The Space Policy Pioneers Podcast Science in Space

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Space Policy Pioneers Podcast, host Andy Williams, Director of Science in Space, talks with Dr. Jessica West, a senior researcher at Project Ploughshares and senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. They explore Jessica's distinguished career in the space policy field, from her initial role in international development to her current contributions to space security. Jessica shares insights on the challenges she faced starting out in a heavily military-dominated profession, the importance of community, and the breadth of opportunities in the space sector -- not just in engineering or scientific roles but in policy and advocacy as well. They cover the complexities and nuances of space governance within UN committees, the value of peace in outer space, and the role of think tanks in influencing policy decisions.

Bio: Jessica leads research to advance peace and security in outer space through a humanitarian focus on space for all and benefits to people and the planet. As part of this work, she interacts regularly with key United Nations bodies tasked with space security and space safety issues. Related research interests include approaches to peace and disarmament rooted in humanitarian protection and gender perspectives, as well as the impact of new technologies on space security such as cyber connectivity and artificial intelligence. Jessica holds a PhD in global governance from the Balsillie School of International Affairs where her work focused on linkages between resilience, national security, and public health. She currently holds roles as a Research Fellow at the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement, and a Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI).

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-west-9733b31a2/

Disclaimer: All guests are talking in their personal capacity and are not representing any official position of their former or current employing organization.

Links and Resources

Project Ploughshares: https://www.ploughshares.ca/ 

Space Security Index: https://spacesecurityindex.org/ 

PhD Programme in Global Governance: https://uwaterloo.ca/graduate-studies-academic-calendar/arts/global-governance/doctor-philosophy-phd-global-governance 

UN COPUOS: https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/copuos/index.html 

ITU https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/backgrounders/Pages/Regulation-of-Satellite-Systems.aspx 

https://www.itu.int/hub/2021/11/managing-radio-frequency-spectrum-amid-a-new-space-race/ 

UN Disarmament and International Security (First Committee) https://www.un.org/en/ga/first/index.shtml 

Open Ended Working Group: https://meetings.unoda.org/open-ended-working-group-on-reducing-space-threats-2022

Summary Ploughshares Report from Jessica: https://www.ploughshares.ca/reports/the-open-ended-working-group-on-reducing-space-threats-final-recap  

Article in CIGIOnline by Jessica: https://www.cigionline.org/articles/until-now-humans-have-been-lucky-in-space-it-wont-last-forever/. 

Article by Jessica and another Space Policy Pioneer guest, Laura Delgado Lopez, https://www.cigionline.org/publications/clearing-the-fog-the-grey-zones-of-space-governance/ 

Opinion piece in SpaceWatch Global by Jessica: https://spacewatch.global/2023/12/spacewatchgl-opinion-crafting-new-solutions-to-avert-an-arms-race-in-outer-space/ 

United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, UNIDIR: https://unidir.org/ 

Secure World Foundation, SWF https://swfound.org/ 

Laura Grego: https://www.ucsusa.org/about/people/laura-grego ; https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauragrego/ 

Teresa Hitchens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-hitchens-2b0883107/ 

Space Generation Advisory Council: https://spacegeneration.org/ 

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Space Policy Pioneers Podcast, host Andy Williams, Director of Science in Space interviews Dale Ketcham, the Vice President of Government and Community Relations at Space Florida. The conversation delves into the mission and activities of Space Florida, its evolution since inception, and the state of Florida's emergence as a leading hub for space-related activities. Dale lays out the importance of space policy on Earth, the increasing intersection of commercial aviation and maritime sectors with space, and the future opportunities available with the rapid growth of commercial enterprise in space. 

Bio: Dale Ketcham has been an advocate of Florida in the space marketplace for decades. In his present role, Ketcham utilizes existing and developing networks to advantage the State of Florida as the recognized leader in the civil, commercial and military space marketplace through innovation, collaboration and influence. Dale spent 40+ years at the Cape working with major contractors, small businesses and socially / economically disadvantaged businesses, the U.S. Congress, Enterprise Florida and the University of Central Florida. After receiving a degree in Philosophy from the University of Florida, Dale returned to Cocoa Beach. There he worked for Rockwell International in the Shuttle Program for 10 years, then spent four years as District Director for Congressman Jim Bacchus, representing the Space Coast on the Space Subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives. Immediately prior to Space Florida, Dale worked at UCF as Director of the Spaceport Research & Technology Institute (SRTI) at KSC and as the Director of Space and Defense Programs with Enterprise Florida. Since 2007 he has served as the primary point of contact for those seeking the Presidency of both parties by demonstrating their support for the space program in Florida.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-ketcham-82498413/ 

Disclaimer: All guests are talking in their personal capacity and are not representing any official position of their former or current employing organization.

