The Space Hour

Industry group sees large growth two years in on the space coast

From the Artemis launch and ongoing NASA missions to a surge in small business innovation and dual-use technologies, Florida’s Space Coast has seen rapid growth and increasing collaboration across its space and defense ecosystem in recent years. Two years ago, I got the chance to have a conversation about how the region has evolved into a hub of activity connecting government, industry, and startups—and what that momentum means for the future of the community. Returning to give us an update, Tony Brown, the now outgoing leader of the AFCEA Space Coast chapter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Are America’s satellites secure enough — and does the government have any real way to enforce cybersecurity standards in space?

As commercial satellites become increasingly critical to communications, defense, and infrastructure, lawmakers and industry leaders are debating how to strengthen cybersecurity standards for space systems. To find out bore about the challenges of regulating satellite cybersecurity, the limits of voluntary standards, and why compliance alone doesn’t necessarily mean systems are secure, I spoke with Tom Pace, CEO of NetRise. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

The EU's growing footprint in space exploration, defense

The European Union is taking on a larger role in space, expanding beyond economic and scientific initiatives into areas like security, industrial policy, and strategic autonomy. Michael Gleason, Senior Policy Analyst at The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy, joined me earlier to discuss how the EU’s space ambitions are evolving and what that means for Europe’s relationship with the global space community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

An update on potential solution for protecting satellites from cyber attacks.

Silent Shield is Deloitte's ongoing project to create a low impact way to ensure the cybersecurity of satellites, both modern and legacy. Last year, I had the privilege of speaking with Ryan Roberts, a principal with Deloitte about the undertaking. I recently welcomed him back to program to get an update on the project, and what they've been able to learn so far. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Artemis II’s cultural impact extends beyond science

With Artemis 2 now completed, sending Humans past Earth’s orbit for the first time since Apollo. Artemis 2 departs from recent decades of robotic missions and puts astronauts at the center of a new chapter in space exploration. To get a sense on the impact this had on those currently in the space field, as well as the astronomers of tomorrow, I welcomed to the program Antonio Peronace, executive director of the organization Space for Humanity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].