESA Agenda &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/09\/spacewatchgl-opinion-conflicting-visions-of-european-space-security\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=spacewatchgl-opinion-conflicting-visions-of-european-space-security\">Opinion: Conflicting Visions of European Space Security? &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/09\/space-cafe-webtalk-with-jean-jacques-tortora-can-a-broad-church-develop-a-broad-consensus-whats-at-stake-for-europes-space-sector\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=space-cafe-webtalk-with-jean-jacques-tortora-can-a-broad-church-develop-a-broad-consensus-whats-at-stake-for-europes-space-sector\">Space Caf\u00e9 WebTalk with Jean-Jacques Tortora: Can a broad church develop a broad consensus? What\u2019s at stake for Europe\u2019s space sector &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.satnews.com\/2021\/09\/19\/uks-d-orbit-signs-a-e2197m-contract-with-esa-to-develop-debris-removal-technology\/?mohide=true&amp;mc_cid=46abd4964c&amp;mc_eid=61a06f05bb\">UK\u2019s D-Orbit Signs A \u20ac2,197M Contract With ESA To Develop Debris Removal Technology \u2013 SatNews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>India:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstpost.com\/tech\/science\/isros-mars-orbiter-was-made-for-mission-life-of-six-months-completed-seven-years-in-orbit-this-month-10001781.html\">ISRO&#8217;s Mars orbiter was made for mission life of six months, completed seven years in orbit this month &#8211; Firstpost<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/science\/indias-private-space-sector-is-rising-but-wait-for-bezos-like-joy-rides-will-be-longer\/739619\/\">India&#8217;s private space sector is rising, but wait for Bezos-like &#8216;joy rides&#8217; will be longer &#8211; ThePrint.in<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/info-tech\/telesat-oneweb-take-steps-to-begin-india-operations\/article36665156.ece\">Telesat, OneWeb take steps to begin India operations &#8211; The Hindu BusinessLine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Kuwait:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/satelliteprome.com\/news\/uae-and-kuwait-discuss-space-cooperation\/\">UAE and Kuwait discuss space cooperation &#8211; SatellitePro ME<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Mexico:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/economy\/1341333\">Glavkosmos, Space JLTZ sign agreement on promotion of Russian space products in Mexico &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Nigeria:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/satelliteprome.com\/news\/nigeria-sets-up-two-new-satellite-companies\/\">Nigeria sets up two new satellite companies &#8211; SatellitePro ME<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>New Zealand:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gisborneherald.co.nz\/local-news\/20210922\/second-pad-work-resumes-space-junk-clean-up-announced\/\">Second pad work resumes, space junk clean up announced \u2013 The Gisborne Herald<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Russia:\n<ul>\n<li>Launch:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1340735\">Russia to conduct about 15 space launches by yearend \u2014 Roscosmos chief &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tourism, commercial human spaceflight:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leonarddavid.com\/movie-set-the-iss-film-crew-ready-for-liftoff\/\">Movie Set: The ISS \u2013 Film Crew Ready for Liftoff &#8211; Leonard David<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1340879\">Russian film crew return from space slated for October 17 &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>ISS:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1342123\">Space station\u2019s orbit adjusted ahead of Soyuz MS-19 crewed spacecraft launch &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1341653\">Roscosmos announces tender to gauge ISS Russian segment\u2019s residual service life &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1341213\">Crew of ISS&#8217;s Russian segment are testing, integrating robotic manipulator &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>New space stations:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1340853\">RAS recommends Roscosmos file proposals on Russian space station to the government &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/science\/1341647\">Russia\u2019s future orbital outpost to embrace seven modules, centrifuge &#8211; TASS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Scotland:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenational.scot\/news\/19595943.scottish-spaceport-launch-partner-prepare-blast-off\/\">Scottish spaceport and launch partner prepare for blast-off | The National<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/09\/prestwick-spaceport-partners-with-astraius\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=prestwick-spaceport-partners-with-astraius\">Prestwick