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Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition

Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition

By: The Planetary Society
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 The politics, policy, and history behind space exploration.2026 The Planetary Society Political Science Politics & Government Science
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  • Is there really a space race between the US and China?

    Is there really a space race between the US and China?
    Mar 6 2026
    Casey Dreier, chief of space policy at The Planetary Society, speaks with former NASA strategic advisor on China, Patrick Besha, about China’s long-term space strategy and what real competition in space may look like in the decades ahead.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • What a NASA Authorization bill actually does

    What a NASA Authorization bill actually does
    Feb 6 2026
    Chief of Space Policy Casey Dreier and Director of Government Relations Jack Kiraly break down what NASA authorization bills actually do and why these laws matter for long-term U.S. space policy, from science missions to human spaceflight and planetary defense.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Change for the Sake of Disruption at NASA

    Change for the Sake of Disruption at NASA
    Jan 2 2026
    After DOGE cuts, mass staff departures, and a blink-and-you-missed-it pivot to Mars, how much did NASA actually change in 2025? Space Policy Online founder Marcia Smith returns to assess a turbulent year.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
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