Navigating Policy Challenges at Space Mobility Conference 2025

Описание: 2025 Space Mobility Conference: "Navigating Policy Challenges: Collaborative Solutions for U.S. Leadership in Space" sponsored by Lockheed Martin.

This session brings together top voices from the U.S. Space Force, FAA, Rocket Lab, and more to explore the urgent policy reforms, infrastructure needs, and cross-agency coordination required to keep America ahead in the space race.

Topics include:
• Regulatory friction and launch cadence
• Environmental constraints and NEPA reform
• Infrastructure resilience and national security
• International partnerships and MTCR modernization

This is a must-watch for anyone shaping the future of launch, reentry, and U.S. leadership in space.

Speakers:
Col. Mark Shoemaker, Commander, Space Launch Delta 30 - United States Space Force
Col. Jim Horne, Senior Materiel Leader, Launch Execution Systems Delta - United States Space Force
Dan Murray, Executive Director, Office of Operational Safety - Federal Aviation Administration
Dave Cavossa, President - Commercial Spaceflight Federation
Andrew Bunker - Vice President, Government Operations & Business Strategy, Rocket Lab
Josh Martin - Vice President for Government Affairs, Varda Space Industries

Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome by Lockheed Martin’s Jesse Morehouse
00:47 – Importance of Adapting Launch Policy
02:25 – Rapid GPS SV07 Launch: A Case Study
03:21 – Introduction of Moderator Dave Kervin
04:01 – Panel Begins: Launch, Reentry & U.S. Leadership
05:12 – Policy Evolution & Partnering with Commercial Space
07:24 – Outdated Assumptions in Policy Frameworks
09:07 – FAA’s Role in Safety and Enablement
11:18 – Modernizing Part 450 and Regulatory Harmonization
13:11 – Responsive Missions & Licensing Challenges
15:24 – Reentry Infrastructure: An Overlooked Bottleneck
17:16 – Environmental Regulations: Current Hurdles
20:12 – Programmatic Reviews & Solutions for NEPA
25:50 – Industry’s Call for More Efficient Processes
27:16 – Rapid Response: Trailblazer and GPS
29:05 – Spacecraft Processing: A Commercial Opportunity
30:56 – Spaceport Infrastructure & National Resilience
34:00 – Investing in Alternative Launch Sites
36:17 – The Future of Wallops and Diverse Spaceports
38:21 – Should NASA and DoD Share Spaceport Management?
40:06 – Transitioning to 450 by 2026: Is It Feasible?
43:15 – Top Legislative Priorities from Industry & DoD
47:25 – Three Regulatory Barriers to Growth
50:01 – Inland Launch & Risk Communication
52:02 – Export Controls & Allied Collaboration
54:42 – Environmental Risks: What Are We Missing?
57:05 – Final Reflections: Avoiding Complacency
59:00 – Closing Thoughts & Applause