Spaceport partners with Astraius &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Turkey:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/satelliteprome.com\/news\/uae-and-turkey-discuss-collaboration-in-space-sector\/\">UAE and Turkey discuss collaboration in space sector &#8211; SatellitePro ME<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>UAE\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/satelliteprome.com\/news\/ast-spacemobile-eyes-uae-for-spacecraft-component-manufacturing\/\">AST SpaceMobile eyes UAE for spacecraft component manufacturing &#8211; SatellitePro ME<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/satelliteprome.com\/news\/mbrsc-and-jsoor-launch-emirates-space-art-programme\/\">MBRSC and Jsoor launch Emirates Space Art Programme &#8211; SatellitePro ME<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/satelliteprome.com\/news\/uae-crew-one-to-start-sirius-20-21-mission-in-moscow-in-november-2021\/\">UAE Crew One to start SIRIUS 20\/21 mission in Moscow in November 2021 &#8211; SatellitePro ME<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gulfnews.com\/uae\/science\/uae-astronauts-to-simulate-long-term-space-travel-to-study-effect-of-isolation-1.82533091\">UAE astronauts to simulate long-term space travel to study effect of isolation \u2013 Gulf News<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>UK:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/breakingdefense.com\/2021\/09\/exclusive-uk-pushes-new-un-accord-on-military-space-norms\/\">Exclusive: UK Pushes New UN Accord On Military Space Norms &#8211; Breaking Defense<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Webcasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>** <strong>Chinese Smartphones to Adopt Satellite Connectivity, Recap on Provincial Space Policies<\/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><span dir=\"auto\">Hello and welcome to another episode of the Dongfang Hour China Space News Roundup! A kind reminder that we cover many more stories every week in our Newsletter (<a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.dongfanghour.com\">newsletter.dongfanghour.com<\/a>). This week, we discuss:<br \/>\n<\/span>00:00<span dir=\"auto\"> Introduction <\/span><br \/>\n01:01<span dir=\"auto\"> Chinese smartphones and satellite connectivity<br \/>\n<\/span>11:08<span dir=\"auto\"> Recap on provincial space policies <\/span><br \/>\n15:25<span dir=\"auto\"> Two launches for China&#8217;s space program<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>See also the summary: <a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2021\/09\/spacewatchgl-column-dongfang-hour-china-aerospace-news-roundup-20-26-september-2021\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=spacewatchgl-column-dongfang-hour-china-aerospace-news-roundup-20-26-september-2021\">Dongfang Hour China Aerospace News Roundup 20 &#8211; 26 September 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\/UchubF6jIxs?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:\/\/science.house.gov\/hearings\/nasas-future-in-low-earth-orbit-considerations-for-international-space-station-extension-and-transition\"><strong>NASA\u2019s Future in Low Earth Orbit: Considerations for ISS Extension and Transition<\/strong> &#8211; House Committee on Science, Space and Technology<\/a>. Witnesses included:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Ms. Robyn Gatens, Director, International Space Station, National Aeronautics and Space Administration<br \/>\nDr. Kathleen \u201cKate\u201d Rubins, Astronaut, National Aeronautics and Space Administration<br \/>\n|Mr. Jeffrey Manber, Chief Executive Officer, Nanoracks, LLC<br \/>\nMr. Todd Harrison, Senior Fellow and Director of the Aerospace Security Project, Center for Strategic and International Studies<br \/>\nCaptain William Shepherd (USN, Ret), former Astronaut, National Aeronautics and Space Administration<\/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\/TlUNxnEpdfA?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:\/\/mainenginecutoff.com\/podcast\/197\"><strong>T+197: NASA\u2019s Human Spaceflight Directorate Shakeup<\/strong> &#8211; Main Engine Cut Off<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=o59npixDCIk\">a town hall this week<\/a>, NASA announced that the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate <a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/nasa-splits-human-spaceflight-directorate-into-two-organizations\/\">will be split in two<\/a>: the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, led by Jim Free, and the Space Operations Mission Directorate, led by Kathy Lueders. I discuss <a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/science\/2021\/09\/nasa-to-split-leadership-of-its-human-spaceflight-program\/\">what this change might mean<\/a> for the future of NASA\u2019s human spaceflight program, and why I think it\u2019s not something to worry about if you\u2019re a Kathy Lueders stan.