In this episode, Senior Fellow Peter Garretson interviews John Mankins. They discuss John's ambitious prediction for 2045, and what steps the United States must take to keep pace with global competition--both technically and diplomatically. John explains the value of the Moon, the possibility and desirability of Space-Based Solar Power satellites, the proliferation of reusable space transportation, and emerging roles for the Space Force. John outlines the state of international competition and potential Space Policy Directives to keep the US on track.
John Mankins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mankins-a89a7130/
Space Solar Power
https://space.nss.org/space-solar-power/
John's Book: The Case for Space Solar Power
https://www.amazon.com/Case-Space-Solar-Power-ebook/dp/B00HNZ0Z96
ESA 2025 Vision
https://www.esa.int/About_Us/Introducing_ESA_Agenda_2025
Moon Village Association
https://moonvillageassociation.org/
National Space Society Development & Settlement Vision
https://space.nss.org/nss-statement-of-philosophy/
Global Lunar Space Exploration (GLEX)
https://www.iafastro.org/events/global-series-conferences/glex-2021/
John's companies: Solar Space Technologies
https://www.solarspacetechnologies.com.au/
Artemis innovation:
http://www.artemisinnovation.com/aboutus.html
Kepler Space Institute:
