Recent SPI graduates Zeke Clayson, Shiv Patel, and Frank Spellman were interviewed by the T-Minus Space Daily podcast for their capstone project “Space Mission Authorization: Enabling the Final Frontier.”
The podcast is available on the T-Minus Space Daily website, in the adjacent Spotify widget, and can be read in full at War On the Rocks mentioned in a previous post.
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SPI Visiting Scholar, Akira Saito, Published in The Space Review
SPI Visiting Scholar Akira Saito was published in The Space Review.
His article “Key Issues for the Japanese Government Regarding Exploration and Development of Space Resources” focuses on the potential use of lunar ice as a propellant, and considers the future development of this resource within the context of the international community.
Mr. Saito uses this analysis to make recommendations for future actions by the Japanese government in conducting space resource exploration and development.
SPI Director, Dr. Scott Pace, Quoted in The Washington Post
SPI Director, Dr. Scott Pace, was quoted in The Washington Post in an article about India’s Chandrayaan-3 Moon landing.
The article “India’s Moon Landing Sets the Tone for a New Type of Space Race” examines India’s space program and its recent lunar mission, compares it with Russia’s unsuccessful landing, and explores the relationship between space and terrestrial geopolitical conditions.
“Space exploration holds continued appeal because it allows governments to show that they are “voting for an optimistic future, … Because we expect to be important countries not only now, but in the future — and space is going to be a part of that future and we intend to be there.”
Dr. Scott Pace
SPI Professor, Dr. Henry Hertzfeld, Quoted in U.S. News & World Report
SPI Professor, Dr. Henry Hertzfeld, was quoted in a U.S. News & World Report article regarding recent lunar exploration efforts by India and Russia.
India’s Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the surface of the Moon, became the fourth nation to do so, and was the first to land near the lunar south pole.
Days prior, Russia’s Luna 25 mission also attempted to land near the lunar south pole, but experienced an anomaly and crashed.
The article analyzes the current state of the Russian space program, contrasts it with India’s recent successes, and extrapolates these lunar missions into the context of larger geopolitical trends.
“It comes at an awkward time for them with India being successful a few days later, … But I think given their history, given the history of the Soviet Union – they’ve landed on the moon before – it wouldn’t surprise me if they came back again at some point with another attempt.”
Dr. Henry Hertzfeld
SPI Director, Dr. Scott Pace, Interviewed by India’s CNBC-TV18
SPI Director, Dr. Scott Pace, was interviewed by CNBC-TV18, India’s leading business news channel. They discussed Chandrayaan-3, India’s latest lunar lander mission, Mars and the Moon, the role of public and private sector efforts in space, and the justification for space exploration in the context of pressing terrestrial concerns.
As the United States and its partners educate and engage the ‘Artemis Generation’, we need to not only describe exciting technical challenges but also to illustrate the opportunities and pathways by which new generations will personally experience and contribute to this singular adventure.
Dr. Scott Pace
SPI Director, Dr. Scott Pace, Quoted in The Washington Post
SPI Director, Dr. Scott Pace, was quoted in The Washington Post. The article explores increasing international interest in visiting and establishing a presence on the Moon in the context of more multipolar competition in space.
The article details recent public and private efforts from Russia, India, Israel, Japan, China, and the United States (U.S.), and examines the role of the U.S.-led Artemis Accords in establishing transparency and norms of behavior.
It discusses the increasing competition between the U.S. and China in space, and U.S. concerns regarding China’s lunar ambitions and behavior.
“More and more countries being able to go to the moon, land on the moon, not only does it build capacity and competence, it gets people comfortable working together and builds the scientific community.”
Dr. Scott Pace
SPI Faculty Dr. John Klein Published in Breaking Defense
SPI faculty Dr. John Klein was published in Breaking Defense. His article shares insights from his newest book “The Fight for the Final Frontier: Irregular Warfare in Space.”
SPI Director Scott Pace Discusses Lunar Exploration on Planetary Radio
SPI Director Scott Pace Interviewed on Planetary Radio
In a recent podcast interview with the Planetary Society’s Planetary Radio, SPI Director Scott Pace speaks to the strategic value of the Artemis Accords and how the return to the moon can uniquely drive greater space exploration. Check out the full interview on episode the August 4, 2023 episode: “Why lunar exploration must be of enduring national interest.”
Student/Alumni Article Published in War on the Rocks
Current and Former SPI Students Published in War on the Rocks
Congratulations to Zeke Clayson, Frank Spellman, Shiv Patel, and Dan Shen on the publication of their commentary, “Space Mission Authorization: Enabling the Final Frontier,” in War on the Rocks.
Joint Special Operations University Press spolights SPI Professor Aaron Bateman’s latest article
Joint Special Operations University Press spolights SPI Professor Aaron Bateman’s latest article:
“Secret Partners: The National Reconnaissance Office and the Intelligence-Industrial-Academ
Read the full article for a limited time.
