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"Celestial anarchy" may sound chaotic, but it can actually foster innovation and growth in the space sector. By allowing multiple actors—nations, private companies, and startups—to explore and utilize space without rigid control, we encourage competition, new ideas, and diverse solutions to space exploration challenges. This decentralized approach doesn't necessarily threaten the Outer Space Treaty, but rather complements it, promoting cooperation and dynamic progress. With the right balance of flexibility and shared principles, we can unlock even greater opportunities in the final frontier.

Here is one of the papers I have written for my Masters in Space Operations degree through ERAU.

Whoever wins the 2024 election can have a huge impact on the space industry through policy, gov demand for commercial capabilities, and international space security.  In this week's On Orbit episode, Jeffrey Hill and I interview Svetla Ben-Itzhak, assistant professor of Space and International Relations at Johns Hopkins University, who recently wrote a piece for The Conversation about the implications of Musk’s endorsement of Donald Trump. Svetla talks about what space policy could look like in a Kamala Harris administration or a second Trump term. We also dig into the idea of Musk working or advising in a second Trump administration and the conflict of interest issues that would bring up.

About 80% of the attendees raised their hands when I asked how many of their companies are actively supplying to the space sector. I posed this question at the start of my talk yesterday at the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (PNDC)'s Space Supply Chain Opportunities Conference. The audience response marked a striking shift from just three years ago, when I asked the same question at this event. Back then, as I recall, about one-third of the attendees were supplying to space customers. This (anecdotally) highlights the significant growth of our local space ecosystem and its expanding supplier base. Kudos to Denise Ryser, Andrea Hegarty and the PDNC team for organizing another terrific supply chain conference. The program featured fascinating talks by Mike DeRosa (Gravitics Inc), Jeff Thornburg (Portal Space Systems), and Tiffany Le (Starfish Space). Each shared their innovative space company's compelling vision and emphasized how supplier partnerships are critical in meeting their ambitious goals. Ryan Peoples of Renaissance Strategic Advisors delivered some of the most insightful space sector analysis I've heard. It was a pleasure to see old friends and meet new folks, all of whom are contributing to humanity's future in space through their interest, involvement and initiatives. As I noted in my talk, the Pacific Northwest, particularly the Puget Sound region, is a global leader in the space and satellite sector. It's a great home base for suppliers looking to support this dynamic, growing industry. Washington State has lots of space! Buckle up. Let's go! If you’re interested in learning more about Washington's growing space and satellite sector, here’s a list of space companies and organizations in the state: https://lnkd.in/gFUzE8h. Dradin Kreft | Ryan M. Casey | Sam Zvirzdys | Chris Groves | Christopher Pavel | Pacific Northwest Mission Acceleration Center | Nikki Malcom | Rosemary Brester | Mike Gravelle | Tommy Gantz | Amandine Noel-Crabtree | Rachel McKay (Slingshot Aerospace) | Ben Sappington (Moss Adams) | Michelle Wilmot (City of Kent, Washington) | Katherine Jerald | William Funke | Simon Shackelton | Joanna Boatwright | Robin Toth | Erica Bogard | Kei Shimada | Jo VanDerSnick | Kimberly Chaussee | Craig Baerwaldt (Sigma Design) | Space Northwest | Photo credit: Nikki Malcom

A South-North Perspective on Space Policy Center for Strategic & International Studies 25 Jul 2024 35 West Space has long been colored by divides between the “haves” who possess the economic and technological wherewithal to make it to orbit and beyond, and the “have-nots” who lack these capabilities. This divide in turn has historically played out between the Global North and the Global South, with the latter grouping feeling as if they have been excluded from sharing in the benefits of space exploration. However, this is only part of the picture. As space becomes both increasingly critical and accessible, there is a need for a more nuanced understanding of how a broader set of global players view the issues surrounding these capabilities. In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Laura Delgado López, a Visiting Fellow with the CSIS Americas Program. Together, they discuss the evolving and divergent space policies that can be found throughout Latin America. They also unpack her new report Orbital Dynamics: The Domestic and Foreign Policy Forces Shaping Latin American Engagement in Space (https://lnkd.in/dQjYSFb8...) and some of the key findings from this yearlong investigation into regional perspectives on space policy and international engagement. 

Ready to explore the space economy? Sonia Sennik and I recently sat down with Chris Hadfield, to discuss where Canada’s at with space exploration and opportunities that could impact the economy. He’s the first Canadian commander of the International Space Station, and the first Canadian to do a spacewalk. Tune in to the latest episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era to discover what’s next for the space industry. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/grmyjv7h Creative Destruction Lab

A must read OpEd by three great leaders - Charles F Bolden Jr, Scott Pace, and Bill Liquori - on the importance of preserving U.S. leadership in space. "The stakes are too high, and the opportunities too great. America must lead in LEO and cislunar space as a foundation for leadership on Earth and beyond, charting a course for a boundless future that reflects common values of democracy, freedom, human rights, the rule of law and the use of space for peaceful purposes." https://lnkd.in/eJT4UheA

I'm very excited to be going to another CONFERS | The Consortium for Execution of Rendezvous and Servicing Operations GSSF, and this time, I will be speaking, too! Developing an Orbital Circular Economy is a crucial step toward sustainable space operations, enabling us to reduce waste, repurpose/recycle materials, and extend the life of space assets. I'll be discussing the transition from a linear to a circular economy in space and the role that technologies like Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO), On-Orbit Servicing (OOS), and In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) can play in this transformation. Looking forward to connecting with everyone at the conference and exploring how we can collectively create a sustainable future for space operations! #CircularEconomy #CleanOrbitFoundation #SpaceSustainability #CONFERS

🚀The Office of Space Commerce 🚀has released its “𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻” document, outlining a vision for a future of globally coordinated SSA services and ensure safer, more sustainable space operations. ✨ Global SSA Hubs to support satellite operators worldwide. ✨ TraCSS: An open, transparent space traffic coordination system. ✨ Data Standards & Best Practices to streamline international cooperation. ✨ Public-Private Partnerships to leverage commercial SSA capabilities. 🌍 Learn more about the future of SSA here: https://lnkd.in/eMhkx6Fn #SSA #SpaceTrafficCoordination

Next week, I have the opportunity to step back and deliberate on a vision for the next five years. As part of a framework for success, establishing a clear vision is crucial, as is defining mission.   It’s common to see the terms “vision” and “mission” used interchangeably, which can lead to confusion. To distinguish between them, let’s consider the example of President John F. Kennedy and the space race of the late 1950s and early 1960s.   Kennedy’s vision was broad and existential: the struggle between tyranny and freedom. To realise this vision, he set the specific mission of landing a man on the moon and returning them safely to Earth before the decade’s end. Achieving this mission required numerous sub-missions and coordinated efforts.   A vision is expansive and of significant consequence, setting the overarching direction. In contrast, a mission is more specific and can evolve over time as circumstances change. There can be multiple missions, each serving as a step towards achieving the broader vision.   I have referenced an insightful article I came across that encapsulates perspective on Kennedy’s vision: https://lnkd.in/eYH46qFA   This post aims to clearly differentiate vision and mission, by providing a relevant historical example and emphasising the importance of both concepts in strategic planning.