Today I heard another great podcast from The Space Show. This time was an interview to Dr. Frans G. von der Dunk from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln LL.M Space and Telecommunication Law program, talks about the nascent space law, gives some examples of liability in the space arena and talks about space property.
First and only Space and Telecom LL.M. Degree in English in the World. Source: University of Nebraska – Lincoln.
So, if you are interested in becoming a space lawyer, then go to their site. You may find what you are looking for.
Brian Shiro, astronaut for hire, was interviewed by Dr. Livingston on his online comparison of ISU and UND studies. This podcast is a must for anyone considering space-studies. Before listening to the interview, I recommend reading Brian’s comparison first.
Amazing interview with Brian Hanley. This interview has little relation to space, though. But coming from a country that was affected by destructive and savage terrorist acts, I find it is quite insightful. If you want to know more about terrorism, this is a primary source you need to listen.
http://archive.thespaceshow.com/shows/1046-BWB-2008-10-31.mp3
This interview blew my mind. Roger Easton was not only the designer of the Vanguard 1 satellite, but he also conceived and led the development of GPS. Since Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) is one of the main sectors in space industry, I truly recommend this interview.
http://archive.thespaceshow.com/shows/1025-BWB-2008-09-28.mp3
Great interview with the Director of Civil Aerospace Medical Institute at the FAA. Quite interesting for me, since I didn’t know the level of influence FAA has on suborbital and orbital tourism. In brief, FAA has a pro-business approach that I think will contribute to the development of this industry in the US.
http://www.thespaceshow.com/detail.asp?q=1023
I just finished listening to an amazing interview to Dr George Nield. He was Senior Scientist for the Advanced Programs Group at Orbital Sciences Corporation, and now is Associate Director for the FAA Office of Commercial Spaceflight. It is very interesting to hear someone who used to work in the private sector and now uses his knowledge in the public sector, helping to develop a new industry such as sub-orbital flights.
One of the topics I liked the most was how a stable regulatory framework helps reduce risk in a business. Sometimes regulations generate additional costs through paperwork, but if a legal framework is developed and applied properly, it is the best for industry.
SpaceShipTwo with wings in feathered position. Source: Virgin Galactic.
This was an amazing interview. Dr. Jim Logan from NASA’s Johnson Space Center states, quite clearly, how far we are from going to Mars. It is amazing that after 47 years of human spaceflight we still don’t know how different levels of gravity affect the human body. This is essential if we plan to colonize the Red Planet.
High View of Melas, also known as the Grand Canyon of Mars. The images were taken by NASA’s Mars Odyssey. Source: NASA.
