Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition

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Operation Moonglow and the Global Impact of Apollo Dec 04, 2020

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Space historian Teasel Muir-Harmony argues in her fascinating new book that the Apollo lunar program was promoted as a triumph of, not for, all mankind.

NASA's Post-Election Landscape Nov 13, 2020

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With the United States election over, Casey Dreier and Mat Kaplan welcome back Planetary Society Chief of D.C. Operations Brendan Curry for a review of what may be in store for the U.S. space program.

Divining Biden's Space Policy with Jeff Foust Oct 02, 2020

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Where would a Biden Administration take US space policy and NASA? Casey Dreier and space journalist Jeff Foust synthesize a best guess based on the available evidence.

The Moon-to-Mars Strategy, with Dr. Scott Pace Sep 11, 2020

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The National Space Council’s Scott Pace talks with Casey Dreier about the current administration’s sweeping new strategy that integrates all elements of space development and exploration.

Why the SLS is a National Asset, and Why That Matters Aug 07, 2020

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The Coalition for Deep Space Exploration’s Mary Lynne Dittmar talks with Casey Dreier about how and why spacefaring nations prioritize funding for space development and exploration.

A Trillion-Dollar Space Economy? Jul 03, 2020

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How big is the space economy, and how big might it grow? Space policy expert Dr. Bhavya Lal brings the numbers down to Earth in a great conversation with Casey Dreier.

NASA’s Gamble Pays Off Jun 05, 2020

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The safe arrival of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon at the International Space Station is a huge success for NASA and policymakers who gambled years ago on the value of commercial partnerships for the agency.

Our Moral Obligation to Explore Space May 01, 2020

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Philosopher James Schwartz shares his thoughts about the ethics of space exploration, commercialization, and settlement.

Our Equinox Space Policy Briefing Apr 03, 2020

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Join The Planetary Society’s policy team, including Bill Nye, for highlights of a members-only live briefing that shared our analysis of how the coronavirus pandemic may affect space exploration.

NASA's 2021 Budget Request Brings Billions Mar 06, 2020

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NASA’s fiscal year 2021 budget request contains lots of good news along with a few disappointments. How will Congress weigh in?

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