Links and Resources:

Space Florida: https://www.spaceflorida.gov/ 

Florida Spaceport Office: https://www.fdot.gov/spaceport 

https://www.faa.gov/space/spaceports_by_state 

Deloitte Report on Spaceports: https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/billsummaries/2023/html/3163 

https://spacenews.com/cape-congestion-worlds-busiest-spaceport-stretched-to-its-limits/ 

https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/explore-attractions/nasa-now/spaceport-ksc

Episode Summary: In this podcast episode, Andy Williams, the Director of Science in Space, talks with Bryce Kennedy, the president of the Association of Commercial Space Professionals (ACSP). They discuss the importance of making understanding of the regulatory landscape more accessible in the evolving space industry, and the need for commercial space professionals to navigate complex regulations. Bryce also shares his fascinating career journey and provides insightful advice for those seeking a career in the space policy and regulatory fields. Listen in for a comprehensive exploration of the future of space access and regulatory hurdles.

Bio: Bryce Kennedy, Esq., Mgm., is the President of the Association of Commercial Space Professionals (ACSP), where he launched the Space Regulatory Bootcamp–training and advocating for regulatory reforms in the space industry. Before his role at ACSP, Bryce worked at Aegis Space Law as a Business Development/Regulatory Attorney, shaping regulatory strategies with key agencies in the US including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and influencing the strategic direction of commercial entities in the space sector. Bryce co-founded The Other 50, a corporate coaching firm known for driving growth and implementing transformative systems for clients, including the Boston Consulting Group. Academically, he serves as a professor at New Mexico Tech University, teaching space law and policy. He has a Masters in Global Management and Space Leadership from Thunderbird School of Global Management, and a Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycekennedy/ 

Disclaimer: All guests are talking in their personal capacity and are not representing any official position of their former or current employing organization.

Links and Resources:

Association of Commercial Space Professionals (ACSP): https://acsp.space/

Aegis Law Firm: https://aegis.law/ 

Bailey Reichelt, Aegis Law: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baileyreichelt/ 

SBIR / STTR funding: https://www.sbir.gov/about 

Overview of US regulatory steps for space activities: https://www.spacefoundation.org/space_brief/us-space-regulations/ 

US Federal Communications Transparency Initiative - started in late 2023 to increase the accessibility of regulatory information: https://www.fcc.gov/space/transparency-initiative 

ACSP Bootcamp: https://acsp.space/abq24bootcamp/ 

Michelle Hanlon, Executive Director of the Center for Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law: https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/michelle-hanlon/ 

ACSP Newsletter: https://acsp.space/newsletter/ 

Thunderbird School: https://thunderbird.asu.edu/degree/executive/executive-master-global-management-space-leadership 

Laura Cummings https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-cummings13/ 

Integrated Space Plan: https://www.spacesafetymagazine.com/spaceflight/integrated-space-plan/ 

In this episode of the Space Policy Pioneers Podcast, host Andy Williams, Director of Science in Space, converses with Charles Galland, Policy Manager for ASD Eurospace. They discuss Charles's unique career transition from Unilever's European affairs team to the space sector, highlighting the importance of key skills such as understanding the political environment, working with groups to gain consensus, and mastering the ability to analyze complex documents quickly. Charles shares his views on the varied career opportunities in the space policy field and how to pursue them. The impact of the growing 'New Space' sector also gets discussed, along with the role Eurospace plays in advocating for the European Space Industry.

Bio: Charles Galland is Policy Manager at ASD-Eurospace, the trade association of the European space industry, since 2018. Charles is notably responsible for EU and ESA affairs. In this respect, he allows industry to best position itself in an European context, and its interests to be heard by the people that matter in European space policy. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-galland-eurospace/ 

Disclaimer: All guests are talking in their personal capacity and are not representing any official position of their former or current employing organization.

