ESG in Space Podcast | Karen L Jones | Episode 2
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Release Date: 02/27/2025
ESG in Space | Abhi Tripathi | Episode 3
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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...
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ESG in Space | A Behind-the-Scenes Look
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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...
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ESG in Space Podcast | Karen L Jones | Episode 2
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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...
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ESG in Space Podcast | James Cemmell | Episode 1
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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,...
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Conversations on Investing & Space Sustainability Episode 4: Nishan Degnarain
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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.
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Conversations on Investing & Space Sustainability Episode 3: Matthew Kuta
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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.
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Conversations on Investing & Space Sustainability Episode 2: Matt O'Connell
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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.
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Conversations on Investing & Space Sustainability Episode 1: Mark Boggett
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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.
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Capacity-building for Space Sustainability: The role of government, industry and civil society
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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,...
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Examining the Socioeconomic Benefits of the International Space Station
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Secure World Foundation and the ISS National Labs co-hosted the first in a two-event series, one in the San Francisco Bay area and one in Washington, DC. This series is designed to highlight and examine the socioeconomic benefits of the International Space Station. Global efforts like the Sustainable Development Goals are benefiting from work being done on ISS but these activities have received little attention. Speakers comprised a diverse group of ISS National Lab partners, data end-users, and government representatives who spoke to unique work that’s being done, the observed or expected...
info_outlineNavigating 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 this conversation, Karen explores the complexities of space economy integration, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices as the number of satellites rapidly increases. She addresses the challenges of space debris management and the need for regulatory coherence to ensure safe and sustainable space operations.
Tune in to learn how space technology is not just about reaching new heights but also about grounding these advancements in sustainable practices that can support Earth's environmental and technological ecosystems.
Recorded Dec 6, 2024