This episode features an in-depth discussion on space and national security with Stephen L. Kitay, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy. Kitay, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is responsible for establishing policy and guidance to assure U.S. and allied warfighters the benefits of space capabilities and to help guide the Department’s strategy for addressing space-related issues. He also leads Departmental activities in international space cooperation.

Link: https://www.aiaa.org/events-learning/event/2020/06/03/default-calendar/space-policy-pod-episode-3-(advancing-space-national-security-a-discussion-with-department-of-defense-s-stephen-l.-kitay)

About the Space Policy Pod

Brought to you by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), MITRE, Space Foundation, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The Space Policy Pod series unites leading organizations in space to share timely thinking in the new environment and upcoming changes to the policy landscape. Each episode will feature an open and candid discussion with a prominent policy leader to bring new insights to the space community.

Media contact: Michele McDonald, michelem@aiaa.org703.264.7542 

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