Namrata Goswami

Juliana Suess, a space specialist at Germany's Institute for International and Security Affairs, and Namrata Goswami, an expert in space policy and professor at Arizona State University, delve into the strategic complexities of potential space warfare. They explore how nations like the U.S. and China are racing to establish lunar and Martian bases while examining the implications of satellite surveillance and cyber attacks. The duo highlights the need for better legal frameworks for space resource extraction and discusses the evolving dynamics of power and conflict in this new frontier.

Joining the discussion is Namrata Goswami, a Professor of Space Security at Johns Hopkins University. The podcast dives into the fiery clash between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, examining its implications for markets and space exploration. The EU's push for China to ease rare earth export controls is also highlighted, emphasizing its effects on global supply chains. The conversation wraps up with insights into a Japanese company's lunar endeavors, shedding light on the increasing commercial interest in moon missions and the challenges they face.

Guests Namrata Goswami, an independent scholar on space policy, and Brendan Mulvaney, Director of the Air University, discuss China's impressive year in space. Topics include military aerospace advancements, controlling resources in outer space, China's FOBS system, rocket reusability, and space plane experimentation. They also cover satellite launches for intelligence purposes, China's space program goals, and plans for lunar exploration and on-orbit production.