This episode features an in-depth discussion on space and national security with Stephen L. Kitay, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy. Kitay, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is responsible for establishing policy and guidance to assure U.S. and allied warfighters the benefits of space capabilities and to help guide the Department’s strategy for addressing space-related issues. He also leads Departmental activities in international space cooperation.
Events Category: Podcasts
Space Policy Pod: Episode 2 (Advancing Cybersecurity in Space: A Discussion with NIST’s Matthew Scholl)
This episode features a discussion on cybersecurity with Matthew Scholl of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Scholl is the Chief of the Computer Security Division in the Information Technology Laboratory at NIST. He is responsible for the development of cryptographic standards used by the U.S. Government and internationally, cybersecurity research and development at NIST, and cybersecurity standards and guidelines for federal agency security programs. He also co-leads NIST’s participation with cybersecurity national and international standards development organizations (SDOs) and associated conformance testing programs.
Space Policy Pod: Episode 1 (Scott Pace)
This episode features an engaging conversation with Dr. Scott Pace, covering a range of key topics impacting the future of space exploration and commercial development. Dr. Scott Pace currently serves as the Deputy Assistant to the President and Executive Secretary of the National Space Council. Pace was formerly the Director of the Space Policy Institute at the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University, where he was also a Professor of the Practice of International Affairs.
Aerospace Insider Podcast: Episode 4 (Aerodynamic Lift)
adGuests: Paul Bevilaqua, a former chief engineer of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works,
Haithem Taha, an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at University of California, Irvine
Do you think you know how planes fly? Believe or not, scientists are still learning about the fundamental principles behind aerodynamic lift. Two experts from different corners of the industry discuss the topic.
Space Policy Pod: Episode 21 (Sean O’Keefe)
Sean O’Keefe is University Professor and the Howard and Louise Phanstiel endowed Chair in Strategic Management and Leadership at the Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Previously, O’Keefe was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Group Inc. Prior to joining Airbus, he was a company officer and Vice President of the General Electric Company following service as Chancellor of the Louisiana State University.
On four separate occasions O’Keefe served as a presidential appointee when he led NASA, as Secretary of the Navy, as Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Deputy Assistant to the President, and as Comptroller and CFO at the Defense Department.
O’Keefe is also a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.
Episode 4: A deeper look at aerodynamic lift
Guests: Paul Bevilaqua, a former chief engineer of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works,
Haithem Taha, an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at University of California, Irvine
Do you think you know how planes fly? Believe or not, scientists are still learning about the fundamental principles behind aerodynamic lift. Two experts from different corners of the industry discuss the topic.