<![CDATA[Space Citizens]]>You use space, you depend on space, you are in space. We all have a vested interest in the good governance of space. "Space Citizens" is an invitation to understand what's happening above us, why it matters to our daily lives, and why it's really important we get things right, now and into the future.

]]>www.spacecitizens.netRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:59:05 GMTWed, 03 Dec 2025 17:43:23 GMT60Cassandra Steer<p>You use space, you depend on space, you are in space. We all have a vested interest in the good governance of space. "Space Citizens" is an invitation to understand what's happening above us, why it matters to our daily lives, and why it's really important we get things right, now and into the future.</p>episodicCassandra Steercontact@spacegovcentre.orgno<![CDATA[Ep_02_Sustainable Space with Priyanka Dhopade]]>Priyanka Dhopade and I discuss the intersection of engineering, policy, and sustainability in space. Priyanka shares her journey from aerospace engineering to space policy, and the importance of transdisciplinary approaches in addressing complex issues like space sustainability. We explore the challenges of public engagement, the geopolitical dynamics of space, and the need for diverse perspectives in decision-making. Priyanka is the founder of the Sustainable Space at the University of Auckland.

Original music by Marcos Alonso https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YJgXmDR5s4trH0Lqlt5Kh

Check out the Sustainable Space Initiative https://www.ssi.org.nz/

Find Priyanka on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanka-dhopade-00814426/

]]>16bb7fc9-fd0c-407d-887a-ea0e18871fa9Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:25:27 GMT<p>Priyanka Dhopade and I discuss the intersection of engineering, policy, and sustainability in space. Priyanka shares her journey from aerospace engineering to space policy, and the importance of transdisciplinary approaches in addressing complex issues like space sustainability. We explore the challenges of public engagement, the geopolitical dynamics of space, and the need for diverse perspectives in decision-making. Priyanka is the founder of the Sustainable Space at the University of Auckland.</p><p></p><p>Original music by Marcos Alonso <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YJgXmDR5s4trH0Lqlt5Kh" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YJgXmDR5s4trH0Lqlt5Kh</a></p><p></p><p>Check out the Sustainable Space Initiative <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ssi.org.nz/" target="_blank">https://www.ssi.org.nz/</a></p><p></p><p>Find Priyanka on LinkedIn <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanka-dhopade-00814426/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanka-dhopade-00814426/</a></p>no01:06:5612Ep_02_Sustainable Space with Priyanka Dhopadefull<![CDATA[Ep 01_Exploring Space Citizenship]]>In this inaugural podcast episode, I introduce the concept of space citizenship, emphasizing the importance of space technology in solving Earth's problems and the impact of space on daily life and future generations. I discuss the importance of satellites for solving Earth's wicked problems, the geopolitical implications of space activities, and the need for increased space literacy. I invites you to expand your cognitive identity to include near-Earth space.

]]>810c871b-fcb9-495b-bca5-3a7fa16c4326Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:45:06 GMT<p>In this inaugural podcast episode, I introduce the concept of space citizenship, emphasizing the importance of space technology in solving Earth's problems and the impact of space on daily life and future generations. I discuss the importance of satellites for solving Earth's wicked problems, the geopolitical implications of space activities, and the need for increased space literacy. I invites you to expand your cognitive identity to include near-Earth space.</p>no00:16:3111Ep 01_Exploring Space Citizenshipfull