The Secure World Foundation Podcast
by Secure World Foundation
This podcast features content produced by the Secure World Foundation (SWF), an endowed, private operating foundation that promotes cooperative solutions for space sustainability and the peaceful uses of outer space. The Foundation acts as a research body, convener and facilitator to promote key space security, and other related topics, and to examine their influence on governance and international development.
Episodes
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ESG in Space | Dr. Masami Onoda, JAXA
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ESG in Space | Final Episode | Season One
That's a wrap on this season of ESG in Space! Across eight episodes, we've looked into how sustainability, governance, and innovation shape the evolving space economy. So, what's changed? Quite a bit. And what matters now more than ever? In this season wrap-up, Ian Christensen joins hosts Miki…
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ESG in Space | Episode 8 | Jonathan Hung
"A Singaporean Vision for Space Sustainability" featuring Jonathan Hung, Head of Singapore's National Space Office The Secure World Foundation (SWF) and Exponential Academy are proud to present Episode 8 of the "ESG in Space" podcast series, spotlighting an insightful conversation with Jonathan...
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ESG in Space | Episode 7 | Kevin Stein
From Space to the Last Mile: Turning Satellite Data into Climate Resilience with Kevin Stein In Episode 8 of ESG in Space, hosts Nishan Degnarain and Miki Sode are joined by Kevin Stein, CEO and co-founder of Delos, a wildfire-focused insurance company powered by satellite data. Drawing on his...
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ESG in Space | Episode 6 | Sabrina Alam
Designing Sustainability Into the Space Sector: Insights from Europe In Episode 7 of ESG in Space, hosts Nishan Degnarain and Miki Sode sit down with sustainability strategist Sabrina Alam, whose cross-sector work spans theoretical physics, government policy, and commercial space. Currently at…
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ESG in Space | Bruno Sanchez | Episode 5
Harnessing Satellite Data and AI for Global Impact with Bruno Sánchez-Andrade Nuño Secure World Foundation is pleased to announce the fifth episode of ESG in Space, a podcast series in collaboration with Exponential Academy, hosted by Nishan Degnarain and Miki Sode. This conversation features…
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ESG in Space | Bill Diamond | Episode 4
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...
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ESG in Space | Abhi Tripathi | Episode 3
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...
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ESG in Space | A Behind-the-Scenes Look
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...
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ESG in Space Podcast | Karen L Jones | Episode 2
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...
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ESG in Space Podcast | James Cemmell | Episode 1
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...
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Conversations on Investing & Space Sustainability Episode 4: Nishan Degnarain
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,...
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Conversations on Investing & Space Sustainability Episode 3: Matthew Kuta
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...
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Conversations on Investing & Space Sustainability Episode 2: Matt O'Connell
Episode 2's guest is Matt O'Connell, Operating Partner at DCVC. 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...
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Conversations on Investing & Space Sustainability Episode 1: Mark Boggett
Episode 1's guest is Mark Boggett, CEO and Managing Partner of Seraphim. 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...
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Capacity-building for Space Sustainability: The role of government, industry and civil society
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...
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Examining the Socioeconomic Benefits of the International Space Station
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...
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Is Spectrum Shifting the Playing Field for the Weather Enterprise?
Many earth scientists unknowingly use special allocations of spectrum that are reserved for the collection and transmission of hydrometeorological data, particularly involving weather satellites. These allocations, for example, provide rebroadcasts of geostationary weather satellite imagery,...
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Space Weather as a Global Challenge 2019
Recorded in Washington, DC on September 26, 2019. Since 2016, Secure World Foundation (SWF) has partnered with the U.S. Department of State to host multiple Space Weather as a Global Challenge events to facilitate discussions on the impacts of space weather across the globe, and plans to...
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Summit Panel: Space Traffic Management
The growth in space activities has shifted space traffic management from an academic debate to real-world policy debate, yet there is still significant uncertainty about what it means and how to go about creating a workable regime. Should space traffic management be top-down with a global…
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Summit Panel: The Relationship Between Commercial Space and Counterspace
Over the last several years, there has been a growing focus on two different conversations: one about the commercial and economic development of space, and another about the risk of conflict on Earth extending into space. Yet there is often very little dialogue on how these two issues interact…
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Closing Keynote: Jim Bridenstine
Closing Keynote Delivered by NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine June 25, 2019 at the Summit for Space Sustainability.
