In this episode, Senior Fellow Peter Garretson interviews John Mankins. They discuss John's ambitious prediction for 2045, and what steps the United States must take to keep pace with global competition--both technically and diplomatically. John explains the value of the Moon, the possibility and desirability of Space-Based Solar Power satellites, the proliferation of reusable space transportation, and emerging roles for the Space Force. John outlines the state of international competition and potential Space Policy Directives to keep the US on track.

John Mankins

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mankins-a89a7130/

Space Solar Power

https://space.nss.org/space-solar-power/

John's Book: The Case for Space Solar Power

https://www.amazon.com/Case-Space-Solar-Power-ebook/dp/B00HNZ0Z96

ESA 2025 Vision

https://www.esa.int/About_Us/Introducing_ESA_Agenda_2025

Moon Village Association

https://moonvillageassociation.org/

National Space Society Development & Settlement Vision

https://space.nss.org/nss-statement-of-philosophy/

7. John Mankins: 2045: Moon Bases, Power Satellites, Reusable Transporation System, a Multi-trillion Dollar Space Economy & Space Diplomacy