Space Citizens

Ep_02_Sustainable Space with Priyanka Dhopade

Priyanka Dhopade and I discuss the intersection of engineering, policy, and sustainability in space. Priyanka shares her journey from aerospace engineering to space policy, and the importance of transdisciplinary approaches in addressing complex issues like space sustainability. We explore the challenges of public engagement, the geopolitical dynamics of space, and the need for diverse perspectives in decision-making. Priyanka is the founder of the Sustainable Space at the University of Auckland. Original music by Marcos Alonso https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YJgXmDR5s4trH0Lqlt5Kh [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YJgXmDR5s4trH0Lqlt5Kh] Check out the Sustainable Space Initiative https://www.ssi.org.nz/ [https://www.ssi.org.nz/] Find Priyanka on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanka-dhopade-00814426/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanka-dhopade-00814426/]

Ep 01_Exploring Space Citizenship

In this inaugural podcast episode, I introduce the concept of space citizenship, emphasizing the importance of space technology in solving Earth's problems and the impact of space on daily life and future generations. I discuss the importance of satellites for solving Earth's wicked problems, the geopolitical implications of space activities, and the need for increased space literacy. I invites you to expand your cognitive identity to include near-Earth space.