<\/em><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-24349-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.simplecast.com\/audio\/232ec5f9-c8b1-4198-a24e-3a96d4edfad7\/episodes\/2b013744-7bef-4a48-a7d1-d894e119635e\/audio\/3be7e1fb-bdd9-4ac4-ad4b-ba4f7fd73b98\/default_tc.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.simplecast.com\/audio\/232ec5f9-c8b1-4198-a24e-3a96d4edfad7\/episodes\/2b013744-7bef-4a48-a7d1-d894e119635e\/audio\/3be7e1fb-bdd9-4ac4-ad4b-ba4f7fd73b98\/default_tc.mp3\">https:\/\/cdn.simplecast.com\/audio\/232ec5f9-c8b1-4198-a24e-3a96d4edfad7\/episodes\/2b013744-7bef-4a48-a7d1-d894e119635e\/audio\/3be7e1fb-bdd9-4ac4-ad4b-ba4f7fd73b98\/default_tc.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>** <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/26-sep-2021\/broadcast-3763-open-lines\">The Space Show &#8211; Sunday, Sept.26.2021<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/dr.-david-livingston\">Dr. David Livingston<\/a><\/strong> led an open lines program with callers who discussed a range of topics including the Inspiration 4 flight, lunar vs Martian colonies, UAP, space advocacy, and more.<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-24349-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3763-BWB-2021-09-26.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3763-BWB-2021-09-26.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3763-BWB-2021-09-26.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/24-sep-2021\/broadcast-3762-jose-ocasio-christian\"><strong>The Space Show &#8211; Friday, Sept.24.2021<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/jose-ocasio-christian\">Jose Ocasio-Christian<\/a><\/strong> talked about &#8220;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caeluspartners.com\/\">Caleus Partners<\/a> and their new Communities in Space LLC which focused quite a bit on commercial space and investing<\/em>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/Beijing%20Review%20April%202021%20-%20see%20page%2020.pdf\"> Beijing Review April 2021 &#8211; see page 20 (pdf)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/The%20Community%20in%20Space%20LLC%20Narrative%20-%20Final.pdf\">The Community in Space LLC Narrative (pdf)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-24349-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3762-BWB-2021-09-24.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3762-BWB-2021-09-24.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3762-BWB-2021-09-24.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/21-sep-2021\/broadcast-3760-dan-adamo\"><strong>The Space Show &#8211; Tuesday, Sept.21.2021<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/dan-adamo\">Dan Adamo<\/a><\/strong> discussed &#8220;<em>Inspiration 4, SpaceX, Starlink, orbital debris removal, tourism, space settlement and more<\/em>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-24349-4\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3760-BWB-2021-09-21.mp3?_=4\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3760-BWB-2021-09-21.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3760-BWB-2021-09-21.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>** <span class=\"-KXLs\"><strong>E72: Inspiring for a More Secure World<\/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=\"E72: Inspiring for a More Secure World\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/610905373?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; Lynette Tan &#8211; 3. August 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>After a much-deserved summer break, during this week\u2019s Space Caf\u00e9, SpaceWatch.Global publisher, Torsten Kriening caught up with Chief Executive of Singapore Space &amp; Technology and \u201cthis century\u2019s role model for space\u201d, Lynette Tan to talk about Singapore\u2019s role in space and her company\u2019s commercial vision.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>With an international career spanning the last three decades, Lynette has worked to increase trade viability through organisations like the Singapore Economic Development Board and GlaxoSmithKline. Before pivoting to the space sector, she studied chemical engineering degrees at Illinois and Stanford universities, and in 2018 conducted international space training at the Korean Aerospace Research Institute.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>In her current role at Singapore Space and Technology Limited, a role which she was appointed to in 2020 after having successfully served as Executive Director and Director, Lynette has steered the pioneering space organisation towards regional space developments and is spearheading major trade and business-focused initiatives including start-up accelerators. &#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\/YzpJ_1AhyNI?