PODCAST | Ep. 111 Space Policy in Motion: Examining Australia’s, Canada’s, and the UK’s Space Policies – Part-II | Marissa Martin

In this episode, we delve into the evolving space policies of Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, exploring each country’s unique approach to the final frontier. As space technology accelerates and international space competition heats up, these countries are navigating challenges around commercial investment, environmental sustainability, security, and international collaboration. Join us as we examine the key policy initiatives shaping each nation’s space strategy—from Australia’s efforts to grow its commercial space sector to Canada’s commitment to peaceful space exploration and the UK’s ambitious regulatory reforms to become a leading space hub.

The episode sheds light on how these nations are positioning themselves in the global space race and what it means for the future of space exploration and innovation. Whether you’re a space enthusiast, policy wonk, or industry professional, tune in to understand how Australia, Canada, and the UK are carving out their place in the cosmos. Watch the full episode below:

Questions covered in the podcast

1. What role does space exploration play in each country’s space policy, and how are they approaching missions to the Moon or Mars?
2. How are the space policies of these nations addressing the challenges of space debris and space environment preservation?
3. What is the role of public and private partnerships in the space sectors of Australia, Canada, and the UK?
4. How are space technologies being integrated into defense and security strategies across these three countries?
5. Looking ahead, what are the next major milestones for the space policies of Australia, Canada, and the UK, and how will they impact global space governance?

About the guest speaker

Marissa Martin is a PhD candidate at the Freeman Air and Space Institute and the Defence Studies Department, at King’s College London. Her research examines how middle powers and close allies respond to a shifting security environment, the changing character of conflict, and doubts about the United States’ reliability, through the lens of their respective space policies. The project undertakes three comparative case studies– the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

Marissa earned her MA in Security Policy Studies with a concentration in science and technology from George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs in Washington, DC and her BA in International Relations from Florida International University in Miami, FL. She has previously worked as a Public Affairs Intern for US Embassy Bern and as a counterspace intern for the Secure World Foundation.

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