Since I started the podcast, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing nine professionals in space law and policy. And I asked each guest what space law and policy means, at least to them. For my first special, I’ve compiled their answers into a single episode. You’ll hear from each of my past guests (click for their individual episode): Chris Hearsey Elsbeth Magilton Laura Montgomery Diane Howard Michael Simpson PJ Blount Andrea Harrington Chris Johnson Laura …

On this episode, I interview Laura Forczyk, founder of Astralytical, who is proud to be the first non-lawyer on the podcast! We talk about her background as an astrophysicist, and how that led her to space policy, and about her upcoming book, Rise of the Space Age Millennials. On the Patreon, you can hear us talk about how anyone can speak to their government representatives, from the federal to state and local…

On this episode, I interview Chris Johnson, Space Law Advisor for the Secure World Foundation. We talk about the sustainable use of outer space, the essays of Francis Bacon (available in our store), and how an optional reading assignment can lead to a new career. If you want to hear more about Chris’ work with the MILAMOS Project, the Group of Governmental Experts for Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer…

On this episode, I interview Dr. Andrea Harrington, Associate Professor at Air Command & Staff College at Air University. We talk about the importance of space security to the future of space development, I inadvertently understate her thesis, and she challenges my lack of detail in reading the Outer Space Treaty. We also discuss the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition. If you are a law student and are interested in competing in the…

Listen as I interview Dr. PJ Blount, postdoctoral researcher at the University of Luxembourg, adjunct professor for the LL.M. Program in Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law, as well as adjunct faculty at Montclair State University in New Jersey. We delve into his space security background, how that affects the terminology he uses, and how space law is so wonderfully weird for understanding international sovereignty in the 20th century.…

This week I interview Dr. Michael Simpson, Executive Director Emeritus of Secure World Foundation, Former President and still Faculty at International Space University, and all around nice guy. We talk about how his parents’ positive outlook about Sputnik framed his view of space exploration, and how the rapid pace of technology will require good lawyers who aren’t afraid of life-long learning. Plus, if you become a patron on Patreon, you can hear…