What If? The Future of Space Logistics - Space Mobility Conference 2025

Описание: Recording for "What If? The Future of Space Logistics" at the Space Mobility Conference 2025.

Get ready to explore the future of space logistics, national security, and the rise of in-space infrastructure with this powerful panel from Space Mobility Conference. Sponsored by The Aerospace Corporation, this session brings together top industry leaders to explore “what if” scenarios shaping the next era of space operations. From orbital refueling and space manufacturing to national defense and lunar infrastructure, this is a conversation packed with insight, experience, and vision.

Panelists:
• Moderated by Carol Craig, CEO of Sidus Space
• Erik Daehler, VP Defense, Satellites & Spacecraft Systems - Sierra Space
• David Jungkind, Chief Revenue Officer - Advanced Space
• Kelle Wendling, Former Space Systems Sector President - L3Harris
• Dr. Seth Lacy, Senior Scientist for Space Mobility and Precision Maneuver - AFRL

Chapters
00:00 – Opening by Aerospace Corporation
00:31 – Welcome by Randy Kendall, Aerospace Corporation
02:21 – Moderator Introduction: Carol Craig
03:13 – Panelist Introductions
08:06 – “What If” in Science Fiction: Which Futures Inspire Us
11:58 – Terrestrial vs. Space Logistics: Parallels and Military Need
16:34 – Accelerating Commercial Investment for DoD & NASA
21:16 – Clip: Senator Roger Wicker on the “Valley of Death”
21:58 – Panelist Reactions: Overcoming Innovation Bottlenecks
26:24 – Policy Outlook Under Current Administration
32:11 – Enhancing Satellite Operations & Cislunar Economy
37:05 – Policy Recommendations to Boost Innovation
41:06 – Final Question: Biggest Bottleneck in the Space Economy
43:53 – Audience Q&A Highlights: Moon vs. Mars, Elon Musk, Debris
54:04 – Circular Economy & Downmass Logistics
55:04 – Funding Cut Risks for Space Mobility
58:00 – Final Thoughts: Advice for the Future of Space Logistics