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Summit Panel: The Promises and Challenges of New Actors in Space
The last decade has seen a surge in new actors entering the space domain. Many more countries are developing space programs and national law and policy while commercial startups are leveraging cheaper and better technology to do more with less. What are the benefits of the surge in new actors and...
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Summit Luncheon Keynote: Kevin O'Connell
Delivered in on June 25 at the SWF Summit for Space Sustainability in Washington, DC.
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Summit Opening and Spotlight Talks
This audio was recorded on June 25 during the SWF Summit for Space Sustainability at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. OPENING WELCOME & SWF VISION Krystal Wilson, SWF Director of Space Applications Programs, Summit Chair Peter Martinez, SWF Executive Director SETTING THE STAGE…
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India's ASAT Test: A Jolt To Space Stability
Recorded in Washington, DC on May 6, 2019 On March 27, 2019, India successfully tested an anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon against one of its satellites. With this intercept, India became the fourth country to demonstrate this capability. While most of the debris that was created should be relatively...
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US-China Engagement in Space
This audio was recorded in Washington, DC on March 29, 2019. On March 29, 2019, The Secure World Foundation hosted a panel discussion on "US-China Engagement in Space." A group of experts talked about how the United States and China interact in space and looked toward future possibilities for...
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The Future of Space Safety: Keynotes and Panel
Recorded in Washington DC, on December 6, 2018. The orbital space around the earth is increasingly utilized by many actors across the world. Satellites built and launched by governments that strictly served national security and scientific exploration purposes have given way to privately (and…
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Space Weather Enterprise Forum: Implementation of Activities Across the Space Weather Enterprise for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure
Recorded in Washington DC, on July 25, 2018. The SWEF brought together the space weather community to share information and ideas among policymakers, senior government leaders, researchers, private-sector service providers, space weather information users, media, and legislators and staff from...
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Space Weather Enterprise Forum: Opening Address and Understanding and Managing Risks and Impacts Associated with Space Weather
Recorded in Washington DC, on July 25, 2018. The SWEF brought together the space weather community to share information and ideas among policymakers, senior government leaders, researchers, private-sector service providers, space weather information users, media, and legislators and staff from...
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Space Weather as a Global Challenge: Perspectives from the Private Sector and Closing Remarks
Recorded in Washington DC, on July 24, 2018. The Embassy of Japan, the U.S. Department of State, and Secure World Foundation held a discussion on space weather as a global challenge with a focus on research, operations and preparedness. This event updated the international community on progress...
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Space Weather as a Global Challenge: Toward Improved Space Weather Services and Preparedness
Recorded in Washington DC, on July 24, 2018. The Embassy of Japan, the U.S. Department of State, and Secure World Foundation held a discussion on space weather as a global challenge with a focus on research, operations and preparedness. This event updated the international community on progress...
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Space Weather as a Global Challenge: Perspectives Around the Globe
Recorded in Washington DC, on July 24, 2018. The Embassy of Japan, the U.S. Department of State, and Secure World Foundation held a discussion on space weather as a global challenge with a focus on research, operations and preparedness. This event updated the international community on progress...
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Space Weather as a Global Challenge: Welcome and Japan's Space Weather Efforts and Outlook
Recorded in Washington DC, on July 24, 2018. The Embassy of Japan, the U.S. Department of State, and Secure World Foundation held a discussion on space weather as a global challenge with a focus on research, operations and preparedness. This event updated the international community on progress...
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The Commercial Sector and Norms for Responsible Use of Space
Recorded in Colorado Springs, CO on April 19, 2018 The Secure World Foundation worked with the Space Foundation in sponsorship of an invitation-only lunch salon titled "The Commercial Sector and Norms for Responsible Use of Space," which was held midday on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at the 34th...
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Space Traffic Management and Enabling Sustainable Commercial Development of Space
Recorded in Washington, DC, on June 11, 2018. Over the last decade, there has been growing interest and investment in commercial space activities. Companies are developing new and innovative space applications and services that could deliver significant societal, economic, and national security...
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Trash in the Skies III: Prospects for Active Removal of Space Debris
Recorded in Washington, DC, on November 2, 2017. This luncheon panel discussion examined the technical, legal, and policy prospects for active debris removal (ADR), and the steps Congress can take to help incentivize the development of ADR technologies and capabilities. Space debris continues to...
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Trash in the Skies II: Industry Perspectives on Dealing with Space Debris
Recorded in Washington, DC, on July 10, 2017. SWF held a luncheon panel discussion on Capitol Hill that brought together private sector experts to discuss the current space debris situation, what steps are being done (or not done) to address it, whether the blanket 25-year rule is still…
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Space Weather Enterprise Forum Session 5: The National Space Weather Partnership
Recorded in Washington, DC, on June 27, 2017. SWF co-sponsored, with the National Space Weather Partnership, the 2017 the Space Weather Enterprise Forum. This year's theme was "Implementing a National Space Weather Partnership." The forum brought together a blended audience of space weather…
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Space Weather Enterprise Forum Session 4: National Space Weather Strategy and Action Plan Update
Recorded in Washington, DC, on June 27, 2017. SWF co-sponsored, with the National Space Weather Partnership, the 2017 the Space Weather Enterprise Forum. This year's theme was "Implementing a National Space Weather Partnership." The forum brought together a blended audience of space weather…
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Space Weather Enterprise Forum Session 3: Space Weather Services, Science, and Supporting Infrastructure
Recorded in Washington, DC, on June 27, 2017. SWF co-sponsored, with the National Space Weather Partnership, the 2017 the Space Weather Enterprise Forum. This year's theme was "Implementing a National Space Weather Partnership." The forum brought together a blended audience of space weather…
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Space Weather Enterprise Forum Session 2: Space Weather Impacts and Mitigation
Recorded in Washington, DC, on June 27, 2017. SWF co-sponsored, with the National Space Weather Partnership, the 2017 the Space Weather Enterprise Forum. This year's theme was "Implementing a National Space Weather Partnership." The forum brought together a blended audience of space weather…
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Space Weather Enterprise Forum Welcome and Opening Address
Recorded in Washington, DC, on June 27, 2017. SWF co-sponsored, with the National Space Weather Partnership, the 2017 the Space Weather Enterprise Forum. This year's theme was "Implementing a National Space Weather Partnership." The forum brought together a blended audience of space weather…
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Space Weather as a Global Challenge 2017
Recorded in Washington DC, on May 18, 2017. The Embassy of Italy, the U.S. Department of State, and Secure World Foundation held a discussion on space weather as a global challenge with a focus on research, operations and preparedness. This event updated the international community on progress…
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New Actors in the Space Domain
Recorded in Colorado Springs, CO, on April 6, 2017. There are an increasing number of governmental and private sector actors in space, which could lead to existing new applications and benefits on Earth but also increased space sustainability challenges. To discuss these issues, SWF held an...
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The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Signing of the Outer Space Treaty
Recorded in Washington, DC, on January 27, 2017. On January 27, 1967, the Outer Space Treaty was opened for signature in Moscow, London, and Washington DC. On the fiftieth anniversary of this occasion, a luncheon symposium was held at Georgetown University to reflect on the development of the…
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The United States, China, and Space Security: Issues for the Trump Administration
Recorded in Washington, DC, on January 17, 2017. On January 11, 2007, China destroyed one of its aging weather satellites using a ground-based anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon. The 2007 ASAT test, and a similar test by the United States a year later, reignited international and domestic debates over...
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Progress on International Best Practices for Space Sustainability - Part 3
Recorded in Washington, DC, on October 21, 2016. On June 17, 2016, the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS) agreed to twelve long-term sustainability (LTS) guidelines, representing "best practices" for the safe and responsible use of space. These twelve…
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Progress on International Best Practices for Space Sustainability - Part 4
Recorded in Washington, DC, on October 21, 2016. On June 17, 2016, the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS) agreed to twelve long-term sustainability (LTS) guidelines, representing "best practices" for the safe and responsible use of space. These twelve…
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This podcast features content produced by the Secure World Foundation (SWF), an endowed, private operating foundation that promotes cooperative solutions for space sustainability and the peaceful uses of outer space. The Foundation acts as a research body, convener and facilitator to promote key space security, and other related topics, and to examine their influence on governance and international development.
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