Links and Resources:

Unilever, Charles’ early Brussels role: https://www.unilever.com/planet-and-society/responsible-business/engaging-with-stakeholders/ 

Sciences Po, Strasbourg: https://www.sciencespo-strasbourg.fr/ 

ASD Eurospace: https://eurospace.org/ 

EU Space Policy: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/eu-space-programme/ 

Read ASD Eurospace’s position on the EU “Space Law” https://eurospace.org/eurospace-position-paper-contribution-to-the-future-eu-space-law/ 

Another interesting perspective on EU space law: https://www.ejiltalk.org/a-future-eu-space-law-a-few-constitutional-considerations/ 

A fascinating and indepth report covering many of the contemporary issues of European space: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2023/734691/EPRS_STU(2023)734691_EN.pdf 

Space Generation Advisory Council: https://spacegeneration.org/ 

DLR video mention: https://www.dlr.de/en/latest/news/2021/02/20210611_a-new-animation-shows-a-day-without-space 

DLR - German Space Agency: https://www.dlr.de/en/dlr 

 

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Space Policy Pioneers Podcast, host Andy Williams, Director of Science in Space, sits down with Dr. Tomas Hrozensky, a senior researcher and European engagement lead at the European Space Policy Institute. Dr. Hrozensky shares his insights on the major space policy issues today and in the future, discusses how technical understanding is essential in space policy roles, and elaborates on his journey and experiences in the space policy sector.

Bio:  Tomas Hrozensky is a Senior Researcher and lead on European Engagement at ESPI His research work has focused primarily on space sustainability, space security and European space policy. He holds MA and PhD in international relations from the Matej Bel University in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia. Previously he was a visiting Fulbright Scholar at the Space Policy Institute of the George Washington University, a researcher for the Space Security Index 2017, member of Slovak delegation to the UN COPUOS, and a volunteer in the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC).

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomas-hrozensky-9149a9147/ 

Disclaimer: All guests are talking in their personal capacity and are not representing any official position of their former or current employing organization.

 

Links and Resources:


ESPI: https://www.espi.or.at/  ESPI have an excellent library of space policy resource - look under “Resources”. 
ESPI2040: Sace for Prosperity, Peace and Future Generations https://www.espi.or.at/espi-2040/ - ESPI’s policy vision for the future of Europe in space, and the future of space in the broader society and economy 
ESPI Insights Newsletter: https://www.espi.or.at/insights/
EU Policy on Space Traffic Management: https://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-space-policy/space-traffic-management_en 
Overview of US Policies on Space Traffic Management (2019). https://www.unoosa.org/documents/pdf/copuos/stsc/2019/tech-05E.pdf 

 

Join Andy Williams, Director of Science in Space, as he welcomes Jess Dallas, space policy advisor for the New Zealand Space Agency, on the Space Policy Pioneers Podcast. They discuss varied career paths in space policy, the important skills needed to succeed, and how a technical background can aid in policy roles. They also cover the functionality and purpose of New Zealand's Space Agency, engagement process in developing the space policy, and touch on the growing interest in space resource extraction and sustainability. The podcast also includes insights into Jess's early fascination with space, her transition from a technical career to policy advisor, and her advice on getting into the field.

Bio: Dr Jess Dallas is a Principal Policy Advisor at the New Zealand Space Agency. Prior to this role Jess worked at several research institutes including the Centre for Star and Planet Formation in Denmark and the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris in France. She also led the Space Safety and Sustainability Project Group at the Space Generation Advisory Council. 

Jess did a PhD at the Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research at the University of New South Wales focusing on space sustainability and a Master of Science at Victoria University of Wellington investigating solar system formation.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-dallas1/ 

Disclaimer: All guests are talking in their personal capacity and are not representing any official position of their former or current employing organization.

Links and Resources

New Zealand Space Agency: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/science-and-technology/space/ 

New Zealand Space Policy: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/science-and-technology/space/national-space-policy/ 

Policy consultation: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/science-and-technology/space/new-zealand-space-policy-review-consultation/ 

Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS): https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/copuos/index.html 

Dark and Quiet Skies: https://cps.iau.org/ 

Australian Centre for Space Engineering, University of South Wales: https://www.unsw.edu.au/research/acser 

Astroscale: https://astroscale.com/ 

Space Generation Advisory council (SGAC): https://spacegeneration.org/