Seeing Into Space: Perspectives and Initiatives for Enhancing Space Situational Awareness
The Secure World Foundation Podcast
Release Date: 01/06/2015
The Secure World Foundation Podcast
Exploring Life Beyond Earth and the Role of Inclusive Governance with Bill Diamond Secure World Foundation is pleased to announce the release of the fourth episode of ESG in Space, a podcast series in collaboration with Exponential Academy, hosted by Nishan Degnarain and Miki Sode. This episode features a wide-ranging conversation with Bill Diamond, President and CEO of the SETI Institute. In this episode, Bill shares his perspective on the evolving space economy, the importance of scientific research in astrobiology, and how space-based platforms support our understanding of life on Earth. He...
info_outlineThe Secure World Foundation Podcast
Exploring NASA, SpaceX, and the Evolution of Space Ventures with Abhi Tripathi Secure World Foundation is thrilled to announce the release of the fifth episode of "ESG in Space," a podcast series in collaboration with Exponential Academy, hosted by Nishan Degnarain and Miki Sode. This episode features a fascinating discussion with Abhi Tripathi, Director of Mission Operations at UC Berkeley's Space Sciences Lab. In this episode, Abhi discusses his journey through the space sector, from his early days at NASA to key roles at SpaceX, and now leading mission operations at UC Berkeley. He shares...
info_outlineThe Secure World Foundation Podcast
Behind the Scenes of ESG in Space: The Making of a Space Sustainability Podcast Take a trip with us into the backstory of the "ESG in Space" podcast series in this exclusive behind-the-scenes episode. Hosted by Nishan Degnarain and Miki Sode, this unique session features insights from Ian Christensen of Secure World Foundation, one of the key sponsors and collaborators in the series. This conversation sheds light on the motivations, challenges, and aspirations behind creating a podcast dedicated to exploring Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues in the space sector. Discover how...
info_outlineThe Secure World Foundation Podcast
Navigating the Expanding Universe of the Space Economy with Karen Jones Join us for the second episode of "ESG in Space," hosted by Nishan Degnarain and Miki Sode in partnership with Exponential Academy. This episode features Karen L. Jones, a senior project leader and space economist at The Aerospace Corporation, who brings deep insights into the evolving space economy. Karen discusses the critical role of satellite technology in supporting various industries—from telecommunications to environmental monitoring—and its convergence with future technological advancements like 6G networks. In...
info_outlineThe Secure World Foundation Podcast
Welcome to "ESG in Space," a groundbreaking series brought to you by the Secure World Foundation and Exponential Academy. In this inaugural episode, join hosts Nishan Deeran and Mickey S.H. as they engage with James Cemmell, a seasoned space industry expert with a 17-year tenure shaping the sector’s landscape. James explores the transformation of space from a government-dominated realm to a vibrant arena of private innovation and discusses the vital role of satellites in societal advancements across the globe. With insights spanning from orbital mechanics to international collaborations,...
info_outlineThe Secure World Foundation Podcast
Episode 4's guest is Nishan Degnarain, the CEO of EXO Solutions and Former Chair, World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Oceans. In this conversation with Nishan, recorded on December 2nd, 2022, themes discussed include sustainability in comparison between the ocean and space domains, development of effective ESG strategies in new investment sectors; and the opportunities for growth in sustainable space activities.
info_outlineThe Secure World Foundation Podcast
Episode 2's guest is Matthew Kuta, the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Operating Officer of Voyager Space Holdings. In this conversation with Matt, recorded on October 4th 2022, themes discussed include the increasing importance of ESG requirements for large investment capital sources; the possible role of ESG factors as a discriminator between companies in private equity investment decisions; and the challenges and outlooks for developing ESG practices and reporting for NewSpace companies.
info_outlineThe Secure World Foundation Podcast
Episode 2's guest is Matt O'Connell, Operating Partner at . In this conversation with Matt, recorded on August 26th, 2022, themes discussed include the links between sustainable operating practices in space and sustainable business results; the challenges of large constellations, and the need for improving information sharing as commercial space activities expand. The discussion also covers both the benefits and downsides of ESG motivations in the space sector.
info_outlineThe Secure World Foundation Podcast
Episode 1's guest is Mark Boggett, CEO and Managing Partner of . In this conversation with Mark, recorded on August 1st 2022, themes discussed include the contribution of ESG factors in driving investment activity; the ways in which venture capital funds can interact with portfolio companies to address sustainability; and the role of the UN Sustainable Development Goals for tracking investment outcomes.
info_outlineThe Secure World Foundation Podcast
What are the most pressing challenges confronting governments, industry and civil society in terms of building capacity for implementing international space sustainability guidelines, and what steps should each of these three sectors prioritize to build such capacity? This panel of leading international experts shared their thoughts on how governments, industry and civil society can jointly build capacity in the space community to support the implementation of the international guidelines for space sustainability recently adopted by the UN. For more background information on these guidelines,...
info_outlineRecorded December 9, 2014
Space situational awareness (SSA) - commonly defined as knowledge about the space environment and activities in space - is an important part of space sustainability, safety, and security. SSA has historically been mostly a military mission that focused on tracking the locations of objects in space and detecting space-based threats. However, the nature of SSA is evolving as the number of actors in space increases, including an increasing proportion of non-governmental players and space activities, and the nature of the threats to active satellites diversifies and expands to include natural and human-generated threats, as well as intentional and unintentional threats.
Secure World Foundation (SWF) held a luncheon panel discussion to discuss the changing nature of SSA and examine initiatives being developed by both the U.S. government and non-governmental entities to enhance SSA.
For more information, please visit the event page.
Panel 1 - Established Services, Providers, and Policies
Mr. Richard Buennneke, Senior Advisor for National Security Space Policy in the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, U.S. Department of State
Mr. John Hill, Principal Director, Space Policy, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, U.S. Department of Defense
Mr. Andrew D'Uva, President, Providence Access Company
Panel 2 - Emerging Services, Providers, and Policies
Dr. Michael Romanowski, Director, Commercial Space Integration, Federal Aviation Administration
Mr. Paul Welsh, Vice President of Business Development, Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI)
Mr. Matthew Bold, Chief Architect, Ground Based Space Situational Awareness (GBSSA), Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center
The discussion was be moderated by Mr. Brian Weeden, SWF Technical Advisor.