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…

Listen to me interview a friend and mentor of mine, Dr. Diane Howard. We talk about changing careers, inviting yourself to sit at the table, and her work on Space Traffic Management. As a bonus, if you become a patron on Patreon, you can hear Diane talk about the benefits of an interdisciplinary approach to space policy. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please leave a review on whatever service you use to…

This week I interview Laura Montgomery, practicing space law attorney and former Manager of the Space Law Branch at the FAA. We talk about how science fiction inspired her philosophical and career outlooks, which also might have something to do with the importance she places on reading the words. You can also check out Laura’s blog, Ground Based Space Matters, and check out the AstroEsq Shop for the book she recommends to stay sane…

Listen to me interview a friend and mentor of mine, Elsbeth Magilton, Executive Director of the Space, Cyber, and Telecommunications Law Programs at the University of Nebraska College of Law. We talk about her path to law school and making her own post-graduate career, as well as advice for other aspiring professionals. Thank you to everyone who listened to our first episode. If you are enjoying these episodes, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon…

In 2019 we are launching our new AstroEsq Podcast. Our pilot is an interview with Chris Hearsey, currently Founder of OSA Consulting, and formerly Director of DC Operations for Bigelow Aerospace. If you like the interview, leave us a review on Stitcher, Apple or Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen. And check out our Patreon page to subscribe for a bonus episode with Chris discussing the formation and rule of law, and the structure of…

Gunpowder Moon is the debut novel of journalist David Pedreira. It is set over 50 years in the future, after the Earth has suffered a major climactic catastrophe and has only recently recovered from the ensuing military conflict over the remaining energy resources on the ground. The development of fusion reactors and the abundance of Helium-3 on the lunar surface has led the space-faring nations to sign new treaties and develop mining operations on the…