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>2022 Orientation for IISL Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition<\/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>Featuring:<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Kai Uwe-Schrogl, President of IISL<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Skip Smith, Chair of IISL Moot Court Committee<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Chris Hearsey, Chair of Space Court Foundation<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Regional Organizers from North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America<\/em><br \/>\n<em>2020 World Championship Team<\/em><br \/>\n<em>and Steph Tai, former competitor who used their competition experience while working at the US Department of Justice<\/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\/-M0BO4KNr4w?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>**<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/constellations.libsyn.com\/111-affordability-productivity-capabilitychanging-the-satellite-industry-dynamic\"> Podcast: 111 &#8211; Affordability, Productivity, Capability\u2026Changing the Satellite Industry Dynamic<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/constellations.libsyn.com\/\">Constellations, a New Space and Satellite Innovation Podcast<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCYK0SBdyQCSheGp4EJt_7lQ\/videos\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">Constellations Podcast &#8211; YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>In this Constellations Podcast we are joined by Carissa Christensen, CEO and Founder of Bryce Tech, a leading aerospace and emerging markets consultancy and the publisher of multiple space tech-related reports including the most recent annual State of the Satellite Industry Report. Among today\u2019s topics, Carissa will discuss the impact of advances in satellite manufacturing, including software-defined payloads, miniaturization, and virtualization. She discusses the evolution of ground systems given the advent of software-defined satellite networks and virtualization. We will also learn more about on-orbit services including repair, life extension and deorbiting and how they will change the industry dynamic. And, last but not least, Carissa will discuss some of the dramatic changes to the launch industry, including rideshare, reusable launch vehicles and increased affordability. For more information on all these topics and more, get a copy of \u201cThe State of the Satellite Industry Report\u201d, published by Bryce Tech.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none;\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/20555129\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/000000\/\" width=\"700\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/21-sep-2021\/broadcast-3760-dan-adamo\"><strong>The Space Show &#8211; Tuesday, Sept.21.2021<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/dan-adamo\">Dan Adamo<\/a><\/strong> discussed &#8220;<em>Inspiration 4, SpaceX, Starlink, orbital debris removal, tourism, space settlement and more<\/em>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-24349-5\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3760-BWB-2021-09-21.mp3?_=5\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3760-BWB-2021-09-21.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3760-BWB-2021-09-21.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/behindtheblack.com\/behind-the-black\/points-of-information\/september-24-2021-zimmerman-batchelor-podcast\/\"><strong>September 24, 2021 Zimmerman\/Batchelor podcast<\/strong> \u2013 Behind The Black\/Robert Zimmerman<\/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\/7948487\/embed\/v4#?secret=BK1gGOOZYh\" data-secret=\"BK1gGOOZYh\" 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\/7948488\/embed\/v4#?secret=Glu7U5i9yc\" data-secret=\"Glu7U5i9yc\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/behindtheblack.com\/behind-the-black\/points-of-information\/september-22-2021-zimmerman-batchelor-podcast\/\"><strong>September 22, 2021 Zimmerman\/Batchelor podcast<\/strong> \u2013 Behind The Black\/Robert Zimmerman<\/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\/7947103\/embed\/v4#?secret=BGaq15ZpMm\" data-secret=\"BGaq15ZpMm\" 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\/7947104\/embed\/v4#?secret=9WA4POP3Sf\" data-secret=\"9WA4POP3Sf\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/behindtheblack.com\/behind-the-black\/points-of-information\/september-21-2021-zimmerman-pratt-on-texas-podcast\/\"><strong>September 21, 2021 Zimmerman\/Pratt on Texas podcast<\/strong> \u2013 Behind The Black\/Robert Zimmerman<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/podomatic.com\/embed\/html5\/episode\/10123749?autoplay=false\" width=\"504\" height=\"208\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>====<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img 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